If the garnishee, after being served with the summons, fail to appear or answer personally, or if it be suggested that he has not fully disclosed his liability, the proceedings shall be according to §§ 8.01-564 and 8.01-565, mutatis mutandis, except that when the summons is before a general district court, the court shall proceed without a jury.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 8.01-519

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

Code 1950, § 8-447; 1977, c. 617.

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