unintended error in Virginia

10 Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2026 2 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 (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Wellmore Coal Corp. v. Harman Mining Corp.green va · 2002 · cited in 6 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2026 2 sentences 2026“Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree.” Id. at 25-26 (citation omitted) (quoting Wellmore Coal Corp., 264 Va. at 283 ). 2012Co. v. Remley, 270 Va. 209, 221 , 618 S.E.2d 316, 322 (2005) (quoting Wellmore Coal Corp. v. Harman Mining Corp., 264 Va. 279, 283 , 568 S.E.2d 671, 673 (2002)). “‘Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree.’” Morgan 270 Va. at 25-26 , 613 S.E.2d at 591 (quoting Wellmore, 264 Va. at 283 , 568 S.E.2d at 673 ).	4	6
Dorn v. Dorngreen va · 1981 · cited in 4 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2012 2 sentences 2012Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, Lamb v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 161, 165 , 279 S.E.2d 389, 392 (1981), or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree, Dorn v. Dorn, 222 Va. 288, 291 , 279 S.E.2d 393, 394 (1981). 2012Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, Lamb v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 161, 165 , 279 S.E.2d 389, 392 (1981), or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree, Dorn v. Dorn, 222 Va. 288, 291 , 279 S.E.2d 393, 394 (1981).	3	4
Lamb v. Commonwealthgreen va · 1981 · cited in 4 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2012 2 sentences 2012Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, Lamb v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 161, 165 , 279 S.E.2d 389, 392 (1981), or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree, Dorn v. Dorn, 222 Va. 288, 291 , 279 S.E.2d 393, 394 (1981). 2012Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, Lamb v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 161, 165 , 279 S.E.2d 389, 392 (1981), or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree, Dorn v. Dorn, 222 Va. 288, 291 , 279 S.E.2d 393, 394 (1981).	2	4
Zhou v. Zhougreen vactapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025 2 sentences 2025Wellmore Coal Corp. v. Harman Mining Corp., 264 Va. 279, 283 (2002) (citations omitted) (quoting Zhou v. Zhou, 38 Va. App. 126, 133 (2002)). 2003Such "[s]crivener's or similar errors in the record, which are demonstrably contradicted by all other documents" in the record "cause the court's record to fail to 'speak the truth.'" Id. (quoting Zhou v. Zhou, 38 Va. App. 126, 133 , 562 S.E.2d 336, 339 (2002)) (internal quotations and citations omitted); see also School Board of Lynchburg v. Caudill Rowlett Scott, Inc., 237 Va. 550, 555 , 379 S.E.2d 319, 322 (1989) (if it is apparent that a final decree "correctly reflected the court's rulings, correctly recited the proceedings, and was subject to no errors of oversight or omission" the error	2	2
State v. Oliviogreen nj · 1991 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1995–2010 2 sentences 1995However, such statutes must not be interpreted and applied in a manner that, creates an unintended rule that would prohibit all mentally impaired or retarded persons from engaging in consensual sexual intercourse without having their partners commit a felony. 1 See State v. Olivio, 123 N.J. 550 , 589 A.2d 597, 604 (1991) (expressing concern about “unenlightened attitudes toward mental impairment and about the importance of according the mentally handicapped their fundamental rights”). 1995However, such statutes must not be interpreted and applied in a manner that, creates an unintended rule that would prohibit all mentally impaired or retarded persons from engaging in consensual sexual intercourse without having their partners commit a felony. 1 See State v. Olivio, 123 N.J. 550 , 589 A.2d 597, 604 (1991) (expressing concern about “unenlightened attitudes toward mental impairment and about the importance of according the mentally handicapped their fundamental rights”).	2	2
State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Remleygreen va · 2005 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Co. v. Remley, 270 Va. 209, 221 , 618 S.E.2d 316, 322 (2005) (quoting Wellmore Coal Corp. v. Harman Mining Corp., 264 Va. 279, 283 , 568 S.E.2d 671, 673 (2002)). “‘Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree.’” Morgan 270 Va. at 25-26 , 613 S.E.2d at 591 (quoting Wellmore, 264 Va. at 283 , 568 S.E.2d at 673 ). 2012Co. v. Remley, 270 Va. 209, 221 , 618 S.E.2d 316, 322 (2005) (quoting Wellmore Coal Corp. v. Harman Mining Corp., 264 Va. 279, 283 , 568 S.E.2d 671, 673 (2002)). “‘Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree.’” Morgan 270 Va. at 25-26 , 613 S.E.2d at 591 (quoting Wellmore, 264 Va. at 283 , 568 S.E.2d at 673 ).	1	1
School Board v. Caudill Rowlett Scott, Inc.green va · 1989 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003Such "[s]crivener's or similar errors in the record, which are demonstrably contradicted by all other documents" in the record "cause the court's record to fail to 'speak the truth.'" Id. (quoting Zhou v. Zhou, 38 Va. App. 126, 133 , 562 S.E.2d 336, 339 (2002)) (internal quotations and citations omitted); see also School Board of Lynchburg v. Caudill Rowlett Scott, Inc., 237 Va. 550, 555 , 379 S.E.2d 319, 322 (1989) (if it is apparent that a final decree "correctly reflected the court's rulings, correctly recited the proceedings, and was subject to no errors of oversight or omission" the error 2003Such "[s]crivener's or similar errors in the record, which are demonstrably contradicted by all other documents" in the record "cause the court's record to fail to 'speak the truth.'" Id. (quoting Zhou v. Zhou, 38 Va. App. 126, 133 , 562 S.E.2d 336, 339 (2002)) (internal quotations and citations omitted); see also School Board of Lynchburg v. Caudill Rowlett Scott, Inc., 237 Va. 550, 555 , 379 S.E.2d 319, 322 (1989) (if it is apparent that a final decree "correctly reflected the court's rulings, correctly recited the proceedings, and was subject to no errors of oversight or omission" the error	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

Case	Cited	Years
Morgan v. Russrand Triangle Associates green va · 2005 2 sentences 2012Co. v. Remley, 270 Va. 209, 221 , 618 S.E.2d 316, 322 (2005) (quoting Wellmore Coal Corp. v. Harman Mining Corp., 264 Va. 279, 283 , 568 S.E.2d 671, 673 (2002)). “‘Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree.’” Morgan 270 Va. at 25-26 , 613 S.E.2d at 591 (quoting Wellmore, 264 Va. at 283 , 568 S.E.2d at 673 ). 2012Co. v. Remley, 270 Va. 209, 221 , 618 S.E.2d 316, 322 (2005) (quoting Wellmore Coal Corp. v. Harman Mining Corp., 264 Va. 279, 283 , 568 S.E.2d 671, 673 (2002)). “‘Examples of clerical errors include a typographical error made by a court reporter while transcribing a court proceeding, or an unintended error in the drafting of a divorce decree.’” Morgan 270 Va. at 25-26 , 613 S.E.2d at 591 (quoting Wellmore, 264 Va. at 283 , 568 S.E.2d at 673 ).	1	2012–2012
Adkins v. Commonwealth green vactapp · 1995 2 sentences 2011We have recognized, “[h]owever, [that] such statutes must not be interpreted and applied in a manner that creates an unintended rule that would prohibit all mentally impaired or retarded persons from engaging in consensual sexual intercourse without having their partners commit a felony.” Adkins, 20 Va. App. at 343 , 457 S.E.2d at 387 . 2011We have recognized, “[h]owever, [that] such statutes must not be interpreted and applied in a manner that creates an unintended rule that would prohibit all mentally impaired or retarded persons from engaging in consensual sexual intercourse without having their partners commit a felony.” Adkins, 20 Va. App. at 343 , 457 S.E.2d at 387 .	1	2011–2011

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-428 (8) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (5) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-61 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.10 (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

VA 10 (1995–2026) FL 4 (1974–2011) DE 3 (2005–2023) LA 3 (1995–2005) MD 2 (2008–2017) NM 2 (2002–2009) NY 2 (2008–2015) CA 2 (2014–2016)

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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