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finality doctrine in West Virginia

16 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1995–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Strahin v. Lantzgreen
wva · 1995 · cited in 3 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1996
2 sentences

1996See Strahin v. Lantz, 193 W.Va. 285 , 286 n. 1, 456 S.E.2d 12 , 13 n. 1 (1995) (in “[a]ddressing the finality requirement, we adopt a practical interpretation that looks to the intention of the circuit court”).

1996See Strahin v. Lantz, 193 W.Va. 285 , 286 n. 1, 456 S.E.2d 12 , 13 n. 1 (1995) (in “[a]ddressing the finality requirement, we adopt a practical interpretation that looks to the intention of the circuit court”).

23
Vaughan v. Greater Huntington Park & Recreation Districtgreen
wva · 2009 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020“By limiting appellate jurisdiction to final judgments, the finality rule serves to avoid piecemeal review of trial court rulings which do not end litigation regarding all or some claims or parties in a case.” Vaughn v. Greater Huntington Park and Recreation Dist., 223 W.

2020“By limiting appellate jurisdiction to final judgments, the finality rule serves to avoid piecemeal review of trial court rulings which do not end litigation regarding all or some claims or parties in a case.” Vaughn v. Greater Huntington Park and Recreation Dist., 223 W.

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cluster 533812green
ca5 · 1990 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1995–2019
2 sentences

2019See Vaughn v. Mobil Oil Exploration and Producing Southeast, Inc., 891 F.2d 1195 (5th Cir.1990) (holding the intention of the circuit court is controlling in final judgment determinations).” While we acknowledge this procedure was in relation to direct appeals, we find it persuasive in the instant matter.

1995See Vaughn v. Mobil Oil Exploration and Producing Southeast, Inc., 891 F.2d 1195 (5th Cir.1990) (holding the intention of the circuit court is controlling in final judgment determinations).

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James M.B. v. Carolyn M.green
wva · 1995 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1995–2009
2 sentences

2009See 193 W.Va. at 292 -293 n. 3, 456 S.E.2d at 19-20 .

2009See 193 W.Va. at 292 -293 n. 3, 456 S.E.2d at 19-20 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in West Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Powderidge Unit Owners Ass'n v. Highland Properties, Ltd. green
wva · 1996
2 sentences

2024Because of the judiciary’s adherence to the finality doctrine, relief under this provision is not to be liberally granted.’” Powderidge Unit Owners Ass’n v. Highland Props., Ltd., 196 W.Va. 692 , 704 n.21, 474 S.E.2d 872 , 884 n.21 (1996) (quoting Cox v. State, 194 W.

2024Because of the judiciary’s adherence to the finality doctrine, relief under this provision is not to be liberally granted.’” Powderidge Unit Owners Ass’n v. Highland Props., Ltd., 196 W.Va. 692 , 704 n.21, 474 S.E.2d 872 , 884 n.21 (1996) (quoting Cox v. State, 194 W.

52001–2024
Cox v. State green
wva · 1995
2 sentences

2024Because of the judiciary’s adherence to the finality doctrine, relief under this provision is not to be liberally granted.’” Powderidge Unit Owners Ass’n v. Highland Props., Ltd., 196 W.Va. 692 , 704 n.21, 474 S.E.2d 872 , 884 n.21 (1996) (quoting Cox v. State, 194 W.

2001Because of the judiciary’s adherence to the finality doctrine, relief under this provision is not to be liberally granted.’” Powderidge Unit Owners Ass’n v. Highland Props., Ltd., 196 W.Va. 692 , 704 n. 21, 474 S.E.2d 872 , 884 n. 21 (1996) (quoting Cox v. State, 194 W.Va. 210 , 219 n. 5, 460 S.E.2d 25 , 34 n. 5 (1995) (per curiam) (Cleekley, J., concurring) (citations omitted)).

42001–2024
Durm v. Heck's, Inc. green
wva · 1991
2 sentences

2009The appellants counter that the order falls under the exception to the finality rule announced by this Court in Durm v. Heck’s, Inc., 184 W.Va. 562 , 401 S.E.2d 908 (1991).

2009The appellants counter that the order falls under the exception to the finality rule announced by this Court in Durm v. Heck’s, Inc., 184 W.Va. 562 , 401 S.E.2d 908 (1991).

31995–2009
Halstead v. Horton green
wva · 1894
2 sentences

2011The Syllabus of State v. Frazier, 162 W.Va. 935 , 253 S.E.2d 534 (1979), states: “A new trial will not be granted on the ground of newly-discovered evidence unless the case comes within the following rules: (1) The evidence must appear to have been discovered since the trial, and, from the affidavit ’of the new witness, what such evidence will be, or its absence satisfactorily explained. (2) It must appear from facts stated in his affidavit that plaintiff was diligent in ascertaining and securing his evidence, and that the new evidence is such that due diligence would not have secured it befor

2011The Syllabus of State v. Frazier, 162 W.Va. 935 , 253 S.E.2d 534 (1979), states: “A new trial will not be granted on the ground of newly-discovered evidence unless the case comes within the following rules: (1) The evidence must appear to have been discovered since the trial, and, from the affidavit ’of the new witness, what such evidence will be, or its absence satisfactorily explained. (2) It must appear from facts stated in his affidavit that plaintiff was diligent in ascertaining and securing his evidence, and that the new evidence is such that due diligence would not have secured it befor

12011–2011
State v. Frazier green
wva · 1979
2 sentences

2011The Syllabus of State v. Frazier, 162 W.Va. 935 , 253 S.E.2d 534 (1979), states: “A new trial will not be granted on the ground of newly-discovered evidence unless the case comes within the following rules: (1) The evidence must appear to have been discovered since the trial, and, from the affidavit ’of the new witness, what such evidence will be, or its absence satisfactorily explained. (2) It must appear from facts stated in his affidavit that plaintiff was diligent in ascertaining and securing his evidence, and that the new evidence is such that due diligence would not have secured it befor

2011The Syllabus of State v. Frazier, 162 W.Va. 935 , 253 S.E.2d 534 (1979), states: “A new trial will not be granted on the ground of newly-discovered evidence unless the case comes within the following rules: (1) The evidence must appear to have been discovered since the trial, and, from the affidavit ’of the new witness, what such evidence will be, or its absence satisfactorily explained. (2) It must appear from facts stated in his affidavit that plaintiff was diligent in ascertaining and securing his evidence, and that the new evidence is such that due diligence would not have secured it befor

12011–2011
Province v. Province green
wva · 1996
2 sentences

2009Discussing the finality rule with regard to certified questions we observed in the case of Province v. Province, 196 W.Va. 473 , 473 S.E.2d 894 (1996), that in order to establish the requisite degree of finality the judgment must completely dispose of at least one substantive claim.

2009Discussing the finality rule with regard to certified questions we observed in the case of Province v. Province, 196 W.Va. 473 , 473 S.E.2d 894 (1996), that in order to establish the requisite degree of finality the judgment must completely dispose of at least one substantive claim.

12009–2009
Sisson v. Seneca Mental Health/Mental Retardation Council, Inc. green
wva · 1991
2 sentences

1995In the context of a summary judgment, we stated first in Syllabus Point 2 of Durm v. Heck’s, Inc., 184 W.Va. 562, 401 S.E.2d 908 (1991), and again in Syllabus Point 1 of Sisson v. Seneca Mental Health/Mental Retardation Council, Inc., 185 W.Va. 33 , 404 S.E.2d 425 (1991), that the key to determining if an order is final is not whether Rule 54(b) language is included in the order, but is whether the order “approximates a final order in its nature and effect.” We now extend application of the rule announced in Durm and Sisson to a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6). 6 B.

1995In the context of a summary judgment, we stated first in Syllabus Point 2 of Durm v. Heck’s, Inc., 184 W.Va. 562, 401 S.E.2d 908 (1991), and again in Syllabus Point 1 of Sisson v. Seneca Mental Health/Mental Retardation Council, Inc., 185 W.Va. 33 , 404 S.E.2d 425 (1991), that the key to determining if an order is final is not whether Rule 54(b) language is included in the order, but is whether the order “approximates a final order in its nature and effect.” We now extend application of the rule announced in Durm and Sisson to a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6). 6 B.

11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WV § W. Va. Code § 58-5-1 (7)

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

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