Establishing Gross Negligence in Automobile Accidents: Analysis of Kennedy v. McElroy (195 Va. 1078) Introduction Kennedy v. McElroy, 195 Va. 1078 (1954), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...
State Sovereign Immunity Affirmed in Eriksen v. Anderson Introduction Erik J. Eriksen and Louise Close Eriksen v. James A. Anderson, State Highway Commissioner is a landmark case decided by the...
Best Interests Standard and Admissibility of Child Testimony in Custody Cases: Hepler v. Hepler (195 Va. 611) Introduction The case of Julian B. Hepler v. Margaret B. Hepler, decided by the Supreme...
Child Witness Competency and Double Jeopardy: Insights from ROBERT O. CROSS v. COMMONWEALTH of Virginia Introduction The case of Robert O. CROSS v. COMMONWEALTH of Virginia, decided by the Supreme...
Foreseeable Risks and Duty of Care in Electrical Operations: Northern Virginia Power Co. v. Susie V. Bailey Introduction The case of Northern Virginia Power Company v. Susie V. Bailey, Administratrix...
Reaffirmation of Tenancy by the Entireties in Virginia: Ernest Vasilion v. George Vasilion and Others Introduction Ernest Vasilion v. George Vasilion and Others is a pivotal 1951 decision by the...
Absolute Judicial Privilege in Libel and Slander: Insights from J. E. Darnell v. J. James Davis. Introduction The case of J. E. Darnell v. J. J. James Davis (190 Va. 701), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Establishing Definitions and Indictment Standards under the Maiming Act: Bryant v. Commonwealth of Virginia (1949) Introduction Bryant v. Commonwealth of Virginia is a landmark 1949 decision by the...
Discretionary Authority of Courts in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas: Insights from JOE PARRIS v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction The case of JOE PARRIS v. Commonwealth of Virginia, adjudicated by...
Special Fund Doctrine Affirmed: State Revenue Bonds Validated in J. Lindsay Almond Jr. v. Gilmer Introduction The case of J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., et al. v. Henry G. Gilmer, et al. (188 Va. 822, 1949)...
Establishing Proximate Cause through Violation of Traffic Ordinances: An Analysis of JOHN W. SCOTT, JR., ET AL. v. L. F. SIMMS, ADMR. Introduction JOHN W. SCOTT, JR., ET AL. v. L. F. SIMMS, ADMR.,...
Illegality of Warrantless Misdemeanor Arrests Not Committed in Officer's Presence Constituting False Imprisonment: Insights from Montgomery Ward Co. v. Wickline Introduction The case of Montgomery...
Dawkins v. Commonwealth of Virginia: Affirming Broad Interpretation of 'Any Means' in Malicious Injury Introduction D. J. Sidney Dawkins v. Commonwealth of Virginia is a landmark 1947 decision by the...
Establishing Driver's Knowledge as a Fundamental Element in Hit and Run Statutes: Analysis of Herchenbach v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction The case of Eugene C. Herchenbach v. Commonwealth of...
Town of Big Stone Gap v. James Johnson: Establishing Standards for Gross Negligence in Attractive Nuisance Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Town of Big Stone Gap v. James Johnson, decided...
Supreme Court of Virginia Upholds Contempt Sanctions in ARCHIBALD G. ROBERTSON v. Commonwealth of Virginia (1943) Introduction The case of Archibald G. Robertson v. Commonwealth of Virginia (1943)...
Nesbit v. Galleher: Establishing Implied Promises to Extend Statute of Limitations Introduction Edith H. Nesbit v. John Galleher, 174 Va. 143 (1939), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Service of Process on Foreign Corporations and Defamation Liability: Federal Land Bank of Baltimore v. Wm. V. Birchfield Introduction In Federal Land Bank of Baltimore v. Wm. V. Birchfield, 173 Va....
Municipal Liability in Proprietary Activities: Insights from Viola Hoggard v. City of Richmond Introduction Viola Hoggard v. City of Richmond, Virginia is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Clarence Guthrie v. Commonwealth of Virginia: Establishing Standards for Accomplice Testimony in Undercover Enforcement Introduction The case of Clarence Guthrie v. Commonwealth of Virginia ([171 Va....