Virginia Case Commentaries

Cost-Imposition on Indigent Defendants: Insights from Carla Jean Ohree v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Date: Jan 14, 1998

Cost-Imposition on Indigent Defendants: Insights from Carla Jean Ohree v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction In Carla Jean Ohree v. Commonwealth of Virginia, the Court of Appeals of Virginia...

Supinger v. Stakes: Affirming Plaintiff Consent in Additur to Protect Jury Trial Rights

Date: Jan 10, 1998

Supinger v. Stakes: Affirming Plaintiff Consent in Additur to Protect Jury Trial Rights Introduction Lori Ann Supinger v. Gloria Stakes is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Virginia...

Constructive Possession and Warrantless Searches: Insights from Archer v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Date: Nov 11, 1997

Constructive Possession and Warrantless Searches: Insights from Archer v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction Jarrod R. Archer v. Commonwealth of Virginia is a pivotal case decided by the Court of...

Strict Adherence to Contract Terms in Demurrer Considerations: Insights from Ward's Equipment, Inc. v. New Holland North America, Inc.

Date: Nov 1, 1997

Strict Adherence to Contract Terms in Demurrer Considerations: Insights from Ward's Equipment, Inc. v. New Holland North America, Inc. Introduction Ward's Equipment, Inc., et al. v. New Holland North...

Strict Enforcement of Rule 5A:18: Implications from Ronald Eugene Redman v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Date: Jul 16, 1997

Strict Enforcement of Rule 5A:18: Implications from Ronald Eugene Redman v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction Ronald Eugene Redman v. Commonwealth of Virginia is a pivotal case decided by the...

Enhanced Standards for Relying on Anonymous Tips in Investigatory Stops: McGEE v. COMmonwealth of Virginia

Date: Jul 9, 1997

Enhanced Standards for Relying on Anonymous Tips in Investigatory Stops: McGEE v. COMmonwealth of Virginia Introduction Douglas McGee, Jr. faced legal proceedings in the Court of Appeals of Virginia...

Material Breach and Nonperformance: Upholding Contractual Obligations in Horton v. Horton

Date: Jun 7, 1997

Material Breach and Nonperformance: Upholding Contractual Obligations in Horton v. Horton Introduction Anna Lee Horton v. Howard P. Horton, 254 Va. 111 (1997), is a significant case adjudicated by...

Admissibility of Child Testimony and Standards for Criminal Negligence: Greenway v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Date: Jun 7, 1997

Admissibility of Child Testimony and Standards for Criminal Negligence: Greenway v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction Greenway v. Commonwealth of Virginia (254 Va. 147, 1997) is a pivotal case...

Expansion of Victim Impact Evidence Admissibility in Capital Sentencing: Christopher Beck v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Date: Apr 19, 1997

Expansion of Victim Impact Evidence Admissibility in Capital Sentencing: Christopher Beck v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction Christopher Beck v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 253 Va. 373 (1997), is...

Carmack Amendment and Venue in Interstate Common Carrier Liability: Insights from HAIRSTON MOTOR COMPANY v. WILLIAM E. NEWSOME, JR.

Date: Jan 11, 1997

Carmack Amendment and Venue in Interstate Common Carrier Liability: Insights from HAIRSTON MOTOR COMPANY v. WILLIAM E. NEWSOME, JR. Introduction The case of Hairston Motor Company v. William E....

Gross Negligence Standard for Municipal Liability in Recreational Facilities: Chapman v. City of Virginia Beach

Date: Sep 14, 1996

Gross Negligence Standard for Municipal Liability in Recreational Facilities: Chapman v. City of Virginia Beach Introduction Linda Chapman, et al. v. City of Virginia Beach is a landmark case decided...

Clarification of Double Jeopardy in Multiple Capital Sentences: Clagett v. Commonwealth of Virginia

Date: Jun 8, 1996

Clarification of Double Jeopardy in Multiple Capital Sentences: Clagett v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction Clagett v. Commonwealth of Virginia, decided by the Supreme Court of Virginia on June...

Reaffirming Death Penalty Criteria: Future Dangerousness and Vileness in GOINS v. COMMONWEALTH of Virginia

Date: Apr 20, 1996

Reaffirming Death Penalty Criteria: Future Dangerousness and Vileness in GOINS v. COMMONWEALTH of Virginia Introduction In the landmark case of Christopher C. GOINS v. COMMONWEALTH of Virginia,...

Constructive Fraud in Engineering Reports: Insights from Mortarino v. Consultant Engineering Services

Date: Mar 2, 1996

Constructive Fraud in Engineering Reports: Insights from Mortarino v. Consultant Engineering Services Introduction In the landmark case Giovanni Mortarino v. Consultant Engineering Services, Inc.,...

Retroactive Application of Residential Covenants: Insights from Sussex Community Services Association v. The Virginia Society for Retarded Children

Date: Mar 2, 1996

Retroactive Application of Residential Covenants: Insights from Sussex Community Services Association v. The Virginia Society for Retarded Children Introduction The case of Sussex Community Services...

U.C.C. Implied Duty of Good Faith Does Not Constitute an Independent Tort: Insights from CHARLES E. BRAUER CO., INC. v. NATIONSBANK OF VIRGINIA

Date: Jan 13, 1996

U.C.C. Implied Duty of Good Faith Does Not Constitute an Independent Tort: Insights from CHARLES E. BRAUER CO., INC. v. NATIONSBANK OF VIRGINIA Introduction The case of Charles E. Brauer Co., Inc.,...

Sufficient Evidence for Credit Card Theft Under Code Sec. 18.2-192: Affirmation of 'Taking' and 'Possession' Requirements

Date: Apr 5, 1995

Sufficient Evidence for Credit Card Theft Under Code Sec. 18.2-192: Affirmation of 'Taking' and 'Possession' Requirements Introduction The case of Paulino DeJesus Sandoval v. Commonwealth of Virginia...

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