Va. R. Sup. Ct. 3:11

As amended through April 19, 2024

Rule 3:11 - Reply

Responding to new matter. If a pleading, motion or affirmative defense sets up new matter and contains words expressly requesting a reply, the adverse party must within 21 days file a reply admitting or denying such new matter. If it does not contain such words, the allegation of new matter will be taken as denied or avoided without further pleading. All allegations contained in a reply will be taken as denied or avoided without further pleading.

Va. Sup. Ct. 3:11

Amended by order dated June 14, 2005, effective 1/1/2006; amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective 3/1/2021.