8 Virginia opinions name it 4 courts 1998–2025 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.
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Love v. Commonwealthgreen1 sentence2025Additionally, a “victim’s failure to immediately report the incident d[oes] not render his [or her] testimony inherently incredible as a matter of law.” Corvin v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 296, 299 (1991); see, e.g., Love v. Commonwealth, 18 Va. App. 84, 90 (1994) (holding that a seven-year delay in reporting did not render the victim’s testimony inherently incredible). | 1 | 1 |
Corvin v. Commonwealthgreen1 sentence2025Additionally, a “victim’s failure to immediately report the incident d[oes] not render his [or her] testimony inherently incredible as a matter of law.” Corvin v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 296, 299 (1991); see, e.g., Love v. Commonwealth, 18 Va. App. 84, 90 (1994) (holding that a seven-year delay in reporting did not render the victim’s testimony inherently incredible). | 1 | 1 |
Buchanan v. Doegreen2 sentences2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas. 2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas. | 1 | 1 |
Hughes v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged 2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged | 1 | 1 |
Ohree v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2003See Ohree, 26 Va. App. at 308 , 494 S.E.2d at 488 ; Fisher v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 447, 454 , 431 S.E.2d 886, 890 (1993). 2003See Ohree, 26 Va. App. at 308 , 494 S.E.2d at 488 ; Fisher v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 447, 454 , 431 S.E.2d 886, 890 (1993). | 1 | 1 |
Novak v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged 2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged | 1 | 1 |
Fisher v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2003See Ohree, 26 Va. App. at 308 , 494 S.E.2d at 488 ; Fisher v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 447, 454 , 431 S.E.2d 886, 890 (1993). 2003See Ohree, 26 Va. App. at 308 , 494 S.E.2d at 488 ; Fisher v. Commonwealth, 16 Va. App. 447, 454 , 431 S.E.2d 886, 890 (1993). | 1 | 1 |
Burns v. Johnsongreen2 sentences1998Burns v. Johnson, 250 Va. 41, 44 , 458 S.E.2d 448, 450, 825 (1995). 1998Burns v. Johnson, 250 Va. 41, 44 , 458 S.E.2d 448, 450, 825 (1995). | 1 | 1 |
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Wright v. Com.
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2 sentences2025The Court noted that “the provisions of both Code sections constituted a part of Wright’s plea agreement as though they were incorporated therein,” so “the plea agreement necessarily included the suspended sentence and post-release supervision as a matter of law.” Id. at 81-82 . 2025Accordingly, the circuit court’s imposition of these additional terms “did not alter or modify the terms of the parties’ plea agreement.” Id. at 82 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
HARBOUR GATE OWNERS'ASS'N, INC. v. Berg
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1 sentence2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Triplett v. Commonwealth
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2 sentences2008It does not contain the actual motion made by the prosecutor, but it does show that the assistant Commonwealth's attorney replied "No, sir" when the trial court asked whether he had a response to Wright's objection to the motion for nolle prosequi. [3] The trial court acquitted Wright of this charge. [4] While we cite Triplett v. Commonwealth, 212 Va. 649 , 186 S.E.2d 16 (1972), for the broad legal proposition that the deprivation of a preliminary hearing is, if anything, a statutory-not a constitutional-error, the Triplett case is significantly different from that before us. 2008It does not contain the actual motion made by the prosecutor, but it does show that the assistant Commonwealth's attorney replied "No, sir" when the trial court asked whether he had a response to Wright's objection to the motion for nolle prosequi. [3] The trial court acquitted Wright of this charge. [4] While we cite Triplett v. Commonwealth, 212 Va. 649 , 186 S.E.2d 16 (1972), for the broad legal proposition that the deprivation of a preliminary hearing is, if anything, a statutory-not a constitutional-error, the Triplett case is significantly different from that before us. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Marriott v. Harris
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2 sentences2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas. 2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n v. Berg
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1 sentence2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Paul v. Paul
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2 sentences2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas. 2008In Paul v. Paul, 214 Va. 651 , 203 S.E.2d 123 (1974), we stated that "[t]he law effective when the contract is made is as much a part of the contract as if incorporated therein." Id. at 653 , 203 S.E.2d at 125 ; accord Buchanan v. Doe, 246 Va. 67 , 72, 431 S.E.2d 289 , 292 (1993); Marriott v. Harris, 235 Va. 199 , 215, 368 S.E.2d 225 , 233 (1988); Harbour Gate Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Berg, 232 Va. 98 , 105, 348 S.E.2d 252 , 257 (1986); Maxey v. American Cas. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Gupton v. Quicke
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2 sentences2006In Wright v. Webb, 234, Va. 527, 533, 362 S.E.2d 919 (1987), the Court recognized a narrow exception to the general rule set forth above, holding that “a business invitor, whose method of business does not attract or provide a climate for assaultive crimes, does not have a duty to take measures to protect an invitee against a criminal assault unless he knows that criminal assaults against persons are occurring, or are about to occur, on the premises which indicate an imminent probability of harm to an invitee.” (Emphasis added.) In Gupton v. Quicke, 247 Va. 362 , 442 S.E.2d 658 (1994), the Sup 2006In Wright v. Webb, 234, Va. 527, 533, 362 S.E.2d 919 (1987), the Court recognized a narrow exception to the general rule set forth above, holding that “a business invitor, whose method of business does not attract or provide a climate for assaultive crimes, does not have a duty to take measures to protect an invitee against a criminal assault unless he knows that criminal assaults against persons are occurring, or are about to occur, on the premises which indicate an imminent probability of harm to an invitee.” (Emphasis added.) In Gupton v. Quicke, 247 Va. 362 , 442 S.E.2d 658 (1994), the Sup | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Wright v. Webb
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2 sentences2006In Wright v. Webb, 234, Va. 527, 533, 362 S.E.2d 919 (1987), the Court recognized a narrow exception to the general rule set forth above, holding that “a business invitor, whose method of business does not attract or provide a climate for assaultive crimes, does not have a duty to take measures to protect an invitee against a criminal assault unless he knows that criminal assaults against persons are occurring, or are about to occur, on the premises which indicate an imminent probability of harm to an invitee.” (Emphasis added.) In Gupton v. Quicke, 247 Va. 362 , 442 S.E.2d 658 (1994), the Sup 2006In Wright v. Webb, 234, Va. 527, 533, 362 S.E.2d 919 (1987), the Court recognized a narrow exception to the general rule set forth above, holding that “a business invitor, whose method of business does not attract or provide a climate for assaultive crimes, does not have a duty to take measures to protect an invitee against a criminal assault unless he knows that criminal assaults against persons are occurring, or are about to occur, on the premises which indicate an imminent probability of harm to an invitee.” (Emphasis added.) In Gupton v. Quicke, 247 Va. 362 , 442 S.E.2d 658 (1994), the Sup | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Wright v. Commonwealth
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1 sentence2003In denying Wright’s claim, the Court characterized Thomas as “[holding] that the Constitution does not require transfer hearings or additional procedural safeguards for juveniles tried for capital offenses.” Id. at 183, 427 S.E.2d at 384 ; see Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va.App. 373, 382-83 , 457 S.E.2d 402, 406-07 (1995) (under version of transfer statute providing that “ ‘the court may certify the child without making the [amenability to treatment] finding’ ” when “ ‘the alleged delinquent act is armed robbery, rape ... or murder,’ ” holding that certification based solely on fact that charged | 1 | 2003–2003 |
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.