Virginia § 16.1-88.02 - Cross-claims
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-88.02 — Cross-claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-88.02. Cross-claims
Subject to the jurisdictional limitations prescribed by law, in any proceeding before a general district court a defendant may, at his option, at any time before trial, plead in writing as a cross-claim any cause of action that he has against one or more defendants growing out of any matter pleaded in the plaintiff's warrant or notice or motion for judgment. The court may order and hold a separate hearing upon any cause of action asserted in a cross-claim.
Code 1950, § 8-239.2; 1954, c. 608; 1977, c. 624.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-88.02
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-88.02 cover?
Section 16.1-88.02 ("Cross-claims") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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