Virginia § 8.3A-401 - Signature necessary for liability on instrument
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.3A-401 — Signature necessary for liability on instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.3A-401. Signature necessary for liability on instrument
A person is not liable on an instrument unless (i) the person signed the instrument, or (ii) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is binding on the represented person under § 8.3A-402.
Code 1950, § 6-370; 1964, c. 219, § 8.3-401; 1992, c. 693; 2024, c. 652.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.3A-401
What does Code of Virginia § 8.3A-401 cover?
Section 8.3A-401 ("Signature necessary for liability on instrument") 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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