Secured party not obligated on contract of debtor or in tort

Va. Code Ann. § 8.9A-402
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The existence of a security interest, agricultural lien, or authority given to a debtor to dispose of or use collateral, without more, does not subject a secured party to liability in contract or tort for the debtor's acts or omissions. 1964, c. 219, § 8.9-317; 2000, c. 1007 .
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