Legal Opinion

Finn v. Virginia Retirement System

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided January 14, 2000No. Record 990377PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hassell

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The primary issue we consider in this appeal is whether Code § 2.1-526.8 confers upon a former trustee of the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) a right of indemnification against the Commonwealth for legal fees he incurred to defend criminal investigations that allegedly arose out of the performance of his official duties.

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Mark T. Finn, a former trustee of the VRS, filed an amended bill of complaint seeking indemnification from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the VRS, William E. Landsidle, Comptroller, and RF&P Corporation. Finn alleged in his amended bill that he is entitled to…

2Cases cited13 opinions

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  3. Heller v. Doe Ex Rel. DoeSupreme Court of the United States · 1993
  4. Hodel v. IndianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
  5. Exxon Corp. v. EagertonSupreme Court of the United States · 1983

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. In Re PhillipsSupreme Court of Virginia · 2003
  2. Covel v. Town of ViennaSupreme Court of Virginia · 2010
  3. Tanner v. City of Virginia BeachSupreme Court of Virginia · 2009
  4. Gray v. Com.Supreme Court of Virginia · 2007
  5. Black v. CommonwealthSupreme Court of Virginia · 2001

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