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Scope of limitations; “personal action” defined (§ 8.01-228)—Virginia Decoded - Virginia Decoded
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§ 8.01-228 Scope of limitations; “personal . . .
§ 8.01-228
Scope of limitations; “personal action” defined
Every action for which a limitation period is prescribed by law must be commenced within the period prescribed in this chapter unless otherwise specifically provided in this Code. As used in this chapter, the term “personal action” shall include an action wherein a judgment for money is sought, whether for damages to person or property.
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. . . direct and indirect damage to property. Code § 8.01-228 defines "personal action" as . . .
. . . section controls for two reasons. First, Code § 8.01-228 provides in pertinent part that "[e]very . . .
Strickland v. Simpkins (SCV, 01/16/81)
. . . otherwise provided in § 8.01-256 of chapter 4 (§ 8.01-228 et seq.) (Limitations of Actions), all . . .
. . . already pending before the court.[4]See Code § 8.01-228 ("Every action for which a limitation . . .
. . . cause of action named in Code § 8.01-53. . . .
Glens Falls Ins. Co. v. Stephenson (SCV, 04/22/88)
. . . action is filed or "commenced," Code § 8.01-228, and the plaintiff normally may have process served . . .
Lavery v. Automation Mgmt. Consultants (SCV, 09/04/87)
. . . revisor's note to Code § 8.01-228 states as follows: "Section 8.01-228 is new and recognizes . . .
. . . for damages to person or property." Code § 8.01-228. Purcell's suit for money damages arising . . .
Cors v. Langham (District Court, E.D. Virginia, 04/15/88)
. . . by those that are specific. See Va.Code Ann. § 8.01-228 ("Every action for which a limitation . . .
§ 8.01-1 How proceedings may be in actions pending when title takes effect