Virginia § 8.01-191 - Construction of article
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-191 — Construction of article, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-191. Construction of article
This article is declared to be remedial. Its purpose is to afford relief from the uncertainty and insecurity attendant upon controversies over legal rights, without requiring one of the parties interested so to invade the rights asserted by the other as to entitle him to maintain an ordinary action therefor. It is to be liberally interpreted and administered with a view to making the courts more serviceable to the people.
Code 1950, § 8-585; 1977, c. 617.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-191
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-191 cover?
Section 8.01-191 ("Construction of article") 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 § 8.01-191?
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