Va. Code § 8.01-223 : CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURE — Actions — Miscellaneous Provisions —223 - Lack of privity no defense in certain cases TEXT PDF In cases not provided for in § 8.2-318 where recovery of damages for injury to person, including death, or to property resulting from negligence is sought, lack of privity between the parties shall be no defense. Va. Code § 8.01-223 Code 1950, § 8-654.4; 1966, c. 439; 1977, c. 617. Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 617. Amended by Acts 1966, § c. 439.