All causes on the docket of any court and all other matters ready for its decision which have not been determined before the end of a term, whether regular or special, shall, without any order of continuance, stand continued to the next term.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 17.1-122

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.

Code 1919, § 5972, § 17-25; 1998, c. 872.

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