Section 4.

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Opinions and judgments of the Supreme Court of Appeals

When a judgment or decree is reversed, modified or affirmed by the Supreme Court of Appeals, the reasons therefor shall be stated in writing and preserved with the record of the case. The court may, but need not, remand a case for a new trial. In any civil case, it may enter final judgment, except that judgment for unliquidated damages shall not be increased or diminished.

Summary: Adds section describing the court's ability to remand a case for a new trial or enter final judgment except in specific circumstances; adds modified to list of rulings

Election Date: June 19, 1928

Votes For Ratification: 74109

Votes Against Ratification: 60531

Percent for Ratification: 55%

Percent Against Ratification: 45%

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Amendment Source: 1928 Revised Constitution of Virginia

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When a judgment or decree is reversed or affirmed by the Supreme Court of Appeals the reasons therefor shall be stated in writing and preserved with the record of the case.

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Amendment Source: 1902 Virginia Constitution

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When a judgment or decree is reversed or affirmed by the supreme court of appeals, the reasons therefor shall be stated in writing and preserved with the records of the case.

Summary: Minor changes in grammar and comma usage.

Election Date: July 6, 1869

Votes For Ratification: 210585

Votes Against Ratification: 9136

Percent for Ratification: 96%

Percent Against Ratification: 4%

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Amendment Source: 1870 Virginia Constitution

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When a judgment or decree is reversed or affirmed by the supreme court of appeals, the reasons therefor shall be stated in writing, and preserved with the record of the case.

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Amendment Source: 1864 Virginia Constitution

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When a judgment or decree is reversed or affirmed by the supreme court of appeals, the reasons therefor shall be stated in writing, and preserved with the record of the case.

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Election Date: October 25, 1851

Votes For Ratification: 67562

Votes Against Ratification: 9933

Percent for Ratification: 87%

Percent Against Ratification: 13%

Notes: Election was held 10/23/1851-10/25/1851.

Amendment Source: 1851 Virginia Constitution

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