Juli Porto

Clutteur v. Rosier, Record No. 0104-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Oct. 31, 2023)

The Court of Appeals reminds us again to double- and triple-check that we are naming the correct party in our suit papers.More

Neal v. Sec’y of the Dep’t of Veterans Affairs, Record No. 1219-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Oct. 24, 2023)

In this nuanced opinion, the Court of Appeals explores the role that title may play in an unlawful detainer case. More

Wright v. Graves, Record No. 1079-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Oct. 17, 2023)

The Court of Appeals considers whether a plaintiff properly pled his actual innocence after winning habeas relief from his conviction. More

Anderson v. Clarke, Record No. 230172 (Va. Oct. 12, 2023)

The Supreme Court of Virginia hands down its first published opinion since July. More

Minor v. Heishman, Comm. of Accounts, Record No. 0980-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Oct. 10, 2023)

In a lengthy opinion, the Court of Appeals discusses the role of the Commissioner of Accounts. More

Parrish v. Callahan, Record No. 1342-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Oct. 3, 2023)

A foreclosed homeowner tries to rescind the sale of his home in the Court of Appeals. More

Stack v. Larsen, Record No. 1301-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Sept. 26, 2023)

This is the second go-around in the appellate courts for these parties, fighting over property bequeathed in a will. More

Amazon Logistics, Inc. v. Virginia Employment Comm., Record No. 0310-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Sept. 26, 2023)

In a 32-page opinion, the Court of Appeals affirms the Virginia Employment Commission’s determination that Amazon Flex drivers are employees for purposes of unemployment tax. More

Be Careful What You Ask For…

The Court of Appeals does not hand down any published civil opinions today, so let’s talk about an often overlooked aspect of error preservation: endorsements to orders. More

Forbes v. Cantwell, Record No. 0212-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Sept. 12, 2023)

In a split decision, the Court of Appeals discusses easements and the parol evidence rule. More