Virginia § 6.2-2023 - Private right of action

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 6.2-2023 — Private right of action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6.2-2023. Private right of action

Any person who suffers loss by reason of a violation of any provision of this chapter may bring a civil action to enforce such provision. Any person who is successful in such action shall recover reasonable attorney fees, expert witness fees, and court costs incurred by bringing such action.

2004, c. 790, § 6.1-363.24; 2010, c. 794.

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

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Section 6.2-2023 ("Private right of action") 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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