Themis Essay 5512

Question 1

A party may orally move to amend

Answer 1

a pleading.

Question 2

While granting leave to amend a pleading is discretionary, the rules mandate a court to

Answer 2

liberally grant leave to amend, unless another party would be prejudiced from the amendment.

Question 3

When a trial has concluded, a party may make a motion to consider further evidence prior to

Answer 3

the court’s issuance of a final order, or within the 21-day period in which the court retains control to modify, vacate, or suspend the order for 21 days after entry.

Question 4

A court’s disposition of a motion to consider further evidence is subject to

Answer 4

its sound discretion.

Question 5

Virginia generally requires a defendant who wishes to challenge the court’s personal jurisdiction over him to

Answer 5

file a special appearance.