Virginia causes of action
Negligence
Duty · Breach · Causation · Damages
Strict product liability
Defendant in the chain · Defect · Causation · Damages
Wrongful death
Death · Wrongful act · Survivors · Damages
Medical malpractice
Provider-patient relationship · Standard of care · Breach · Causation and injury
Tortious interference
Protected relationship or expectancy · Knowledge · Intentional interference · Damage
Breach of written contract
Valid contract · Performance or excuse · Breach · Damages
Limitation matrix
| Family | Years | Cite |
|---|---|---|
| personal injury | 2 | Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) |
| wrongful death | 2 | Va. Code § 8.01-244 |
| med mal | 2 / repose 10 | Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) |
| products | 2 | Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) |
| contract written | 5 | Va. Code § 8.01-246(2) |
| contract oral | 3 | Va. Code § 8.01-246(4) |
| fraud | 2 | Va. Code § 8.01-243(A) |
| defamation | 1 | Va. Code § 8.01-247.1 |