Virginia § 8.01-259 - Application
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-259 — Application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-259. Application
Nothing in this chapter shall apply to venue in the following proceedings:
(1), (2) [Repealed.]
(3) Habeas corpus;
(4) Tax proceedings, other than those in Title 58.1;
(5) Juvenile and domestic relations district courts proceedings concerning children; or
(6) [Repealed.]
(7) Adoptions.
(8) [Repealed.]
In all other actions, venue shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and, with respect to such actions, in case of conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other provisions outside this chapter relating to venue, all such other provisions are hereby superseded.
1977, c. 617; 1987, c. 567; 1989, c. 556.
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Section 8.01-259 ("Application") 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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