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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-576.1 Election by parties; order of court
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In any civil action pending before a circuit court, the parties may, by agreement in writing submitted to the court at any time prior to trial, elect to have a summary jury trial of the issues in the case in accordance with this chapter. However, where the court determines that t…
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…