General Provisions

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This is Chapter 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “General Provisions.” It is part of Title 11 “Contracts”. It contains 22 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 22 sections.

§ 11-1	Certain contracts void as to creditors and purchasers unless in writing; law governing validity of contracts creating security interests
§ 11-2	When written evidence required to maintain action
§ 11-2.01	Promise after bankruptcy must be in writing
§ 11-2.1	Goods sent by mail
§ 11-2.2	Unsolicited goods deemed gift to recipient
§ 11-2.3	Repealed
§ 11-2.4	Notice of possible filing of mechanics' lien required
§ 11-3	Sealed writings; writings not purporting to be sealed
§ 11-4	Sizes of type in printed contracts
§ 11-4.1	Certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts declared void
§ 11-4.1:1	Waiver of payment bond claims and contract claims; construction contracts
§ 11-4.2	Repealed
§ 11-4.3	When acceleration of payment or repossession of consumer goods not allowed
§ 11-4.4	Certain indemnification and duty to defend provisions in contracts with design professionals declared void
§ 11-4.5	Certain indemnification provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts declared void
§ 11-4.6	Required contract provisions in construction contracts
§ 11-5	Repealed
§ 11-7.1	Certain entities' authority to extend performance agreements
§ 11-8	Instruments executed by minors or surviving spouses to obtain benefits under certain federal legislation
§ 11-9	Writing payable to deceased person
§ 11-9.1	Repealed
§ 11-9.8	Construction of certain terms of offer to contract; use of experience modification factor prohibited