§ 8.01-17. When party whose powers cease is defendant
When the party whose powers cease is defendant, the plaintiff may continue his suit against him to final judgment or decree; provided that a successor in interest may be substituted in accordance with the Rules of Court; and provided further that upon motion the court may order that the suit proceed against the former party as well as the successor.
(Code 1950, § 8-152; 1954, c. 333; 1977, c. 617.)
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