16.1-93 - Principles applicable to trial of cases. - Virginia Statutes

§ 16.1-93. Principles applicable to trial of cases.

Every action or other proceeding in a court not of record shall be triedaccording to the principles of law and equity, and when the same conflict theprinciples of equity shall prevail. No warrant, motion or other pleadingshall be dismissed by reason of a mere defect, irregularity or omission inthe proceedings or in the form of the pleadings when the same may becorrected by an order of the court. The court may direct such proceedings andenter such orders as may be necessary to correct any such defects,irregularities and omissions, and to bring about a trial of the merits of thecontroversy and promote substantial justice to all parties. The court maymake such provisions as to costs and continuances as may be just.

(1956, c. 555.)