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· 6/11/2013

Earl F. Layman v. Dorothy J. Layman

Citations

  • 62 Va. App. 134
  • 742 S.E.2d 890
  • 2013 WL 2475623
  • 2013 Va. App. LEXIS 172

How courts have described this case

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  • stating that a trial court determines the weight to be given to a witness’ testimony and may accept or reject the testimony
  • recognizing the circuit court’s ability to assess - 12 - witness credibility
  • “It is well established that the trier of fact ascertains a witness’ credibility, determines the weight to be given to their testimony, and has discretion to accept or reject any of the witness’ testimony.” (quoting Street v. Street, 25 Va. App. 380, 387, 488 S.E.2d 665, 668 (1997

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Judges: Elder, Frank, Petty

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