Yesterday, the Court of Appeals of Virginia held that when a deed conveys “all that certain tract or parcel of land, consisting of a . . . right of way,” that right of way is conveyed in fee simple, not as an easement. In...more
On Tuesday, in Brown v. Johnson, Record No. 0491-23-4 (Ct. App. Va. April 16, 2024), available here, the Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a decision from the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, holding that a will created a...more
Last week, the Court of Appeals of Virginia rendered a significant opinion regarding the meaning of exclusivity required for claims of adverse possession. In Veldhuis v. Abboushi, Record No. 0776-22-4 (Ct. App. Va. May 9,...more