Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Virginia

discretion of the court

When, if at all, may a court consider issues not presented in the bill of particulars or grounds of defense?


Asked on 6/10/08, 12:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: discretion of the court

Likely depends upon at what stage of the case the issue(whether substantive or procedural) is brought up before the court, and whether it constitutes what might be termed a core issue with respect to the plaintiff's claim(s) or defendant's ground(s) of defense or something collateral or peripheral thereto.

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Answered on 6/10/08, 3:04 pm


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