Rule 3:2 – Commencement of Civil Actions

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Virginia

(a)Commencement. A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint in the clerk’s office. When a statute or established practice requires, a proceeding may be commenced by a pleading styled “Petition.” Upon filing of the pleading, the action is then...

Rule 3:1 – Scope

by | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Virginia

There is one form of civil case, known as a civil action. These Rules apply to all civil actions, in the circuit courts, whether the claims involved arise under legal or equitable causes of action, unless otherwise provided by law. These rules apply in cases appealed...