detailed analysis (Virginia) · Go Syfert
← Virginia issues

detailed analysis in Virginia

21 Virginia opinions name it 8 courts 1981–2026 5 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Judy Kay Reaves v. James Kelly Tuckergreen
vactapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026I would urge counsel to review Reaves v. Tucker, 67 Va. App. 719, 736 (2017) and Rahnema v. Rahnema, 47 Va. App. 645, 658 (2006).

11
McGill v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Northcraft explained that the circuit court judge is permitted—and often required—to “give basic instructions and ask general clarifying questions ‘as necessary to determine the presence of bias.’” Id. (quoting McGill v. Commonwealth, 10 Va. App. 237, 243 (1990)).

11
Anderson v. DELOREgreen
va · 2009 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Id. at 421 (“[T]he plain language of Code § 8.01-565 necessitates a detailed inquiry into the ‘debts and effects’ of the judgment debtor’s account during the garnishment period.”); Anderson, 278 Va. at 257 (“In resolving a dispute between landowners regarding the terms of an easement that is granted or reserved expressly by deed, we apply the customary rules governing the construction of written documents.”); Robinson-Huntley v. George Washington Carver Mut.

11
Gravel v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Because the purpose of legislative privilege is to protect the legislature from intrusion by the other branches of government and to disentangle legislators from the burden of litigation and its detrimental effect on the legislative processes, Davenport, 285 Va. at 588-89 , 742 S.E.2d at 63 (internal quotation marks and citations omitted); see Gravel , 408 U.S. at 617 , 92 S.Ct. 2614 , a legislator is generally not required to produce a detailed privilege log in order to invoke the privilege.

2016Because the purpose of legislative privilege is to protect the legislature from intrusion by the other branches of government and to disentangle legislators from the burden of litigation and its detrimental effect on the legislative processes, Davenport, 285 Va. at 588-89 , 742 S.E.2d at 63 (internal quotation marks and citations omitted); see Gravel , 408 U.S. at 617 , 92 S.Ct. 2614 , a legislator is generally not required to produce a detailed privilege log in order to invoke the privilege.

11
Selected Risks Insurance v. Deangreen
va · 1987 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Co. v. Dean, 233 Va. 260, 265 , 355 S.E.2d 579, 581 (1987) (citation omitted). “[W]hen a court of last resort has established a precedent, after full deliberation upon the issue by the court, the precedent will not be treated lightly or ignored, in the absence of flagrant error or mistake.” 3 Id.

2010Co. v. Dean, 233 Va. 260, 265 , 355 S.E.2d 579, 581 (1987) (citation omitted). “[W]hen a court of last resort has established a precedent, after full deliberation upon the issue by the court, the precedent will not be treated lightly or ignored, in the absence of flagrant error or mistake.” 3 Id.

11
County of Henrico v. Management Recruiters of Richmond, Inc.green
va · 1981 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992In a case more akin to the one at bar, in that it deals less with legislative history than with pure statutory interpretation, the Virginia Supreme Court upheld Henrico County’s taxing of an employment agency under an ordinance which applied a business license tax to “[t]he business or profession of ... a furnisher of domestic or clerical help, labor or employment.” County of Henrico v. Management Recruiters of Richmond, Inc., 221 Va. 1004, 1005-06 , 277 S.E.2d 163, 163-64 (1981) (quoting Henrico County Code § 8-50).

1992In a case more akin to the one at bar, in that it deals less with legislative history than with pure statutory interpretation, the Virginia Supreme Court upheld Henrico County’s taxing of an employment agency under an ordinance which applied a business license tax to “[t]he business or profession of ... a furnisher of domestic or clerical help, labor or employment.” County of Henrico v. Management Recruiters of Richmond, Inc., 221 Va. 1004, 1005-06 , 277 S.E.2d 163, 163-64 (1981) (quoting Henrico County Code § 8-50).

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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
Bell Atlantic Network Services v. Virginia Employment Commission green
vactapp · 1993
2 sentences

1996The trial court was not required to accept his valuation and could “weigh the testimony of all the ... experts.” Bell Atlantic, 16 Va.App. at 746 , *367 433 S.E.2d at 33 .

1996The trial court was not required to accept his valuation and could “weigh the testimony of all the ... experts.” Bell Atlantic, 16 Va.App. at 746 , *367 433 S.E.2d at 33 .

21996–1996
Rahnema v. Rahnema green
vactapp · 2006
1 sentence

2026I would urge counsel to review Reaves v. Tucker, 67 Va. App. 719, 736 (2017) and Rahnema v. Rahnema, 47 Va. App. 645, 658 (2006).

12026–2026
Hinkley v. Koehler green
va · 2005
1 sentence

2025Cf. id. (finding error was not harmless when the erroneous testimony was more detailed than the other standard-of-care experts’ testimonies).

12025–2025
Dorman v. State Industries, Inc. green
va · 2016
1 sentence

2023Because granted Instruction No. 16 fairly and accurately informed the jury of a pedestrian’s duties when crossing the street, the law in this case, including the duties of a pedestrian, was “clearly stated and . . . the instructions cover all issues which the evidence fairly raises.” Dorman, 292 Va. at 125 .

12023–2023
Boschetto v. Hansing green
ca9 · 2008
1 sentence

2013In Boschetto v. Hansing, 539 F.3d 1011 (9th Cir. 2008), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals set forth the three-part test which is utilized: (1) the non-resident defendant must purposefully direct his activities or consummate some transaction with the forum or resident thereof; or perform some act by which he purposefully avails himself of the privilege of conducting activities in the forum, thereby invoking the benefits and protections of its laws; (2) the claim must be one which arises out of or relates to the defendant’s forum-related activities; and (3) the exercise of jurisdiction must com

12013–2013
In Re John Rodgers Burnley green
ca4 · 1993
1 sentence

2011Although the legislature listed possible monetary sanctions that may be ordered, that list is not exclusive to “an appropriate sanction.” Based upon the Supreme Court’s approval and imprimatur to the less restrictive sanction of prefiling requirements, see id., and the trial court’s detailed analysis of Switzer’s history of filing motions, pleadings, documents, and praecipes for over a decade, most of which were either frivolous or attempts to harass the parties and the court, and Switzer’s continuous attempts to relitigate final judgments that are res judicata, the trial court did not abuse i

12011–2011
Genesis Health Ventures, Inc. v. Pugh green
vactapp · 2004
2 sentences

2010Our decision in Pugh, 42 Va.App. 297 , 591 S.E.2d 706 , relied upon by claimant and the dissenting commissioner, does not require the reversal of the commission's decision to docket employer’s application for hearing.

2010Our decision in Pugh, 42 Va.App. 297 , 591 S.E.2d 706 , relied upon by claimant and the dissenting commissioner, does not require the reversal of the commission's decision to docket employer’s application for hearing.

12010–2010
Lambert v. City of Norfolk green
va · 1908
2 sentences

2007The Supreme Court of Virginia in Lambert v. City of Norfolk, 108 Va. 259 , 61 S.E. 776 (1908), gave a detailed analysis of the legislative history surrounding the 1902 Constitutional amendment which added the “or damaged” language to Article I, § 11.

2007The Supreme Court of Virginia in Lambert v. City of Norfolk, 108 Va. 259 , 61 S.E. 776 (1908), gave a detailed analysis of the legislative history surrounding the 1902 Constitutional amendment which added the “or damaged” language to Article I, § 11.

12007–2007
Bibber v. McCreary green
va · 1952
2 sentences

2005Not long after its decision in Haskins , the Supreme Court of Virginia provided a more detailed analysis of the finality of an order sustaining a demurrer but not dismissing the underlying claims in Bibber v. McCreary, 194 Va. 394 , 73 S.E.2d 382 (1952).

2005Not long after its decision in Haskins , the Supreme Court of Virginia provided a more detailed analysis of the finality of an order sustaining a demurrer but not dismissing the underlying claims in Bibber v. McCreary, 194 Va. 394 , 73 S.E.2d 382 (1952).

12005–2005
Bradner v. Mitchell green
va · 1987
2 sentences

1999In Bradner v. Mitchell, 234 Va. 483 , 362 S.E.2d 718 (1987), the Court set out a detailed analysis in determining whether a jury verdict was inadequate.

1999In Bradner v. Mitchell, 234 Va. 483 , 362 S.E.2d 718 (1987), the Court set out a detailed analysis in determining whether a jury verdict was inadequate.

11999–1999
Conway v. American National Bank green
vactapp · 1926
1 sentence

1997The Court believes that the appropriate procedure to be followed and the one that will be followed here and which is inferentially recognized in the Supreme Court’s opinion in Conway v. American National Bank, 146 Va. 357 (1926), is for the Plaintiff to now submit a detailed claim for his attorneys’ fees with all supporting documentation and receipts together with affidavits of expert witnesses attesting to the reasonableness of the charges.

11997–1997
Estes v. City of Richmond green
va · 1951
1 sentence

1992Licenses § 13(b) at 495). 1 In Estes , the Virginia Supreme Court engages in a detailed analysis of legislative history to find that the Richmond City Council did not intend to include “common carriers of freight” within a section taxing those involved in the “Moving and Hauling Business.” See, id. at 186-89 , 68 S.E.2d at 113-14 .

11992–1992
Duggin v. Adams green
va · 1987
1 sentence

1992In Duggin v. Adams, 234 Va. 221 (1987), at pages 226 and 227, the Virginia Supreme Court outlines the requirements for proof of a prima facie case of tortious interference with a contract terminable at will.

11992–1992
Rock v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

1991Koontz, C.J., and Moon, J., concurred. 1 In Rock , the court stated specifically: “This case does not involve the admissibility of testimony of previously hypnotized witnesses other than criminal defendants and we express no opinion on that issue.” Rock, 483 U.S. at 58 n.15. 2 For a detailed analysis of the problems associated with posthypnotic recall.

11991–1991
McFadden v. Commonwealth green
va · 1983
2 sentences

1983In McFadden v. Commonwealth, 225 Va. 103 , 300 S.E.2d 924 (1983), decided today, we make a detailed analysis of Edwards .

1983In McFadden v. Commonwealth, 225 Va. 103 , 300 S.E.2d 924 (1983), decided today, we make a detailed analysis of Edwards .

11983–1983
Hovey v. Superior Court red
cal · 1980
2 sentences

1981Under the California statute, such jurors were subject to challenge for cause. 168 Cal. Rptr. at 170 , 616 P.2d at 1343 .

1981Under the California statute, such jurors were subject to challenge for cause. 168 Cal. Rptr. at 170 , 616 P.2d at 1343 .

11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (4)

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.

Where else courts name it

CA 155 (1945–2026) TX 133 (1933–2026) NY 108 (1939–2025) IL 67 (1922–2026) OH 60 (1953–2026) WV 56 (1976–2026) NJ 52 (1963–2026) FL 48 (1932–2026) PA 48 (1956–2025) MI 44 (1965–2025) MS 44 (1956–2025) CT 43 (1969–2024) WA 38 (1968–2024) AL 38 (1946–2024) MD 34 (1968–2022) IN 30 (1888–2025) GA 29 (1943–2025) KY 29 (1931–2025) LA 28 (1954–2021) MO 27 (1905–2023) NC 26 (1975–2020) KS 26 (1927–2024) MA 23 (1975–2024) VA 21 (1981–2026) NM 19 (1974–2024) WI 19 (1974–2025) AZ 18 (1957–2023) OK 17 (1954–2025) MN 16 (1968–2016) CO 16 (1964–2025) TN 16 (1958–2021) DC 15 (1958–2016) UT 15 (1938–2021) IA 15 (1963–2026) NE 12 (1897–2026) VT 12 (1987–2023) MT 11 (2003–2022) ID 11 (1951–2024) WY 11 (1989–2024) NV 9 (1968–2018) OR 9 (1978–2015) ND 9 (1986–2019) SD 8 (1984–2020) ME 8 (1953–2023) DE 8 (1986–2025) HI 7 (1974–2025) AK 6 (1980–2016) RI 6 (1971–2016) SC 5 (1995–2025) VI 4 (1981–2025) NH 4 (1957–2022) PR 2 (1963–1963)

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.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check