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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-576.2 Summary jury trial; selection of jury; fees
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Upon election of the parties, the court shall schedule a summary jury trial to be held as soon as convenient. Notice shall be given to the parties by means adequate to ensure their presence at the time and place of the trial. Seven jurors shall be randomly selected in accordance …
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-576.3 Procedures; verdict not binding unless otherwise agreed
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A judge of the court having jurisdiction over the case shall preside over a summary jury trial. Counsel for the parties or, if a party is not represented by counsel, a party shall verbally present a summary of the issues in the case and the evidence on behalf of each party. Evide…
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-576.4 Scope and definitions
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The provisions of this chapter apply only to court-referred dispute resolution services. As used in this chapter: "Conciliation" means a process in which a neutral facilitates settlement by clarifying issues and serving as an intermediary for negotiations in a manner which is gen…
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-576.5 Referral of disputes to dispute resolution proceedings
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While protecting the right to trial by jury, a court, on its own motion or on motion of one of the parties, may refer any contested civil matter, or selected issues in a civil matter, to an orientation session in order to encourage the early resolution of disputes through the use…