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mutuality requirement in Virginia

18 Virginia opinions name it 7 courts 1974–2023 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.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Selected Risks Insurance v. Deangreen
va · 1987 · cited in 4 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1994–2016
2 sentences

2008See Selected Risks Insurance Co. v. Dean, 233 Va. 260 , 263-64, 355 S.E.2d 579 , 581 (1987) (Commonwealth and crime victim are not the same party for purposes of satisfying the mutuality requirement).

2008See Selected Risks Insurance Co. v. Dean, 233 Va. 260 , 263-64, 355 S.E.2d 579 , 581 (1987) (Commonwealth and crime victim are not the same party for purposes of satisfying the mutuality requirement).

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Norfolk & Western Railway Co. v. Bailey Lumber Co.green
va · 1980 · cited in 4 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1987–2004
2 sentences

2003Ry. v. Bailey Lumber Co., 221 Va. 638, 641 (1980) (“Mindful ofthe [national] trend [to abrogate the mutuality rule], we decline to spurn the necessity for mutuality in this case.”).

1996Under the mutuality doctrine, for which no exception applies in this case, “a litigant is generally prevented from invoking the preclusive force of a judgment unless he would have been bound had the prior litigation of the issue reached the opposite result.” N & W Railway Co. v. Bailey Lumber Co., 221 Va. 638, 640 , 272 S.E.2d 217, 218 (1980).

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Walter B. Graves v. Associated Transport, Inc.green
ca4 · 1965 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1974–2003
2 sentences

2003“In addition, an exception to the rule of mutuality has been recognized where the liability ofthe person invoking the former judgment is only derivative, i.e., based solely upon the fault of another who has been exonerated.” Graves v. Associated Transp., Inc., 344 F.2d 894, 898 (4th Cir. 1965) (applying Virginia law) (citing Ward v. Charlton, 177 Va. 101 (1941)).

1980See, e.g., Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322 (1979); Graves v. Associated Transport, Inc., 344 F.2d 894 (4th Cir. 1965); Bernhard v. Bank of America Nat’l Trust & Savings Ass’n., 19 Cal.2d 807 , 122 P.2d 892 (1942); Annot, 31 A.L.R.3d 1044 .

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Eagle, Star & British Dominions Insurance v. Hellergreen
va · 1927 · cited in 6 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1974–2023
2 sentences

2023Co. v. Heller, 149 Va. 82 , 104- 05 (1927) (barring convicted arsonist from recovering on his fire-insurance policy because he sought “to recover the fruit of his own crime”), and Haring v. Prosise, 462 U.S. 306 , 316 n.10 (1983) (noting that Eagle’s “narrow exception” to the mutuality doctrine “was expressly limited to cases in which ‘the plaintiff who brings [the] action has committed a felony, and seeks to recover the fruit of his own crime’” (alteration in original) (quoting Eagle, 149 Va. at 105 )). -9- grand larceny from the person.

2023Co. v. Heller, 149 Va. 82 , 104- 05 (1927) (barring convicted arsonist from recovering on his fire-insurance policy because he sought “to recover the fruit of his own crime”), and Haring v. Prosise, 462 U.S. 306 , 316 n.10 (1983) (noting that Eagle’s “narrow exception” to the mutuality doctrine “was expressly limited to cases in which ‘the plaintiff who brings [the] action has committed a felony, and seeks to recover the fruit of his own crime’” (alteration in original) (quoting Eagle, 149 Va. at 105 )). -9- grand larceny from the person.

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Bates v. Deversgreen
va · 1974 · cited in 4 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1978–2003
2 sentences

2003Perhaps, as Sarno asserts, the Supreme Court tempered the mutuality doctrine in Bates v. Devers, 214 Va. 667 (1974), 1 but the Court declined the invitation to eliminate mutuality as a required element in Norfolk & W.

2003On mutuality, the Bates court stated: “But, as is the case with any other judicial doctrine grounded in public policy, the mutuality doctrine should not be mechanistically applied when it is compellingly clear from the prior record that the party in the subsequent civil action against whom collateral estoppel is asserted has fully and fairly litigated and lost an issue of fact which was essential to the prior judgment.” Bates, 214 Va. at 671 .

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Haring v. Prosisegreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2023
2 sentences

2023Co. v. Heller, 149 Va. 82 , 104- 05 (1927) (barring convicted arsonist from recovering on his fire-insurance policy because he sought “to recover the fruit of his own crime”), and Haring v. Prosise, 462 U.S. 306 , 316 n.10 (1983) (noting that Eagle’s “narrow exception” to the mutuality doctrine “was expressly limited to cases in which ‘the plaintiff who brings [the] action has committed a felony, and seeks to recover the fruit of his own crime’” (alteration in original) (quoting Eagle, 149 Va. at 105 )). -9- grand larceny from the person.

2023Co. v. Heller, 149 Va. 82 , 104- 05 (1927) (barring convicted arsonist from recovering on his fire-insurance policy because he sought “to recover the fruit of his own crime”), and Haring v. Prosise, 462 U.S. 306 , 316 n.10 (1983) (noting that Eagle’s “narrow exception” to the mutuality doctrine “was expressly limited to cases in which ‘the plaintiff who brings [the] action has committed a felony, and seeks to recover the fruit of his own crime’” (alteration in original) (quoting Eagle, 149 Va. at 105 )). -9- grand larceny from the person.

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Godbolt v. Brawleygreen
va · 1995 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008
2 sentences

2005See 250 Va. at 470 , 463 S.E.2d at 659 (discussing the mutuality requirement and same object/same results tests).

2005See 250 Va. at 470 , 463 S.E.2d at 659 (discussing the mutuality requirement and same object/same results tests).

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Angstadt v. Atlantic Mutual Insurancegreen
va · 1995 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Along with the four elements of collateral estoppel already set forth, there must also be “mutuality.” The mutuality requirement precludes a litigant from invoking collateral estoppel “unless he would have been bound had the litigation of the issue in the prior action reached the opposite result.” Angstadt, 249 Va. at 447 , 457 S.E.2d at 87 (1995).

2010Along with the four elements of collateral estoppel already set forth, there must also be “mutuality.” The mutuality requirement precludes a litigant from invoking collateral estoppel “unless he would have been bound had the litigation of the issue in the prior action reached the opposite result.” Angstadt, 249 Va. at 447 , 457 S.E.2d at 87 (1995).

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Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shoregreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980See, e.g., Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322 (1979); Graves v. Associated Transport, Inc., 344 F.2d 894 (4th Cir. 1965); Bernhard v. Bank of America Nat’l Trust & Savings Ass’n., 19 Cal.2d 807 , 122 P.2d 892 (1942); Annot, 31 A.L.R.3d 1044 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Nero v. Ferris green
va · 1981
2 sentences

2003A corollary of privity, parties so identical in interest with another that they represent the same legal right, is embodied in the mutuality doctrine. “[A] litigant is generally prevented from invoking the preclusive force of a judgment unless he would have been bound had the prior litigation of the issue reached the opposite result.” Nero, 222 Va. at 812 .

1987Furthermore, there is no mutuality, which is the established rule in Virginia to prove collateral estoppel, especially when estoppel is used offensively, N. & W. v. Bailey, supra; Anderson v. Sisson, 170 Va. 178 , 196 S.E. 515 (1932); or defensively, Ferebee v. Hungate, supra. In N. & W. v. Bailey, supra, at p. 642 , the Virginia Supreme Court reaffirms the mutuality requirement when "offensive use of collateral estoppel is sought to be invoked in one of a series of damage suits arising from a common disaster." And further our Supreme Court cited an example of the "unfair results likely, shoul

31987–2003
Smith v. New Dixie Lines, Inc. green
va · 1959
2 sentences

2016Eagle, Star & British Dominions Ins. v. Heller, 149 Va. 82 , 104-05, 140 S.E. 314 , 321 (1927) ; see also Haring v. Prosise, 462 U.S. 306 , 316 n. 10, 103 S.Ct. 2368 , 76 L.Ed.2d 595 (1983) ; Smith v. New Dixie Lines, Inc., 201 Va. 466 , 472-73, 111 S.E.2d 434 , 438-39 (1959) ; Aetna Cas. & Sur.

2016Eagle, Star & British Dominions Ins. v. Heller, 149 Va. 82 , 104-05, 140 S.E. 314 , 321 (1927) ; see also Haring v. Prosise, 462 U.S. 306 , 316 n. 10, 103 S.Ct. 2368 , 76 L.Ed.2d 595 (1983) ; Smith v. New Dixie Lines, Inc., 201 Va. 466 , 472-73, 111 S.E.2d 434 , 438-39 (1959) ; Aetna Cas. & Sur.

22008–2016
Ward v. Charlton green
va · 1941
1 sentence

2003“In addition, an exception to the rule of mutuality has been recognized where the liability ofthe person invoking the former judgment is only derivative, i.e., based solely upon the fault of another who has been exonerated.” Graves v. Associated Transp., Inc., 344 F.2d 894, 898 (4th Cir. 1965) (applying Virginia law) (citing Ward v. Charlton, 177 Va. 101 (1941)).

12003–2003
Miller v. Sevamp, Inc. green
va · 1987
2 sentences

1997However, in Miller v. SEVAMP , the Court stated, “[a]n employee is ordinarily at liberty to leave his employment for any reason or for no reason, upon giving reasonable notice, without incurring liability to his employer.” 234 Va. at 465 , 362 S.E.2d at 916-17 .

1997However, in Miller v. SEVAMP , the Court stated, “[a]n employee is ordinarily at liberty to leave his employment for any reason or for no reason, upon giving reasonable notice, without incurring liability to his employer.” 234 Va. at 465 , 362 S.E.2d at 916-17 .

11997–1997
Dual & Associates, Inc. v. Wells green
va · 1991
2 sentences

1994Nero v. Ferris, 222 Va. 807, 812 , 284 S.E.2d 828 (1981); Dual & Assoc. v. Wells, 241 Va. 542, 545 , 403 S.E.2d 354 (1991).

1994Nero v. Ferris, 222 Va. 807, 812 , 284 S.E.2d 828 (1981); Dual & Assoc. v. Wells, 241 Va. 542, 545 , 403 S.E.2d 354 (1991).

11994–1994
Anderson v. Sisson green
va · 1938
1 sentence

1987Furthermore, there is no mutuality, which is the established rule in Virginia to prove collateral estoppel, especially when estoppel is used offensively, N. & W. v. Bailey, supra; Anderson v. Sisson, 170 Va. 178 , 196 S.E. 515 (1932); or defensively, Ferebee v. Hungate, supra. In N. & W. v. Bailey, supra, at p. 642 , the Virginia Supreme Court reaffirms the mutuality requirement when "offensive use of collateral estoppel is sought to be invoked in one of a series of damage suits arising from a common disaster." And further our Supreme Court cited an example of the "unfair results likely, shoul

11987–1987
Commonwealth v. Baltimore Tank Lines, Inc. neutral
va · 1980
1 sentence

1987We wrote as follows: "We . . . have concluded not to abandon the mutuality requirement when, as here, offensive use of collateral estoppel is sought to be invoked in one of a series of damage suits arising from a common disaster." Id. at 642 , 272 S.E.2d 220 (emphasis added).

11987–1987
Bernhard v. Bank of America National Trust & Saving Association green
cal · 1942
2 sentences

1980See, e.g., Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322 (1979); Graves v. Associated Transport, Inc., 344 F.2d 894 (4th Cir. 1965); Bernhard v. Bank of America Nat’l Trust & Savings Ass’n., 19 Cal.2d 807 , 122 P.2d 892 (1942); Annot, 31 A.L.R.3d 1044 .

1980See, e.g., Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322 (1979); Graves v. Associated Transport, Inc., 344 F.2d 894 (4th Cir. 1965); Bernhard v. Bank of America Nat’l Trust & Savings Ass’n., 19 Cal.2d 807 , 122 P.2d 892 (1942); Annot, 31 A.L.R.3d 1044 .

11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-418 (3)

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Where else courts name it

MI 44 (1943–2026) IL 32 (1956–2024) OH 21 (1983–2025) VA 18 (1974–2023) CT 16 (1988–2020) FL 13 (1976–2022) CA 10 (1978–2022) NC 10 (1983–2025) SC 8 (2008–2023) MD 7 (1969–2018) AR 7 (1974–2009) NJ 7 (1967–1993) WA 7 (1970–2019) NY 6 (1926–1989) MN 6 (1902–2012) NM 6 (1974–2002) AL 6 (1994–2024) CO 5 (1987–2017) VT 5 (1932–2018) AZ 5 (1981–2019) IN 5 (1984–2023) TX 5 (1970–1993) TN 5 (2006–2026) AK 4 (1970–1992) WI 4 (1986–1996) MO 4 (1920–2018) IA 3 (1975–2021) PA 3 (1977–1986) KS 3 (1986–2004) ND 3 (1992–2019) WY 2 (1984–2020) DE 2 (1991–2020) GA 2 (1974–1975) OR 2 (1952–2007) MA 2 (1954–1995) HI 2 (1975–2004) DC 2 (1980–1984) KY 2 (1964–2018)

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