Where the counter-plaintiff alleges that the counter-defendant has engaged in abuse of process by causing him “to expend greater than necessary funds on legal fees,” the counterclaim is dismissed. Counter-plaintiff’s general allegations have not stated a claim. No Claim “Counter-Plaintiffs ...

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Where defendant’s demurrer asserts that plaintiff’s civil claims for sexual assault and battery, and aggravated sexual assault and battery fall under the tort of assault and battery, the demurrer is overruled because “Virginia law recognizes individual torts of sexual assault ...

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Where a temporary detention order was issued for a minor child but the mental health care facility assigned to receive her did not admit her, a county social services department’s request for mandamus relief is moot. The child was admitted ...

Tagged with: 25th Circuit Court Civil Practice Judge Anne F. Reed Virginia Circuit Courts