                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

MOTION TO STRIKE DEFENSIVE PLEADING IN EQUITY AND AT LAW; EXCEPTIONS ABOLISHED
(§ 8.01-274)

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.

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