The Court of Appeals explains the proper way to challenge the appointment of an estate administrator.More
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Sidar v. Doe, Record No. 0837-23-4 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 16, 2024)
A trial court clerk’s mistake becomes an appellee’s misfortune. More
Williams v. Boggess, Record No. 0600-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 9, 2024)
In its only published opinion today, the Court of Appeals construes a provision of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. More
McNally v. Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Record No. 0816-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Mar. 26, 2024)
The Court of Appeals finds no constitutional error in a hearing held pursuant to the State Grievance Procedure. More
Navy Fed. Credit Union v. Lentz, Record No. 1115-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 15, 2023)
Can a financial institution be held liable for failing to detect a wire transfer scam? More
When is a final order final?
This may seem like an easy question, and often it is. But, there are nuances, and you can get yourself into some pretty hot water if you get it wrong. Entry of a final order triggers three critical dates. First, the trial court loses jurisdiction over the case 21 days after entry. Second, the deadline for filing a Notice of Appeal is 30 days after entry. Third, the deadline for filing transcripts or a written statement in lieu thereof is 60 days after entry. Sometimes a case is dismissed due to a missed deadline, not because an attorney was not aware of the deadline, but because the attorney failed to recognize that an order was final. So, how do you recognize when an order is final? More
Ranger v. Hyundai Motor America, Record 220058 (Va. Apr. 6, 2023)
In this short opinion, the Supreme Court decides that a manufacturer need not pay pre-litigation attorney fees to comply with the Lemon Law. More
Metro Safety in the DMV – Rider Vigilance
Originally posted on BARKLEY HORN :
Riding the Metro is a commonplace — if not dull — experience for those of us who live or work in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.? The metro system affords riders the small pleasures of reading, catching up on social media, or simply daydreaming while traveling, all while avoiding the…
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