Legal Opinion
City of Virginia Beach v. Carmichael Development Co.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided March 3, 2000No. Record 990919PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Koontz
In this appeal, we consider whether the trial court erred in entering judgment against a locality for alleged tortious interference with a contract.
BACKGROUND
The Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the SPCA) acquired land (the property) in the City of Virginia Beach near the corner of General Booth Boulevard and Oceana Boulevard from the City for the operation of an animal shelter. The original agreement between the SPCA and the City provided that the property would revert to the City if the SPCA discontinued its use of the property. Subsequently, the City agreed…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Messina v. BurdenSupreme Court of Virginia · 1984
- Massie v. FirmstoneSupreme Court of Virginia · 1922
- Hoggard v. City of RichmondSupreme Court of Virginia · 1939
- Hinchey v. OgdenSupreme Court of Virginia · 1983
- Lentz v. MorrisSupreme Court of Virginia · 1988
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3Cited by33 opinions
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- Pike v. HagamanSupreme Court of Virginia · 2016
- Atkinson v. SachnoSupreme Court of Virginia · 2001
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