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§ 57-2 — Rights asserted therein reaffirmed

Virginia § 57-2
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 57RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE MATTERS; CEMETERIES
Ch. 1RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

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Va. Code Ann. § 57-2 (2026).

Text

The General Assembly does hereby declare again that the rights asserted in § 57-1 are the natural and unalienable rights of mankind and this declaration is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Legislative History

Code 1919, § 35; 2016, c. 284.

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How trustees to hold personal property
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Suits by and against trustees
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Suits by members against trustees to compel proper application of property
§ 57-14
Suits by members to have land sold or mortgaged
§ 57-15
Proceedings by trustees or members for similar purposes, exception for certain transfers
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Order may provide that fiscal officer may sign instrument without personal liability
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Conveyance for charitable purpose to unincorporated bodies, societies, groups, associations, or posts
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Conveyances of land to benevolent and other associations to be subject to certain sections
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Rights asserted therein reaffirmed
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