Va. Code § 8.01-378

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 8.01-378 - Trial judge not to direct verdicts

In no action tried before a jury shall the trial judge give to the jury a peremptory instruction directing what verdict the jury shall render. If the trial judge has granted a motion to strike the evidence of the plaintiff or the defendant, the judge shall enter summary judgment or partial summary judgment in conformity with his ruling on the motion to strike.

Va. Code § 8.01-378

Code 1950, § 8-218; 1958, c. 208; 1977, c. 617; 1985, c. 214; 1986, c. 253.

Amended by Acts 1986, § c.253.

Amended by Acts 1985, § c. 214.

Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 617.

Amended by Acts 1958, § c. 208.