Civil actions; docketing for trial. (SB1009)

Introduced By

Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-Springfield)

Description

Civil actions; docketing for trial. Provides that civil actions, except domestic relations cases brought under Chapter 11 of Title 16.1 or under Title 20, cannot be set for trial for at least six months after service of process is made on all defendants unless the parties to the action agree otherwise or good cause is shown that the trial should proceed at an earlier date. Amends § 8.01-332 (“Calling current docket.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.