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The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 219 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. 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Subject to the provisions of this title with respect to proof of market price\n(&#xA7; 8.2-723), the measure of damages for nondelivery or repudiation by the\nseller is the difference between the market price at the time when the buyer\nlearned of the breach and the contract price together with any incidental and\nconsequential damages provided in this title (&#xA7; 8.2-715), but less expenses\nsaved in consequence of the seller&#8217;s breach.\n\n2. Market price is to be determined as of the place for tender or, in cases of\nrejection after arrival or revocation of acceptance, as of the place of arrival.\n\nHISTORY: 1964, c. 219.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}