The one published opinion out of the Supreme Court of Virginia today centers on the constitutional limits of police searches during arrests, specifically addressing how intrusive a search can be before it violates Fourth Amendment protections. More
Category Archives: SCV Opinions
Swango v. Virginia State Bar, Record No. 241016 (Va. July 31, 2025)
In its sole opinion today, the Supreme Court of Virginia addresses the difference between retainers and advanced legal fees. More
Toll Road Investors P’ship II v. State Corporation Commission, Record No. 250002 (Va. July 17, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases one opinion today in which it affirms the State Corporation Commission’s denial of a toll increase for the Dulles Greenway, rejecting both statutory and constitutional challenges brought by the toll road operator. More
Harris v. Joplin, Record No. 240450 (Va. June 13, 2025)
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
Commonwealth v. Kartozia, Record No. 240294 (Va. June 6, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases one opinion today in which it addresses the “good-faith claim-of-right defense.” More
Under Wild Skies, Inc. v. National Rifle Association of America, Record No. 240683 (Va. May 29, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases two opinions today. In this one, it rejects the doctrine of adequate assurance in contract law. More
Commonwealth v. Paxton, Record No. 240326 (Va. May 29, 2025)
In one of two opinions issued today, the Supreme Court applies constitutional harmless error analysis to reinstate a second-degree murder conviction. More
Norfolk Southern Rwy. Co. v. SCC, Record No. 240869 (Va. May 22, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issues one published opinion today in which it strikes down a 2023 statute designed to accelerate broadband expansion. More
Schmidt v. Deel, Record No. 240264 (Va. Apr. 24, 2025) (unpub.)
The Supreme Court releases a single unpublished order today in which it rules that unpaid child support obligations can be pursued as contractual claims potentially reaching back years before any court petition for support is filed. More
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
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