8.01-274 - Motion to strike defensive pleading in equity and at law; exceptions abolished. - Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-274. Motion to strike defensive pleading in equity and at law;exceptions abolished.

Exceptions to answers for insufficiency are abolished. The test of thesufficiency of any defensive pleading in any suit in equity or action at lawshall be made by a motion to strike; if found insufficient, but amendable,the court may allow amendment on terms. If a second pleading is adjudgedinsufficient, the court may enter such judgment or decree or take such otheraction that it deems appropriate.

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