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harsh rule in Virginia

5 Virginia opinions name it 3 courts 1918–1998 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Virginia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Ryland Group, Inc. v. Willsgreen
va · 1985 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Virginia Code § 55-13.3 was enacted in 1982, and it “significantly modified the harsh rule against perpetuities ... .” Ryland Group v. Wills, 229 Va. 459, 436, n. 2 , 331 S.E.2d 399 (1985).

1998Virginia Code § 55-13.3 was enacted in 1982, and it “significantly modified the harsh rule against perpetuities ... .” Ryland Group v. Wills, 229 Va. 459, 436, n. 2 , 331 S.E.2d 399 (1985).

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Hurt v. Newcombgreen
va · 1991 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995The underlying policy for this harsh rule was expressed in Hurt v. Newcomb: “The litigant is not allowed to remain silent, to take his chances of a favorable verdict, and, afterward, to raise an objection when he receives an unfavorable decision.” 242 Va. 36, 39 (1991).

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United Virginia Bank v. Union Oil Co. of Californiagreen
va · 1973 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985This enactment into law of what has been characterized as the “wait and see” doctrine, see United Virginia Bank v. Union Oil, 214 Va. 48, 53 , 197 S.E.2d 174, 177 (1973), is not applicable in the present case which had been decided in the trial court when the new rule became effective.

1985This enactment into law of what has been characterized as the “wait and see” doctrine, see United Virginia Bank v. Union Oil, 214 Va. 48, 53 , 197 S.E.2d 174, 177 (1973), is not applicable in the present case which had been decided in the trial court when the new rule became effective.

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Fake v. Addicksgreen
minn · 1890 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1935–1935
2 sentences

1935See also, Fake v. Addicks (1890), 45 Minn. 37 , 47 N. W. 450 , 22 Am.

1935See also, Fake v. Addicks (1890), 45 Minn. 37 , 47 N. W. 450 , 22 Am.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Bischoff v. Cheney green
conn · 1914
1 sentence

1935Law 458, 55 Atl. 237, 238 , and in Bischoff v. Cheney (1914), 89 Conn. 1 , 92 Atl. 660 , 661, the harsh rule of May v. Burdett, supra, is expressly disapproved.

11935–1935
De Gray v. Murray green
nj · 1903
1 sentence

1935Law 458, 55 Atl. 237, 238 , and in Bischoff v. Cheney (1914), 89 Conn. 1 , 92 Atl. 660 , 661, the harsh rule of May v. Burdett, supra, is expressly disapproved.

11935–1935
Fisher v. Seaboard Air Line Railway Co. green
va · 1904
2 sentences

1918Fishers v. Seaboard Air Line Railway Co., 102 Va. 363 , 46 S. E. 381 .

1918Fishers v. Seaboard Air Line Railway Co., 102 Va. 363 , 46 S. E. 381 .

11918–1918

Where else courts name it

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