Virginia § 8.01-148 - Right of defendant to resort to equity not affected

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-148 — Right of defendant to resort to equity not affected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8.01-148. Right of defendant to resort to equity not affected

Whether the defendant shall or shall not make or attempt a defense under §§ 8.01-146 and 8.01-147, he shall not be precluded from resorting to equity for any relief to which he would have been entitled if such sections had not been enacted.

Code 1950, § 8-818; 1954, c. 333; 1977, c. 617.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-148

What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-148 cover?

Section 8.01-148 ("Right of defendant to resort to equity not affected") 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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