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Northern Virginia Real Estate v. Martins

No. 101836Supreme Court of Virginia

101836 Northern Virginia Real Estate v. Martins 01/13/2012 In sanction proceedings following nonsuit -- after a three-day presentation of plaintiff's evidence on claims for contract expectancy, conspiracy and …

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101836 Northern Virginia Real Estate v. Martins 01/13/2012 In sanction proceedings following nonsuit -- after a three-day present…

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Supreme Court of Virginia
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Oct 4, 2026
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Jan 13, 2012
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101836 Northern Virginia Real Estate v. Martins 01/13/2012 In sanction proceedings following nonsuit -- after a three-day presentation of plaintiff's evidence on claims for contract expectancy, conspiracy and defamation arising from a real estate transaction -- the trial court had authority under Rule 1:1 to suspend the nonsuit order and, by explicitly doing so, it properly retained jurisdiction to consider and impose sanctions. The circuit court did not abuse its discretion when it imposed sanctions jointly and severally against the plaintiff real estate company and broker, as well as their attorney, pursuant to Code § 8.01-271.1. The circuit court also did not abuse its discretion in dete…

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