Statutes > Virginia Statutes > Title 8.01 - CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURE. > Chapter 4 - Limitations of Actions (8.01-228 thru 8.01-256) > 8.01-247.1 - Limitation on action for defamation, etc.

8.01-247.1 - Limitation on action for defamation, etc.

§ 8.01-247.1. Limitation on action for defamation, etc.

Every action for injury resulting from libel, slander, insulting words ordefamation shall be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues.

(1995, c. 9.)