SettingsLegal history of Virginia
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is a commission of U.S. states formed to coordinate and manage fishery resources — including marine fish, shellfish, and anadromous fish - al...
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is a commission of U.S. states formed to coordinate and manage fishery resources — including marine fish, shellfish, and anadromous fish - al...
Byrd Road Act
Byrd Road Act was an Act of Assembly passed in February, 1932 by the Virginia General Assembly.
Byrd Road Act was an Act of Assembly passed in February, 1932 by the Virginia General Assembly.
Central Virginia Community College v. Katz
Central Virginia Community College v. Katz, 546 U.S. 356, is a United States Supreme Court case holding that the Bankruptcy Clause of the Constitution abrogates state sovereign immunity.
Central Virginia Community College v. Katz, 546 U.S. 356, is a United States Supreme Court case holding that the Bankruptcy Clause of the Constitution abrogates state sovereign immunity.
City of Richmond v. United States
City of Richmond v. United States, 422 U.S. 358 (1975) was a case that upheld Richmond, Virginia's annexation of land from surrounding counties.
City of Richmond v. United States, 422 U.S. 358 (1975) was a case that upheld Richmond, Virginia's annexation of land from surrounding counties.
Code of Virginia
The Code of Virginia is the statutory law of the U.S. state of Virginia, and consists of the codified legislation of the Virginia General Assembly.
The Code of Virginia is the statutory law of the U.S. state of Virginia, and consists of the codified legislation of the Virginia General Assembly.
Constitution of Virginia
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia is the document that defines and limits the powers of the state government and the basic rights of the citizens of the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia is the document that defines and limits the powers of the state government and the basic rights of the citizens of the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia.
Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward County
Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward County (Docket number: Civ.
Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward County (Docket number: Civ.
Green v. Biddle
Green v. Biddle, 21 U.S. 1 (1823) is a 6-to-1 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that held that the state of Virginia had properly entered into a compact with the United States...
Green v. Biddle, 21 U.S. 1 (1823) is a 6-to-1 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that held that the state of Virginia had properly entered into a compact with the United States...
Harper v. Virginia State Board of Elections
Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections,, was a case in which the U.S. Supreme Court found that Virginia's poll tax was unconstitutional under the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections,, was a case in which the U.S. Supreme Court found that Virginia's poll tax was unconstitutional under the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Hite v. Fairfax
Hite v. Fairfax, (Original Case Citation: 4 Call 42) 8 Va. 42 (1786) was a case decided by the Supreme Court of Virginia that upheld the original title of land granted to Thomas Fairfax, 6th...
Hite v. Fairfax, (Original Case Citation: 4 Call 42) 8 Va. 42 (1786) was a case decided by the Supreme Court of Virginia that upheld the original title of land granted to Thomas Fairfax, 6th...
Hollingsworth v. Virginia
Hollingsworth v. Virginia, 3 U.S. (3 Dall.) 378 (1798), was a case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled early in America's history that the President of the United States has no fo...
Hollingsworth v. Virginia, 3 U.S. (3 Dall.) 378 (1798), was a case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled early in America's history that the President of the United States has no fo...
Loving v. Virginia
Loving v. Virginia,, was a landmark civil rights case in which the United States Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, declared Virginia's anti-miscegenation statute, the "Racial Integrity...
Loving v. Virginia,, was a landmark civil rights case in which the United States Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, declared Virginia's anti-miscegenation statute, the "Racial Integrity...
Lucy v. Zehmer
Lucy v. Zehmer, 196 Va. 493; 84 S.E.2d 516 (1954) was a court case in the Supreme Court of Virginia about the enforceability of a contract based on outward appearance of the agreement.
Lucy v. Zehmer, 196 Va. 493; 84 S.E.2d 516 (1954) was a court case in the Supreme Court of Virginia about the enforceability of a contract based on outward appearance of the agreement.
Marshall-Newman Amendment
The Marshall-Newman Amendment also referred to as the Virginia Marriage Amendment is an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia that defines marriage as solely between one man and one wo...
The Marshall-Newman Amendment also referred to as the Virginia Marriage Amendment is an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia that defines marriage as solely between one man and one wo...
Martin v. Hunter's Lessee
Martin v. Hunter's Lessee,, was a landmark United States Supreme Court case decided on March 20, 1816.
Martin v. Hunter's Lessee,, was a landmark United States Supreme Court case decided on March 20, 1816.
Morris v. United States
Morris v. United States, 174 U.S. 196 (1899), is a 5-to-2 ruling by the United States Supreme Court which held that the bed under the Potomac River between the District of Columbia and the s...
Morris v. United States, 174 U.S. 196 (1899), is a 5-to-2 ruling by the United States Supreme Court which held that the bed under the Potomac River between the District of Columbia and the s...
Paul v. Virginia
Paul v. Virginia, 75 U.S. (8 Wall) 168 (1869), was a historic case in corporate law in which the United States Supreme Court held that a corporation is not a citizen within the meaning of th...
Paul v. Virginia, 75 U.S. (8 Wall) 168 (1869), was a historic case in corporate law in which the United States Supreme Court held that a corporation is not a citizen within the meaning of th...
Racial Integrity Act of 1924
On March 20, 1924 the Virginia General Assembly (United States) passed two laws that had arisen out of contemporary concerns about eugenics and race: SB 219, entitled "The Racial Integrity Act" ...
On March 20, 1924 the Virginia General Assembly (United States) passed two laws that had arisen out of contemporary concerns about eugenics and race: SB 219, entitled "The Racial Integrity Act" ...
Report of 1800
The Report of 1800 was a resolution drafted by James Madison arguing for the national sovereignty of the individual states as parties to United States Constitution, and against the Alien and Se...
The Report of 1800 was a resolution drafted by James Madison arguing for the national sovereignty of the individual states as parties to United States Constitution, and against the Alien and Se...
Stanley plan
The Stanley plan was a package of 13 statutes adopted in September 1956 by the U.S. state of Virginia designed to ensure racial segregation in that state's public schools despite the ruling of t...
The Stanley plan was a package of 13 statutes adopted in September 1956 by the U.S. state of Virginia designed to ensure racial segregation in that state's public schools despite the ruling of t...
United States v. Virginia
United States v. Virginia,, is a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Virginia Military Institute's long-standing male-only admission policy in a 7-1 decision.
United States v. Virginia,, is a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Virginia Military Institute's long-standing male-only admission policy in a 7-1 decision.
Virginia Slave Codes of 1705
The Virginia Slave Codes of 1705 were a series of laws enacted by the Colony of Virginia's House of Burgesses regulating activities related to interactions between slaves and U.S. citizens in th...
The Virginia Slave Codes of 1705 were a series of laws enacted by the Colony of Virginia's House of Burgesses regulating activities related to interactions between slaves and U.S. citizens in th...
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was drafted in 1777 by Thomas Jefferson in the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was drafted in 1777 by Thomas Jefferson in the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Virginia v. Black
Virginia v. Black, 538 U.S. 343, was a First Amendment case decided in the Supreme Court of the United States.
Virginia v. Black, 538 U.S. 343, was a First Amendment case decided in the Supreme Court of the United States.
Virginia v. Moore
Virginia v. Moore, 553 U.S. 164 is a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that addresses the use of evidence obtained by police in a search incident to an arrest which violates...
Virginia v. Moore, 553 U.S. 164 is a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that addresses the use of evidence obtained by police in a search incident to an arrest which violates...
Virginia v. West Virginia
Virginia v. West Virginia, 78 U.S. 39 (1871), is a 6-to-3 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States which held that where a governor has discretion in the conduct of the election, the...
Virginia v. West Virginia, 78 U.S. 39 (1871), is a 6-to-3 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States which held that where a governor has discretion in the conduct of the election, the...
Virginia v. West Virginia (1911)
Virginia v. West Virginia, 220 U.S. 1, is a 9-to-0 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States which held that the state of West Virginia was bound by its constitution to pay one-third ...
Virginia v. West Virginia, 220 U.S. 1, is a 9-to-0 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States which held that the state of West Virginia was bound by its constitution to pay one-third ...
Wharton v. Wise
Wharton v. Wise, 153 U.S. 155 (1894) is a 9-to-0 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States which denied a citizen of the state of Maryland a writ of habeas corpus.
Wharton v. Wise, 153 U.S. 155 (1894) is a 9-to-0 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States which denied a citizen of the state of Maryland a writ of habeas corpus.