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City of Virginia Beach v. Carmichael Dev. Co.
No. 990919Supreme Court of Virginia
990919 City of Virginia Beach v. Carmichael Dev. Co. 03/03/2000 The trial court erred in entering judgment against a locality for alleged tortious interference with a land sales contract. While there was a pro…
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990919 City of Virginia Beach v. Carmichael Dev. Co. 03/03/2000 The trial court erred in entering judgment against a locality for…
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990919 City of Virginia Beach v. Carmichael Dev. Co. 03/03/2000 The trial court erred in entering judgment against a locality for alleged tortious interference with a land sales contract. While there was a proprietary aspect to the city's property acquisition, the overriding nature of the step was a governmental function to benefit the welfare and safety of the public, and hence the city's actions were shielded by sovereign immunity. The trial court ruling is reversed and final judgment is entered for the city.
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990919 City of Virginia Beach v. Carmichael Dev. Co. 03/03/2000 The trial court erred in entering judgment against a locality for alleged tortious interference with a land sales contract. While there was a proprietary aspect to the city's property acquisition, the overriding nature of the step was a governmental function to benefit the welfare and safety of the public, and hence the city's actions were shielded by sovereign immunity. The trial court ruling is reversed and final judgment is entered for the city.
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