13 Virginia opinions name it 5 courts 1908–2026 1 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 |
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Bostic v. Whitedgreen2 sentences1982In Bostic v. Whited, 198 Va. 237, 238 , 93 S.E.2d 334, 335 (1956), we said: Under these circumstances it is the practice of appellate courts to consider the record and to pass upon errors in the order committed, and to reverse the judgment of the trial court for material error not waived whereby the party appealing is aggrieved. 1982In Bostic v. Whited, 198 Va. 237, 238 , 93 S.E.2d 334, 335 (1956), we said: Under these circumstances it is the practice of appellate courts to consider the record and to pass upon errors in the order committed, and to reverse the judgment of the trial court for material error not waived whereby the party appealing is aggrieved. | 1 | 3 |
Cinnamon v. International Business MacHines Corp.green1 sentence2026Park, LLC, 287 Va. 187 , 191 (2014) (quoting the contract, which stipulated that the subcontractor was “‘solely responsible for doing all of the components to build the building’” and “‘fully in charge’” of construction, and “was not responsible for obtaining building permits, paying utility fees, ‘[m]oving . . . the power lines,’ or providing ‘signage for the project’” (alterations in original)); Napper v. ABM Janitorial Servs. - Mid Atl., 284 Va. 55, 59-60 (2012) (listing the specificities of performance in a cleaning contract, including which rooms were to be cleaned on which days and even | 1 | 1 |
Cooke v. Skyline Swannanoa, Inc.green1 sentence2026Tidewater Area Manpower Auth. v. Coley, 221 - 20 - Va. 859, 861-62 (1981) (noting that the contract dictated the subcontractor’s specific duties to effectuate performance of “public service employment programs,” including to receive federal funds, render monthly service reports, and furnish data as part of their performance, and request written permission from the general contractor if the subcontractor diverged from these stipulated terms); Cooke v. Skyline Swannanoa, Inc., 226 Va. 154, 156 (1983) (noting the controlling term of a license agreement “provides that a substantial and material vi | 1 | 1 |
Napper v. ABM JANITORIAL SERVICESgreen1 sentence2026Park, LLC, 287 Va. 187 , 191 (2014) (quoting the contract, which stipulated that the subcontractor was “‘solely responsible for doing all of the components to build the building’” and “‘fully in charge’” of construction, and “was not responsible for obtaining building permits, paying utility fees, ‘[m]oving . . . the power lines,’ or providing ‘signage for the project’” (alterations in original)); Napper v. ABM Janitorial Servs. - Mid Atl., 284 Va. 55, 59-60 (2012) (listing the specificities of performance in a cleaning contract, including which rooms were to be cleaned on which days and even | 1 | 1 |
Williams & Connolly v. Peoplegreen1 sentence2016Williams & Connolly, L.L.P v. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc., 273 Va. 498 , 510, 643 S.E.2d 136, 141 (2007). | 1 | 1 |
Cox v. Thomas' Adm'xgreen1 sentence1908See Cox v. Thomas, 9 Gratt. 323 ; Pulaski Co. v. Stuart, &c., 28 Gratt. 872 ; Woodhouse v. Fillbates, 77 Va. 317 ; Hill v. Woodward, 78 Va. 765 ; C. & O. | 1 | 1 |
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State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Walton
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1 sentence2005Even though notice of the suit was timely given within ten days after service of the suit and State Farm already had notice of the incident from another insured, the Virginia Supreme Court held that “a delay of over two years in complying with the provisions of the policy’s listed duties after loss is, as amatter of law, such a substantial and material violation of State Farm’s notice requirement that it need not show that it was prejudiced by the delayed notice.” Id. at 505 . | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Leckie v. U. S. Seal
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1 sentence1998The Supreme Court of Virginia has held “[b]ut where the error is so material (especially in the name of the defendant) that no such corporation exists, it is fatal at the trial; nor is the result last stated obviated ....”Leckie v. Seal, 161 Va. 215 (1933). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Blum
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2 sentences1976And this we hold was a material error." 258 F. at 901 . 1976And this we hold was a material error.” 258 F. at 901 . | 1 | 1976–1976 |
M. F. Kemper Construction Co. v. City of Los Angeles
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2 sentences1971There the notice inviting bids and the official bid form stated that bidders “will not be released on account of errors.” In affirming the judgment of the trial court allowing rescission of the bid and cancelling the bid bond, a majority of the California Supreme Court said that the city could not enforce a bid bond against a contractor who refused to enter into a performance contract when the city knew prior to acceptance of the bid that it contained a material error; that the language that bidders “will not be released on account of errors” applied only to errors of judgment, not to clerical 1971There the notice inviting bids and the official bid form stated that bidders “will not be released on account of errors.” In affirming the judgment of the trial court allowing rescission of the bid and cancelling the bid bond, a majority of the California Supreme Court said that the city could not enforce a bid bond against a contractor who refused to enter into a performance contract when the city knew prior to acceptance of the bid that it contained a material error; that the language that bidders “will not be released on account of errors” applied only to errors of judgment, not to clerical | 1 | 1971–1971 |
Vernon E. Goodson v. C. C. Peyton, Superintendent of the Virginia State Penitentiary
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1 sentence1966If, upon a consideration of all the material factors in the particular case, there is clearly no possible conflict of interest, real or apparent, and if the prestige of the office of Commonwealth’s attorney is in no way used in defense of the case, then it is not unethical for a Commonwealth’s attorney to defend a criminal case in a city or county other than that in which he has official duties, unless and until such practice is prohibited by law.” In the recent case of Goodson v. Peyton, 351 F. 2d 905 , Goodson, a Virginia prisoner, attacked his escape conviction in the Circuit Court of Powha | 1 | 1966–1966 |
American Locomotive Co. v. Whitlock
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2 sentences1925In American Locomotive Co. v. Whitlock, 109 Va. 238 , 63 S. E. 991 , it was held: “A material error in an. instruction complete in itself, is not cured by a correct statement of the law in another instruction. 1925In American Locomotive Co. v. Whitlock, 109 Va. 238 , 63 S. E. 991 , it was held: “A material error in an. instruction complete in itself, is not cured by a correct statement of the law in another instruction. | 1 | 1925–1925 |
Powhatan Lime Co. v. Affleck's Administrator
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2 sentences1925The two-being in conflict, the verdict of the jury will be set-aside, as it cannot be told by which instruction the- jury was controlled.” To the same effect see Powhatan Lime Co. v. Affleck's Adm’r, 115 Va. 643 , 79 S. E. 1054 ; Southern R. 1925The two-being in conflict, the verdict of the jury will be set-aside, as it cannot be told by which instruction the- jury was controlled.” To the same effect see Powhatan Lime Co. v. Affleck's Adm’r, 115 Va. 643 , 79 S. E. 1054 ; Southern R. | 1 | 1925–1925 |
Pulaski County v. Stuart, Buchanan & Co.
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1 sentence1908See Cox v. Thomas, 9 Gratt. 323 ; Pulaski Co. v. Stuart, &c., 28 Gratt. 872 ; Woodhouse v. Fillbates, 77 Va. 317 ; Hill v. Woodward, 78 Va. 765 ; C. & O. | 1 | 1908–1908 |
Woodhouse v. Fillbates
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1 sentence1908See Cox v. Thomas, 9 Gratt. 323 ; Pulaski Co. v. Stuart, &c., 28 Gratt. 872 ; Woodhouse v. Fillbates, 77 Va. 317 ; Hill v. Woodward, 78 Va. 765 ; C. & O. | 1 | 1908–1908 |
Hill v. Woodward
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1 sentence1908See Cox v. Thomas, 9 Gratt. 323 ; Pulaski Co. v. Stuart, &c., 28 Gratt. 872 ; Woodhouse v. Fillbates, 77 Va. 317 ; Hill v. Woodward, 78 Va. 765 ; C. & O. | 1 | 1908–1908 |
Fry v. Stowers
green
2 sentences1908The evidence objected to being admissible for the purpose of showing the intention with which the defendant was occupying the land in controversy, although not admissible in this action to show a disclaimer of title, or to establish an equitable estoppel ( Fry v. Stowers, 98 Va. 417 , 36 S. E. 482 ; Haney v. Breeden, supra), the Court did not err in overruling the defendant’s objection to it. 1908The evidence objected to being admissible for the purpose of showing the intention with which the defendant was occupying the land in controversy, although not admissible in this action to show a disclaimer of title, or to establish an equitable estoppel ( Fry v. Stowers, 98 Va. 417 , 36 S. E. 482 ; Haney v. Breeden, supra), the Court did not err in overruling the defendant’s objection to it. | 1 | 1908–1908 |
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