In a published order, a split Supreme Court reverses an en banc opinion from the Court of Appeals concerning the Virginia Computer Crimes Act. More
Category Archives: SCV Opinions
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
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The Supreme Court issues a published opinion and an unpublished order today. This post discusses the unpublished order, which finds that an unsigned complaint is a legal nullity and void ab initio.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
King v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230483 (Va. Oct. 24, 2024)
The Supreme Court issues a published opinion and an unpublished order today. This post discusses the published opinion, which clarifies what constitutes “ownership” in unauthorized use of vehicle cases. More
Jenkins v. Virginia State Bar, Record No. 240276 (Va. Oct. 17, 2024)
After several weeks of no published decisions, the Supreme Court of Virginia issues a relatively short opinion in an attorney disciplinary action. 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In a brief unpublished order, the Supreme Court saves a litigant from immediate appellate death by reversing a summary dismissal from the Court of Appeals.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
Anderson v. Clarke, Record No. 230172 (Va. Oct. 12, 2023)
The Supreme Court of Virginia hands down its first published opinion since July. More
City of Hampton v. Williamson, Record No. 210988 (Va. June 8, 2023)
This opinion and dissent delve into several canons of statutory construction to determine the discovery obligations of a locality in a grievance proceeding. 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
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