When a debtor is adjudicated a bankrupt or discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding any promise to pay such debt, after such adjudication or discharge, shall be in writing for any action at law or in equity to be maintained thereupon.
Code 1950, § 8-512; 1977, c. 624.
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