Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of Virginia, on December 7, 2021, received appeals from the Court of Appeals concerning three cases involving the Commonwealth of Virginia. These cases included appeals from individuals identified as Davis, Morgan, and White, with opinions previously issued by Judges Humphreys, Huff, and Russell, respectively. Concurrently, the Supreme Court resolved three separate cases that had previously been adjudicated. The case of Long v. Commonwealth was refused, terminating any further appellate review. Another case, Koons v. Crane, was dismissed under Code § 17.1-410(A)(3) and (B), indicating procedural grounds specific to Virginia's appellate system. Lastly, the case of Brooks v. Commonwealth was also refused, aligning with the court's authority to deny appeals it deems unwarranted. This series of decisions reflects the court's exercise of discretion in managing its docket, affirming certain lower court judgments while dismissing others based on statutory criteria.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appeal from Court of Appeals to Supreme Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court received appeals from the Court of Appeals for cases involving the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Reasoning: On December 7, 2021, the Supreme Court received appeals from the Court of Appeals for three cases, all involving the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Dismissal under Code § 17.1-410(A)(3) and (B)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A case was dismissed pursuant to specific statutory provisions governing appellate procedures.
Reasoning: Clyde Carleton Koons, IV, f/k/a Clyde Carleton Crane, IV v. Leslie Elizabeth Crane...was dismissed under Code § 17.1-410(A)(3) and (B) (210238).
Disposition of Cases by Supreme Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court refused or dismissed cases previously decided by lower courts.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court also disposed of three previously decided cases: Shaka Markel Long v. Commonwealth of Virginia...was refused (210205).