Virginia § 16.1-81.1 - Certain corporations; pro se representation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-81.1 — Certain corporations; pro se representation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-81.1. Certain corporations; pro se representation
When the amount in controversy in any action at law in a general district court does not exceed the sum of $2,500, exclusive of interest, attorney fees contracted for in the instrument, and costs, a corporate plaintiff or defendant, the stock of which is held by no more than five persons and is not publicly offered or planned to be publicly offered at the time of the litigation, may be represented by an officer of that corporation who shall have all the rights and privileges given an individual to represent, plead, and try a case without an attorney, provided that such officer has the unanimous consent of all the shareholders to do so.
2009, c. 666.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-81.1
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-81.1 cover?
Section 16.1-81.1 ("Certain corporations; pro se representation") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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