Failure of Defendant to Appear

Except as may be provided by statute, a defendant who fails to appear in person or by counsel is in default and; (a) Waives all objections to the admissibility of evidence; and (b) Is not entitled to notice of any further proceeding in the case, except that when service is by posting pursuant to § 8.01-296(2)(b), the ten-day notice required by that section must be complied with; and (c) On request made in person in court by the plaintiff, plaintiff's attorney, plaintiff's regular and bona fide employee, or any other person authorized by law, judgment must be entered for the amount appearing to the judge to be due. If the relief demanded is unliquidated damages, the court must hear evidence and fix the amount thereof. Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021. RULES OF SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA PART SEVEN B GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS – CIVIL