Va. Code § 8.01-8 : CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURE — Parties — Special Provisions —8 - How minors may sue TEXT PDF Any minor entitled to sue may do so by his next friend. Either or both parents may sue on behalf of a minor as his next friend. Va. Code § 8.01-8 Code 1950, § 8-87; 1977, c. 617; 1998, c. 402. Amended by Acts 1998, § c. 402. Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 617.