§2-2-6. Seals
When the seal of the state, or of a court, officer or corporation is to be affixed to any paper, an impression of such seal upon the paper shall be sufficient. When the seal of a natural person is required to a paper, he may affix thereto a scroll by way of seal, or adopt […]
§2-2-7. Affirmation Equivalent to Oath
A solemn affirmation shall be equivalent to an oath in all cases, unless otherwise expressly provided, and the word "oath" shall be deemed to include an affirmation and the word "swear" or "sworn" to be complied with if the person referred to make solemn affirmation.
§2-2-8. Effect of Repeal or Expiration of Law
The repeal of a law, or its expiration by virtue of any provision contained therein, shall not affect any offense committed, or penalty or punishment incurred, before the repeal took effect, or the law expired, save only that the proceedings thereafter had shall conform as far as practicable to the laws in force at the […]
§2-2-9. Repeal of Repealing Act
When a law which has repealed another is itself repealed, the former law shall not be revived without express words for the purpose.
§2-2-1. Legal Holidays; Official Acts or Court Proceedings
(a) The following days are legal holidays: (1) January 1 is "New Year's Day";
§2-1-1. Common Law
The common law of England, so far as it is not repugnant to the principles of the Constitution of this state, shall continue in force within the same, except in those respects wherein it was altered by the general assembly of Virginia before June 20, eighteen hundred and sixty-three, or has been, or shall be, […]
§2-1-2. Ancient Lights
The common law of England in regard to ancient lights is not in force in this state.