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7 Virginia opinions name it 4 courts 2005–2010 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Juan Reyes, Juan A. Acevedo, Claimant-Appellantgreen
ca6 · 2002 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., United States v. Reyes, 307 F.3d 451 (6th Cir. 2002); Aziz v. Wright, 34 F.3d 587 (8th Cir. 1994) Capital Chem.

2009See, e.g., United States v. Reyes, 307 F.3d 451 (6th Cir. 2002); Aziz v. Wright, 34 F.3d 587 (8th Cir. 1994) Capital Chem.

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Sheridan v. Krausegreen
va · 1934 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Harbour v. SunTrust Bank, 278 Va. 514, 521 , 685 S.E.2d 838, 842 (2009) (citations omitted) (“[u]nder a plain language analysis, a grantor’s intention must be determined from what the grantor actually stated, not from what may be supposed the grantor intended to say.”); Jackson v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., 269 Va. 303, 310, 608 S.E.2d 901, 904 (2005) (quoting Sheridan v. Krause, 161 Va. 873, 884-85 , 172 S.E. 508, 511 (1934) (“the intention of the testator as expressed by him in the words he has used ... is the animating spirit, the essence, the soul of the will.”)).

2010See also Harbour v. SunTrust Bank, 278 Va. 514, 521 , 685 S.E.2d 838, 842 (2009) (citations omitted) (“[u]nder a plain language analysis, a grantor’s intention must be determined from what the grantor actually stated, not from what may be supposed the grantor intended to say.”); Jackson v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., 269 Va. 303, 310, 608 S.E.2d 901, 904 (2005) (quoting Sheridan v. Krause, 161 Va. 873, 884-85 , 172 S.E. 508, 511 (1934) (“the intention of the testator as expressed by him in the words he has used ... is the animating spirit, the essence, the soul of the will.”)).

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Harbour v. Suntrust Bankgreen
va · 2009 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Harbour v. SunTrust Bank, 278 Va. 514, 521 , 685 S.E.2d 838, 842 (2009) (citations omitted) (“[u]nder a plain language analysis, a grantor’s intention must be determined from what the grantor actually stated, not from what may be supposed the grantor intended to say.”); Jackson v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., 269 Va. 303, 310, 608 S.E.2d 901, 904 (2005) (quoting Sheridan v. Krause, 161 Va. 873, 884-85 , 172 S.E. 508, 511 (1934) (“the intention of the testator as expressed by him in the words he has used ... is the animating spirit, the essence, the soul of the will.”)).

2010See also Harbour v. SunTrust Bank, 278 Va. 514, 521 , 685 S.E.2d 838, 842 (2009) (citations omitted) (“[u]nder a plain language analysis, a grantor’s intention must be determined from what the grantor actually stated, not from what may be supposed the grantor intended to say.”); Jackson v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., 269 Va. 303, 310, 608 S.E.2d 901, 904 (2005) (quoting Sheridan v. Krause, 161 Va. 873, 884-85 , 172 S.E. 508, 511 (1934) (“the intention of the testator as expressed by him in the words he has used ... is the animating spirit, the essence, the soul of the will.”)).

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Jackson v. Fidelity and Deposit Co.green
va · 2005 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Harbour v. SunTrust Bank, 278 Va. 514, 521 , 685 S.E.2d 838, 842 (2009) (citations omitted) (“[u]nder a plain language analysis, a grantor’s intention must be determined from what the grantor actually stated, not from what may be supposed the grantor intended to say.”); Jackson v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., 269 Va. 303, 310, 608 S.E.2d 901, 904 (2005) (quoting Sheridan v. Krause, 161 Va. 873, 884-85 , 172 S.E. 508, 511 (1934) (“the intention of the testator as expressed by him in the words he has used ... is the animating spirit, the essence, the soul of the will.”)).

2010See also Harbour v. SunTrust Bank, 278 Va. 514, 521 , 685 S.E.2d 838, 842 (2009) (citations omitted) (“[u]nder a plain language analysis, a grantor’s intention must be determined from what the grantor actually stated, not from what may be supposed the grantor intended to say.”); Jackson v. Fidelity & Deposit Co., 269 Va. 303, 310, 608 S.E.2d 901, 904 (2005) (quoting Sheridan v. Krause, 161 Va. 873, 884-85 , 172 S.E. 508, 511 (1934) (“the intention of the testator as expressed by him in the words he has used ... is the animating spirit, the essence, the soul of the will.”)).

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Mechtensimer v. Wilsongreen
va · 1993 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Thornton v. Glazer, 271 Va. 566, 570 , 628 S.E.2d 327, 328 (2006); Lifestar Response of Md., Inc. v. Vegosen, 267 Va. 720, 724 , 594 S.E.2d 589, 591 (2004); Mechtensimer v. Wilson, 246 Va. 121, 122 , 431 S.E.2d 301, 302 (1993).

2009Thornton v. Glazer, 271 Va. 566, 570 , 628 S.E.2d 327, 328 (2006); Lifestar Response of Md., Inc. v. Vegosen, 267 Va. 720, 724 , 594 S.E.2d 589, 591 (2004); Mechtensimer v. Wilson, 246 Va. 121, 122 , 431 S.E.2d 301, 302 (1993).

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MW Builders of Kansas, Inc. v. VT Properties, Inc.green
va · 1993 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See MW Builders of Kansas, Inc. v. VT Properties, Inc., 246 Va. 255, 259 , 435 S.E.2d 145, 147 (1993); Carter v. Carter, 202 Va. 892, 896 , 121 S.E.2d 482, 485 (1961); McKinsey, 175 Va. at 414-15 , 9 S.E.2d at 316 .

2009See MW Builders of Kansas, Inc. v. VT Properties, Inc., 246 Va. 255, 259 , 435 S.E.2d 145, 147 (1993); Carter v. Carter, 202 Va. 892, 896 , 121 S.E.2d 482, 485 (1961); McKinsey, 175 Va. at 414-15 , 9 S.E.2d at 316 .

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Thornton v. Glazergreen
va · 2006 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Thornton v. Glazer, 271 Va. 566, 570 , 628 S.E.2d 327, 328 (2006); Lifestar Response of Md., Inc. v. Vegosen, 267 Va. 720, 724 , 594 S.E.2d 589, 591 (2004); Mechtensimer v. Wilson, 246 Va. 121, 122 , 431 S.E.2d 301, 302 (1993).

2009Thornton v. Glazer, 271 Va. 566, 570 , 628 S.E.2d 327, 328 (2006); Lifestar Response of Md., Inc. v. Vegosen, 267 Va. 720, 724 , 594 S.E.2d 589, 591 (2004); Mechtensimer v. Wilson, 246 Va. 121, 122 , 431 S.E.2d 301, 302 (1993).

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Lifestar Response of Maryland, Inc. v. Vegosengreen
va · 2004 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Thornton v. Glazer, 271 Va. 566, 570 , 628 S.E.2d 327, 328 (2006); Lifestar Response of Md., Inc. v. Vegosen, 267 Va. 720, 724 , 594 S.E.2d 589, 591 (2004); Mechtensimer v. Wilson, 246 Va. 121, 122 , 431 S.E.2d 301, 302 (1993).

2009Thornton v. Glazer, 271 Va. 566, 570 , 628 S.E.2d 327, 328 (2006); Lifestar Response of Md., Inc. v. Vegosen, 267 Va. 720, 724 , 594 S.E.2d 589, 591 (2004); Mechtensimer v. Wilson, 246 Va. 121, 122 , 431 S.E.2d 301, 302 (1993).

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Carter v. Cartergreen
va · 1961 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See MW Builders of Kansas, Inc. v. VT Properties, Inc., 246 Va. 255, 259 , 435 S.E.2d 145, 147 (1993); Carter v. Carter, 202 Va. 892, 896 , 121 S.E.2d 482, 485 (1961); McKinsey, 175 Va. at 414-15 , 9 S.E.2d at 316 .

2009See MW Builders of Kansas, Inc. v. VT Properties, Inc., 246 Va. 255, 259 , 435 S.E.2d 145, 147 (1993); Carter v. Carter, 202 Va. 892, 896 , 121 S.E.2d 482, 485 (1961); McKinsey, 175 Va. at 414-15 , 9 S.E.2d at 316 .

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Fairfield Development Corp. v. City of Virginia Beachgreen
va · 1971 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005When interpreting the predecessor to the present declaratory judgment statutes, the Supreme Court of Virginia has noted, “The intent of the declaratory judgment statutes is not to give parties greater rights than those which they previously possessed.” Fairfield Development Corp. v. Virginia Beach, 211 Va. 715, 717, 180 S.E.2d, 533, 534 (1971).

2005When interpreting the predecessor to the present declaratory judgment statutes, the Supreme Court of Virginia has noted, “The intent of the declaratory judgment statutes is not to give parties greater rights than those which they previously possessed.” Fairfield Development Corp. v. Virginia Beach, 211 Va. 715, 717, 180 S.E.2d, 533, 534 (1971).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
cluster 677396 green
ca8 · 1994
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., United States v. Reyes, 307 F.3d 451 (6th Cir. 2002); Aziz v. Wright, 34 F.3d 587 (8th Cir. 1994) Capital Chem.

2009See, e.g., United States v. Reyes, 307 F.3d 451 (6th Cir. 2002); Aziz v. Wright, 34 F.3d 587 (8th Cir. 1994) Capital Chem.

22009–2009
Brown v. Black green
va · 2000
2 sentences

2009Wife’s position is amply supported by the plain language of the rule and by federal cases interpreting Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37, which the Court noted in Brown, is “substantially similar to Rule 4:12,” 260 Va. at 311 , 534 S.E.2d at 729-30 , and state court cases interpreting state rules similar to the federal rule.

2009Wife’s position is amply supported by the plain language of the rule and by federal cases interpreting Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37, which the Court noted in Brown, is “substantially similar to Rule 4:12,” 260 Va. at 311 , 534 S.E.2d at 729-30 , and state court cases interpreting state rules similar to the federal rule.

22009–2009
McKinsey v. Cullingsworth green
va · 1940
2 sentences

2009See MW Builders of Kansas, Inc. v. VT Properties, Inc., 246 Va. 255, 259 , 435 S.E.2d 145, 147 (1993); Carter v. Carter, 202 Va. 892, 896 , 121 S.E.2d 482, 485 (1961); McKinsey, 175 Va. at 414-15 , 9 S.E.2d at 316 .

2009See MW Builders of Kansas, Inc. v. VT Properties, Inc., 246 Va. 255, 259 , 435 S.E.2d 145, 147 (1993); Carter v. Carter, 202 Va. 892, 896 , 121 S.E.2d 482, 485 (1961); McKinsey, 175 Va. at 414-15 , 9 S.E.2d at 316 .

12009–2009
Mullin v. Mullin green
vactapp · 2005
2 sentences

2006In Mullin v. Mullin, 45 Va. App. 289 , 610 S.E.2d 331 (2005), for example, the appellee contended that appellant’s failure “to cite any record citations as to where he preserved any of his four questions presented,” as required by Rule 5A:20(c), barred this Court’s consideration of the appeal.

2006In Mullin v. Mullin, 45 Va. App. 289 , 610 S.E.2d 331 (2005), for example, the appellee contended that appellant’s failure “to cite any record citations as to where he preserved any of his four questions presented,” as required by Rule 5A:20(c), barred this Court’s consideration of the appeal.

12006–2006

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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