Virginia § 38.2-1014 - Parties and process
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-1014 — Parties and process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-1014. Parties and process
Necessary parties to the proceeding shall be (i) the insurer, (ii) the registered holders of all its stock still outstanding in the hands of the public, and (iii) its policyholders as a class. Process may be served on the policyholders as a class by publication but any policyholder may, on motion, be admitted as an individual party. The court shall appoint an attorney to represent all other policyholders.
1954, c. 20, § 38.1-495.3; 1986, c. 562.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-1014
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-1014 cover?
Section 38.2-1014 ("Parties and process") 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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