Code of Virginia - Title 8.01 Civil Remedies And Procedure - Section 8.01-576.1 Election by parties; order of court

§ 8.01-576.1. Election by parties; order of court

In any civil action pending before a circuit court, the parties may, by agreement in writing submitted to the court at any time prior to trial, elect to have a summary jury trial of the issues in the case in accordance with this chapter. However, where the court determines that the election is made for the purpose of delaying a trial on the merits, a summary jury trial shall not be had.

(1988, c. 759.)

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