Virginia § 8.01-184 - Power to issue declaratory judgments
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-184 — Power to issue declaratory judgments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-184. Power to issue declaratory judgments
In cases of actual controversy, circuit courts within the scope of their respective jurisdictions shall have power to make binding adjudications of right, whether or not consequential relief is, or at the time could be, claimed and no action or proceeding shall be open to objection on the ground that a judgment order or decree merely declaratory of right is prayed for. Controversies involving the interpretation of deeds, wills, and other instruments of writing, statutes, municipal ordinances and other governmental regulations, may be so determined, and this enumeration does not exclude other instances of actual antagonistic assertion and denial of right.
Code 1950, § 8-578; 1977, c. 617.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-184
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-184 cover?
Section 8.01-184 ("Power to issue declaratory judgments") 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 § 8.01-184?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 8.01-184 apply to my situation?
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