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CASES (\u00a7 8.01-223)\n\nIn cases not provided for in \u00a7 8.2-318 where recovery of damages for injury to\nperson, including death, or to property resulting from negligence is sought,\nlack of privity between the parties shall be no defense.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 8-654.4; 1966, c. 439; 1977, c. 617."}