In yesterday’s sole opinion, the Supreme Court of Virginia answers the question of whether an unsigned legible copy of a contract can be used to prove the contents of an illegible signed contract. More
Category Archives: Evidence
Shaw v. Commonwealth, Record No. 240212 (Va. Apr. 17, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases one opinion today in which it finds that harmless error applies to a trial court’s decision to exclude expert testimony. More
Welsh v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230800 (Va. Mar. 20, 2025)
In today’s sole opinion from the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Court reversed a defendant’s murder convictions, finding that the trial court improperly excluded critical expert testimony that could have influenced the jury’s decision. More
Bon Secours-DePaul Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Rogakos-Russell, Record No. 230879 (Va. Jan. 2, 2025)
In its first opinion of the year, the Supreme Court of Virginia rejects multiple challenges to a $2 million medical malpractice verdict. More
Baez v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230899 (Va. Dec. 19, 2024)
The Supreme Court determines the admissibility of an officer’s body-worn camera footage. More
Bista v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230721 (Va. Nov. 14, 2024)
In its sole published opinion today, the Supreme Court of Virginia clarifies important issues regarding the admissibility of child victims’ out-of-court statements in sexual abuse cases. 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
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
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
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
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