Virginia § 8.01-576.1 - Election by parties; order of court
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§ 8.01-576.1. Election by parties; order of court
In any civil action pending before a circuit court, the parties may, by agreement in writing submitted to the court at any time prior to trial, elect to have a summary jury trial of the issues in the case in accordance with this chapter. However, where the court determines that the election is made for the purpose of delaying a trial on the merits, a summary jury trial shall not be had.
1988, c. 759.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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