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Sec. 1-4. Catchlines of sections.[2]

The catchlines of the several sections of this Code, printed


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in boldface type, are intended as mere catchwords to indicate
the contents of the sections, and shall not be deemed or taken
to be titles of such sections, nor as any part of the sections,
nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed
when any of such sections, including the catchlines, are
amended or re-enacted. (Code 1959, § 1-4.)

 
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For similar state law, see Code of Va., § 1-13.9.