Humphreys v. Commonwealth

Decided September 3, 1947. Archibald C. Buchanan wrote the opinion for the court.

186 Va. 765 · Cited 70 times

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• Nolde Bros. v. Chalkley · 184 Va. 553
• Malouf v. City of Roanoke · 177 Va. 846
• Mickens v. Commonwealth · 178 Va. 273
• Peak v. Commonwealth · 171 Va. 535

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