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§ 8.01-646 — When writ awarded if no defense made

Virginia § 8.01-646
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 8.01Civil Remedies and Procedure
Ch. 25EXTRAORDINARY WRITS
Art. 2MANDAMUS AND PROHIBITION

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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-646 (2026).

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When the application is made, on proof of notice and service of the copy of the petition as aforesaid, if the defendant fails to appear, or appearing fails to make defense, and the petition states a proper case for the writ, a peremptory writ shall be awarded with costs.

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Legislative History

Code 1950, § 8-706; 1977, c. 617.

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