Va. Code § 8.01-640

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

Section 8.01-640 - Judgment when defendant fails to appear

If the defendant fails to appear in accordance with the writ, the court may hear proof of the allegations of the petition, and if the allegations are sustained, shall give judgment accordingly.

Va. Code § 8.01-640

Code 1950, § 8-862; 1977, c. 617.

Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 617.