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Written by Marshall Winslow
Increasing Urbanization Leads to Change in Virginia Boundary Law
Prior to 2007 under Virginia common law a landowner was typically limited to self- help when a neighbor’s vegetation such as tree roots or branches encroached onto his or her property. The only available remedy was to trim or cut the vegetation to...
October 01, 2013 in Litigation
Written by Marshall Winslow
Premises Liability in Virginia: A Summary of the Duties and Responsibilities of the Landowner
The issue of whether a landowner may be liable for an injury to someone that occurs on their property depends on the legal classification of the injured person at the time of the injury. There are three types of visitors that are used in the...
October 01, 2013 in Litigation