Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-9.14 (2026)

Limitation of actions

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A. An action under subsection A of § 59.1-9.15 to recover a civil penalty is barred if it is not commenced within four years after the cause of action accrues.

B. An action under subsection B of § 59.1-9.12 or subsection B of § 59.1-9.15 to recover damages is barred if it is not commenced within four years after the cause of action accrues, or within one year after the conclusion of any action or proceeding under subsection A of § 59.1-9.15 commenced within or before that time based in whole or in part on any matter complained of in the action for damages, whichever is later.

1974, c. 545; 2023, c. 522.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1982–2022 · leading case: Net Realty Holding Trust v. Franconia Props., Inc., 544 F. Supp. 759 (E.D. Va. 1982).

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Net Realty Holding Trust v. Franconia Props., Inc., 544 F. Supp. 759 (E.D. Va. 1982). · cites it 9× “§ 15b (1976); Va.Code § 59.1-9.14 (1982). It alleges that its interest in the EOA terminated in 1976 when it transferred the land to Net.”

Moore v. Nat'l Collegiate Athletic Ass'n (E.D. Va. 2022). · cites it 3× “Accordingly, these discrimination claims are time-barred. See Dkt. 1 at 4. iv. Antitrust Claim The Sherman Act and Virginia Antitrust Act each impose a four-year statute of limitations beginning at “the date of the injury.”

Commonwealth v. Winslow, 9 Va. Cir. 130 (Prince William Cir. Ct. 1987). “13 "Effect of conviction in other proceedings" and § 59.1-9.14 "Limitation of actions" illustrates that each subsection of § 59.”

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