The Court of Appeals considers whether the statute of limitations can bar the amendment of a felony to a misdemeanor if the misdemeanor is not a lesser-included charge. More
Author Archives: Juli Porto
McNally v. Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Record No. 0816-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Mar. 26, 2024)
The Court of Appeals finds no constitutional error in a hearing held pursuant to the State Grievance Procedure. More
Green v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, Record No. 0144-22-3, Rehearing en banc granted
The Court of Appeals does not release any new published opinions today, but it does grant a rehearing en banc of the split panel opinion Green v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, Record No. 0144-22-3. The panel opinion represented a rare appellate win for a pro se litigant. More
Parrish v. Vance, Record No. 1687-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Mar. 12, 2024)
The Court of Appeals holds that a landlord and tenant cannot waive the warranty of habitability provided by the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act. More
Howard v. Harris, Record No. 1499-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Mar. 5, 2024)
The Court of Appeals reverses summary judgment on two issues: the illegality defense and gross negligence. More
Stanton v. Virginia Beach – Fire Operations, Record No. 0344-23-1 (Va. Ct. App. Jan. 30, 2024)
The Court of Appeals interprets the tolling provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act’s change-in-condition statute.More
Shaw-McDonald v. Eye Consultants of N. Va., Record No. 0067-23-4 (Va. Ct. App. Jan. 30, 2024)
What happens when a bankruptcy trustee fails to administer an injury claim before the bankruptcy case is closed?More
Boyette v. Sprouse, Record No. 1278-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Jan. 23, 2024)
The Court of Appeals analyzes and applies the “sudden emergency” doctrine. More
Smith Development, Inc. v. Conway, Record No. 1245-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Jan. 9, 2024)
Today, a divided Court of Appeals panel decides whether a legal malpractice action is time-barred due to the “particular undertaking” doctrine.More
Boxley v. Crouse, Record No. 0183-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Dec. 28, 2023)
In a rare Thursday opinion, the Court of Appeals discusses easements.More