VFP, INC. v. Shepherd

Decided November 26, 2002. Johanna L. Fitzpatrick wrote the opinion for the court.

572 S.E.2d 510 · Cited 61 times

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Decisions in our collection this opinion relies on, ordered by how often it cites each. Cases we publish link through; others open the full text.

• Van Geuder v. Commonwealth, Medical College of Virginia · 192 Va. 548
• Morris v. Morris · 385 S.E.2d 858
• Allen & Rocks, Inc. v. Briggs · 508 S.E.2d 335
• Southside Virginia Training Center v. Shell · 455 S.E.2d 761
• WLR Foods, Inc. v. Cardosa · 494 S.E.2d 147
• County of Buchanan School Board v. Horton · 542 S.E.2d 783

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