Virginia § 33.2-1934 - Liability for torts
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 33.2-1934 — Liability for torts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.2-1934. Liability for torts
Every district shall be liable for its torts and those of its officers, employees, and agents committed in the conduct of any proprietary function but shall not be liable for any torts occurring in the performance of a governmental function. However, this section shall not apply to a transportation district subject to the provisions of the Virginia Tort Claims Act (§ 8.01-195.1 et seq.).
1964, c. 631, § 15.1-1371; 1986, c. 584; 1991, c. 23; 1997, c. 587, § 15.1-4533; 2014, c. 805.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 33.2-1934
What does Code of Virginia § 33.2-1934 cover?
Section 33.2-1934 ("Liability for torts") 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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