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burden of proving claim in Virginia

54 Virginia opinions name it 8 courts 1918–2024 5 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 (33)

CaseFollowedCited
Massey Builders Supply Corp. v. Colgangreen
vactapp · 2001 · cited in 7 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2017
2 sentences

2017However, claimant “bears the burden of proving his claim was timely filed.” Massey Builders Supply Corp. v. Colgan, 36 Va. App. 496, 502 , 553 S.E.2d 146, 149 (2001).

2017However, claimant “bears the burden of proving his claim was timely filed.” Massey Builders Supply Corp. v. Colgan, 36 Va. App. 496, 502 , 553 S.E.2d 146, 149 (2001).

67
Taylor v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1967 · cited in 4 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024“The defendant bears the burden of proving the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.” Brown v. Commonwealth, 68 Va. App. 746, 795 (2018); see also Taylor v. Commonwealth, 208 Va. 316, 322 (1967) (“In Virginia, every man is presumed to be sane until the contrary is made to appear and when insanity is relied upon as a defense in a criminal prosecution, it must be proved by the defendant to the satisfaction of the [fact finder].

2023“The defendant bears the burden of proving the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.” Id. (citing White v. Commonwealth, 46 Va. App. 123, 129 (2005) (en banc)); see also Taylor v. Commonwealth, 208 Va. 316, 322 (1967) (“In Virginia, every man is presumed to be sane until the contrary is made to appear and when insanity is relied upon as a defense in a criminal prosecution, it must be proved by the defendant to the satisfaction of the [fact finder].

34
Johnson v. Paul Johnson Plastering & National Surety Corp.green
vactapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2005
2 sentences

2005See Johnson v. Paul Johnson Plastering, 37 Va.App. 716, 723 , 561 S.E.2d 40, 43 (2002) (citing Massey Builders Supply Corp. v. Colgan, 36 Va.App. 496, 502 , 553 S.E.2d 146, 149 (2001)).

2005See Johnson v. Paul Johnson Plastering, 37 Va.App. 716, 723 , 561 S.E.2d 40, 43 (2002) (citing Massey Builders Supply Corp. v. Colgan, 36 Va.App. 496, 502 , 553 S.E.2d 146, 149 (2001)).

33
White v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2023
2 sentences

2023“The defendant bears the burden of proving the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.” Id. (citing White v. Commonwealth, 46 Va. App. 123, 129 (2005) (en banc)); see also Taylor v. Commonwealth, 208 Va. 316, 322 (1967) (“In Virginia, every man is presumed to be sane until the contrary is made to appear and when insanity is relied upon as a defense in a criminal prosecution, it must be proved by the defendant to the satisfaction of the [fact finder].

2018White v. Commonwealth, 46 Va. App. 123, 129 , 616 S.E.2d 49, 52 (2005) (en banc); see also Taylor v. Commonwealth, 208 Va. 316, 322 , 157 S.E.2d 185, 189-90 (1967) (“In Virginia, every man is presumed to be sane until the contrary is made to appear and when insanity is relied upon as a defense in a criminal prosecution, it must be proved by the defendant to the satisfaction of the jury.

22
W. Pettus Gilman v. Judith Cochrane Gilmangreen
vactapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019The party claiming that property acquired during the marriage is separate property bears the burden of proving that claim, Gilman v. Gilman, 32 Va. App. 104, 116 (2000), and “if the property does not fall within the definition of separate property it must be classified as marital property,” Garland v. Garland, 12 Va. App. 192, 196 (1991).

2018The party claiming that property acquired during the marriage is separate property bears the burden of proving that claim, Gilman v. Gilman, 32 Va. App. 104, 116 , 526 S.E.2d 763, 769 (2000), and “if the property does not fall within the definition of separate property it must be classified as marital property,” Garland v. Garland, 12 Va. App. 192, 196 , 403 S.E.2d 4, 7 (1991).

22
Garland v. Garlandgreen
vactapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019The party claiming that property acquired during the marriage is separate property bears the burden of proving that claim, Gilman v. Gilman, 32 Va. App. 104, 116 (2000), and “if the property does not fall within the definition of separate property it must be classified as marital property,” Garland v. Garland, 12 Va. App. 192, 196 (1991).

2018The party claiming that property acquired during the marriage is separate property bears the burden of proving that claim, Gilman v. Gilman, 32 Va. App. 104, 116 , 526 S.E.2d 763, 769 (2000), and “if the property does not fall within the definition of separate property it must be classified as marital property,” Garland v. Garland, 12 Va. App. 192, 196 , 403 S.E.2d 4, 7 (1991).

22
Garcia v. Mantech International Corp.green
vactapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2016
2 sentences

2016“Despite requiring the timely filing of a ‘claim,’ the Act ‘does not give a definition of “claim.”’” Id. at 503 , 553 S.E.2d at 150 (quoting Garcia v. Mantech Int’l Corp., 2 Va. App. 749, 752 , 347 S.E.2d 548, 550 (1986)).

2016“Despite requiring the timely filing of a ‘claim,’ the Act ‘does not give a definition of “claim.”’” Id. at 503 , 553 S.E.2d at 150 (quoting Garcia v. Mantech Int’l Corp., 2 Va. App. 749, 752 , 347 S.E.2d 548, 550 (1986)).

22
Joyner v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1951 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2010
2 sentences

2010See Joyner v. Commonwealth, 192 Va. 471, 476-78 , 65 S.E.2d 555, 558-59 (1951).

2010See Joyner v. Commonwealth, 192 Va. 471, 476-78 , 65 S.E.2d 555, 558-59 (1951).

22
Church v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1985 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Compliance with these sections may provide prima facie evidence of *197 a waiver; noncompliance may make more difficult the Commonwealth’s burden of proving waiver); see also Church, 230 Va. at 215 , 335 S.E.2d at 828 ; Superintendent of the Powhatan Correctional Ctr. v. Barnes, 221 Va. 780, 784-85 , 273 S.E.2d 558, 561 (1981).

1995Compliance with these sections may provide prima facie evidence of *197 a waiver; noncompliance may make more difficult the Commonwealth’s burden of proving waiver); see also Church, 230 Va. at 215 , 335 S.E.2d at 828 ; Superintendent of the Powhatan Correctional Ctr. v. Barnes, 221 Va. 780, 784-85 , 273 S.E.2d 558, 561 (1981).

22
Russell Ervin Brown, III v. Commonwealth of Virginiagreen
vactapp · 2018 · cited in 3 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2024
2 sentences

2024“The defendant bears the burden of proving the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.” Brown v. Commonwealth, 68 Va. App. 746, 795 (2018); see also Taylor v. Commonwealth, 208 Va. 316, 322 (1967) (“In Virginia, every man is presumed to be sane until the contrary is made to appear and when insanity is relied upon as a defense in a criminal prosecution, it must be proved by the defendant to the satisfaction of the [fact finder].

2023“The defendant ‘bears the burden of proving the defense [of insanity] by a preponderance of the evidence.’” Id. at 449 (alteration in original) (quoting Brown, 68 Va. App. at 795 ).

13
Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2011
2 sentences

2011Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 824, 828 , 17 L.

2011Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 824, 828 , 17 L.

12
State Board of Health v. Godfreygreen
va · 1982 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Code § 2.2-4027; Aegis Waste Solutions, Inc. v. Concerned Taxpayers of Brunswick County, 261 Va. 395 , 403, 544 S.E.2d 660 , 665 (2001); State Bd. of Health v. Godfrey, 223 Va. 423 , 432-33, 290 S.E.2d 875 , 879-80 (1982).

2005Code § 2.2-4027; Aegis Waste Solutions, Inc. v. Concerned Taxpayers of Brunswick County, 261 Va. 395 , 403, 544 S.E.2d 660 , 665 (2001); State Bd. of Health v. Godfrey, 223 Va. 423 , 432-33, 290 S.E.2d 875 , 879-80 (1982).

12
AEGIS Waste Solutions, Inc. v. Concerned Taxpayersgreen
va · 2001 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Code § 2.2-4027; Aegis Waste Solutions, Inc. v. Concerned Taxpayers of Brunswick County, 261 Va. 395 , 403, 544 S.E.2d 660 , 665 (2001); State Bd. of Health v. Godfrey, 223 Va. 423 , 432-33, 290 S.E.2d 875 , 879-80 (1982).

2005Code § 2.2-4027; Aegis Waste Solutions, Inc. v. Concerned Taxpayers of Brunswick County, 261 Va. 395 , 403, 544 S.E.2d 660 , 665 (2001); State Bd. of Health v. Godfrey, 223 Va. 423 , 432-33, 290 S.E.2d 875 , 879-80 (1982).

12
Hendrix v. Daughertygreen
va · 1995 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Hendrix v. Daugherty, 249 Va. 540, 544 (1995) (noting that a plaintiff asserting a claim for legal malpractice “must plead and prove” the elements of their case, including that a relationship existed giving rise to the duty alleged). -9- Through those records, OnderLaw had “full knowledge of what products had been used in [Trent’s] surgeries”; therefore, Trent alleged that OnderLaw knew that an Attune device was not used in Trent’s surgeries and that the claim they were investigating was nonexistent.

11
Harris v. Lynchburg Division of Social Servicesgreen
va · 1982 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Servs., 223 Va. 235, 243 (1982); see also Toms v. Hanover Dep’t of Soc.

11
Lemke v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1978 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Lemke v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 870, 873 (1978).

11
Byrd v. Stonega Coke & Coal Co.green
va · 1944 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Byrd v. Stonega Coke & Coal Co. , 182 Va. 212 , 219, 28 S.E.2d 725 (1944) ("[T]he claimant must carry the burden of proving his claim.").

2019See Byrd v. Stonega Coke & Coal Co. , 182 Va. 212 , 219, 28 S.E.2d 725 (1944) ("[T]he claimant must carry the burden of proving his claim.").

11
DePriest v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See DePriest v. Commonwealth, 4 Va.App. 577, 583, 359 S.E.2d 540, 543 (1987) (finding that the burden is on appellant to show that the trial court erred); cf. Montgomery v. Commonwealth, 56 Va.App. 695, 702 , 696 S.E.2d 261, 264 (2010) ("[T]he principle is well established that the Commonwealth bears the burden of proving the error *548 was harmless.”).

2013See DePriest v. Commonwealth, 4 Va.App. 577, 583, 359 S.E.2d 540, 543 (1987) (finding that the burden is on appellant to show that the trial court erred); cf. Montgomery v. Commonwealth, 56 Va.App. 695, 702 , 696 S.E.2d 261, 264 (2010) ("[T]he principle is well established that the Commonwealth bears the burden of proving the error *548 was harmless.”).

11
Montgomery v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See DePriest v. Commonwealth, 4 Va.App. 577, 583, 359 S.E.2d 540, 543 (1987) (finding that the burden is on appellant to show that the trial court erred); cf. Montgomery v. Commonwealth, 56 Va.App. 695, 702 , 696 S.E.2d 261, 264 (2010) ("[T]he principle is well established that the Commonwealth bears the burden of proving the error *548 was harmless.”).

2013See DePriest v. Commonwealth, 4 Va.App. 577, 583, 359 S.E.2d 540, 543 (1987) (finding that the burden is on appellant to show that the trial court erred); cf. Montgomery v. Commonwealth, 56 Va.App. 695, 702 , 696 S.E.2d 261, 264 (2010) ("[T]he principle is well established that the Commonwealth bears the burden of proving the error *548 was harmless.”).

11
Modern Environments, Inc. v. Stinnettgreen
va · 2002 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Modern Env'ts, Inc. v. Stinnett, 263 Va. 491, 493 , 561 S.E.2d 694, 695 (2002).

2012Modern Env'ts, Inc. v. Stinnett, 263 Va. 491, 493 , 561 S.E.2d 694, 695 (2002).

11
Martin v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Martin v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 524, 529 , 414 S.E.2d 401, 403 (1992) (en banc) (“[The Commonwealth] is burdened with proving beyond a reasonable doubt each and every constituent element of a crime before an accused may stand convicted of that particular offense.”).

2009See Martin v. Commonwealth, 13 Va. App. 524, 529 , 414 S.E.2d 401, 403 (1992) (en banc) (“[The Commonwealth] is burdened with proving beyond a reasonable doubt each and every constituent element of a crime before an accused may stand convicted of that particular offense.”).

11
Tuck v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.green
vactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Tuck v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 47 Va. App. 276, 284 , 623 S.E.2d 433, 437 (2005) (citations omitted).

2008Tuck v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 47 Va. App. 276, 284 , 623 S.E.2d 433, 437 (2005) (citations omitted).

11
Lynchburg Foundry Co. v. McDanielgreen
vactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Shawley v. Shea-Ball Construction Co.green
va · 1975 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
North Carolina v. Butlerred
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006North Carolina v. Butler, 441 U.S. 369, 374-75 (1979). 2 Code § 19.2-160 states, If the charge against the accused is a crime the penalty for which may be incarceration, and the accused is not represented by counsel, the court shall ascertain by oral examination of the accused whether or not the accused desires to waive his right to counsel.

11
Binswanger Glass Co. v. Wallacegreen
va · 1973 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Lamb v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1976 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Izadpanah v. Boeing Joint Venturegreen
va · 1992 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Banes v. Pulaski Department of Social Servicesgreen
vactapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Hope v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Hensley v. Eckerhartgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Superintendent of Powhatan Correctional Center v. Barnesgreen
va · 1981 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Devine v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1908 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11

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 (26)

CaseCitedYears
Sentara Leigh Hospital v. Nichols green
vactapp · 1992
2 sentences

2001Id. at 636 , 414 S.E.2d at 430 .

2001Id. at 636 , 414 S.E.2d at 430 .

22001–2001
Shifflett v. Commonwealth green
va · 1981
1 sentence

2023“The defendant bears the burden of proving the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.” Id. (citing White v. Commonwealth, 46 Va. App. 123, 129 (2005) (en banc)); see also Taylor v. Commonwealth, 208 Va. 316, 322 (1967) (“In Virginia, every man is presumed to be sane until the contrary is made to appear and when insanity is relied upon as a defense in a criminal prosecution, it must be proved by the defendant to the satisfaction of the [fact finder].

12023–2023
GRAYSON (COUNTY OF) SCHOOL BOARD v. Cornett green
vactapp · 2002
1 sentence

2020“Timely filing of an original claim is mandatory, and a claimant bears the burden of proving his claim is timely filed.” Id.

12020–2020
Corporate Resource Management Inc. v. Southers green
vactapp · 2008
2 sentences

2017“Whether the information filed with the commission is sufficient to constitute a timely filed claim for a particular injury is -3- a question of fact, and the commission's finding will not be disturbed on appeal if supported by credible evidence.” Southers, 51 Va. App. at 127 , 655 S.E.2d at 38 .

2017“Whether the information filed with the commission is sufficient to constitute a timely filed claim for a particular injury is -3- a question of fact, and the commission's finding will not be disturbed on appeal if supported by credible evidence.” Southers, 51 Va. App. at 127 , 655 S.E.2d at 38 .

12017–2017
Whitley v. Commonwealth green
va · 2000
1 sentence

2013Id.

12013–2013
Harris v. LYNCHBURG DIVISION OF SOC. SERV. green
va · 1982
1 sentence

2013And in the absence of such proof, reversal of a termination order is required.” Id. at 243, 288 S.E.2d at 414 .

12013–2013
1924 Leonard Road, L.L.C. v. Van Roekel green
va · 2006
1 sentence

2008Id. at 559 .

12008–2008
Morris v. Mosby green
va · 1984
12006–2006
Harris v. Commonwealth green
vactapp · 1995
12006–2006
Stewart v. Lady green
va · 1996
12006–2006
C & E PARTNERSHIP v. Donnelly green
va · 1988
12005–2005
Maximus, Inc. v. Lockheed Information Management Systems Co. green
va · 1997
11999–1999
Heacock v. Commonwealth green
va · 1984
11996–1996
Stillwell v. Commonwealth green
va · 1978
11996–1996
Trailsend Land Co. v. Virginia Holding Corp. green
va · 1984
11992–1992
Miller v. Tomlinson green
va · 1952
11983–1983
Canty v. Wyatt Storage Corp. green
va · 1967
11983–1983
Glenn v. Haynes green
va · 1951
11983–1983
Revenue Aero Club, Inc. v. Alexandria Airport, Inc. green
va · 1951
11983–1983
United States v. Vuitch green
scotus · 1971
11981–1981
Norfolk Presbytery v. Bollinger green
va · 1974
11980–1980
cluster 354091 green
ca4 · 1978
11978–1978
McKelvey v. United States green
scotus · 1922
11974–1974
Shiflett's Administratrix v. Virginia Railway & Power Co. neutral
· 1923
11950–1950
Rudlin v. Parker neutral
va · 1947
11950–1950
Goldsmith & Co. v. Latz green
va · 1899
11918–1918

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (17) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-601 (10) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-503 (4) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-708 (4) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-283 (3) VA § Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-32 (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

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