2011 Code of Virginia
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Chapter 2.1 Common Law and Rules of Construction (1-200 thru 1-257)
1-202 General rule of construction


VA Code § 1-202 (2001 through Reg Session) What's This?

1-202. General rule of construction.

The rules and definitions set forth in this chapter shall be used in the construction of this Code and the acts of the General Assembly, unless the construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intention of the General Assembly.

(Code 1919, 5; Code 1950, 1-13; 1950, p. 20; 2005, c. 839.)

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