This case discusses under what circumstances a trial court has the power of summary contempt. More
Category Archives: CAV Opinions
Maust v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0505-21-4 (Va. Ct. App. May 30, 2023) (en banc)
In a seesaw of a case, the Court of Appeals sitting en banc reverses a split panel opinion, which itself had reversed the trial court judgment. More
Happe v. Zimmerman, Record No. 0588-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. May 23, 2023)
In an issue of first impression, the Court of Appeals determines the standard a petitioner must meet to extend a protective order. More
Brandon v. Coffey, Record No. 0440-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. May 16, 2023)
In today’s short opinion, the Court of Appeals considers whether a trial court must separately consider whether living out-of-state is in the best interest of the child when the prospective custodial parent already lives out of state. More
Veldhuis v. Abboushi, Record No. 0776-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. May 9, 2023)
This opinion discusses the exclusive possession element of an adverse possession claim. More
Williams v. Legere, Record No. 1225-22-1 (Va. Ct. App. May 2, 2023)
In a case of first impression, the Court of Appeals applies strict scrutiny analysis to the question of the constitutionality of a statute governing the procedure for gathering signatures for a petition for a referendum. More
Holman v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0629-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 18, 2023)
Some of us may never hear this phrase again in our legal lifetimes: “The ‘ends of justice’ exception applies.” More
Bland-Henderson v. Commonwealth, Record No. 1359-21-2 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 11, 2023)
What does the word “shall” mean? It depends on who you are… More
Jalloh v. S.W. Rodgers, Record No. 0920-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. April 4, 2023)
Facts. On June 10, 2021, Abu Jalloh fell off a ladder and injured his back, neck, and shoulders. A few days later, Jalloh’s safety officer called Jalloh to convince him to get medical attention, but Jalloh said he would find his own doctor. The officer went to Jalloh’s home to give him a panel list…More
Evans v. Truist Bank f/k/a Branch Banking & Trust Co., Record No. 0631-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Mar. 28, 2023)
Facts. On March 1, 2011, Truist Bank, formerly BB&T, loaned Edward Brian Evans $732,000 in exchange for a promissory note. Evans made several materially false statements concerning his financial situation both before and after receiving the loan. Unsurprisingly, Evans failed to make his payments, and on October 17, 2013, Truist notified him that he was…More
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