Cook v. Wayland

By Judge Humes J. Franklin, Jr.

Pursuant to the jurisdiction and discretion of this Court, as well as the inherent principle favoring the full resolution of legal disputes rather than the termination of dormant litigation in Virginia, Charles Cook’s Motion to Reinstate his personal injury action against Donna Wayland is granted. Thus, the case of Cook v. Wayland, is hereby restored to the docket of this Court and may proceed hereafter.

The facts of this case are straightforward. On June 9, 2003, Defendant filed a Motion to Dismiss the personal injury suit initiated by Plaintiff in April 2001.…