Virginia Code 8.01-640: Judgment when defendant fails to appear
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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.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 8.01-640
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Code 1950, § 8-862; 1977, c. 617.