Virginia § 65.2-304 - Indemnity of principal from subcontractor
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 65.2-304 — Indemnity of principal from subcontractor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65.2-304. Indemnity of principal from subcontractor
When the principal contractor is liable to pay compensation under § 65.2-302 or § 65.2-303, he shall be entitled to indemnity from any person who would have been liable to pay compensation to the worker independently of such sections or from an intermediate contractor and shall have a cause of action therefor.
A principal contractor when sued by a worker of a subcontractor shall have the right to join that subcontractor or any intermediate contractor as a party.
Code 1950, § 65-30; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-33; 1991, c. 355.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 65.2-304
What does Code of Virginia § 65.2-304 cover?
Section 65.2-304 ("Indemnity of principal from subcontractor") 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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