§ 8.01-275.1 — When service of process is timely

Virginia § 8.01-275.1

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 8.01: Civil Remedies and Procedure
• Ch. 7: CIVIL ACTIONS; COMMENCEMENT, PLEADINGS, AND MOTIONS
• Art. 2: PLEADINGS GENERALLY

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Service of process in an action or suit within twelve months of commencement of the action or suit against a defendant shall be timely as to that defendant. Service of process on a defendant more than twelve months after the suit or action was commenced shall be timely upon a finding by the court that the plaintiff exercised due diligence to have timely service made on the defendant.

Legislative History

1994, c. 519.