Binding Apportionment of Settlements under Code Sec. 8.01-66.9: UVA v. Harris Introduction The case of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, Etc. v. Virgil Thomas Harris, et al. (239...
Extension of Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: Morrison v. Bestler Introduction Morrison v. Bestler is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Virginia, adjudicated on January 12,...
Virginia Supreme Court Clarifies 'Injury by Accident' Criteria in Workers' Compensation: Morris et al. v. Morris Door Systems et al. Introduction The Supreme Court of Virginia, in the landmark case...
Buchanan v. Commonwealth of Virginia: Indictment Structuring and Double Jeopardy in Capital Murder Cases Introduction Buchanan v. Commonwealth of Virginia is a landmark case adjudicated by the...
Clarifying the Requirement of Premeditated Intent in First Degree Murder: Rhodes v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction The case of Thipsukon Arnold Rhodes v. Commonwealth of Virginia (238 Va. 480)...
Unjustified Refusal of Selective Employment and Good Faith Cooperation in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Edgar James v. Capitol Steel Construction Co. Introduction The case of Edgar James v....
Distinguishing "Arising Out Of" and "In The Course Of" Employment: Insights from COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD v. CALVIN L. JOHNSON Introduction COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD v. CALVIN L. JOHNSON is a landmark...
Establishing the Constitutionality of Medical Malpractice Damage Caps under Virginia Law Introduction The case of LOUISE ETHERIDGE, ET AL., ETC. v. MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITALS, ET AL. (237 Va. 87)...
Establishing 'Future Dangerousness' as a Sole Predicate for Death Sentences in Murder for Hire Cases: Fisher v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction Fisher v. Commonwealth of Virginia (236 Va. 403),...
Virginia Upholds Economic Loss Rule: Sensenbrenner v. Rust, Orling Neale, Architects, Inc. and KDI Sylvan Pools, Inc. Introduction The case of Sensenbrenner v. Rust, Orling Neale, Architects, Inc....
Virginia v. American Booksellers Association: Defining Harm to Juveniles in Commercial Displays Introduction Commonwealth of Virginia v. American Booksellers Association, Inc., 236 Va. 168 (1988), is...
Affirmation of Sovereign Immunity in Parole Officer Negligence Claims Introduction The case Constance P. Fox, et al. v. Roy S. Custis, et al. (236 Va. 69) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Virginia...
Blain v. Commonwealth of Virginia: Clarifying Miranda Applicability in Penal Institutions Introduction Blain v. Commonwealth of Virginia, decided by the Court of Appeals of Virginia on September 6,...
Establishing Standards for Capital Sentencing Based on Future Dangerousness: An Analysis of JOSEPH ROGER O'DELL v. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA (234 Va. 672) Introduction The case of Joseph Roger O'Dell...
Affirmation of Employment-at-Will Doctrine and Limitation on Retaliatory Discharge Claims Kaye Miller v. SEVAMP, Inc. (234 Va. 462) Supreme Court of Virginia, November 25, 1987 Introduction In Kaye...
Limitation of Municipal Liability in Recreational Facilities: Frazier v. City of Norfolk Introduction DAVID G. FRAZIER, A MINOR, ETC., v. CITY OF NORFOLK is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Self-Representation Rights in Capital Murder Proceedings: Analysis of RICHARD TOWNES, JR. v. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Introduction RICHARD TOWNES, JR. v. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA is a...
Fox v. Deese: Modernizing Pleading Standards and Sovereign Immunity in Intentional Torts Introduction Fenroy A. Fox, a concert promoter, initiated litigation against the City of Richmond and its...
Tortious Interference with a Terminable-at-Will Contract: Duggin v. Adams Commentary Introduction The case of Kenneth D. Duggin, Trustee v. C. Douglas Adams, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Reaffirming Corporate Separateness: Insights from Cheatle v. Rudd's Swimming Pool Supply Co. Introduction The case of Walter M. Cheatle, et al. v. Rudd's Swimming Pool Supply Co., Inc. (234 Va. 207)...