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Civil Practice And Procedure, Christopher S. Dadak Nov 2016

Civil Practice And Procedure, Christopher S. Dadak

University of Richmond Law Review

This article examines developments in Virginia civil procedure and practice in the past year. The survey includes a discussion of the relevant decisions from the Supreme Court of Virginia, changes to applicable rules of practice or procedure, and new legislation, which will likely affect the practice of a civil practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia.


Civil Practice And Procedure, John R. Walker, Jaime B. Wisegarver Nov 2015

Civil Practice And Procedure, John R. Walker, Jaime B. Wisegarver

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Nonsuit In Virginia Civil Trials, Richard G. Moore Nov 2013

Nonsuit In Virginia Civil Trials, Richard G. Moore

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Civil Practice And Procedure, Andrew P. Sherrod Nov 2012

Civil Practice And Procedure, Andrew P. Sherrod

University of Richmond Law Review

This article surveys recent and significant developments in Virginia civil practice and procedure. Specifically, the article discusses selected opinions of the Supreme Court of Virginia from September 2011 through June 2012, addressing new or meaningful civil procedure topics; significant amendments to the Rules of the Supreme Court ofVirginia concerning procedural issues during the same period; and legislation enacted by the Virginia General Assembly during the 2012 session that relates to civil practice.


Civil Practice And Procedure, John R. Walk, Andrew P. Sherrod Nov 2010

Civil Practice And Procedure, John R. Walk, Andrew P. Sherrod

University of Richmond Law Review

This article surveys recent significant developments in Virginia civil practice and procedure. Specifically, the article discusses opinions of the Supreme Court of Virginia from June 2009 through April 2010 addressing civil procedure; significant amendments to the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia made during the same period; and legislation enacted by the Virginia GeneralAssembly during its 2010 session relating to civil practice.


Civil Practice And Procedure, John R. Walk Nov 2004

Civil Practice And Procedure, John R. Walk

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Annual Survey Of Virginia Law - Civil Procedure And Practice, William Hamilton Bryson Jan 1989

Annual Survey Of Virginia Law - Civil Procedure And Practice, William Hamilton Bryson

Law Faculty Publications

Rules 2:41 and 3:3(c) of the Rules of Virginia Supreme Court ("Rules of Court") require the dismissal of an action if service of process is not accomplished within one year after the filing thereof unless the plaintiff can show "due diligence" or good cause for the delay. 3 Since the plaintiff can get personal service on a defendant who has absconded by means of the general long arm statute,4 it will be a heavy burden in practice to show due diligence or good cause or it will be a highly unusual situation. Recently, two issues have arisen regarding these rules.


Huffman V. Lindquist [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter Jun 1951

Huffman V. Lindquist [Dissent], Jesse W. Carter

Jesse Carter Opinions

Nonsuits were properly granted to a doctor and hospital in a malpractice and negligence action by the mother of a deceased son where there was insufficient evidence that actions of the doctor and hospital were the proximate cause of the son's death.


Pleading And Practice--Nonsuit After Motion To Direct A Verdict, B. D. T. Jun 1942

Pleading And Practice--Nonsuit After Motion To Direct A Verdict, B. D. T.

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.