Virginia § 8.01-27 - Civil action on note or writing promising to pay money
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-27 — Civil action on note or writing promising to pay money, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-27. Civil action on note or writing promising to pay money
A civil action may be maintained upon any note or writing by which there is a promise, undertaking, or obligation to pay money, if the same be signed by the party who is to be charged thereby, or his agent. The action may also be maintained on any such note or writing for any past due installment on a debt payable in installments, although other installments thereof be not due.
Code 1950, § 8-509; 1954, c. 333; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-27
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-27 cover?
Section 8.01-27 ("Civil action on note or writing promising to pay money") 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 § 8.01-27?
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