Virginia Court of Appeals

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.

Regina Lynn Dickenson v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Sentencing Abuse of Discretion

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that the trial court abused its discretion in sentencing Regina Lynn Dickenson. The court found that the trial court misinterpreted Code § 19.2-306.1(A) by treating separate convictions as a single conviction when counting technical probation violations, leading to an improper sentence.

Sharpe v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the trial court's judgment against John Michael Sharpe, who was convicted of 20 counts of soliciting child pornography. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in admitting testimony of prior bad acts, limiting jury instructions, or denying a motion for a new trial due to juror misconduct.

BH Mid-Atlantic Pools v. Dodd - Judgment Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment in favor of Lisa Dodd against BH Mid-Atlantic Inc. (Blue Haven Pools). The court found no error in the trial court's findings regarding causation, damages, jury instructions, and motions to strike.

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.

Davis v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Aggravated Malicious Wounding Conviction

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's conviction of Igal Vondale Davis for aggravated malicious wounding. The court found sufficient evidence to prove malice and uphold the conviction, sentencing Davis to 20 years with 12 suspended.

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.

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.

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.