Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-274 (2026)

Motion to strike defensive pleading in equity and at law; exceptions abolished

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Exceptions to answers for insufficiency are abolished. The test of the sufficiency of any defensive pleading in any suit in equity or action at law shall be made by a motion to strike; if found insufficient, but amendable, the court may allow amendment on terms. If a second pleading is adjudged insufficient, the court may enter such judgment or decree or take such other action that it deems appropriate.

Code 1950, § 8-122; 1954, c. 605; 1977, c. 617; 1978, c. 336.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2003–2013 · leading case: In re Zoning Ordinance Amendments, 67 Va. Cir. 462 (Loudoun Cir. Ct. 2003).

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In re Zoning Ordinance Amendments, 67 Va. Cir. 462 (Loudoun Cir. Ct. 2003). · cites it 4× “” Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-274 (Michie 2003). The motion requires that the Court interpret the provisions of Va.”

Comm'r of Highways v. West Dulles Props., L.L.C., 86 Va. Cir. 284 (Fairfax Cir. Ct. 2013). · cites it 3× “*285 VDOT filed a Motion to Strike and Dismiss Dulles Properties’ objections, and the parties are currently before the court on that motion.”

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