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burden of demonstrating error in Virginia

16 Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2020 0 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Hilliards v. Jacksongreen
vactapp · 1998 · cited in 10 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1999–2020
2 sentences

2020On appeal of an administrative agency’s decision, “[t]he party complaining of an agency action has the burden of demonstrating an error of law subject to review.” Hilliards v. Jackson, 28 Va. App. 475, 479 (1998).

2014STANDARDS OF REVIEW On appeal of an administrative agency’s decision, “the party complaining . . . has the burden of demonstrating an error of law subject to review.” Hilliards v. Jackson, 28 Va. App. 475, 479 , 506 S.E.2d 547, 549 (1998).

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D'Agnese v. D'Agnesegreen
vactapp · 1996 · cited in 5 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2018
2 sentences

2018On appeal “the party seeking reversal . . . bears the burden of demonstrating error on the part of the trial court.” Thomas v. Thomas, 40 Va. App. 639, 644 , 580 S.E.2d 503, 505 (2003) (citing D’Agnese v. D’Agnese, 22 Va. App. 147, 153 , 468 S.E.2d 140, 143 (1996)).

2018On appeal “the party seeking reversal . . . bears the burden of demonstrating error on the part of the trial court.” Thomas v. Thomas, 40 Va. App. 639, 644 , 580 S.E.2d 503, 505 (2003) (citing D’Agnese v. D’Agnese, 22 Va. App. 147, 153 , 468 S.E.2d 140, 143 (1996)).

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Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Quilliangreen
vactapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2014
2 sentences

2014“On appeal of an administrative agency’s decision, ‘the party complaining of an agency action has the burden of demonstrating an error of law subject to review.’ ” Volkswagen of Am., Inc. v. Quillian, 39 Va.App. 35, 49 , 569 S.E.2d 744, 751 (2002) (quoting Hilliards v. Jackson, 28 Va.App. 475, 479 , 506 S.E.2d 547, 549 (1998)).

2014“On appeal of an administrative agency’s decision, ‘the party complaining of an agency action has the burden of demonstrating an error of law subject to review.’ ” Volkswagen of Am., Inc. v. Quillian, 39 Va.App. 35, 49 , 569 S.E.2d 744, 751 (2002) (quoting Hilliards v. Jackson, 28 Va.App. 475, 479 , 506 S.E.2d 547, 549 (1998)).

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Johnston-Willis, Ltd. v. Kenleygreen
vactapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1999–2010
2 sentences

1999“Under Code § 32.1-24, the provisions of the Virginia Administrative Process Act ... govern the procedures for rendering case decisions and issuing orders and regulations by the Commissioner.” Johnston-Willis, Ltd. v. Kenley, 6 Va.App. 231, 241 , 369 S.E.2d 1, 6 (1988). “[T]he party complaining of an agency action has the burden of demonstrating an error of law subject to review.” Hilliards v. Jackson, 28 Va.App. 475, 479 , 506 S.E.2d 547, 549 (1998).

1999“Under Code § 32.1-24, the provisions of the Virginia Administrative Process Act ... govern the procedures for rendering case decisions and issuing orders and regulations by the Commissioner.” Johnston-Willis, Ltd. v. Kenley, 6 Va.App. 231, 241 , 369 S.E.2d 1, 6 (1988). “[T]he party complaining of an agency action has the burden of demonstrating an error of law subject to review.” Hilliards v. Jackson, 28 Va.App. 475, 479 , 506 S.E.2d 547, 549 (1998).

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Lutes v. Alexandergreen
vactapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2005
2 sentences

2005D’Agnese v. D’Agnese, 22 Va. App. 147, 153 , 468 S.E.2d 140, 143 (1996) (citing Lutes v. Alexander, 14 Va. App. 1075, 1077 , 421 S.E.2d 857, 859 (1992)).

2005D’Agnese v. D’Agnese, 22 Va. App. 147, 153 , 468 S.E.2d 140, 143 (1996) (citing Lutes v. Alexander, 14 Va. App. 1075, 1077 , 421 S.E.2d 857, 859 (1992)).

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Thomas v. Thomasgreen
vactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018On appeal “the party seeking reversal . . . bears the burden of demonstrating error on the part of the trial court.” Thomas v. Thomas, 40 Va. App. 639, 644 , 580 S.E.2d 503, 505 (2003) (citing D’Agnese v. D’Agnese, 22 Va. App. 147, 153 , 468 S.E.2d 140, 143 (1996)).

2018On appeal “the party seeking reversal . . . bears the burden of demonstrating error on the part of the trial court.” Thomas v. Thomas, 40 Va. App. 639, 644 , 580 S.E.2d 503, 505 (2003) (citing D’Agnese v. D’Agnese, 22 Va. App. 147, 153 , 468 S.E.2d 140, 143 (1996)).

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Roanoke Memorial Hospitals v. Kenleygreen
vactapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Roanoke Memorial Hospitals v. Kenley, 3 Va.App. 599, 603 , 352 S.E.2d 525, 527 (1987).

2011Roanoke Memorial Hospitals v. Kenley, 3 Va.App. 599, 603 , 352 S.E.2d 525, 527 (1987).

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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 (1)

CaseCitedYears
Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Smit green
va · 2003
2 sentences

2010“On appeal of an administrative agency’s decision, ‘the party complaining of an agency action has the burden of demonstrating an error of law subject to review.” Volkswagen of Am., Inc. v. Quillian, 39 Va. App. 35, 49 , 569 S.E.2d 744, 751 (2002) (quoting Hilliards v. Jackson, 28 Va. App. 475, 479 , 506 S.E.2d 547, 549 (1998)), rev’d on other grounds sub nom, Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Smit, 266 Va. 444 , 587 S.E.2d 526 (2003).

2010“On appeal of an administrative agency’s decision, ‘the party complaining of an agency action has the burden of demonstrating an error of law subject to review.” Volkswagen of Am., Inc. v. Quillian, 39 Va. App. 35, 49 , 569 S.E.2d 744, 751 (2002) (quoting Hilliards v. Jackson, 28 Va. App. 475, 479 , 506 S.E.2d 547, 549 (1998)), rev’d on other grounds sub nom, Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Smit, 266 Va. 444 , 587 S.E.2d 526 (2003).

22010–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (10) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-102.3 (4) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 20-107.3 (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

CA 159 (1969–2026) OH 149 (1995–2026) MO 144 (1969–2022) TX 29 (1999–2026) AR 28 (1976–2007) GA 25 (1984–2025) DC 18 (1985–2024) VA 16 (1999–2020) SC 15 (2011–2016) FL 15 (1963–2024) MN 14 (1999–2025) NY 13 (1979–2019) ME 12 (1977–2023) KS 12 (2012–2025) NM 11 (1985–2025) WA 11 (1980–2025) ID 11 (1977–2022) UT 9 (1991–2025) AZ 8 (1970–2025) IN 8 (1985–2023) IL 6 (1999–2017) PA 5 (1971–2018) AL 5 (1980–2016) MA 4 (1997–2025) HI 4 (2000–2006) NC 4 (1999–2006) CO 3 (2005–2026) MI 3 (2020–2026) TN 3 (1999–2024) ND 3 (1982–1987) DE 2 (2014–2018)

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