
Quoting
Virginia Small Claims Court Appeals
So long as the amount in controversy exceeds $50, either the plaintiff or the defendant has a right to appeal any decision of the general district court to the circuit court, the next level of court in the Virginia system. After a party notes an appeal, which is usually done at the end of the trial but must be done within ten days after the entry of judgment, the judge will set an appeal bond of a certain amount of money. Within 30 days after judgment is entered, an appealing party must perfect the appeal by posting the required bond with the clerk of the court. In circuit court, a jury may be requested if the claim exceeds $100.