Judy Gayle Desetti v. Francis Chester, et al.
Jun 23, 2015OUTCOME: Circuit Court Demurrer Upheld
VA Supreme Court Record #: 141239; Augusta County Circuit Court #: CL13-002019-00. Desetti filed a Complaint for malpractice in the Augusta County Circuit Court against her former criminal defense at ... torney, Francis Chester. Attorney, Sabrina Chester, then filed and argued a Demurrer at the Augusta County Circuit Court. The Demurrer was granted, which effectively dismissed Desetti's Complaint against Francis Chester with prejudice. Upon Desetti's appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court and after oral argument, the Demurrer was upheld. Desetti's action against Francis Chester remained dismissed with prejudice.
