Virginia § 6.2-427 Costs and attorney fee in suit on card; evidence of request or consent

Virginia Statutes

§ 6.2-427 — Costs and attorney fee in suit on card; evidence of request or consent

Virginia § 6.2-427

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 6.2FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND SERVICES

Subtitle IGENERAL PROVISIONS

Ch. 4CERTAIN LENDING PRACTICES

Art. 3CREDIT CARDS

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Va. Code Ann. § 6.2-427 (2026).

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A.In any suit arising out of the use of a credit card, where the request, consent, or use as required by § 6.2-425 is denied and is not proved, and judgment shall be for the defendant, the court shall assess against the issuer all court costs and shall award the defendant a reasonable attorney fee.

B.For purposes of subsection A, a certified copy of the request or consent shall be admissible as evidence that such request or consent was obtained.

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A. In any suit arising out of the use of a credit card, where the request, consent, or use as required by § 6.2-425 is denied and is not proved, and judgment shall be for the defendant, the court shall assess against the issuer all court costs and shall award the defendant a reasonable attorney fee.

B. For purposes of subsection A, a certified copy of the request or consent shall be admissible as evidence that such request or consent was obtained.