Juli Porto

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

Brown v. Kirkpatrick, Record No. 1100-22-1 (Va. Ct. App. Dec. 19, 2023) (en banc)

In a split en banc decision, the Court of Appeals reverses a panel decision that had found that an insured can pursue a tortfeasor for full payment of a judgment when a UIM carrier waives its right of subrogation.More

Martin v. Lafountain, Record No. 0971-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Dec. 12, 2023)

In this brief opinion, the Court of Appeals addresses taxpayer standing. More

Appellate Bonds

The Court of Appeals did not hand down any published opinions today, so let’s talk about appellate bonds instead.More

Calway v. City of Chesapeake, Record No. 1692-22-1 (Va. Ct. App. Nov. 28, 2023)

What effect does a defective notice of a zoning violation have on any subsequent enforcement action?More

Graydon Manor LLC v. Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Record No. 1012-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Nov. 21, 2023)

The Court of Appeals discusses the role of a motion to strike in a hybrid trial-appellate context.More

Baez v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0073-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Nov. 14, 2023)

The Court of Appeals determines the admissibility of an officer’s body-worn camera footage.More