Va. R. Sup. Ct. 7B:4

As amended through April 19, 2024
Rule 7B:4 - Trial of Action
(a)Method of bringing action. A civil action in a general district court may be brought by warrant, summons or complaint directed to the sheriff or to any other person authorized to serve process, requiring such individual to summon the person against whom the claim is asserted to appear before the court on a certain day to answer the complaint of the plaintiff set out in the warrant, summons or complaint.
(b)When action heard. If all parties appear and are ready for trial on the return date of the warrant, summons or complaint, the court may proceed with the trial of the case.

Va. Sup. Ct. 7B:4

Amended by order dated February 28, 2006, effective immediately.