Virginia § 8.01-545 - Amendments; formal defects
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-545 — Amendments; formal defects, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-545. Amendments; formal defects
Such amendments shall be allowed of the petition, answer and of any of the other proceedings in the attachment as shall be conducive to the attainment of the ends of substantial justice, and upon such terms as to continuance and costs as may seem proper. An amendment when made shall as against the principal defendant and as to claims against him existing at the time the attachment was issued relate back to the time of the levy of the attachment, unless otherwise directed. No attachment shall be quashed or dismissed for mere formal defects.
Code 1950, § 8-532; 1977, c. 617.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-545
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-545 cover?
Section 8.01-545 ("Amendments; formal defects") 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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