§ 8.01-220.1:5 — Defense of intra-family immunity abolished for wrongful death actions

Virginia § 8.01-220.1:5

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 8.01: Civil Remedies and Procedure
• Ch. 3: Actions
• Art. 21: Miscellaneous Provisions

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In any action for death by wrongful act under § 8.01-50, the common-law defense of intra-family immunity is abolished and shall not constitute a valid defense as to any such cause of action that arises on or after July 1, 2020.

Legislative History

2020, c. 906.