VA-COURTS

Cobbs v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the conviction of Simon Dewitt Cobbs for abduction, assault and battery, and violations of a protective order. The court found sufficient evidence presented at trial to support the jury's verdict.

St. John v. St. John - Property Valuation Dispute

The Court of Appeals of Virginia upheld a trial court's decision confirming a special commissioner's report that valued a property at $500,000. The court ordered the sale of the property to the majority owners, finding no error in the valuation or the sale order.

Heber Otoniel Luna Contreras v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Judgment Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a judgment in the case of Heber Otoniel Luna Contreras v. Commonwealth of Virginia. The court found that the trial court did not err in denying a motion to dismiss the felony murder charge, and that principles of comity limit challenges to extradition decisions.

William V. Davis v. Judith Christy - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in William V. Davis v. Judith Christy. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's handling of spoliation of evidence and affirmed the compensatory damages award.

Andrew Condlin v. John J. Shaia - Defamation Verdict Reversed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed a trial court's denial of a motion to set aside a verdict and order a new trial in the defamation case of Andrew Condlin v. John J. Shaia. The court found errors in allowing amendments under the relation-back doctrine and considering time-barred statements, leading to the reversal of the judgment and remand.

J.N.W. v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Affirmance of Judgment

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment, denying a motion to suppress a confession and excluding expert testimony. The court found that any error in denying the motion to suppress was harmless due to independent evidence of guilt.

7147 Mechanicsville Turnpike, L.L.C. v. Board of Supervisors of Hanover County

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision in a zoning dispute involving 7147 Mechanicsville Turnpike, L.L.C. and the Board of Supervisors of Hanover County. The court found no error in the trial court's rulings regarding the denial of a rezoning application and the sustaining of a demurrer.

Holland Coleman v. Pamela Coleman - Property Settlement Unconscionable

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision to set aside a property settlement agreement as unconscionable. The court found a gross disparity in asset division and evidence of overreaching. The judgment was affirmed, and a challenge to a related order was waived.

Cunningham v. Virginia - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision, finding sufficient evidence for a jury to convict Adam Ross Cunningham of attempted strangulation, attempted abduction, and assault and battery. The court also found no abuse of discretion in allowing testimony of subsequent acts of violence against the same victim.

Mitchell v. Jamil - Deed of Trust Action

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment awarding compensatory damages in a deed of trust action. The court found clear and convincing evidence of an agreement to modify the note's terms through the parties' course of dealings and waiver, and that the statute of frauds claim was waived.