Virginia § 64.2-1916 - Liability to third persons
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-1916 — Liability to third persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-1916. Liability to third persons
A claim based on (i) a contract entered into by a custodian acting in a custodial capacity, (ii) an obligation arising from the ownership or control of custodial property, or (iii) a tort committed during the custodianship may be asserted against the custodial property by proceeding against the custodian in a custodial capacity, whether or not the custodian or the minor is personally liable therefor.
A custodian is not personally liable on a contract properly entered into in the custodial capacity, unless the custodian fails to reveal that capacity and to identify the custodianship in the contract, or for an obligation arising from control of custodial property or for a tort committed during the custodianship, unless the custodian is personally at fault.
A minor is not personally liable for an obligation arising from ownership of custodial property or for a tort committed during the custodianship unless the minor is personally at fault.
1988, c. 516, § 31-53; 2012, c. 614.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-1916
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-1916 cover?
Section 64.2-1916 ("Liability to third persons") 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 § 64.2-1916?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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