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11 Virginia opinions name it 4 courts 1956–2025 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Clark v. Clarkgreen2 sentences2025As 7 We are reminded that “the nonsuit privilege cannot be denied because a claimant has surmised the probable outcome of the litigation and has avoided an unfavorable judgment by taking a nonsuit.” Clark v. Clark, 11 Va. App. 286, 294 (1990). 2024As 7 We are reminded that “the nonsuit privilege cannot be denied because a claimant has surmised the probable outcome of the litigation and has avoided an unfavorable judgment by taking a nonsuit.” Clark v. Clark, 11 Va. App. 286, 294 (1990). | 3 | 3 |
Wells v. Lorcom House Condominiums' Council of Co-Ownersgreen2 sentences2002As noted in Wells, supra, the nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and if a nonsuit is allowed in violation of those limitations, appellate review must be available to correct the error. 237 Va. at 251 , 377 S.E.2d at 383 . 2002As noted in Wells, supra, the nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and if a nonsuit is allowed in violation of those limitations, appellate review must be available to correct the error. 237 Va. at 251 , 377 S.E.2d at 383 . | 1 | 2 |
Mallory v. Taylorgreen2 sentences2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i 2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i | 1 | 1 |
James Ex Rel. Duncan v. Jamesgreen2 sentences2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i 2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i | 1 | 1 |
Transcontinental Insurance v. RBMW, Inc.green2 sentences2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i 2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i | 1 | 1 |
Swann v. Marksgreen2 sentences2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i 2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i | 1 | 1 |
McManama v. Plunkgreen2 sentences2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i 2012Co. v. RBMW, Inc., 262 Va. 502, 514 , 551 S.E.2d 313, 319 (2001). “[A] nonsuit order is not a final judgment for appeal purposes unless a dispute exists whether the trial court properly granted the motion for nonsuit.” James v. James, 263 Va. 474, 480 , 562 S.E.2d 133, 137 (2002) (citing Swann v. Marks, 252 Va. 181, 184-85 , 476 S.E.2d 170, 172 (1996); McManama v. Plunk, 250 Va. 27, 32 , 458 S.E.2d 759, 761 (1995); Mallory v. Taylor, 90 Va. 348, 349 , 18 S.E. 438, 439 (1893)). “[T]he nonsuit statute contains a number of limitations on a party’s absolute right to take a voluntary nonsuit, and i | 1 | 1 |
Khanna v. DOMINION BANK OF N. VA., NAgreen2 sentences1998See Khanna v. Dominion Bank, 237 Va. 242, 245 , 377 S.E.2d 378, 380 (1989). 1998See Khanna v. Dominion Bank, 237 Va. 242, 245 , 377 S.E.2d 378, 380 (1989). | 1 | 1 |
Berryman v. Moodygreen2 sentences1990Berryman v. Moody, 205 Va. 516, 519 , 137 S.E.2d 900, 902 (1964). 1990Berryman v. Moody, 205 Va. 516, 519 , 137 S.E.2d 900, 902 (1964). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Ligon v. COUNTY OF GOOCHLAND
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2 sentences2010In doing so, she acknowledges the ruling in Ligon v. County of Goochland, 279 Va. 312 , 689 S.E.2d 666 (2010). 2010In doing so, she acknowledges the ruling in Ligon v. County of Goochland, 279 Va. 312 , 689 S.E.2d 666 (2010). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Virginia Concrete Co. v. Board of Supervisors
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2 sentences2008In contrast, a dismissal without prejudice essentially “stands on the same footing as a nonsuit and does not bar further action for the same cause.” Virginia Concrete Co. v. Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, 197 Va. 821, 826 , 91 S.E.2d 415 (1956) (emphasis added) (“The mere dismissal of a case . . . stands on the same footing as a nonsuit and does not bar further action for the same cause.”). 2008In contrast, a dismissal without prejudice essentially “stands on the same footing as a nonsuit and does not bar further action for the same cause.” Virginia Concrete Co. v. Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, 197 Va. 821, 826 , 91 S.E.2d 415 (1956) (emphasis added) (“The mere dismissal of a case . . . stands on the same footing as a nonsuit and does not bar further action for the same cause.”). | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Wolfe v. Baube
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2 sentences2003The order further stated that "there remain for trial material issues of fact respecting Wilby's conduct, whether it was `willful and wanton', and whether Wilby can rely upon Newton's contributory negligence as a defense under Wolfe v. Baube, 241 Va. 462 , 403 S.E.2d 338 (1991)." Also on January 14, 2002, Gostel filed a motion for a nonsuit as to the claim asserted against Middleton. [1] On January 24, 2002, Gostel filed a motion for a nonsuit as to the claims against Wilby. 2003The order further stated that “there remain for trial material issues of fact respecting Wilby’s conduct, whether it was ‘willful and wanton’, and whether Wilby can rely upon Newton’s contributory negligence as a defense under Wolfe v. Baube, 241 Va. 462 (1991).” Also on January 14, 2002, Gostel filed a motion for a nonsuit as to the claim asserted against Middleton. 1 On January 24, 2002, Gos- tel filed a motion for a nonsuit as to the claims against Wilby. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Bardach Iron & Steel Co. v. Tenenbaum
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2 sentences1956An order “dismissed agreed” not only puts an end to the pending suit, but is a bar to any subsequent suit on the same cause of action by the same parties “as fully as a retraxit would be.” Bardach Iron Co. v. Tenenbaum, 136 Va. 163 , 171 118 S. E. 502, 505 . 1956An order “dismissed agreed” not only puts an end to the pending suit, but is a bar to any subsequent suit on the same cause of action by the same parties “as fully as a retraxit would be.” Bardach Iron Co. v. Tenenbaum, 136 Va. 163 , 171 118 S. E. 502, 505 . | 1 | 1956–1956 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.