Every contract, not in writing, made in respect to real estate or goods and chattels in consideration of marriage, or made for the conveyance or sale of real estate, or a term therein of more than five years, and, except as otherwise provided in § 8.2-402 of the Uniform Commercial Code, every bill of sale or contract for the sale of goods and chattels when the possession is allowed to remain with the seller, shall be void, both at law and in equity, as to purchasers for value and without notice and creditors; provided, however, that if any such contract or bill of sale as is mentioned in this section creates a security interest as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, its validity and enforceability shall be governed by the provisions of that Code.
Code 1919, § 5192; 1964, c. 314; 1966, c. 397.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 11-2. When written evidence required to maintain action
§ 11-2.01. Promise after bankruptcy must be in writing
§ 11-2.2. Unsolicited goods deemed gift to recipient
§ 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
§ 11-4.3. When acceleration of payment or repossession of consumer goods not allowed
§ 11-4.5. Certain indemnification provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts declared void
§ 11-4.6. (Effective January 1, 2023) Liability of contractor for wages of subcontractor's employees
§ 11-7.1. Certain entities' authority to extend performance agreements