Evidence

Question 1

Virginia Dead Man’s Statute

Answer 1

Predecessors in interest or those directly affected financially would be disqualified from testifying.
BUT (Virginia distinction) can get in with corroboration

Question 2

Evidence on Criminal Defendant’s Character When Character is an essential element

Answer 2

When Character is an essential element of the crime, Defendant may present reputation/opinion testimony OR Specific Instances of Conduct

Plaintiff may then present/rebut with either type as well

Question 3

Evidence of a pertinent trait in criminal cases

Answer 3

May be presented as reputation/opinion but NOT SIC

Plaintiff may rebut with reputation/opinion OR SIC on cross (NOT extrinsic)

Question 4

Virginia Distinction on Prior Inconsistent Statements

Answer 4

Inadmissible

Question 5

What are the general permissible venues

Answer 5

1) Where Defendant resides or principal place of employment;
2) Where non-individual Defendant has its principal office or place of business;
3) Where Defendant has a registered office or agent to receive process;
4) Where Defendant conducts substantial business provided that a practical nexus between the forum and parties exists
5) Where cause of action arose