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facts upon instruction in Virginia

8 Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1897–2013 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
AMEC Civil, L.L.C. v. Commonwealthgreen
vaccnorfolk · 2008 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009The administrative claim must “set forth the facts upon which the claim is based, provided that written notice of the contractor’s intention to file such claim shall have been given to the Department at the time of the occurrence or beginning of the work upon which the claim and subsequent action is based.” Code § 33.1-386(A) (emphasis added). -8- In its pretrial ruling, the circuit court held that “AMEC did not provide VDOT with written notice of its claims as required by Va. Code Ann. § 33.1-386 .” AMEC, 74 Va. Cir. at 500 (emphasis added); see also id. at 504 (acknowledging “AMEC did not fu

2009The administrative claim must “set forth the facts upon which the claim is based, provided that written notice of the contractor’s intention to file such claim shall have been given to the Department at the time of the occurrence or beginning of the work upon which the claim and subsequent action is based.” Code § 33.1-386(A) (emphasis added). -8- In its pretrial ruling, the circuit court held that “AMEC did not provide VDOT with written notice of its claims as required by Va. Code Ann. § 33.1-386 .” AMEC, 74 Va. Cir. at 500 (emphasis added); see also id. at 504 (acknowledging “AMEC did not fu

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Parker v. Leavitt, Adm'rgreen
va · 1960 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1965–1970
2 sentences

1970There the court, speaking through Mr. Justice Snead, said: “In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm'r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S. E. 2d 732 we said: “ ‘Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.’ [Cases cited.] “The reason for this principle of law is given in 10 M.

1970There the court, speaking through Mr. Justice Snead, said: “In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm'r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S. E. 2d 732 we said: “ ‘Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.’ [Cases cited.] “The reason for this principle of law is given in 10 M.

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Wagner v. Fierygreen
va · 1965 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013However, “an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based, for the reason that the tendency of such instruction is to mislead the jury by withdrawing their attention from the legitimate points involved in the issue.” Wagner v. Fiery, 206 Va. 370, 373-74 , 143 S.E.2d 876, 879 (1965).

2013However, “an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based, for the reason that the tendency of such instruction is to mislead the jury by withdrawing their attention from the legitimate points involved in the issue.” Wagner v. Fiery, 206 Va. 370, 373-74 , 143 S.E.2d 876, 879 (1965).

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Baker, Adm'r v. Richardsongreen
va · 1960 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1965–1965
2 sentences

1965In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm’r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S.E. 2d 732 we said: “Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.” See also Baker, Adm’r v. Richardson, 201 Va. 834, 838, 839 , 114 S.E. 2d 599 ; Gabbard v. Knight, 202 Va. 40, 47 , 116 S.E. 2d 73 ; MacDonald v. Firth, 202 Va. 900, 904 , 121 S.E. 2d 369 ; Irvan v. Oil Company, 205 Va. 1, 5 , 135 S.E. 2d 153 .

1965In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm’r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S.E. 2d 732 we said: “Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.” See also Baker, Adm’r v. Richardson, 201 Va. 834, 838, 839 , 114 S.E. 2d 599 ; Gabbard v. Knight, 202 Va. 40, 47 , 116 S.E. 2d 73 ; MacDonald v. Firth, 202 Va. 900, 904 , 121 S.E. 2d 369 ; Irvan v. Oil Company, 205 Va. 1, 5 , 135 S.E. 2d 153 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth of Virginia, etc. v. AMEC Civil, LLC green
vactapp · 2009
2 sentences

2010AMEC Civil, LLC, 54 Va. App. at 277 , 677 S.E.2d at 652 . [7] Specification § 105.16, "Submission and Disposition of Claims," provides, in pertinent part, that "[a]t the time of occurrence or prior to beginning the work, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer an itemized list of materials, equipment, and labor for which additional compensation will be claimed.

2010AMEC Civil, LLC, 54 Va. App. at 277 , 677 S.E.2d at 652 . [7] Specification § 105.16, "Submission and Disposition of Claims," provides, in pertinent part, that "[a]t the time of occurrence or prior to beginning the work, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer an itemized list of materials, equipment, and labor for which additional compensation will be claimed.

12010–2010
Irvan v. Jamison Oil Company green
va · 1964
2 sentences

1965In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm’r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S.E. 2d 732 we said: “Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.” See also Baker, Adm’r v. Richardson, 201 Va. 834, 838, 839 , 114 S.E. 2d 599 ; Gabbard v. Knight, 202 Va. 40, 47 , 116 S.E. 2d 73 ; MacDonald v. Firth, 202 Va. 900, 904 , 121 S.E. 2d 369 ; Irvan v. Oil Company, 205 Va. 1, 5 , 135 S.E. 2d 153 .

1965In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm’r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S.E. 2d 732 we said: “Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.” See also Baker, Adm’r v. Richardson, 201 Va. 834, 838, 839 , 114 S.E. 2d 599 ; Gabbard v. Knight, 202 Va. 40, 47 , 116 S.E. 2d 73 ; MacDonald v. Firth, 202 Va. 900, 904 , 121 S.E. 2d 369 ; Irvan v. Oil Company, 205 Va. 1, 5 , 135 S.E. 2d 153 .

11965–1965
MacDonald v. Firth neutral
va · 1961
2 sentences

1965In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm’r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S.E. 2d 732 we said: “Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.” See also Baker, Adm’r v. Richardson, 201 Va. 834, 838, 839 , 114 S.E. 2d 599 ; Gabbard v. Knight, 202 Va. 40, 47 , 116 S.E. 2d 73 ; MacDonald v. Firth, 202 Va. 900, 904 , 121 S.E. 2d 369 ; Irvan v. Oil Company, 205 Va. 1, 5 , 135 S.E. 2d 153 .

1965In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm’r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S.E. 2d 732 we said: “Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.” See also Baker, Adm’r v. Richardson, 201 Va. 834, 838, 839 , 114 S.E. 2d 599 ; Gabbard v. Knight, 202 Va. 40, 47 , 116 S.E. 2d 73 ; MacDonald v. Firth, 202 Va. 900, 904 , 121 S.E. 2d 369 ; Irvan v. Oil Company, 205 Va. 1, 5 , 135 S.E. 2d 153 .

11965–1965
Gabbard v. Knight green
va · 1960
2 sentences

1965In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm’r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S.E. 2d 732 we said: “Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.” See also Baker, Adm’r v. Richardson, 201 Va. 834, 838, 839 , 114 S.E. 2d 599 ; Gabbard v. Knight, 202 Va. 40, 47 , 116 S.E. 2d 73 ; MacDonald v. Firth, 202 Va. 900, 904 , 121 S.E. 2d 369 ; Irvan v. Oil Company, 205 Va. 1, 5 , 135 S.E. 2d 153 .

1965In Parker v. Leavitt, Adm’r, 201 Va. 919, 926, 927 , 114 S.E. 2d 732 we said: “Nothing is better settled in Virginia than that an instruction should not be given when there is no evidence tending to prove the facts upon which the instruction is based. 10 Michie Jur., Instructions, § 20, pages 213 et seq. and a multitude of cases cited.” See also Baker, Adm’r v. Richardson, 201 Va. 834, 838, 839 , 114 S.E. 2d 599 ; Gabbard v. Knight, 202 Va. 40, 47 , 116 S.E. 2d 73 ; MacDonald v. Firth, 202 Va. 900, 904 , 121 S.E. 2d 369 ; Irvan v. Oil Company, 205 Va. 1, 5 , 135 S.E. 2d 153 .

11965–1965
Kimball & Fink v. Borden green
· 1897
2 sentences

1906Kimball & Fink v. Borden, 95 Va. 203, 207 , 28 S. E. 207 , and cases cited; Richmond Pass. & P. Co. v. Allen, 101 Va. 200 , 43 S. E. 356 ; Seaboard, &c., Ry.

1906Kimball & Fink v. Borden, 95 Va. 203, 207 , 28 S. E. 207 , and cases cited; Richmond Pass. & P. Co. v. Allen, 101 Va. 200 , 43 S. E. 356 ; Seaboard, &c., Ry.

11906–1906
Richmond Passenger & Power Co. v. Allen neutral
va · 1903
2 sentences

1906Kimball & Fink v. Borden, 95 Va. 203, 207 , 28 S. E. 207 , and cases cited; Richmond Pass. & P. Co. v. Allen, 101 Va. 200 , 43 S. E. 356 ; Seaboard, &c., Ry.

1906Kimball & Fink v. Borden, 95 Va. 203, 207 , 28 S. E. 207 , and cases cited; Richmond Pass. & P. Co. v. Allen, 101 Va. 200 , 43 S. E. 356 ; Seaboard, &c., Ry.

11906–1906
Farish & Co. v. Reigle green
· 1854
1 sentence

1897Hopkins v. Richardson, 9 Gratt. 485, 496 ; Farrish, &c. v. Riegle, 11 Gratt. 697, 719 ; Early v. Garland, 13 Gratt. 2 , 14: N. Y.

11897–1897
Hopkins, Brother & Co. v. Richardson neutral
va · 1852
1 sentence

1897Hopkins v. Richardson, 9 Gratt. 485, 496 ; Farrish, &c. v. Riegle, 11 Gratt. 697, 719 ; Early v. Garland, 13 Gratt. 2 , 14: N. Y.

11897–1897

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-382 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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