Davis v. Davis

In this civil appeal, we consider whether the trial court erred in dismissing the claims of a party who exercised his constitutional privilege against self-incrimination and refused to answer certain questions propounded by counsel for other parties to the litigation.

In September 1979, a decree of divorce was entered dissolving the marriage of appellant O. T. Davis and appellee Mary B. Davis. In January 1980, the parties sold their commonly owned real estate. A portion of the proceeds of sale was paid to appellee Bank of Virginia to purchase a cashier’s check in the amount of $10,000 payable…