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Machine-readable finding aid derived from MARC record, 12 Mar 2026 Description is in English 2026-03-12 Converted to schema conforming EAD by dtd2schema.vh.xsl. A Guide to the Historical litigation and claim files of the Office of the Attorney General, Judicial Affairs Division, 1975-1983 A Collection in the Library of Virginia 31849, 31936, 32066 Staff

Library of Virginia 1975-1983 Library of Virginia Descriptive Summary The Library of Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Judicial Affairs Division 1975-1983 31849, 31936, 32066 56 cu. ft. (56 boxes) English Virginia. Office of the Attorney General Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Access is restricted to the Office of the Attorney General and those with the written permission of that office. Restrictions will be removed 50 years after the records were received by the Library of Virginia.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Historical litigation and claims of the Office of the Attorney General, Judicial Affairs Division, [cite specific accession and dates used]. State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

Acquisition Information

Accession 31849, transferred 08/01/1983.

Accession 31936, transferred 11/03/1983.

Accession 32066, transferred 04/30/1984.

 Processing Information

These records are unprocessed.

Historical Information

The Office of the Attorney General originated in medieval England. While representing the king in his courts, the Attorney General gradually assumed the role of legal advisor to the government and all its agencies. In Virginia, the first Attorney General was commissioned in 1643. The Declaration of Independence in 1776 ended the Attorney General's connection with royal authority, but the state constitution adopted that year continued the office under the auspices of the General Assembly.

The constitution adopted in 1851 provided for the popular election of the Attorney General, rendering him independent of all three branches of government. On April 27, 1927, the General Assembly passed a state government reorganization act that created the Department of Law, with the Attorney General serving as the chief executive officer. The Office represents the interests of the Commonwealth in civil cases in which the Commonwealth or any of its agencies or officials is named as a party, and in criminal cases on appeal to the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. In cases involving federal law, the Attorney General also represents the Commonwealth's interests. The Office also defends the constitutionality of state laws when they are challenged in court, represents consumers in utility matters before the State Corporation Commission, and collects debts owed to state agencies, hospitals and universities. Additionally, the Attorney General serves as the legal advisor to the Governor and more than 200 state agencies, boards, commissions and institutions. He renders official opinions upon the written request of the Governor, members of the General Assembly, members of the judiciary, state officials, and local constitutional officers.

 Scope and Content

This series documents major litigation and claims of historical value representing the Commonwealth, its agencies and personnel, before all state and federal courts. May include pleadings, supporting documentation, legal briefs, transcripts, evidentiary exhibits, memoranda, and correspondence.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in original order.

 Contents List Historical litigation and claims - Judicial Affairs Division, 1978-1983. Historical litigation and claims, 1978-1980 (Accession 31849). Extent: 5 cu. ft.

Includes historical litigation and claims of the Civil Litigation Section, as well as Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General correspondence and subject files.

Surety Title Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Virginia State Bar, 1978-1980. 1 United Steel Workers of America v. Governor John Dalton, 1978-1980. 1 Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association v. Cecil Andrus, 1978-1980. 1 Coleman v. Securities and Exchange Commission, 1978-1980. 2 Roy R. Miller v. Governor John Dalton, 1978-1980. 2 Ray Elbert Parker v. Charles Robb, 1978-1980. 2 Richmond Newspapers v. Davis, 1978-1980. 2 Sperry Rand Corp. v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 1978-1980. 2 Thims v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 1978-1980. 2 Henry Tucker v. US Titanium Corp., 1978-1980. 2 United Insurance Co. of America v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 1978-1980. 2 Correspondence (A-R), 1980. 3 ABC v. Attorney General of Virginia, 1978-1980. 4 Bradford v. Nature Conservancy, 1978-1980. 4 Bruce, Thomas E., 1978-1980. 4 C and O / SCL Merger ICC proceedings, 1978-1980. 4 Chippenham Hospital, Inc. v. Coleman, 1978-1980. 4 Commonwealth of Virginia v. Stuart Gordon, 1978-1980. 4 Consolidated Freightways v. Kassel, 1978-1980. 4 Judson Rae Butler v. VDOT, 1978-1980. 4 American Agronomic Corp. v. Finalco, Inc., 1978-1980. 5 Bennett v. Visitors of Radford University, 1978-1980. 5 Commonwealth of Virginia v. NRC, 1978-1980. 5 Commonwealth of Virginia v. Perdue, Inc., 1978-1980. 5 Commonwealth of Virginia v. City of Richmond, 1978-1980. 5 Andrew Miller v. Virginia State Board of Elections / Joan Mahan, 1978-1980. 5 National Conservative Political Action Committee v. Joan Mahan, 1978-1980. 5 Nature Conservancy v. Machipongo Club, Inc., 1978-1980. 5 Patrick A. U. Opara v. Francis Burch, 1978-1980. 5 Janis Poe v. Lynchburg Training School and Hospital, 1978-1980. 5 RF and P Railroad v. State Corporation Commission, 1978-1980. 5 State Water Control Board v. Jewell Ridge Coal Corp., 1978-1980. 5 U.S. v. Commonwealth of Virginia / Virginia State Police, 1978-1980. 5 Westsider Organization v. Thompson, 1978-1980. 5 Correspondence (S-Z), 1980. 4 Miscellaneous, 1978-1980. 4 Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, 1978-1980. 5 Argument docket for the Supreme Court of Virginia, 1978-1980. 5 Cordet Center, 1978-1980. 5 Dairymen, Inc., 1978-1980. 5 Ford Motor Corp., 1978-1980. 5 Housing Opportunities Made Equal, 1978-1980. 5 League of Women Voters of Virginia, 1978-1980. 5 Local Government Attorneys Association, 1978-1980. 5 Miscellaneous, 1978-1980. 5 Miscellaneous correspondence, 1978-1980. 5 Model General Assembly, 1978-1980. 5 National Association of Attorneys General, 1978-1980. 5 Virginia State Crime Commission, 1978-1980. 5 Historical litigation and claims, 1979-1983 (Accession 31936). Extent: 14 cu. ft.

Includes historical litigation and claims of the Civil Litigation Section.

Gartlan v. Davis, 1979-1982. 1 Cline v. Robb, 1979-1982. 1 Curtis v. Robb, 1979-1982. 1 Cosner v. Dalton, 1980-1981. 2-12 Burroughs v. Coleman, 1981. 13 Virginia State Bar v. Smolka, 1981. 13 Cornwell v. Dept. of Corrections, 1980-1983. 14 FSI v. Wickwire, 1980-1983. 14 Hall v. Davis, 1980-1983. 14 Harris v. Woodward, 1980-1983. 14 Jarrett v. Judges of the Circuit Court, Roanoke, 1980-1983. 14 Kennedy v. Landon, 1980-1983. 14 Minns v. Cabell, 1980-1983. 14 Rivenbark v. General District Court, Prince William, 1980-1983. 14 Robertson v. Bear Island, 1980-1983. 14 Historical litigation and claims, 1975-1981 (Accession 32066). Extent: 37 cu. ft.

Includes historical litigation and claims, legislative files and subject files for the Civil Litigation Section and the Consumer Counsel Section.

Consumer Counsel Section: Legislative and subject files, 1976-1981. 1 Consumer Counsel Section: Legislative and subject files, 1976-1981. 2 Consumer Counsel Section: Historical litigation, legislative and subject files, 1976-1981. 3 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - U.S. v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 1976 c.. 26-52 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - Gleaves v. VMI, 1978-1981 c.. 53 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - Telvest v. Bradshaw, 1979 c.. 57 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - Telvest v. Bradshaw, 1979 c.. 58 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - Telvest v. Bradshaw, 1979 c.. 59 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - Telvest v. Bradshaw, 1979 c.. 60 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - Leisge v. Circuit Court of Arlington, 1979-1981 c.. 60 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - Hirschk0p and Shadyac v. Virginia State Bar, 1975 c.. 61 Civil Litigation Section: Historical litigation and claims - Hirschkop and Shadyac v. Virginia State Bar, 1975 c.. 62