Virginia Code 8.01-274: Motion to strike defensive pleading in equity and at law; exceptions abolished.
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Exceptions to answers for insufficiency are abolished. The test of the sufficiency of any defensive pleading in any suit in equity or action at law shall be made by a motion to strike; if found insufficient, but amendable, the court may allow amendment on terms. If a second pleading is adjudged insufficient, the court may enter such judgment or decree or take such other action that it deems appropriate.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 8.01-274
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
Code 1950, § 8-122; 1954, c. 605; 1977, c. 617; 1978, c. 336.