Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 8.01. Civil Remedies and Procedure |
CHAPTER 3. Actions |
ARTICLE 21. Miscellaneous Provisions |
SECTION 8.01-220.1. Defense of interspousal immunity abolished as to certain causes of action arising on or after July 1, 1981 |
SECTION 8.01-220.1. Defense of interspousal immunity abolished as to certain causes of action arising on or after July 1, 1981
The common-law defense of interspousal immunity in tort is abolished and shall not constitute a valid defense to any such cause of action arising on or after July 1, 1981. 1981, c. 451. |