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20 Virginia opinions name it 3 courts 1923–2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
Lyle, Siegel, Croshaw & Beale, P.C. v. Tidewater Capital Corp.green2 sentences2025Corp., 249 Va. 426, 438 (1995) (“Generally, on public policy grounds, an offer to settle or compromise a disputed claim is inadmissible in evidence.”). 2024Corp., 249 Va. 426, 438 (1995) (“Generally, on public policy grounds, an offer to settle or compromise a disputed claim is inadmissible in evidence.”). | 5 | 5 |
Brickell v. Shawngreen2 sentences2017“Generally, on public policy grounds, an offer to settle or compromise a disputed claim is inadmissible in evidence.” Lyle, Siegel, Croshaw & Beale, P.C. v. Tidewater Capital Corp., 249 Va. 426, 438 , 457 S.E.2d 28, 35 (1995) (citing Brickell v. Shawn, 175 Va. 373, 381 , 9 S.E.2d 330, 333 (1940)). 2017“Generally, on public policy grounds, an offer to settle or compromise a disputed claim is inadmissible in evidence.” Lyle, Siegel, Croshaw & Beale, P.C. v. Tidewater Capital Corp., 249 Va. 426, 438 , 457 S.E.2d 28, 35 (1995) (citing Brickell v. Shawn, 175 Va. 373, 381 , 9 S.E.2d 330, 333 (1940)). | 4 | 4 |
Hendrickson v. Meredithgreen2 sentences2007The settlement-discussion privilege provides that, for reasons of public policy, "an offer to compromise or settle a disputed claim will not be received as an admission of the party making the offer . . . , but if during the negotiation there is an admission of an independent fact pertinent to the question in issue, such evidence is admissible." Hendrickson v. Meredith, 161 Va. 193 , 204-05, 170 S.E. 602 , 606 (1933). 2007The settlement-discussion privilege provides that, for reasons of public policy, "an offer to compromise or settle a disputed claim will not be received as an admission of the party making the offer . . . , but if during the negotiation there is an admission of an independent fact pertinent to the question in issue, such evidence is admissible." Hendrickson v. Meredith, 161 Va. 193 , 204-05, 170 S.E. 602 , 606 (1933). | 2 | 3 |
Burns v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2001See Burns, 261 Va. at 343 , 541 S.E.2d at 895 ; Gray v. Commonwealth, 233 Va. 313, 351 , 356 S.E.2d 157, 178 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 873 (1987). 2000See Burns, 261 Va. at 343 , 541 S.E.2d at 895 ; Gray v. Commonwealth, 233 Va. 313, 351 , 356 S.E.2d 157, 178 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 873 (1987). | 2 | 2 |
Burns v. Com.green2 sentences2001See Burns, 261 Va. at 343 , 541 S.E.2d at 895 ; Gray v. Commonwealth, 233 Va. 313, 351 , 356 S.E.2d 157, 178 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 873 (1987). 2000See Burns, 261 Va. at 343 , 541 S.E.2d at 895 ; Gray v. Commonwealth, 233 Va. 313, 351 , 356 S.E.2d 157, 178 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 873 (1987). | 2 | 2 |
Brandau v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2001"The principles governing our review of a trial court's decision refusing a jury instruction are well-settled. 'If any credible evidence in the record supports a proffered instruction on a lesser included offense, failure to give the instruction is reversible error.' 'Such an instruction, however, must be supported by more than a mere scintilla of evidence.'" Brandau v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 408, 411 , 430 S.E.2d 563, 564 (1993) (citations omitted). 2001"The principles governing our review of a trial court's decision refusing a jury instruction are well-settled. 'If any credible evidence in the record supports a proffered instruction on a lesser included offense, failure to give the instruction is reversible error.' 'Such an instruction, however, must be supported by more than a mere scintilla of evidence.'" Brandau v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 408, 411 , 430 S.E.2d 563, 564 (1993) (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Martin v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences1996Martin v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 524, 526 , 414 S.E.2d 401, 401 (1992) (en banc). 1996Martin v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 524, 526 , 414 S.E.2d 401, 401 (1992) (en banc). | 1 | 1 |
John Grier Construction Co. v. Jones Welding & Repair, Inc.green2 sentences1991John Grier Constr. v. Jones Welding and Repair, 238 Va. 270, 272 , 383 S.E.2d 719, 720 (1989). 1991John Grier Constr. v. Jones Welding and Repair, 238 Va. 270, 272 , 383 S.E.2d 719, 720 (1989). | 1 | 1 |
Chesapeake Corp. v. McCreerygreen2 sentences1984See Chesapeake Corp. v. McCreery, 216 Va. 33, 37 , 216 S.E.2d 22, 25 (1975); Butcher v. Creel’s Heirs, 50 Va. (9 Gratt.) 201 , 203 (1852). 1984See Chesapeake Corp. v. McCreery, 216 Va. 33, 37 , 216 S.E.2d 22, 25 (1975); Butcher v. Creel’s Heirs, 50 Va. (9 Gratt.) 201 , 203 (1852). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Gray v. Commonwealth
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2 sentences2001See Burns, 261 Va. at 343 , 541 S.E.2d at 895 ; Gray v. Commonwealth, 233 Va. 313, 351 , 356 S.E.2d 157, 178 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 873 (1987). 2001See Burns, 261 Va. at 343 , 541 S.E.2d at 895 ; Gray v. Commonwealth, 233 Va. 313, 351 , 356 S.E.2d 157, 178 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 873 (1987). | 2 | 2000–2001 |
United States v. 320.0 Acres of Land, More or Less in the County of Monroe, State of Florida,and Salvatore R. Ciccone
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1 sentence2015The Fifth Circuit noted that the § 4651 statements were admissible because “[t]echnically, at the time the statements are provided, there is no disputed claim, and hence no settlement negotiations of a disputed claim.” 320.0 Acres of Land, 605 F.2d at 824-25 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Bishop
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2 sentences1998We agreed because, when the petition for declaratory judgment was *347 filed, the various claims and rights asserted had accrued and matured, and the wrongs alleged had been suffered. 211 Va. at 421 , 177 S.E.2d at 524 . 1998We agreed because, when the petition for declaratory judgment was *347 filed, the various claims and rights asserted had accrued and matured, and the wrongs alleged had been suffered. 211 Va. at 421 , 177 S.E.2d at 524 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
McMullin v. Union Land & Management Co.
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2 sentences1996Likewise, in McMullin v. Union Land & Management Co., 242 Va. 337 , 410 S.E.2d 636 (1991), the trial court ruled that a disputed claim for compensation was outside the scope of the arbitration clause. 1996Likewise, in McMullin v. Union Land & Management Co., 242 Va. 337 , 410 S.E.2d 636 (1991), the trial court ruled that a disputed claim for compensation was outside the scope of the arbitration clause. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Thompson v. Commonwealth
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2 sentences1992In Thompson v. Commonwealth, 193 Va. 704 , 70 S.E.2d 284 (1952), the Supreme Court of Virginia stated that “[t]he irresistible impulse doctrine is applicable only to that class of cases where the accused is able to understand the nature and consequences of his act *262 and knows it is wrong, but his mind has become so impaired by disease that he is totally deprived of the mental power to control or restrain his act.” Id. at 718 , 70 S.E.2d at 292 . 1992In Thompson v. Commonwealth, 193 Va. 704 , 70 S.E.2d 284 (1952), the Supreme Court of Virginia stated that “[t]he irresistible impulse doctrine is applicable only to that class of cases where the accused is able to understand the nature and consequences of his act *262 and knows it is wrong, but his mind has become so impaired by disease that he is totally deprived of the mental power to control or restrain his act.” Id. at 718 , 70 S.E.2d at 292 . | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Richardson-Wayland Electrical Corp. v. Virginia Electric & Power Co.
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2 sentences1992In Richardson - Wayland v. VEPCO, 219 Va. 198 , 247 S.E.2d 465 (1978), the disputed claim involved property damage only, although the contract provided that VEPCO would be indemnified against both property damage and personal injury claims. 1992In Richardson - Wayland v. VEPCO, 219 Va. 198 , 247 S.E.2d 465 (1978), the disputed claim involved property damage only, although the contract provided that VEPCO would be indemnified against both property damage and personal injury claims. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Cary v. Harris
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2 sentences1923It is said that compromise agreements are favored in equity, and this is especially true of family settlements of disputed claims, and that they will not be set aside for fraud unless the fraud be proved “by clear and convincing testimony.” Cary v. Harris, 120 Va. 252, 255 , 91 S. E. 166, 167 ; 12 Corpus Juris 351. 1923It is said that compromise agreements are favored in equity, and this is especially true of family settlements of disputed claims, and that they will not be set aside for fraud unless the fraud be proved “by clear and convincing testimony.” Cary v. Harris, 120 Va. 252, 255 , 91 S. E. 166, 167 ; 12 Corpus Juris 351. | 1 | 1923–1923 |
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.