Legal Opinion
McClure Grocery Co. v. Watson
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided September 22, 1927PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBurks, J.
The condition of the record in this case is such that the ends of justice require that there should be a new trial. The proceeding was by notice of motion for a judgment in detinue (under section 6046 of the Code), of which the following is a copy:
“To the McClure Grocery Company (Incorporated).
“Take Notice: That on the 3rd day of November, 1926, that being a day of the next term of the Circuit Court of Dickenson county, Virginia, we, the undersigned, will move said court for judgment against you for the following property or its alternative value, which property belongs to us and which you…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Sulphur Mines Co. v. Thompson's HeirsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1896
- Wasserman v. MetzgerSupreme Court of Virginia · 1906
- Pownal v. TaylorSupreme Court of Virginia · 1839
- Baker v. SwinefordSupreme Court of Virginia · 1899
3Cited by5 opinions
- Haynes v. GlennSupreme Court of Virginia · 1956
- Whittemore v. ClassenCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1991
- Lloyd v. Federal Motor Truck Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1937
- Harris v. Crows Nest Harbour Ltd. PartnershipFairfax County Circuit Court · 1991
- McClure Grocery Co. v. WatsonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1929