Robert E. Lee Archives - Jackson & Campbell, P.C.

2 Sep 2021 |

Virginia Supreme Court Authorizes Removal Of General Robert E. Lee Statue In Richmond

A large statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee has stood for over 100 years on Monument Avenue in Richmond, along with statues of other Confederate notables. Times changed, and calls to remove the statues intensified. Governor Ralph Northam authorized the removal of the statues, but two lawsuits were filed by private individuals to protect Lee’s monument. In both cases, ... Read More

TAGGED: Robert E. Lee, Gregory v. Northam, easement in gross, Taylor v. Northam, restrictive covenant