Virginia § 8.2-721 - Remedies for fraud

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.2-721 — Remedies for fraud, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8.2-721. Remedies for fraud

Remedies for material misrepresentation or fraud include all remedies available under this title for nonfraudulent breach. Neither rescission or a claim for rescission of the contract for sale nor rejection or return of the goods shall bar or be deemed inconsistent with a claim for damages or other remedy.

1964, c. 219.

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

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What does Code of Virginia § 8.2-721 cover?

Section 8.2-721 ("Remedies for fraud") 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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