Virginia § 59.1-505.5 - Performance by delegate; subcontract
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-505.5 — Performance by delegate; subcontract, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-505.5. Performance by delegate; subcontract
(a) A party may perform its contractual duties or exercise its contractual rights through a delegate or a subcontract unless:
(1) the contract prohibits delegation or subcontracting; or
(2) the other party has a substantial interest in having the original promisor perform or control the performance.
(b) Delegating or subcontracting performance does not relieve the delegating party of a duty to perform or of liability for breach.
(c) An attempted delegation that violates a term prohibiting delegation is not effective.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-505.5
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-505.5 cover?
Section 59.1-505.5 ("Performance by delegate; subcontract") 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 § 59.1-505.5?
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