No return shall be conclusive proof as to service of process. The return of a sheriff shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated, and the return of a qualified individual under subdivision 2 of § 8.01-293 shall be evidence of the facts stated therein.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 8.01-326

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • return: shall be deemed to include the term "proof of service";

    3. See Virginia Code 8.01-285

  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Sheriff: shall include deputy sheriffs and such other persons designated in § Virginia Code 8.01-2

1977, c. 627.