8.01-678 - For what a judgment not to be reversed. - Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-678. For what a judgment not to be reversed.

When it plainly appears from the record and the evidence given at the trialthat the parties have had a fair trial on the merits and substantial justicehas been reached, no judgment shall be arrested or reversed:

1. For the appearance of either party, being under the age of eighteen years,by attorney, if the verdict, where there is one, or the judgment be for himand not to his prejudice; or

2. For any other defect, imperfection, or omission in the record, or for anyerror committed on the trial.

(Code 1950, § 8-487; 1954, c. 333; 1977, c. 617.)