Juli Porto

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

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