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10 Virginia opinions name it 3 courts 1896–2008 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Amato v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988We observed in Amato v. Commonwealth, that “ ‘the acts and declarations of any of the conspirators, in furtherance of the object of the conspiracy, are admissible against each and all of them, though such acts and declarations were not done and said in the presence of all.’ ” 3 Va. App. 544, 552 , 352 S.E.2d 4, 8-9 (1987) (quoting Sands v. Com *300 monwealth, 62 Va. (21 Gratt) 871, 897 (1872)).

1988We observed in Amato v. Commonwealth, that “ ‘the acts and declarations of any of the conspirators, in furtherance of the object of the conspiracy, are admissible against each and all of them, though such acts and declarations were not done and said in the presence of all.’ ” 3 Va. App. 544, 552 , 352 S.E.2d 4, 8-9 (1987) (quoting Sands v. Com *300 monwealth, 62 Va. (21 Gratt) 871, 897 (1872)).

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Hook v. Turnbullgreen
vactapp · 1806 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Judge Tucker wrote as follows: “[I]t is a known rule of law, that, in an action sounding merely in damages, a plaintiff cannot recover more damages than he demands, although he may less. . . .” Id. at 86 (citations omitted).

1986Judge Fleming used similar language; he wrote as follows: “The plaintiff cannot recover more damages than he lays in his declaration. . . .” Id. at 89 .

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Beal v. Blairgreen
iowa · 1871 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1896–1896
1 sentence

1896See Beal v. Blair, 33 Iowa, 318, 321 ; Clark v. Wilson, 53 Miss. 119, 128-9 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
1924 Leonard Road, L.L.C. v. Van Roekel green
va · 2006
2 sentences

2008Laches involves the failure of a party to assert a known claim or right for an unexplained period of time resulting in prejudice to the adverse party. 1924 Leonard Road, L.L.C. v. Van Roekel, 272 Va. 543, 559 , 636 S.E.2d 378 (2006).

2008Laches involves the failure of a party to assert a known claim or right for an unexplained period of time resulting in prejudice to the adverse party. 1924 Leonard Road, L.L.C. v. Van Roekel, 272 Va. 543, 559 , 636 S.E.2d 378 (2006).

12008–2008
Dunlop v. Dunlop's Executors green
va · 1926
2 sentences

1957In Dunlop v. Dunlop’s Executors, 144 Va. 297, 308 , 132 S. E. 351 , the court said: “ ‘It is unnecessary to go into at length the well known doctrine that neither a testator in a will nor a grantor in a deed can give a fee simple estate in either real or personal property and endeavor to impose upon the donee any condition incompatible with the usual and necessary incidents accompanying a fee simple estate.

1957In Dunlop v. Dunlop’s Executors, 144 Va. 297, 308 , 132 S. E. 351 , the court said: “ ‘It is unnecessary to go into at length the well known doctrine that neither a testator in a will nor a grantor in a deed can give a fee simple estate in either real or personal property and endeavor to impose upon the donee any condition incompatible with the usual and necessary incidents accompanying a fee simple estate.

11957–1957
Morris v. City of New Haven neutral
conn · 1904
1 sentence

1948Bryan’s Appeal, 77 Conn. 240 , 58 A. 748 , 107 Am.

11948–1948
Brayn's Appeal From Probate neutral
conn · 1904
1 sentence

1948Bryan’s Appeal, 77 Conn. 240 , 58 A. 748 , 107 Am.

11948–1948
Manss-Owens Co. v. H. S. Owens & Son green
va · 1921
2 sentences

1935S. Owens & Son, 129 Va. 183 , 105 S. E. 543 .

1935S. Owens & Son, 129 Va. 183 , 105 S. E. 543 .

11935–1935
Citizens Bank of Norfolk v. Taylor & Co. green
va · 1905
2 sentences

1933Bridgewater, etc., Corp. v. Fredericksburg Power Co., supra; Citizens’ Bank v. Taylor, 104 Va. 164 , 51 S. E. 159 ; Holland v. Vaughan, 120 Va. 324 , 91 S. E. 122 ; Chick v. MacBain, 157 Va. 60 , 160 S. E. 214 ; Janesville Cotton Mills v. Ford, supra; Jackson Milling Co. v. Chandos, supra. Applying the rule of practical construction which involved the construction of water grants in the Janesville Case, the court said: “It is well settled that the practical construction placed by the parties in interest upon doubtful or ambiguous terms in a contract will exercise great and sometimes controllin

1933Bridgewater, etc., Corp. v. Fredericksburg Power Co., supra; Citizens’ Bank v. Taylor, 104 Va. 164 , 51 S. E. 159 ; Holland v. Vaughan, 120 Va. 324 , 91 S. E. 122 ; Chick v. MacBain, 157 Va. 60 , 160 S. E. 214 ; Janesville Cotton Mills v. Ford, supra; Jackson Milling Co. v. Chandos, supra. Applying the rule of practical construction which involved the construction of water grants in the Janesville Case, the court said: “It is well settled that the practical construction placed by the parties in interest upon doubtful or ambiguous terms in a contract will exercise great and sometimes controllin

11933–1933
McGuire v. Brown green
va · 1912
2 sentences

1933In McGuire v. Brown, 114 Va. 235 , 76 S. E. 295, 297 , the court said: “Regard should be had to the intention of the parties and such intention should be given effect.

1933In McGuire v. Brown, 114 Va. 235 , 76 S. E. 295, 297 , the court said: “Regard should be had to the intention of the parties and such intention should be given effect.

11933–1933
Holland v. Vaughan green
va · 1917
2 sentences

1933Bridgewater, etc., Corp. v. Fredericksburg Power Co., supra; Citizens’ Bank v. Taylor, 104 Va. 164 , 51 S. E. 159 ; Holland v. Vaughan, 120 Va. 324 , 91 S. E. 122 ; Chick v. MacBain, 157 Va. 60 , 160 S. E. 214 ; Janesville Cotton Mills v. Ford, supra; Jackson Milling Co. v. Chandos, supra. Applying the rule of practical construction which involved the construction of water grants in the Janesville Case, the court said: “It is well settled that the practical construction placed by the parties in interest upon doubtful or ambiguous terms in a contract will exercise great and sometimes controllin

1933Bridgewater, etc., Corp. v. Fredericksburg Power Co., supra; Citizens’ Bank v. Taylor, 104 Va. 164 , 51 S. E. 159 ; Holland v. Vaughan, 120 Va. 324 , 91 S. E. 122 ; Chick v. MacBain, 157 Va. 60 , 160 S. E. 214 ; Janesville Cotton Mills v. Ford, supra; Jackson Milling Co. v. Chandos, supra. Applying the rule of practical construction which involved the construction of water grants in the Janesville Case, the court said: “It is well settled that the practical construction placed by the parties in interest upon doubtful or ambiguous terms in a contract will exercise great and sometimes controllin

11933–1933
Chick v. MacBain green
va · 1931
2 sentences

1933Bridgewater, etc., Corp. v. Fredericksburg Power Co., supra; Citizens’ Bank v. Taylor, 104 Va. 164 , 51 S. E. 159 ; Holland v. Vaughan, 120 Va. 324 , 91 S. E. 122 ; Chick v. MacBain, 157 Va. 60 , 160 S. E. 214 ; Janesville Cotton Mills v. Ford, supra; Jackson Milling Co. v. Chandos, supra. Applying the rule of practical construction which involved the construction of water grants in the Janesville Case, the court said: “It is well settled that the practical construction placed by the parties in interest upon doubtful or ambiguous terms in a contract will exercise great and sometimes controllin

1933Bridgewater, etc., Corp. v. Fredericksburg Power Co., supra; Citizens’ Bank v. Taylor, 104 Va. 164 , 51 S. E. 159 ; Holland v. Vaughan, 120 Va. 324 , 91 S. E. 122 ; Chick v. MacBain, 157 Va. 60 , 160 S. E. 214 ; Janesville Cotton Mills v. Ford, supra; Jackson Milling Co. v. Chandos, supra. Applying the rule of practical construction which involved the construction of water grants in the Janesville Case, the court said: “It is well settled that the practical construction placed by the parties in interest upon doubtful or ambiguous terms in a contract will exercise great and sometimes controllin

11933–1933
Slaughter v. Smither green
va · 1899
1 sentence

1925These authorities include the well known case of Slaughter v. Smither, 97 Va. 206 , 33 S. E. 544 , and other cases up to the most recent ease on the subject, Continental Trust Company v. Witt, 139 Va. 458 , 124 S. E. 265 .

11925–1925
Continental Trust Co. v. Witt green
va · 1924
2 sentences

1925These authorities include the well known case of Slaughter v. Smither, 97 Va. 206 , 33 S. E. 544 , and other cases up to the most recent ease on the subject, Continental Trust Company v. Witt, 139 Va. 458 , 124 S. E. 265 .

1925These authorities include the well known case of Slaughter v. Smither, 97 Va. 206 , 33 S. E. 544 , and other cases up to the most recent ease on the subject, Continental Trust Company v. Witt, 139 Va. 458 , 124 S. E. 265 .

11925–1925
Francis v. Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad neutral
· 1892
2 sentences

1910Co. v. Francis, 110 Mo. 387 , 19 S. W. 935 , the court says: “It would be most unreasonable and unjust after imposing upon the master the duty of promulgating a rule for securing the safety of his servant, to permit the servant to recover from the master damages for injuries which the observance of the rule would have prevented.

1910Co. v. Francis, 110 Mo. 387 , 19 S. W. 935 , the court says: “It would be most unreasonable and unjust after imposing upon the master the duty of promulgating a rule for securing the safety of his servant, to permit the servant to recover from the master damages for injuries which the observance of the rule would have prevented.

11910–1910
Clark v. Wilson green
miss · 1876
1 sentence

1896See Beal v. Blair, 33 Iowa, 318, 321 ; Clark v. Wilson, 53 Miss. 119, 128-9 .

11896–1896

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