Virginia § 8.01-696 - Summary judgment; pro se prisoner civil action
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-696 — Summary judgment; pro se prisoner civil action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-696. Summary judgment; pro se prisoner civil action
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 8.01-420, any time after commencement of a pro se prisoner civil action, a party may move for summary judgment on all issues based upon the pleadings, any admissions, and supporting affidavits. The adverse party may serve supporting affidavits within 10 days after service of the motion. The judgment sought shall be rendered forthwith if the pleadings, admissions, and affidavits show that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.
2006, c. 435.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-696 cover?
Section 8.01-696 ("Summary judgment; pro se prisoner civil action") 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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