Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 25.1-216 (2026)

Amendments to pleadings

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A. No amendments shall be made to the petition or other pleading after it is filed, except by leave of court.

B. Leave to amend for the addition of new parties and for other purposes shall be liberally granted in furtherance of the ends of justice.

C. In granting leave to amend, the court may make such provision for notice and opportunity to make response as the court deems reasonable and proper.

1962, c. 426, § 25-46.14; 2003, c. 940.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2015–2016 · leading case: Comm'r of Highways v. Sadler, 93 Va. Cir. 74 (Dinwiddie Cir. Ct. 2016).

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Comm'r of Highways v. Sadler, 93 Va. Cir. 74 (Dinwiddie Cir. Ct. 2016). · cites it 3× “The Commissioner is granted leave to amend the petition pursuant to Va. Code § 25.1-216. The Commissioner shall file the amended petition within fourteen days of this Order and serve the same on the respondent.”

City of Chesapeake v. KH HR Two Great Bridge, L.L.C., 91 Va. Cir. 16 (Chesapeake Cir. Ct. 2015). · cites it 3× “1-312, and a motion to amend the petition for condemnation pursuant to Va. Code § 25.1-216, seeking to reduce the value of the rights taken by removing the possibility that the respondent’s parking would be impacted, thereby reducing the City’s monetary obligation to the…”

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