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Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia
Responding to new matter. — If a pleading, motion or affirmative defense sets up new matter and contains words expressly requesting a reply, the adverse party must within 21 days file a reply admitting or denying such new matter. If it does not contain such words, the allegation of new matter will be taken as denied or avoided without further pleading. All allegations contained in a reply will be taken as denied or avoided without further pleading. Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021. RULES OF SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA PART THREE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE IN CIVIL ACTIONS
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