Rule 2A:5 - Further ProceedingsFurther proceedings in an appeal under this Part Two-A are governed by the rules contained in Part Three, where not in conflict with the Code of Virginia or this part, subject to the following:
(1) No appeal or issue under this Part Two-A may be referred to a commissioner in chancery.(2) Except for Rule 4:15 where applicable under this Rule, the provisions of Part Four do not apply to appeals under this part and, unless ordered by the court, depositions may not be taken.(3) Once any motions, demurrers or other pleas filed by the agency have been overruled, or if none have been filed within the time provided by Rule 3:8 for the filing of a response to the process served under Rule 2A:4, the appeal is deemed submitted and no answer or further pleadings will be required except as provided herein or by order of the court.(4) When the case is submitted and the record has been filed as provided in Rule 2A:3, the court will establish by order a schedule for briefing and argument of the issues raised in the petition for appeal.(5) The court will dispose of the appeal by an order consistent with its authority set forth in §§ 2.2-4029 and 2.2-4030 of the Code of Virginia.Amended by order dated February 26, 2010, effective 5/3/2010; amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective 3/1/2021.