CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROCESS RECEIVED IN TIME GOOD THOUGH NEITHER SERVED NOR ACCEPTED (§ 8.01-288)

Except for process commencing actions for divorce or annulment of marriage or
other actions wherein service of process is specifically prescribed by statute,
process which has reached the person to whom it is directed within the time
prescribed by law, if any, shall be sufficient although not served or accepted
as provided in this chapter.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 8-53; 1977, c. 617; 1987, c. 594; 1988, c. 583.