Va. Code § 8.01-651

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 8.01-651 - Suspension of proceedings by justice of Supreme Court or judge of Court of Appeals

Whenever a court having jurisdiction refuses to suspend proceedings as provided in § 8.01-650 of this chapter, a copy of the proceedings in court, with any orders entered in the proceedings, may be presented to a judge of the Court of Appeals, if an application for a writ of prohibition is pending in that court, or to a justice of the Supreme Court if the application for a writ is pending there. Such judge or justice may thereupon award a suspension of the proceedings sought to be prohibited until the final decision of the cause.

Va. Code § 8.01-651

Code 1950, § 8-711.1; 1972, c. 673; 1977, c. 617; 1984, c. 703.
Amended by Acts 1984, § c. 703.
Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 617.
Amended by Acts 1972, § c. 673.