Virginia § 8.01-7 - When court may add new parties to suit
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-7 — When court may add new parties to suit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-7. When court may add new parties to suit
In any case in which full justice cannot be done, or the whole controversy ended, without the presence of new parties to the suit, the court, by order, may direct the clerk to issue the proper process against such new parties, and, upon the maturing of the case as to them, proceed to make such orders or decrees as would have been proper if the new parties had been made parties at the commencement of the suit.
Code 1950, § 8-129; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-7
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-7 cover?
Section 8.01-7 ("When court may add new parties to suit") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 8.01-7?
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