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faith and credit clause in Virginia

23 Virginia opinions name it 5 courts 1924–2006 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Huntgreen
scotus · 1944 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1988
2 sentences

1988Union National Bank v. Lamb, 337 U.S. 38, 41-42 (1949); Morris v. Jones, 329 U.S. 545, 551 (1947); Magnolia Petroleum Company v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430, 439 (1943).

1988Full faith and credit, the Court stated in Magnolia Petroleum, supra, 320 U.S. at 439 (citing Fauntleroy), "requires a state to enforce a judgment of a sister state for. . . a gambling debt. . . although the suit in which the judgment was obtained could not have been maintained under the laws and policy of the forum to which the judgment is brought." Chief Justice Stone, in the Magnolia Petroleum opinion, wrote that, while "there may be exceptional cases in which the judgment of one state may not override the laws and policies of another. . . the actual exceptions have been few and far between

33
McKeel v. McKeelgreen
va · 1946 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1979–1996
2 sentences

1996Even if the courts of Virginia were not compelled to do so under the full faith and credit clause of the federal constitution, "upon principles of comity they may establish as their own decree a foreign decree . . ., with the same force and effect as if it had been entered in Virginia, provided, of course, the foreign decree violates no public policy of Virginia." See McKeel v. McKeel, 185 Va. 108, 113 , 37 S.E.2d 746, 749 (1946).

1996Even if the courts of Virginia were not compelled to do so under the full faith and credit clause of the federal constitution, "upon principles of comity they may establish as their own decree a foreign decree . . ., with the same force and effect as if it had been entered in Virginia, provided, of course, the foreign decree violates no public policy of Virginia." See McKeel v. McKeel, 185 Va. 108, 113 , 37 S.E.2d 746, 749 (1946).

23
Williams v. North Carolinagreen
scotus · 1943 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1988
2 sentences

1988While some exceptions have been engrafted on the full faith and credit clause, "[s]o far as judgments are concerned, the decisions . . . show that the actual exceptions have been few and far between." Williams v. North Carolina, 317 U.S. 287, 294-295 (1942) (on examination of these exceptions, none are applicable to this situation).

1988Milwaukee County v. White Co., supra, 276-277; Williams v. North Carolina, supra, 295 ; Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430, 439 (1943).

22
Hammell v. Brittongreen
cal · 1941 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1954–1981
2 sentences

1981Pruitt v. Key, 281 Ala. 433, 437 , 203 So.2d 450, 453 (1967); Hammell v. Britton, 19 Cal.2d 72, 84 , 119 P.2d 333, 339 (1941); Jensen v. Barnes, 33 *529 Colo.App. 333, 336-37, 519 P.2d 1223, 1224 (1974); Colby v. Colby, 78 Nev. 150, 157 , 369 P.2d 1019, 1023 , cert. denied, 371 U.S. 888 (1962).

1954Hammell v. Britton, 19 Cal. (2d) 72, 119 P. (2d) 333 ; Kessler v. Fauquier Nat’l Bank, etc., supra. Under the construction given the full faith and credit clause by the Supreme Court of the United States in recent cases, we conclude that even though the contract may have been against our public policy, nevertheless that policy must now yield to the mandate of the full faith and credit clause.

13
Nevada v. Hallred
scotus · 1979 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1988
2 sentences

1988The defendant cites Nevada v. Hall, 440 U.S. 410, 422 (1979), and Pacific Insurance Company v. Industrial Accident Commission, 306 U.S. 493, 500 (1939), for the idea that the full faith and credit clause does not require one state to apply another state’s law that would violate its own public policy.

1983In the case of Fauntleroy v. Lum the decision was five to four and this court is agreeing with the minority; however in the case of the State of Nevada, et al v. Hall, 440 U.S. 410 , 99 S.Ct. 1182 (1979), the Court uses this language on page 1189 quoting language from Pacific Insurance Company v. Industrial Accident Comm’n, 306 U.S. 493 (1939), "clearly establishes that the Full Faith and Credit Clause does not require a State to apply another State’s law in violation of its own legitimate public policy." Further quoting from that case, "It has often been recognized by this Court that there ar

12
Thompson v. Thompsongreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Thompson, 484 U.S. at 180 , 108 S.Ct. at 516-17 .

2006See Thompson, 484 U.S. at 180 , 108 S.Ct. at 516-17 .

11
Morris v. Jonesgreen
scotus · 1947 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988In Morris v. Jones, supra, 329 U.S. at 553 , the Court cited Fauntleroy for the proposition that the most important applications of the full faith and credit clause are in those situations in which the foreign judgment runs counter to the forum state’s policy.

1988In Morris v. Jones, supra, 329 U.S. at 553 , the Court cited Fauntleroy for the proposition that the most important applications of the full faith and credit clause are in those situations in which the foreign judgment runs counter to the forum state’s policy.

11
Union National Bank v. Lambgreen
scotus · 1949 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988Union National Bank v. Lamb, 337 U.S. 38, 41-42 (1949); Morris v. Jones, 329 U.S. 545, 551 (1947); Magnolia Petroleum Company v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430, 439 (1943).

11
In Re Weinergreen
mo · 1975 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See Florida Bar v. Wilkes, 179 So. 2d 193, 196 (Fla. 1965), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 983 (1968); Kentucky Bar Association v. Signer, 533 S.W.2d 534, 536 (Ky. 1976); In re Weiner, 530 S.W.2d 222, 224 (Mo. 1975).

11
The Florida Bar v. Wilkesgreen
fla · 1965 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See Florida Bar v. Wilkes, 179 So. 2d 193, 196 (Fla. 1965), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 983 (1968); Kentucky Bar Association v. Signer, 533 S.W.2d 534, 536 (Ky. 1976); In re Weiner, 530 S.W.2d 222, 224 (Mo. 1975).

11
Kentucky Bar Ass'n v. Signergreen
ky · 1976 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See Florida Bar v. Wilkes, 179 So. 2d 193, 196 (Fla. 1965), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 983 (1968); Kentucky Bar Association v. Signer, 533 S.W.2d 534, 536 (Ky. 1976); In re Weiner, 530 S.W.2d 222, 224 (Mo. 1975).

11
Wilkes v. Florida Bargreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See Florida Bar v. Wilkes, 179 So. 2d 193, 196 (Fla. 1965), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 983 (1968); Kentucky Bar Association v. Signer, 533 S.W.2d 534, 536 (Ky. 1976); In re Weiner, 530 S.W.2d 222, 224 (Mo. 1975).

11
Pruitt v. Keygreen
ala · 1967 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Pruitt v. Key, 281 Ala. 433, 437 , 203 So.2d 450, 453 (1967); Hammell v. Britton, 19 Cal.2d 72, 84 , 119 P.2d 333, 339 (1941); Jensen v. Barnes, 33 *529 Colo.App. 333, 336-37, 519 P.2d 1223, 1224 (1974); Colby v. Colby, 78 Nev. 150, 157 , 369 P.2d 1019, 1023 , cert. denied, 371 U.S. 888 (1962).

1981Pruitt v. Key, 281 Ala. 433, 437 , 203 So.2d 450, 453 (1967); Hammell v. Britton, 19 Cal.2d 72, 84 , 119 P.2d 333, 339 (1941); Jensen v. Barnes, 33 *529 Colo.App. 333, 336-37, 519 P.2d 1223, 1224 (1974); Colby v. Colby, 78 Nev. 150, 157 , 369 P.2d 1019, 1023 , cert. denied, 371 U.S. 888 (1962).

11
Jensen v. Barnesgreen
coloctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981Pruitt v. Key, 281 Ala. 433, 437 , 203 So.2d 450, 453 (1967); Hammell v. Britton, 19 Cal.2d 72, 84 , 119 P.2d 333, 339 (1941); Jensen v. Barnes, 33 *529 Colo.App. 333, 336-37, 519 P.2d 1223, 1224 (1974); Colby v. Colby, 78 Nev. 150, 157 , 369 P.2d 1019, 1023 , cert. denied, 371 U.S. 888 (1962).

11
Nero v. Ferrisgreen
va · 1981 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Accord, Nero v. Ferris, 222 Va. 807, 284 S.E.2d 828 (1981).

1981Accord, Nero v. Ferris, 222 Va. 807, 284 S.E.2d 828 (1981).

11
Bloodworth v. Ellisgreen
va · 1980 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See also Bloodworth v. Ellis, 221 Va. 18 , 267 S.E.2d 96 (1980), where we held that the Full Faith and Credit clause permits a collateral *794 attack upon a recitation of jurisdiction in a foreign judgment when the assailant had no fair opportunity to litigate the question in the foreign court.

1981See also Bloodworth v. Ellis, 221 Va. 18 , 267 S.E.2d 96 (1980), where we held that the Full Faith and Credit clause permits a collateral *794 attack upon a recitation of jurisdiction in a foreign judgment when the assailant had no fair opportunity to litigate the question in the foreign court.

11
Estin v. Estingreen
scotus · 1948 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974Estin v. Estin, 334 U.S. 541, 546 (1948); Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430, 438 (1943); Williams v. State of North Carolina, 317 U.S. 287, 294-95 (1942).

11
May v. Andersongreen
scotus · 1953 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
11
Biewend v. Biewendgreen
cal · 1941 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1946–1946
11

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 (32)

CaseCitedYears
Osborne v. Osborne green
va · 1974
2 sentences

1990We *235 added, “[s]ubject to rare exceptions, the full faith and credit rule applies even though the sister state’s judgment rejiects policies hostile to those of the forum state.'” Id. (citations omitted) (emphasis added).

1988Subject to rare exceptions, the full faith and credit rule applies even though the sister state’s judgment reflects policies hostile to those of the forum state." Osborne v. Osborne, 215 Va. 205, 208 , 207 S.E.2d 875 (1974) (citations omitted).

31981–1990
Wallihan v. Hughes green
va · 1954
2 sentences

1990We further observed that “[t]he assertion of a right under the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution is the assertion of a federal right, and its final determination rests with the Supreme Court of the United States.” Id.

1983In the case of Fauntleroy v. Lum the decision was five to four and this court is agreeing with the minority; however in the case of the State of Nevada, et al v. Hall, 440 U.S. 410 , 99 S.Ct. 1182 (1979), the Court uses this language on page 1189 quoting language from Pacific Insurance Company v. Industrial Accident Comm’n, 306 U.S. 493 (1939), "clearly establishes that the Full Faith and Credit Clause does not require a State to apply another State’s law in violation of its own legitimate public policy." Further quoting from that case, "It has often been recognized by this Court that there ar

21983–1990
Pacific Employers Insurance v. Industrial Accident Comm'n green
scotus · 1939
2 sentences

1988The defendant cites Nevada v. Hall, 440 U.S. 410, 422 (1979), and Pacific Insurance Company v. Industrial Accident Commission, 306 U.S. 493, 500 (1939), for the idea that the full faith and credit clause does not require one state to apply another state’s law that would violate its own public policy.

1983In the case of Fauntleroy v. Lum the decision was five to four and this court is agreeing with the minority; however in the case of the State of Nevada, et al v. Hall, 440 U.S. 410 , 99 S.Ct. 1182 (1979), the Court uses this language on page 1189 quoting language from Pacific Insurance Company v. Industrial Accident Comm’n, 306 U.S. 493 (1939), "clearly establishes that the Full Faith and Credit Clause does not require a State to apply another State’s law in violation of its own legitimate public policy." Further quoting from that case, "It has often been recognized by this Court that there ar

21983–1988
Davis v. Davis green
scotus · 1938
2 sentences

1952R. (2d) 1355, this is said: “This Court has also held that the doctrine of res judicata mnst he applied to questions of jurisdiction arising in state courts involving the application of the full faith and credit clause, where, under the law of the state in which the original judgment was rendered, such adjudications are not susceptible to collateral attack.” Referring to the case of Davis v. Davis, 305 U. S. 32 , 59 S. Ct. 3 , 83 L. ed. 26, 118 A. L.

1952R. (2d) 1355, this is said: “This Court has also held that the doctrine of res judicata mnst he applied to questions of jurisdiction arising in state courts involving the application of the full faith and credit clause, where, under the law of the state in which the original judgment was rendered, such adjudications are not susceptible to collateral attack.” Referring to the case of Davis v. Davis, 305 U. S. 32 , 59 S. Ct. 3 , 83 L. ed. 26, 118 A. L.

21952–1954
Fauntleroy v. Lum green
scotus · 1908
1 sentence

1988Fauntleroy v. Lum, 210 U.S. 230 (1907), remains the leading case on the application of the full faith and credit clause.

11988–1988
Milwaukee County v. M. E. White Co. green
scotus · 1935
1 sentence

1988Milwaukee County v. White Co., 296 U.S. 268 (1935); Alaska Packers Assn. v. Industrial Accident Comm., 294 U.S. 532 (1935).

11988–1988
Alaska Packers Assn. v. Industrial Accident Comm'n of Cal. green
scotus · 1935
1 sentence

1988Milwaukee County v. White Co., 296 U.S. 268 (1935); Alaska Packers Assn. v. Industrial Accident Comm., 294 U.S. 532 (1935).

11988–1988
Kovacs v. Brewer green
scotus · 1958
1 sentence

1984And because the Supreme Court of the United States had never settled the question whether the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution applied to custody decrees, see, e.g., Ford v. Ford, 371 U.S. 187 (1962); Kovacs v. Brewer, 356 U.S. 604 (1958); New York ex rel.

11984–1984
New York Ex Rel. Halvey v. Halvey green
scotus · 1947
1 sentence

1984Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 (1947), many states felt free to modify foreign custody decrees almost at random, usually on the ground that a change in circumstances warranted a custody award to a different person.

11984–1984
Ford v. Ford green
scotus · 1962
1 sentence

1984And because the Supreme Court of the United States had never settled the question whether the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution applied to custody decrees, see, e.g., Ford v. Ford, 371 U.S. 187 (1962); Kovacs v. Brewer, 356 U.S. 604 (1958); New York ex rel.

11984–1984
Alig v. Alig green
va · 1979
1 sentence

1983IV, § 1, we reaffirmed our approval of the comity doctrine, which allows our courts to give such a decree “the same force and effect as if it had been entered in Virginia”. 220 Va. at 84, 255 S.E.2d at 497 (quoting McKeel v. McKeel, 185 Va. 108, 113 , 37 S.E.2d 746, 749 (1946)).

11983–1983
Colby v. Colby green
nev · 1962
2 sentences

1981Pruitt v. Key, 281 Ala. 433, 437 , 203 So.2d 450, 453 (1967); Hammell v. Britton, 19 Cal.2d 72, 84 , 119 P.2d 333, 339 (1941); Jensen v. Barnes, 33 *529 Colo.App. 333, 336-37, 519 P.2d 1223, 1224 (1974); Colby v. Colby, 78 Nev. 150, 157 , 369 P.2d 1019, 1023 , cert. denied, 371 U.S. 888 (1962).

1981Pruitt v. Key, 281 Ala. 433, 437 , 203 So.2d 450, 453 (1967); Hammell v. Britton, 19 Cal.2d 72, 84 , 119 P.2d 333, 339 (1941); Jensen v. Barnes, 33 *529 Colo.App. 333, 336-37, 519 P.2d 1223, 1224 (1974); Colby v. Colby, 78 Nev. 150, 157 , 369 P.2d 1019, 1023 , cert. denied, 371 U.S. 888 (1962).

11981–1981
Colby v. Colby green
scotus · 1962
1 sentence

1981Pruitt v. Key, 281 Ala. 433, 437 , 203 So.2d 450, 453 (1967); Hammell v. Britton, 19 Cal.2d 72, 84 , 119 P.2d 333, 339 (1941); Jensen v. Barnes, 33 *529 Colo.App. 333, 336-37, 519 P.2d 1223, 1224 (1974); Colby v. Colby, 78 Nev. 150, 157 , 369 P.2d 1019, 1023 , cert. denied, 371 U.S. 888 (1962).

11981–1981
Bachman v. Mejias green
ny · 1956
11968–1968
Riley v. New York Trust Co. green
scotus · 1942
11966–1966
National Labor Relations Board v. Automotive Maintenance MacHinery Co. green
scotus · 1942
11966–1966
In Re Estate of Briggs green
wva · 1964
11966–1966
Hood v. McGehee green
scotus · 1915
11962–1962
Matter of Estate of Gillies green
nj · 1951
11962–1962
Zanzonico v. Neeld green
nj · 1955
11962–1962
Treinies v. Sunshine Mining Co. green
scotus · 1940
11960–1960
Baldwin v. Iowa State Traveling Men's Assn. green
scotus · 1931
11954–1954
Johnson v. Muelberger green
scotus · 1951
11954–1954
Kessler v. Fauquier National Bank neutral
va · 1954
11954–1954
Suter v. Suter green
wva · 1946
11954–1954
McClung v. Folks green
· 1919
11954–1954
Sherrer v. Sherrer green
scotus · 1948
11954–1954
Barber v. Barber green
scotus · 1944
11946–1946
Hearn v. . Erlanger Mills, Inc. neutral
nc · 1941
11942–1942
Corvin v. Commonwealth green
va · 1921
11942–1942
Howe v. Howe green
va · 1942
11942–1942
Gildersleeve v. Gildersleeve green
conn · 1914
11924–1924

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 11-14 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 20-108 (3)

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