Virginia § 65.2-526 - Payment to junior dependents in good faith
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§ 65.2-526. Payment to junior dependents in good faith
Payment of death benefits by an employer in good faith to a dependent subsequent in right to another or other dependents shall protect and discharge the employer unless and until such dependent or dependents prior in right shall have given him notice of his or their claim. In case the employer is in doubt as to the respective rights of rival claimants, he may apply to the Commission to decide between them.
Code 1950, § 65-74; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-77; 1991, c. 355.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 65.2-526
What does Code of Virginia § 65.2-526 cover?
Section 65.2-526 ("Payment to junior dependents in good faith") 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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