Chapter 6 - 6.13 Motion To Reinstate A Case

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6.13 MOTION TO REINSTATE A CASE

Section 8.01-335 of the Virginia Code permits any court, in its discretion, to strike a pending action from the docket where there has been no order or proceeding except for continuances for more than two years.²⁴⁵ When the case is discontinued under subsection (A) of the statute, the case cannot be discontinued if either party objects, although the court is permitted to enter a pretrial order pursuant to Rule 4:13 to ensure a timely resolution of the case upon such...