Va. Code § 8.01-272

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 8.01-272 - Pleading several matters; joining tort and contract claims; separate trial in discretion of court; counterclaims

In any civil action, a party may plead as many matters, whether of law or fact, as he shall think necessary. A party may join a claim in tort with one in contract provided that all claims so joined arise out of the same transaction or occurrence. The court, in its discretion, may order a separate trial for any claim. Any counterclaim shall be governed by the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Va. Code § 8.01-272

Code 1950, § 8-134; 1954, c. 333; 1977, c. 617; 1979, c. 367; 2005, c. 681.

Amended by Acts 2005, § c. 681.

Amended by Acts 1979, § c. 367.

Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 617.

Amended by Acts 1954, § c. 333.