§ 8.01-646. When writ awarded if no defense made
When the application is made, on proof of notice and service of the copy of the petition as aforesaid, if the defendant fails to appear, or appearing fails to make defense, and the petition states a proper case for the writ, a peremptory writ shall be awarded with costs.
(Code 1950, § 8-706; 1977, c. 617.)
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