22 Virginia opinions name it 9 courts 1989–2026 2 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Gilliam v. Commonwealthgreen1 sentence2024The court noted hearing the following words throughout the testimony to describe Bashir’s conduct: “manipulative, disturbing, devious, chilling, planning, bizarre, dangerous, evil, and troubling.” After considering that evidence, the court did not abuse its discretion when it concluded that Bashir was dangerous and that “nothing but incarceration” was “[appropriate or] sufficient to protect the public.” See Gilliam v. Commonwealth, 21 Va. App. 519, 524 (1996) (providing that “incapacitation” is one of “the criminal justice system’s goals” (quoting United States v. Morris, 837 F. Supp. 726, 729 | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Morrisgreen1 sentence2024The court noted hearing the following words throughout the testimony to describe Bashir’s conduct: “manipulative, disturbing, devious, chilling, planning, bizarre, dangerous, evil, and troubling.” After considering that evidence, the court did not abuse its discretion when it concluded that Bashir was dangerous and that “nothing but incarceration” was “[appropriate or] sufficient to protect the public.” See Gilliam v. Commonwealth, 21 Va. App. 519, 524 (1996) (providing that “incapacitation” is one of “the criminal justice system’s goals” (quoting United States v. Morris, 837 F. Supp. 726, 729 | 1 | 1 |
Brown v. Illinoisgreen1 sentence2016See Strieff, 136 S. Ct. at 2062 . -7- The Court noted that its analysis under the attenuation doctrine was guided by the three factors articulated in Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590 (1975). | 1 | 1 |
Utah v. Strieffgreen1 sentence2016See Strieff, 136 S. Ct. at 2062 . -7- The Court noted that its analysis under the attenuation doctrine was guided by the three factors articulated in Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590 (1975). | 1 | 1 |
Commercial Business Systems, Inc. v. BellSouth Services, Inc.green1 sentence2005In overruling the defendant’s demurrer, this Court noted that the test for vicarious liability is not whether the act itself was within the ordinaiy course of the employer’s business, “but whether the service in which the tortious act was done was within the ordinaiy course of the employer’s business.” Id. at 243 (citing Commercial Business Systems, Inc. v. BellSouth, Inc., 249 Va. 39, 44 (1995). | 1 | 1 |
Heider v. Clemonsgreen2 sentences1993The court ruled that the employee is immune from suit because his driving of the vehicle “was an integral part of the governmental function and did involve ‘special risks arising from the governmental activity,’ ” quoting Heider v. Clemons, 241 Va. 143, 145 , 400 S.E.2d 190, 191 (1991). 1993The court ruled that the employee is immune from suit because his driving of the vehicle “was an integral part of the governmental function and did involve ‘special risks arising from the governmental activity,’ ” quoting Heider v. Clemons, 241 Va. 143, 145 , 400 S.E.2d 190, 191 (1991). | 1 | 1 |
Fowlkes v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences1990See 218 Va. at 769 , 240 S.E.2d at 666 . 1990See 218 Va. at 769 , 240 S.E.2d at 666 . | 1 | 1 |
Dorr's Adm'r v. Rohrgreen1 sentence1990See Dorr’s Adm’r. v. Rohr and al., 82 Va. 359 (1886). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Brown v. Texas
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2 sentences2015The Court noted in its analysis that “none of the circumstances preceding the officers’ detention of [Brown] justified a reasonable suspicion that he was involved in criminal conduct.” Id. at 51-52 . 2014The Court noted in its analysis that “none of the circumstances preceding the officers’ detention of [Brown] justified a reasonable suspicion that he was involved in criminal conduct.” Id. at 51-52 . | 3 | 2014–2015 |
Mason v. Commonwealth
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2 sentences2003The Court noted that this rule “has found frequent application where force or intimidation has been exercised after the property came into the defendant’s hands by stealth.” Id. at 256 , 105 S.E.2d at 151 . 2003The Court noted that this rule “has found frequent application where force or intimidation has been exercised after the property came into the defendant’s hands by stealth.” Id. at 256 , 105 S.E.2d at 151 . | 2 | 2002–2003 |
Barker v. Wingo
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2 sentences1998In Fowlkes , the Court noted that the rule that a defendant can stand mute without waiving his right to a speedy trial was established in Virginia law almost thirty years prior to Barker v. Wingo, 407 U.S. 514 [ 92 S.Ct. 2182 , 33 L.Ed.2d 101 ] (1972). 1998In Fowlkes , the Court noted that the rule that a defendant can stand mute without waiving his right to a speedy trial was established in Virginia law almost thirty years prior to Barker v. Wingo, 407 U.S. 514 [ 92 S.Ct. 2182 , 33 L.Ed.2d 101 ] (1972). | 2 | 1990–1998 |
Foster v. Commonwealth
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1 sentence2026Here, the trial court did grant an instruction dealing with the right to defend others (Instruction E) stating: “one may avail himself or herself of the defense only where he or she reasonably believes, based on the attendant circumstances, that the person defended is without fault in provoking the fray.” This was a correct statement of the law as far as it went; we agree with Person, however, that the instruction, as given, is incomplete.15 In Foster v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 380 (1991), this Court noted that a defense of others instruction must present the dual concepts that 14 Person arg | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Metrocall of Delaware, Inc. v. Continental Cellular Corp.
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2 sentences2010The only noted exception to this rule is highlighted in Metrocall of Delaware v. Continental Cellular, where the Virginia Supreme Court held that a plaintiff attempting to settle an existing controversy over fraud, dishonesty, and self-dealing cannot later claim fraud in the procurement of the settlement through concealment by the defendant. 246 Va. at 374 , 437 S.E.2d at 193-94 . 2010The only noted exception to this rule is highlighted in Metrocall of Delaware v. Continental Cellular, where the Virginia Supreme Court held that a plaintiff attempting to settle an existing controversy over fraud, dishonesty, and self-dealing cannot later claim fraud in the procurement of the settlement through concealment by the defendant. 246 Va. at 374 , 437 S.E.2d at 193-94 . | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Knowles v. Iowa
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2 sentences2006The Court noted that the exception was based upon "two historical rationales for the `search incident to arrest' exception: (1) the need to disarm the suspect in order to take him into custody, and (2) the need to preserve evidence for later use at trial." Knowles, 525 U.S. at 116 , 119 S.Ct. 484 . 2006The Court noted that the exception was based upon "two historical rationales for the `search incident to arrest' exception: (1) the need to disarm the suspect in order to take him into custody, and (2) the need to preserve evidence for later use at trial." Knowles, 525 U.S. at 116 , 119 S.Ct. 484 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
State v. Phoenix
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1 sentence2005In Gustke , the court noted that the doctrine is properly understood as a “limitation on the power of police to conduct investigations and to gather evidence outside their jurisdiction.” 516 S.E.2d at 292 (citing State v. Phoenix, 428 So. 2d 262 (Fla. Dist. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Berry v. Scott & Stringfellow
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1 sentence2005In overruling the defendant’s demurrer, this Court noted that the test for vicarious liability is not whether the act itself was within the ordinaiy course of the employer’s business, “but whether the service in which the tortious act was done was within the ordinaiy course of the employer’s business.” Id. at 243 (citing Commercial Business Systems, Inc. v. BellSouth, Inc., 249 Va. 39, 44 (1995). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
State Ex Rel. State v. Gustke
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1 sentence2005In Gustke , the court noted that the doctrine is properly understood as a “limitation on the power of police to conduct investigations and to gather evidence outside their jurisdiction.” 516 S.E.2d at 292 (citing State v. Phoenix, 428 So. 2d 262 (Fla. Dist. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Lee v. Mann
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1 sentence2004Id. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Commonwealth v. Washington
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2 sentences2003In Washington, by contrast, the Court noted defense counsel’s "conce[ssion] that she could point to no part of the record of the defendant’s first trial to show that she had made an express objection to the ... declaration of a mistrial” and her request for the setting of a new trial date. 263 Va. at 305-06 , 559 S.E.2d at 639-40 . 3 . 2003In Washington, by contrast, the Court noted defense counsel’s "conce[ssion] that she could point to no part of the record of the defendant’s first trial to show that she had made an express objection to the ... declaration of a mistrial” and her request for the setting of a new trial date. 263 Va. at 305-06 , 559 S.E.2d at 639-40 . 3 . | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Cluverius v. James McGraw, Inc.
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1 sentence2002Id. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Roviaro v. United States
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1 sentence1999Id. at 60 . | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Andrews v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co.
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2 sentences1995Co. v. Fulgham, 219 Va. 294 , 247 S.E.2d 404 (1978); Andrews & Stone v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co., 103 Va. 196 , 48 S.E. 884 (1904); Wallinger v. Kelly, 136 Va. 547 , 117 S.E. 850 (1923); Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas, 157 Va. 274 , 160 S.E. 68 (1931); Code § 8.3A-303(b) “If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been perform»! ....’’ hi light of the foregoing the above noted exception to the Commissioner’s Report is sustained and the court holds Pomerantz is not a holder in due course 1995Co. v. Fulgham, 219 Va. 294 , 247 S.E.2d 404 (1978); Andrews & Stone v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co., 103 Va. 196 , 48 S.E. 884 (1904); Wallinger v. Kelly, 136 Va. 547 , 117 S.E. 850 (1923); Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas, 157 Va. 274 , 160 S.E. 68 (1931); Code § 8.3A-303(b) “If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been perform»! ....’’ hi light of the foregoing the above noted exception to the Commissioner’s Report is sustained and the court holds Pomerantz is not a holder in due course | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Wallinger v. Kelly
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2 sentences1995Co. v. Fulgham, 219 Va. 294 , 247 S.E.2d 404 (1978); Andrews & Stone v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co., 103 Va. 196 , 48 S.E. 884 (1904); Wallinger v. Kelly, 136 Va. 547 , 117 S.E. 850 (1923); Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas, 157 Va. 274 , 160 S.E. 68 (1931); Code § 8.3A-303(b) “If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been perform»! ....’’ hi light of the foregoing the above noted exception to the Commissioner’s Report is sustained and the court holds Pomerantz is not a holder in due course 1995Co. v. Fulgham, 219 Va. 294 , 247 S.E.2d 404 (1978); Andrews & Stone v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co., 103 Va. 196 , 48 S.E. 884 (1904); Wallinger v. Kelly, 136 Va. 547 , 117 S.E. 850 (1923); Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas, 157 Va. 274 , 160 S.E. 68 (1931); Code § 8.3A-303(b) “If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been perform»! ....’’ hi light of the foregoing the above noted exception to the Commissioner’s Report is sustained and the court holds Pomerantz is not a holder in due course | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas
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2 sentences1995Co. v. Fulgham, 219 Va. 294 , 247 S.E.2d 404 (1978); Andrews & Stone v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co., 103 Va. 196 , 48 S.E. 884 (1904); Wallinger v. Kelly, 136 Va. 547 , 117 S.E. 850 (1923); Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas, 157 Va. 274 , 160 S.E. 68 (1931); Code § 8.3A-303(b) “If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been perform»! ....’’ hi light of the foregoing the above noted exception to the Commissioner’s Report is sustained and the court holds Pomerantz is not a holder in due course 1995Co. v. Fulgham, 219 Va. 294 , 247 S.E.2d 404 (1978); Andrews & Stone v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co., 103 Va. 196 , 48 S.E. 884 (1904); Wallinger v. Kelly, 136 Va. 547 , 117 S.E. 850 (1923); Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas, 157 Va. 274 , 160 S.E. 68 (1931); Code § 8.3A-303(b) “If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been perform»! ....’’ hi light of the foregoing the above noted exception to the Commissioner’s Report is sustained and the court holds Pomerantz is not a holder in due course | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Criterion Insurance v. Fulgham
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2 sentences1995Co. v. Fulgham, 219 Va. 294 , 247 S.E.2d 404 (1978); Andrews & Stone v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co., 103 Va. 196 , 48 S.E. 884 (1904); Wallinger v. Kelly, 136 Va. 547 , 117 S.E. 850 (1923); Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas, 157 Va. 274 , 160 S.E. 68 (1931); Code § 8.3A-303(b) “If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been perform»! ....’’ hi light of the foregoing the above noted exception to the Commissioner’s Report is sustained and the court holds Pomerantz is not a holder in due course 1995Co. v. Fulgham, 219 Va. 294 , 247 S.E.2d 404 (1978); Andrews & Stone v. Fidelity Loan & Trust Co., 103 Va. 196 , 48 S.E. 884 (1904); Wallinger v. Kelly, 136 Va. 547 , 117 S.E. 850 (1923); Baach v. Bank of Pocahontas, 157 Va. 274 , 160 S.E. 68 (1931); Code § 8.3A-303(b) “If an instrument is issued for a promise of performance, the issuer has a defense to the extent performance of the promise is due and the promise has not been perform»! ....’’ hi light of the foregoing the above noted exception to the Commissioner’s Report is sustained and the court holds Pomerantz is not a holder in due course | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Davis v. Davis
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1 sentence1989However, in Davis v. Davis, 233 Va. 452 (1987), the Court noted the requirement that the party who is seeking affirmative relief and who was exercised the privilege must have refused to answer questions pertinent to the issues involved (i.e., relevant to the cause of action alleged and to possible defenses). | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.