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It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. 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And then it may be in the name of such Governor or other person for the\nuse of the Commonwealth, notwithstanding such Governor or other person may have\ndied, resigned, or been removed from office before the commencement of the\naction. And there shall be no abatement thereof, by reason of the death,\nresignation, or removal from office of any such plaintiff pending the action.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 8-760; 1977, c. 617.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}