In today’s sole civil published opinion, the Court of Appeals clarifies the adverse witness rule. More
Category Archives: Evidence
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
Forbes v. Cantwell, Record No. 0212-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Sept. 12, 2023)
In a split decision, the Court of Appeals discusses easements and the parol evidence rule. More
Khine v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0900-21-1, 75 Va. App. 435 (Sept. 13, 2022)
Facts. William Khine killed his wife in their home, then claimed that voices had commanded him to do so. Khine’s counsel asked for a psychological evaluation of Khine’s sanity at the time of the offense, so the court appointed a clinical psychologist to evaluate him. The psychologist testified at trial that at the time of…More