Virginia § 56-119 - Contracts, etc., limiting liability invalid
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-119 — Contracts, etc., limiting liability invalid, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-119. Contracts, etc., limiting liability invalid
No contract, receipt, rule, or regulation shall exempt any transportation company from the liability of a common carrier which would exist had no contract been made or entered into and no such contract, receipt, rule, or regulation for exemption from liability for injury or loss occasioned by the neglect or misconduct of such transportation company as a common carrier shall be valid. The liability referred to in this section shall mean the liability imposed by law upon a common carrier for any loss, damage, or injury to freight or passengers in its custody and care as a common carrier.
Code 1919, §§ 3926, 3930; 1979, c. 477.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-119
What does Code of Virginia § 56-119 cover?
Section 56-119 ("Contracts, etc., limiting liability invalid") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 56-119?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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