Legal Opinion

Adkins v. CP/IPERS Arlington Hotel (Show Cause Order)

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided June 8, 2017No. 160685PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

In this order, we consider whether to impose a pre-filing injunction against a pro se litigant who has engaged in a practice of vexatious litigation. For nearly a decade, the Petitioner has filed numerous pleadings in this Court, all of which have been meritless. In the interest of preserving judicial resources and protecting unwitting defendants, we feel compelled to address Petitioner's habitual filing of meritless appeals.

I. Facts and Proceedings

On April 7, 2017, this Court issued a Rule to Show Cause against Dora L. Adkins ("Adkins" or "Petitioner"), directing her to show cause why she…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. In Re SindramSupreme Court of the United States · 1991
  2. In Re McDonaldSupreme Court of the United States · 1989
  3. Switzer v. SwitzerSupreme Court of Virginia · 2007
  4. Shipe v. HunterSupreme Court of Virginia · 2010
  5. Hamilton v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2006

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Gordon v. KiserSupreme Court of Virginia · 2018

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