Judgment Debtor May Not Disclaim Interest 
By Deborah Elkins
Published: March 5, 2013
Tags: Halifax County Circuit Court, Judge Joel C. Cunningham, Real Estate, Virginia Circuit Courts
A judgment debtor may not disclaim his interest in a family farm in order to avoid the creditor’s partition suit, says a Halifax County Circuit Court. On May 27, 2011, plaintiff Ace Electric Company obtained a judgment against James Erik Butler in Henrico County Circuit Court, for $137,458.28, plus costs of $289. On July 6, [...]
Motorcyclist injured in crash on private road at raceway – $750,000 Verdict 
By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: September 12, 2011
Tags: Halifax County Circuit Court, Judge Joel C. Cunningham, Personal Injury
Plaintiff was at Virginia International Raceway to compete in motorcycle races. While on his way to the tech building in the paddock area, riding a “pocket” pit bike, he was struck by a Chevy S-10 pickup driven by the defendant’s employee. The employee was making a left turn and did not see the plaintiff until [...]

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