Chap. 331.—An ACT to simplify and expedite the administration of justice
in this State by the elimination of useless technicalities and vexatious
delays and permitting amendments under certain conditions in causes
hereafter instituted. (S. B. 67.)

Approved March 27, 1914.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
in any suit or action hereafter instituted, the court may at any
time. in furtherance of justice, upon such terms as may be just,
permit any proceeding or pleading to be amended, or material sup-
plemental matter to be set forth in an amended or supplemental
pleading. The court, at every stage of the proceeding, must dis-
regard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect
the substantial rights of the parties.