1.1 Introduction by the Editor

LibraryFederal Civil Practice in Virginia (Virginia CLE) (2023 Ed.)

1.1 INTRODUCTION BY THE EDITOR

"Justice delayed is justice denied," has been the creed of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for generations. Indeed, the words are carved into the statue over the entrance to the courthouse in Alexandria. The "Rocket Docket," as it is commonly known, has been the fastest docket in the country for many years. The average time from filing suit to trial in this district is slightly over 12 months, with cases in the Alexandria division averaging eight...

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