Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia
how can I add a new claim to a case which has been ruled by a court?
Asked on 3/24/10, 11:08 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
If the matter has already been formally adjudicated by a court, you cannot now
"add a new claim" to what has already been decided. You could, however, possibly file a new case for such a claim unless such action were precluded under the legal doctrines of res judicata, collateral estoppel, the statute of limitations or, perhaps, other legal barriers that might prevent the filing of such a new case.
Answered on 3/29/10, 1:30 pm