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conspiracy claim in Virginia

18 Virginia opinions name it 8 courts 1992–2026 3 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Mutual Funding, Inc. v. Collinsgreen
vaccspotsylvani · 2003 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2015
2 sentences

2015See supra. However, “a conspiracy claim, made under Virginia Code §§ 18.2-499 and 18.2-500, is inadequate unless it sets forth some core facts to support the claim.” Mutual Funding, Inc. v. Collins, 62 Va. Cir. 34, 39 (Fairfax Cnty. 2012).

2005Mutual Funding, Inc. v. Collins, 62 Va. Cir. 34, 39 (Spotsylvania County 2003).

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Almy v. Grishamgreen
va · 2007 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2025
2 sentences

2025Id. at 81 .

2010Almy v. Grisham, 273 Va. 68, 81 , 639 S.E.2d 182, 189 (2007).

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Nedrich v. Jonesgreen
va · 1993 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015The intra-corporate immunity doctrine provides that, “there must be two persons to comprise a conspiracy, and a corporation, like an individual, cannot conspire with itself.” Nedrich v. Jones, 245 Va. 465, 473 (1993).

2013The intra-corporate immunity doctrine provides that, “there must be two persons to comprise a conspiracy, and a corporation, like an individual, cannot conspire with itself.” Nedrich v. Jones, 245 Va. 465, 473 , 429 S.E.2d 201 (quoting Bowman v. State Bank, 229 Va. 534, 541 , 331 S.E.2d 797 (1985)).

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Bowman v. State Bank of Keysvillegreen
va · 1985 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2013
2 sentences

2013The intra-corporate immunity doctrine provides that, “there must be two persons to comprise a conspiracy, and a corporation, like an individual, cannot conspire with itself.” Nedrich v. Jones, 245 Va. 465, 473 , 429 S.E.2d 201 (quoting Bowman v. State Bank, 229 Va. 534, 541 , 331 S.E.2d 797 (1985)).

2013The intra-corporate immunity doctrine provides that, “there must be two persons to comprise a conspiracy, and a corporation, like an individual, cannot conspire with itself.” Nedrich v. Jones, 245 Va. 465, 473 , 429 S.E.2d 201 (quoting Bowman v. State Bank, 229 Va. 534, 541 , 331 S.E.2d 797 (1985)).

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Charles E. Brauer Co. v. NationsBank of Virginiagreen
va · 1996 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Brauer Co. v. NationsBank of Va., N.A., 251 Va. 28, 36 (1996).

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Yeatts v. Murraygreen
va · 1995 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Moison v. Commonwealth, 302 Va. 417 , 420 (2023) (order) (“[T]he purpose of assignments of error is to point out the errors with reasonable certainty . . . and to limit discussion to these points.” (quoting Yeatts v. Murray, 249 Va. 285, 290 (1995))); id. (noting that the language of an assignment of error “cabins the error that [appellate courts] can consider”); Forest Lakes Cmty. Ass’n, Inc. v. United Land Corp. of America, 293 Va. 113, 123 (2017) (“A properly aimed assignment of error must ‘point out’ the targeted error and not simply take ‘a shot 3 Jury Instruction No. 12 provided that

2024See Moison v. Commonwealth, 302 Va. 417 , 420 (2023) (order) (“[T]he purpose of assignments of error is to point out the errors with reasonable certainty . . . and to limit discussion to these points.” (quoting Yeatts v. Murray, 249 Va. 285, 290 (1995))); id. (noting that the language of an assignment of error “cabins the error that [appellate courts] can consider”); Forest Lakes Cmty. Ass’n, Inc. v. United Land Corp. of America, 293 Va. 113, 123 (2017) (“A properly aimed assignment of error must ‘point out’ the targeted error and not simply take ‘a shot 3 Jury Instruction No. 12 provided that

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Forest Lakes Cmty. Ass'n, Inc. v. United Land Corp. of Am.green
va · 2017 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Moison v. Commonwealth, 302 Va. 417 , 420 (2023) (order) (“[T]he purpose of assignments of error is to point out the errors with reasonable certainty . . . and to limit discussion to these points.” (quoting Yeatts v. Murray, 249 Va. 285, 290 (1995))); id. (noting that the language of an assignment of error “cabins the error that [appellate courts] can consider”); Forest Lakes Cmty. Ass’n, Inc. v. United Land Corp. of America, 293 Va. 113, 123 (2017) (“A properly aimed assignment of error must ‘point out’ the targeted error and not simply take ‘a shot 3 Jury Instruction No. 12 provided that

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Hechler Chevrolet, Inc. v. General Motors Corp.green
va · 1985 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Hechler Chevrolet, Inc. v. General Motors Corp, 230 Va. 396, 402 , 337 S.E.2d 744, 748 (1985).

2010Hechler Chevrolet, Inc. v. General Motors Corp, 230 Va. 396, 402 , 337 S.E.2d 744, 748 (1985).

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Greenville Publishing Company, Inc. v. The Daily Reflector, Incorporatedgreen
ca4 · 1974 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Greenville Publishing Co. v. Daily Reflector, Inc., 496 F.2d 391, 399 (4th Cir. 1974).

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Commercial Business Systems, Inc. v. Halifax Corp.green
va · 1997 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Halifax, 253 Va. at 300 , 484 S.E.2d at 896 .

2007See Halifax, 253 Va. at 300 , 484 S.E.2d at 896 .

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Almy v. Grishamgreen
vaccalbemarle · 2001 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Likewise, in Almy , the Circuit Court noted, “For a conspiracy claim to be viable, the plaintiff must allege all of the elements of the underlying claim in order to make aprima facie case for conspiracy to commit that claim.” 55 Va. Cir. at 404 (emphasis added).

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Cirios v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000“The order of presentation of evidence ... is usually a matter left to the discretion of the trial court and, absent an abuse of discretion, will not be disturbed.” Cirios v. Commonwealth, 7 Va.App. 292, 300 , 373 S.E.2d 164, 168 (1988) (citations omitted). “[Statements, otherwise inadmissible as hearsay, may be ‘conditionally admitted subject to being “connected up” by subsequent independent proof of concert of action.’ ... [Thus,] [w]hen the record shows facts from which the existence of a conspiracy could reasonably be inferred, the case will not be reversed because proof of the conspiracy

2000“The order of presentation of evidence ... is usually a matter left to the discretion of the trial court and, absent an abuse of discretion, will not be disturbed.” Cirios v. Commonwealth, 7 Va.App. 292, 300 , 373 S.E.2d 164, 168 (1988) (citations omitted). “[Statements, otherwise inadmissible as hearsay, may be ‘conditionally admitted subject to being “connected up” by subsequent independent proof of concert of action.’ ... [Thus,] [w]hen the record shows facts from which the existence of a conspiracy could reasonably be inferred, the case will not be reversed because proof of the conspiracy

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Floyd v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1978 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000“The order of presentation of evidence ... is usually a matter left to the discretion of the trial court and, absent an abuse of discretion, will not be disturbed.” Cirios v. Commonwealth, 7 Va.App. 292, 300 , 373 S.E.2d 164, 168 (1988) (citations omitted). “[Statements, otherwise inadmissible as hearsay, may be ‘conditionally admitted subject to being “connected up” by subsequent independent proof of concert of action.’ ... [Thus,] [w]hen the record shows facts from which the existence of a conspiracy could reasonably be inferred, the case will not be reversed because proof of the conspiracy

2000“The order of presentation of evidence ... is usually a matter left to the discretion of the trial court and, absent an abuse of discretion, will not be disturbed.” Cirios v. Commonwealth, 7 Va.App. 292, 300 , 373 S.E.2d 164, 168 (1988) (citations omitted). “[Statements, otherwise inadmissible as hearsay, may be ‘conditionally admitted subject to being “connected up” by subsequent independent proof of concert of action.’ ... [Thus,] [w]hen the record shows facts from which the existence of a conspiracy could reasonably be inferred, the case will not be reversed because proof of the conspiracy

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Advanced Marine Enterprises, Inc. v. PRC Inc.green
va · 1998 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Establishing a conspiracy in violation of §§ 18.2-499 and -500 does not require proof that the conspirators’ “primary and overriding purpose is to injure another.” Advanced Marine Enterprises v. PRC Inc., 256 Va. 106, 117 , 501 S.E.2d 148, 154 (1998).

2000Establishing a conspiracy in violation of §§ 18.2-499 and -500 does not require proof that the conspirators’ “primary and overriding purpose is to injure another.” Advanced Marine Enterprises v. PRC Inc., 256 Va. 106, 117 , 501 S.E.2d 148, 154 (1998).

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Glass v. Glassgreen
va · 1984 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993While poorly pleaded and demurrable, Count IX does set forth some elements of a conspiracy claim, including an allegation that Trafalgar knowingly assisted Les Jones in an unlawful diversion of Dulles’ assets. 1 See Glass v. Glass, 228 Va. 39, 47 , 321 S.E.2d 69, 74 (1984).

1993While poorly pleaded and demurrable, Count IX does set forth some elements of a conspiracy claim, including an allegation that Trafalgar knowingly assisted Les Jones in an unlawful diversion of Dulles’ assets. 1 See Glass v. Glass, 228 Va. 39, 47 , 321 S.E.2d 69, 74 (1984).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
STATION 2, LLC v. Lynch green
va · 2010
2 sentences

2012C. v. Lynch, 280 Va. 166, 173 , 695 S.E.2d 537 (2010).

2012C. v. Lynch, 280 Va. 166, 173 , 695 S.E.2d 537 (2010).

12012–2012
Fox v. Deese green
va · 1987
2 sentences

2006The second is defendants’ argument that the conspiracy claim in Count II should be dismissed because Ventura and Guzman are agents of Polio Ranchero, Inc., and “by definition, a single entity cannot conspire with itself.” Fox v. Deese, 234 Va. 412 , 362 S.E.2d 699 (1987).

2006The second is defendants’ argument that the conspiracy claim in Count II should be dismissed because Ventura and Guzman are agents of Polio Ranchero, Inc., and “by definition, a single entity cannot conspire with itself.” Fox v. Deese, 234 Va. 412 , 362 S.E.2d 699 (1987).

12006–2006
CaterCorp, Inc. v. Catering Concepts, Inc. green
va · 1993
2 sentences

2001Moreover, in CaterCorp, Inc. v. Catering Concepts, Inc., 246 Va. 22 , 431 S.E.2d 277 (1993), fee Court in consideration of a conspiracy claim stated fee following: When a motion for judgment or a bill of complaint contains sufficient allegations of material facts to inform a defendant of fee nature and character of fee claim, it is unnecessary for the pleader to descend into statements giving details of proof in order to withstand demurrer.

2001Moreover, in CaterCorp, Inc. v. Catering Concepts, Inc., 246 Va. 22 , 431 S.E.2d 277 (1993), fee Court in consideration of a conspiracy claim stated fee following: When a motion for judgment or a bill of complaint contains sufficient allegations of material facts to inform a defendant of fee nature and character of fee claim, it is unnecessary for the pleader to descend into statements giving details of proof in order to withstand demurrer.

12001–2001
Hunt-Wesson Foods, Inc. v. Ragu Foods, Inc. And Chesebrough-Pond's, Inc. green
ca9 · 1980
1 sentence

1992Hunt-Wesson, 627 F.2d at 926 .

11992–1992
Falstaff Brewing Co. v. Stroh Brewery Co. green
cand · 1986
1 sentence

1992Falstaff, 628 F. Supp. at 826 .

11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-499 (11) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-500 (7) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-273 (5) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (3)

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

TX 122 (1943–2026) CA 114 (1946–2026) AL 35 (1977–2017) IL 33 (1976–2026) OH 28 (1996–2025) NY 28 (1921–2025) PA 24 (1985–2026) VA 18 (1992–2026) NC 18 (1963–2022) GA 18 (1984–2025) FL 16 (1971–2024) MO 16 (1965–2023) TN 15 (2002–2021) LA 15 (1997–2022) MI 12 (1975–2026) NM 11 (1942–2025) NJ 11 (1959–2025) WI 10 (1983–2025) WA 10 (1972–2026) KS 8 (1996–2023) MA 8 (1979–2026) DE 8 (1999–2024) KY 8 (1922–2024) CT 7 (1974–2022) HI 7 (2010–2024) CO 7 (1981–2018) IA 6 (1981–2019) MS 5 (1999–2019) MD 5 (1972–2020) VT 4 (2002–2024) SC 4 (2005–2023) MT 4 (1930–2022) WY 4 (1977–2024) DC 3 (1980–2022) NE 3 (2007–2019) WV 3 (2009–2024) MN 3 (1984–2026) AZ 3 (1994–2002) SD 3 (2008–2010) RI 3 (2004–2026) OK 3 (1948–2006) UT 2 (2003–2018) IN 2 (1982–1984) ID 2 (1986–2011) AK 2 (1981–2021) OR 2 (1992–2006)

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