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Va. Code Ann. § 25.1-216

Amendments to pleadings

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 93 Va. Cir. 74 - Commissioner of Highways v. Sadler (2016)

Most recently applied in 93 Va. Cir. 74 - Commissioner of Highways v. Sadler (March 2016)

1962, c. 426, § 25-46.14; 2003, c. 940.

A. No amendments shall be made to the petition or other pleading after it is filed, except by leave of court.

B. Leave to amend for the addition of new parties and for other purposes shall be liberally granted in furtherance of the ends of justice.

C. In granting leave to amend, the court may make such provision for notice and opportunity to make response as the court deems reasonable and proper.

Official source: Virginia Law Portal (LIS). Reproduced from public-domain Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.