Virginia § 8.01-641 - Reopening same when made on service by publication
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-641 — Reopening same when made on service by publication, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-641. Reopening same when made on service by publication
But if service is made by publication, the defendant against whom the judgment is rendered may file a motion within thirty days from the rendition of judgment to have such judgment set aside, upon giving bond with good security as prescribed by the court, with condition to pay all such costs as shall be awarded in the cause against the defendant. The defendant may then make such defense to the petition as he might have made, and in the same manner, before the judgment was rendered.
Code 1950, § 8-863; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-641
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-641 cover?
Section 8.01-641 ("Reopening same when made on service by publication") 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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