Virginia § 8.01-16 - New parties may have continuance
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-16 — New parties may have continuance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-16. New parties may have continuance
Except in the Supreme Court any new party to a case, whether he be joined or substituted, may in the discretion of the court have a continuance; and the court may allow him to plead anew or amend the pleadings so far as it deems reasonable, but in other respects the case shall proceed to final judgment or decree for or against him, in like manner as if he had been an original party to the case.
Code 1950, § 8-150; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-16
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-16 cover?
Section 8.01-16 ("New parties may have continuance") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 8.01-16?
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