38.2-2122 - Appraisers and umpire to be citizens of Virginia; oath to be taken. - Virginia Statutes

§ 38.2-2122. Appraisers and umpire to be citizens of Virginia; oath to betaken.

Whenever any appraisal is to be made under the standard provisions of apolicy for loss or damage to property, the appraisers and the umpire shall becitizens and actual residents of this Commonwealth unless otherwise agreed toin writing by the insured and the insurer. Each appraiser and umpire shall,before acting as such, take an oath that he is not directly or indirectly inthe employment of the insured, the insurer or any other insurer, that he isnot related to the insured or any officer of the insurer, and that he willfaithfully discharge the duties imposed upon him.

(Code 1950, §§ 38-173, 38-174; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-376; 1986, c. 562.)