Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Information about the Supreme Court of Appeals during the Civil War

The Virginia Supreme Court of Virginia had jurisdiction in cases of appeals, habeas corpus, and writs of error.

Written Accounts 

1863-05-12, Richmond Dispatch; detailed description of the arrival in Richmond of Stonewall Jackson's remains and the procession through the city
1864-02-03, Richmond Dispatch; Forde appeals his conviction of murder – not thought that a new trial will be granted
1864-02-08, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s appeal for a new trial is denied, and sentence of 18 years reiterated. More appeals to follow. Forde addresses the court, explaining his action – interesting details
1864-03-10, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s pardon is being urged on Governor Smith, but he will not touch it until the appeals process has been exhausted. Court of Appeals will now rule whether a new trial is to be granted.
1864-04-16, Richmond Dispatch; The Supreme Court has heard the appeal for a new trial of Robert S. Forde, and will rule on this next week
1864-04-27, Richmond Dispatch; Forde is granted a new trial by the Supreme Court, but will remain in jail until the trial date is set by Judge Lyons
1864-08-25, Richmond Dispatch; Supreme Court of Appeals reverses Hustings Court decision
1864-09-03, Richmond Dispatch; Judge in Circuit Court rules witness doesn't have to testify against himself, is appealed
1864-09-05, Richmond Dispatch; Another witness declines to testify in Elmore/Daniel dueling case - awaiting opinion from Court of Appeals
1864-10-20, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s new trial again postponed, owing to the want of witnesses.

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