Virginia § 43-19 - Validity and priority of lien not affected by assignments
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 43-19 — Validity and priority of lien not affected by assignments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-19. Validity and priority of lien not affected by assignments
Every assignment or transfer by a general contractor, in whole or in part, of his contract with the owner or of any money or consideration coming to him under such contract, or by a subcontractor of his contract with the general contractor, in whole or in part, or of any money or consideration coming to him under his contract with the general contractor, and every writ of fieri facias, attachment or other process against the general contractor or subcontractor to subject or encumber his interest arising under such contract, shall be subject to the liens given by this chapter to laborers, mechanics, and materialmen. No such assignment or transfer shall in any way affect the validity or the priority of satisfaction of liens given by this chapter.
Code 1919, § 6435.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 43-19
What does Code of Virginia § 43-19 cover?
Section 43-19 ("Validity and priority of lien not affected by assignments") 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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