Effect of conviction in other proceedings

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-9.13
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A final judgment or decree to the effect that a defendant has violated this chapter, other than a consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony has been taken, in an action or proceeding brought under subsection A of § 59.1-9.15 is prima facie evidence against that defendant in any other action or proceeding against him brought under § 59.1-9.12 or subsection B of § 59.1-9.15 as to all matters with respect to which the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties thereto. 1974, c. 545; 2023, c. 522 .
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/59.1-9.13/Fetched: 10/16/2026

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