No judgment based on default of appearance shall be entered against any defendant served pursuant to § 38.2-803 until the expiration of thirty days from the date that the affidavit of compliance is filed.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 38.2-805

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

1952, c. 317, § 38.1-68; 1986, c. 562.