Any borrower may plead in general terms that the contract on which the action is brought was for the payment of interest greater than is allowed by statute. If the court determines that the contract is usurious, judgment shall be rendered only for the principal sum.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 6.2-304

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

1987, c. 622, § 6.1-330.56; 2010, c. 794.