No new opinions or orders are handed down from the Supreme Court of Virginia today, so I wanted to share a helpful blog post from a fellow appellate attorney.More
Category Archives: Procedures
Windset Capital Corp. v. Debosky, Record No. 230733 (Va. Oct. 24, 2024) (unpub.)
The Supreme Court issues a published opinion and an unpublished order today. This post discusses the unpublished order, which finds that an unsigned complaint is a legal nullity and void ab initio. More
Medeiros v. Virginia Dep’t of Wildlife Res., Record No. 230691 (Va. Sept. 26, 2024) (unpub. order)
Rule 5A:8(b)(4)(ii) strikes again. More
Thomas v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230759 (Va. Sept. 19, 2024)
In a brief unpublished order, the Supreme Court saves a litigant from immediate appellate death by reversing a summary dismissal from the Court of Appeals. More
Appellate Bonds
The Court of Appeals did not hand down any published opinions today, so let’s talk about appellate bonds instead.More
What To Do When Things Go Wrong: You Missed The Deadline To File Your Notice of Appeal
Here’s how you can still save your appeal if you file your Notice of Appeal late. More
Beginning Your Appeal in the Court of Appeals
If you’re the appellant, it may seem like the first step in your appeal is filing your Opening Brief of Appellant, but there are several critical steps to follow before you get there. Find out what they are and how to avoid traps. More
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