This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purpose under § 38.2-1600, which shall constitute an aid and guide to interpretation.
Va. Code Ann. § 38.2-1602
Liberal construction
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Boyd & Stevenson Coal Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (2005)
Most recently applied in 75 Va. Cir. 396 - Virginia Property & Casualty Ins. v. Chesapeake Hospital Authority (August 2008)
1970, c. 766, § 38.1-759; 1986, c. 562.
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