Virginia § 56-352 - Railroad to have an insurable interest in property along its route

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-352 — Railroad to have an insurable interest in property along its route, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 56-352. Railroad to have an insurable interest in property along its route

Every railroad company is hereby invested with an insurable interest in the property upon the route operated by it, and may procure insurance thereupon in its own behalf for protection against any damage to such property by fire or otherwise, for which such company shall or might be liable.

Code 1919, § 4018.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 56-352 ("Railroad to have an insurable interest in property along its route") 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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