The Court of Appeals considers whether a respondent may file a demurrer to a petition filed pursuant to Code § 15.2-2314. More
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Norfolk Dept. of Social Servs. v. Goldberg, Record No. 1382-23-1 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 20, 2024)
The Court of Appeals interprets the bad faith disclosure exception to the general rule that prohibits the disclosure of information related to reports of the abuse of children to DSS.More
Doe v. Green, Record No. 1450-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 6, 2024)
In a case of first impression, the Court of Appeals addresses whether Code § 8.01-249(6) permits a delayed action for childhood sexual abuse.More
Pegasystems, Inc. v. Appian Corp., Record No. 1399-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. July 30, 2024)
In this 61-page opinion, the Court of Appeals reverses the largest damages verdict in Virginia history.More
Kosmann v. Brown, Record No. 0367-23-4 (Va. Ct. App. July 23, 2024)
In this week’s published civil opinion, the Court of Appeals decides whether a fiduciary can exercise a general power of appointment. More
Grady v. Blackwell, Record No. 1520-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. June 18, 2024)
The Court of Appeals explains the proper way to challenge the appointment of an estate administrator.More
H.C. v. Potomac Hospital Corp. of Prince William, Record No. 0521-23-4 (Va. Ct. App. June 4, 2024)
In today’s sole published opinion, the Court of Appeals analyzes the scope of employment issue in the context of a sexual battery. More
J&R Enters. v. Ware Creek Real Estate Corp., Record No. 097-23-2 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 23, 2024)
In today’s sole civil published opinion, the Court of Appeals clarifies the adverse witness rule. More
Sidar v. Doe, Record No. 0837-23-4 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 16, 2024)
A trial court clerk’s mistake becomes an appellee’s misfortune. More
Williams v. Boggess, Record No. 0600-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 9, 2024)
In its only published opinion today, the Court of Appeals construes a provision of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. More
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