Virginia § 8.01-678 For what a judgment not to be reversed

Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-678 — For what a judgment not to be reversed

Virginia § 8.01-678

Title 8.01Civil Remedies and Procedure

Ch. 26.2APPEALS GENERALLY

Art. 2ERRORS INSUFFICIENT IN THE APPELLATE COURT

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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-678 (2026).

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When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trial that the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justice has been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed:

1.For the appearance of either party, being under the age of eighteen years, by attorney, if the verdict, where there is one, or the judgment be for him and not to his prejudice; or

2.For any other defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for any error committed on the trial.

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When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trial that the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justice has been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed:

1. For the appearance of either party, being under the age of eighteen years, by attorney, if the verdict, where there is one, or the judgment be for him and not to his prejudice; or

2. For any other defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for any error committed on the trial.