Virginia § 8.2-515 - Preserving evidence of goods in dispute
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.2-515 — Preserving evidence of goods in dispute, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.2-515. Preserving evidence of goods in dispute
In furtherance of the adjustment of any claim or dispute
(a) either party on reasonable notification to the other and for the purpose of ascertaining the facts and preserving evidence has the right to inspect, test and sample the goods including such of them as may be in the possession or control of the other; and
(b) the parties may agree to a third party inspection or survey to determine the conformity or condition of the goods and may agree that the findings shall be binding upon them in any subsequent litigation or adjustment.
1964, c. 219.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.2-515
What does Code of Virginia § 8.2-515 cover?
Section 8.2-515 ("Preserving evidence of goods in dispute") 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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