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Va. Code Ann. § 25.1-251

Dismissal of proceedings by stipulation of parties; effect of dismissal; dropping parties

Code 1919, § 4387; 1934, p. 514; Code 1950, § 25-22; 1962, c. 426, § 25-46.34; 1972, c. 742; 2003, c. 940.

A. Before the vesting of title, or a lesser interest therein in any property in the manner prescribed in this chapter, the proceedings may be dismissed, in whole or in part, as to any such property upon the filing of a stipulation of dismissal by the parties affected thereby. If such parties so stipulate, the court may vacate any order that has been entered.

B. Except as otherwise provided in a stipulation of dismissal or order of the court, any dismissal is without prejudice.

C. The court may at any time drop a defendant unnecessarily or improperly joined.

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