Virginia § 3.2-5143 - Enforcement against companies
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-5143 — Enforcement against companies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-5143. Enforcement against companies
When construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter and Chapters 52 (§ 3.2-5200 et seq.) and 54 (§ 3.2-5400 et seq.), the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other individual acting for or employed by any partnership, corporation, company, society, or association within the scope of his employment or office, shall in every case be also deemed the act, omission, or failure of such partnership, corporation, company, society, or association, as well as that of the individual.
Code 1950, § 3-340; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-419; 2002, c. 185; 2008, c. 860.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-5143
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Section 3.2-5143 ("Enforcement against companies") 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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