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opportunity to present defense in Virginia

10 Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2026 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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Forrer v. Browngreen
va · 1981 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1992–1994
2 sentences

1994Because service by publication constitutes constructive notice only, these sections must be strictly construed.” Carlton v. Paxton, 14 Va. App. 105, 112 , 415 S.E.2d 600, 604 (1992) (citing Forrer v. Brown, 221 Va. 1098, 1105 , 277 S.E.2d 483, 486 (1981)) (other citations omitted).

1994Because service by publication constitutes constructive notice only, these sections must be strictly construed.” Carlton v. Paxton, 14 Va. App. 105, 112 , 415 S.E.2d 600, 604 (1992) (citing Forrer v. Brown, 221 Va. 1098, 1105 , 277 S.E.2d 483, 486 (1981)) (other citations omitted).

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Carlton v. Paxtongreen
vactapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1994–2007
2 sentences

2007Because service by publication constitutes constructive notice only, these sections must be strictly construed.’” Khanna v. Khanna, 18 Va. App. 356, 358 , 443 S.E.2d 924, 926 (1994) (quoting Carlton v. Paxton, 14 Va. App. 105, 112 , 415 S.E.2d 600, 604 (1992)).

1994Because service by publication constitutes constructive notice only, these sections must be strictly construed.” Carlton v. Paxton, 14 Va. App. 105, 112 , 415 S.E.2d 600, 604 (1992) (citing Forrer v. Brown, 221 Va. 1098, 1105 , 277 S.E.2d 483, 486 (1981)) (other citations omitted).

22
Redman v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005It is equally well settled that, “[i]n order to avail oneself of the [ends of justice] exception, [the appellant] must affirmatively show that a miscarriage of justice has occurred, not that a miscarriage might have occurred.” Redman v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 215, 221 , 487 S.E.2d 269, 272 (1997).

2005It is equally well settled that, “[i]n order to avail oneself of the [ends of justice] exception, [the appellant] must affirmatively show that a miscarriage of justice has occurred, not that a miscarriage might have occurred.” Redman v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 215, 221 , 487 S.E.2d 269, 272 (1997).

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Khanna v. Khannagreen
vactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Because service by publication constitutes constructive notice only, these sections must be strictly construed.’” Khanna v. Khanna, 18 Va. App. 356, 358 , 443 S.E.2d 924, 926 (1994) (quoting Carlton v. Paxton, 14 Va. App. 105, 112 , 415 S.E.2d 600, 604 (1992)).

2007Because service by publication constitutes constructive notice only, these sections must be strictly construed.’” Khanna v. Khanna, 18 Va. App. 356, 358 , 443 S.E.2d 924, 926 (1994) (quoting Carlton v. Paxton, 14 Va. App. 105, 112 , 415 S.E.2d 600, 604 (1992)).

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Oliver green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

2010Summary Contempt Citing In re Oliver, 333 U.S. 257 , 68 S.Ct. 499 , 92 L.Ed. 682 (1948), the defendants argue that, unless the contemptible conduct occurs entirely in the presence of the trial court, a party being held in contempt deserves notice of the charges, an opportunity to present a defense, and the assistance of counsel.

2010Summary Contempt Citing In re Oliver, 333 U.S. 257 , 68 S.Ct. 499 , 92 L.Ed. 682 (1948), the defendants argue that, unless the contemptible conduct occurs entirely in the presence of the trial court, a party being held in contempt deserves notice of the charges, an opportunity to present a defense, and the assistance of counsel.

22010–2026
Davis v. Commonwealth green
va · 1978
2 sentences

2025Moore argues that he “received only an inadequate and informal notice” of an “indirect contempt proceeding.” Relying on Davis v. Commonwealth, 219 Va. 395 (1978), Moore asserts -5- that he was “not notified of the nature of the charges before being questioned by the circuit court” and that he was denied the opportunity to present a defense.

2025Moore argues that he “received only an inadequate and informal notice” of an “indirect contempt proceeding.” Relying on Davis v. Commonwealth, 219 Va. 395 (1978), Moore asserts -5- that he was “not notified of the nature of the charges before being questioned by the circuit court” and that he was denied the opportunity to present a defense.

22025–2025
Carlton v. Paxton green
vactapp · 1992
2 sentences

2007Because service by publication constitutes constructive notice only, these sections must be strictly construed.’” Khanna v. Khanna, 18 Va. App. 356, 358 , 443 S.E.2d 924, 926 (1994) (quoting Carlton v. Paxton, 14 Va. App. 105, 112 , 415 S.E.2d 600, 604 (1992)).

1994Because service by publication constitutes constructive notice only, these sections must be strictly construed.” Carlton v. Paxton, 14 Va. App. 105, 112 , 415 S.E.2d 600, 604 (1992) (citing Forrer v. Brown, 221 Va. 1098, 1105 , 277 S.E.2d 483, 486 (1981)) (other citations omitted).

21994–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (6) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-456 (6) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-316 (4) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-317 (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 89 (1914–2026) NY 44 (1903–2024) PA 34 (1929–2026) MI 31 (1896–2026) TX 27 (1979–2024) IL 21 (1886–2026) LA 18 (1979–2023) NC 12 (1971–2009) OH 12 (1999–2026) MO 11 (1960–2008) NM 11 (1981–2020) TN 11 (1929–2023) VA 10 (1992–2026) MS 9 (1993–2020) FL 8 (1964–2019) WI 8 (1975–2022) KS 7 (1934–2024) MN 7 (1966–2017) WA 7 (2017–2026) IN 7 (1990–2026) OK 6 (1928–2011) MT 6 (1921–2025) CT 5 (1988–2019) CO 5 (2001–2025) NJ 5 (1963–2011) AL 5 (1978–2017) AZ 4 (1978–1998) UT 4 (2009–2020) MD 4 (1959–1999) MA 4 (1982–2006) GA 4 (1991–2020) OR 3 (1928–1994) ID 3 (1997–2023) VI 2 (1981–2000) WV 2 (1981–2019) SD 2 (1996–2010) DC 2 (1972–1995) NH 2 (2008–2010) VT 2 (1969–2006) AR 2 (2010–2017) IA 2 (1984–2016) WY 2 (1934–2025)

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.

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