# Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-505.5: Performance by delegate; subcontract

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T59.1_C43_A5_S59.1-505.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-505.5
- **Heading:** Performance by delegate; subcontract
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 59.1 / Chapter 43 / Article 5 / Section 59.1-505.5

## Text

(a) A party may perform its contractual duties or exercise its contractual rights through a delegate or a subcontract unless:

(1) the contract prohibits delegation or subcontracting; or

(2) the other party has a substantial interest in having the original promisor perform or control the performance.

(b) Delegating or subcontracting performance does not relieve the delegating party of a duty to perform or of liability for breach.

(c) An attempted delegation that violates a term prohibiting delegation is not effective.

2000, cc. 101 , 996 .

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