MSS 2024-04
Records and Briefs of the Virginia Court of Appeals
Dates
- Creation: 1979
Extent
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1600 Items
1600 items is a rough approximation of this collection's extent. A more accurate number will need to be calculated in the future.
Scope and Content
This is an incomplete collection of records that were originally filed with the Court of Appeals of Virginia for review and study before an appeal was heard in the Court. These records include, but are not limited to, briefs, opinions, and appendices.
Biographical / Historical Note
The Commonwealth of Virginia established the Court of Appeals on January 1, 1985. It is an appellate court that hears appeals from decisions from Virginia's circuit courts and the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. Appeals from this court go to the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Arrangement
The records are grouped and arranged by docket number.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions on access to the materials in this collection.
Use Restrictions
The Commonwealth of Virginia owns the intellectual rights to the materials in this collection. There may be restrictions on their use.
Acquisition Information
The University of Virginia Law Library served as a repository for the records of the Court of Appeals of Virginia from 1985 to sometime in the 2000s. During that period, the Court transferred the materials in this collection directly to the Library.