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1994 SESSION


CHAPTER 519
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-275.1, relating to service of process.
[S 482]
Approved April 9, 1994

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 8.01-275.1 as follows:

§ 8.01-275.1. When service of process is timely.

Service of process in an action or suit within twelve months of commencement of the action or suit against a defendant shall be timely as to that defendant. Service of process on a defendant more than twelve months after the suit or action was commenced shall be timely upon a finding by the court that the plaintiff exercised due diligence to have timely service made on the defendant.