§ 34-1 Definitions
As used in this title, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Creditor process” means all methods used by creditors to collect unsecured debts. “Debt” means a legally enforceable monetary obligation or liability of any individual whether arising out of a contract or otherwise, but not an obligation resulting from an intentional tort. “Exempt” means protected from all forms of creditor process. “Exemption” means protection from all forms of creditor process. “Homestead exemption” means that exemption created by § 34-4. “Householder” means any resident of Virginia. “Laboring person” means any person who receives wages for his services.
History
The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 4 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1974, chapter 272; in 1978, chapter 253; in 1979, chapter 674; in 1990, chapter 942.
Code 1919, § 6566; 1974, c. 272; 1978, c. 253; 1979, c. 674; 1990, c. 942.