Virginia § 8.01-272 Pleading several matters; joining tort and contract claims; separate trial in discretion of court; counterclaims

Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-272 — Pleading several matters; joining tort and contract claims; separate trial in discretion of court; counterclaims

Virginia § 8.01-272

Title 8.01Civil Remedies and Procedure

Ch. 7CIVIL ACTIONS; COMMENCEMENT, PLEADINGS, AND MOTIONS

Art. 2PLEADINGS GENERALLY

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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-272 (2026).

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In any civil action, a party may plead as many matters, whether of law or fact, as he shall think necessary. A party may join a claim in tort with one in contract provided that all claims so joined arise out of the same transaction or occurrence. The court, in its discretion, may order a separate trial for any claim. Any counterclaim shall be governed by the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

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In any civil action, a party may plead as many matters, whether of law or fact, as he shall think necessary. A party may join a claim in tort with one in contract provided that all claims so joined arise out of the same transaction or occurrence. The court, in its discretion, may order a separate trial for any claim. Any counterclaim shall be governed by the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.