Parrish v. Fed. Nat'l Mortg. Ass'n
Supreme Court of Virginia
1Concurring in part, dissenting in partJustice McCLANAHAN
While I agree with the majority that the circuit court did not err in considering the pleadings filed in the general district court, I disagree with the majority's conclusion that the general district court was divested of subject matter jurisdiction to try the unlawful detainer action. Furthermore, because the Parrishes' allegations of a breach of the deed of trust, even if true, would not entitle the Parrishes to possession of the property in an unlawful detainer action, I would affirm the judgment of the circuit court.
A. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
In a result-oriented approach, the…
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