Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 8.01. Civil Remedies and Procedure |
CHAPTER 3. Actions |
ARTICLE 21. Miscellaneous Provisions |
SECTION 8.01-220.1.5. Defense of intra-family immunity abolished for wrongful death actions |
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. 2020, c. 8.01-50 . |