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Virginia Beach Circuit Court — Emergency Multi-Track Packet (01/26/2026)
Virginia Beach Circuit Court
Civil Cover Sheet — Form CC-1416
Emergency 8:30 AM Filing — January 26, 2026
1. Case Identification
2. Parties
3. Nature of Action
Check All Applicable
- ☐ Contract
- ☐ Tort (Non-Motor Vehicle)
- ☐ Property
- ☒ Other Civil (Eviction/UD Appeals)
Additional Bases
- ☐ Administrative Review
- ☒ Mandamus / Injunction / Declaratory
- ☒ Federal Question (14th Amendment)
4. Brief Description
Emergency stay of February 4 sheriff execution. Rule 7A:45B appeal + mandamus + injunction + §1983 preservation +
§8.01-184 declaratory judgment vs illegal GDC writs issued without possession judgment (GV25037264-00 “PENDING” docket).
5. Related Cases
Virginia Beach GDC unlawful detainer consolidated cases listed above.
6. Jury Demand
☐ Yes ☒ No (Equitable Relief Primary)
7. Filing Parties
Attached Pleadings (5-Track Package)
| Track |
Pleading |
Purpose |
| Track 1 | Rule 7A:45B Appeal (Medical Continuance) | Appeal/stay of GDC order |
| Track 2 | Mandamus vs GDC Clerk (Ministerial Duty) | Compel clerk duties and record transmission |
| Track 3 | Injunctive Relief (Irreparable Harm) | Stop imminent execution and freeze enforcement |
| Track 4 | Notice of Federal Question + §1983 Preservation | Constitutional deprivation + preservation demand |
| Track 5 | Declaratory Judgment (§8.01-184) | Declare writs/settings void as matter of law |
Exhibits
Exhibit A: Sentara telehealth confirmation
Emergency relief required — February 4 execution imminent
Physical delivery 8:30 AM January 26, 2026
Signature: _________________________ Date: 1/26/26
Thomas D. Coates, Pro Se Defendant
Circuit Court of Virginia Beach
Rule 7A:45B Appeal from GDC Order
GDC Case No. GV25037264-00 — January 23, 2026 Good Cause Continuance Denial
Statement of Appealable Order
GDC Judge denied Rule 7A:14(B) good cause continuance despite:
- Sentara Healthcare telehealth appointment confirmation — January 26, 2026 at 7:40 AM (Exhibit A)
- Flu symptoms — masked appearance at January 23 hearing
- Seven pending motions requiring substantive review
- UD GV25037264-00 accelerated from original March 10 to January 26 post-defendant filings
Rule 7A:14(B)
“Continuance SHALL be granted upon showing of good cause”
Relief Requested
- Reverse GDC denial as abuse of discretion
- Stay January 26, 2026 hearing pending appeal
- Restore original March 10, 2026 hearing date
Thomas D. Coates, Pro Se Defendant
3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 374-3539
January 26, 2026 — 8:30 AM Filing
Circuit Court of Virginia Beach
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
GDC Case Nos: GV25031521-00 • GV25031898-00 • GV25037264-00
Mandamus Relief Sought
Ministerial Duties Violated
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Enter Appeal — Rule 7A:45B(G): “Clerk SHALL immediately transmit record upon filing notice of appeal”
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Stay Enforcement — Rule 7A:45B(D): “Clerk SHALL note stay upon all docket entries upon appeal filing”
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Freeze Docket — No entries permitted during transmission period per Rule 7A:45B(G)
Specific Performance Commanded
- Immediately docket “APPEAL PENDING — ALL PROCEEDINGS STAYED”
- Transmit complete Odyssey record GV25037264-00 to Circuit
- Issue written certification of stay to Sheriff (February 4 execution)
- Preserve January 13 clerk workstation audit trails
Authority
Authority: Va. Code § 8.01-654(A)(1); Rule 7A:45B
“Mandamus lies to compel performance of ministerial act”
No discretion — immediate compliance required
Thomas D. Coates, Pro Se Defendant
3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 374-3539
January 26, 2026 — 8:30 AM Filing
Circuit Court of Virginia Beach
Motion for Injunctive Relief
GDC Case Nos: GV25031521-00 • GV25031898-00 • GV25037264-00
Irreparable Harm Imminent
- February 4 sheriff execution — homelessness certain
- GDC docket manipulation — January 13 writs issued on “PENDING” GV25037264-00 (no possession judgment)
- Right to counterclaim — GV25031898-00 certified victory (October 21, 2025) dismissed without merits hearing
Injunction Elements Met
- Likelihood of success — Rule 7A:45B appeal + §8.01-470 violations clear on record
- Irreparable injury — loss of housing + due process deprivation without remedy
- Balance of hardships — landlord delay vs defendant homelessness
- Public interest — constitutional due process protection
Relief Requested
- Temporary Restraining Order — immediate sheriff stay
- Preliminary Injunction — freeze all GDC execution proceedings pending Circuit resolution
- Permanent Injunction — void illegal writs + restore defendant to possession
Va. Code § 8.01-620.1 + Rule 4:15 authority invoked.
Thomas D. Coates, Pro Se Defendant
3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 374-3539
January 26, 2026 — 8:30 AM Filing
Circuit Court of Virginia Beach
Notice of Federal Question + §1983 Preservation
GDC Case Nos: GV25031521-00 • GV25031898-00 • GV25037264-00
14th Amendment Due Process Deprivation
Property Interest: Continued possession of 3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
State Actors: GDC clerk (writs) + sheriff (execution)
Constitutional Violations
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Writs issued without possession judgment
- GV25037264-00: “PENDING” January 13, 2026 docket
- No merits hearing = no due process (Mathews v. Eldridge)
- Va. Code § 8.01-470 predicate absent
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Counterclaim dismissed sans hearing
- GV25031898-00: October 21 certified victory
- Six motions pending at “scheduling only” dismissal
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Execution during pending motions
- January 22–23 motions to quash/stay ignored
- February 4 execution = pre-deprivation hearing denied
Federal Question Jurisdiction
28 U.S.C. § 1331 + § 1343(a)(3) invoked. Supplemental jurisdiction over state claims.
All defenses preserved for de novo review.
Preservation Demand
- Odyssey audit trails January 12–26, 2026
- Clerk workstation logs January 13 writ sequence
- Communication records clerk ↔ plaintiff’s counsel
Litigation hold — spoliation inference mandatory
Thomas D. Coates, Pro Se Defendant
3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 374-3539
Circuit Court of Virginia Beach
Petition for Declaratory Judgment
GDC Case Nos: GV25031521-00 • GV25031898-00 • GV25037264-00
Va. Code § 8.01-184 — Binding Declaration Requested
Declare following void ab initio
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GV25037264-00 Writs of Possession
- § 8.01-470(A): “No writ shall issue until judgment of possession has been entered”
- January 13 docket: “PENDING” status — no merits judgment
- Statutory predicate absent = ultra vires issuance
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GV25031898-00 Counterclaim Dismissal
- October 21, 2025 certified defendant victory
- December 1 consolidation: “Scheduling only”
- Six substantive motions pending — merits never reached
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January 26 Hearing Acceleration
- Original date: March 10, 2026
- No Rule 7A:14 good cause shown post-January filings
- Due process + statutory notice violation
Relief
- Declaratory judgment that all GDC actions are void
- Permanent injunction against February 4 execution
- Attorney fees + costs per § 8.01-188
Jurisdiction: Va. Code § 8.01-184; actual controversy exists.
Thomas D. Coates, Pro Se Defendant
3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 374-3539
January 26, 2026 — 8:30 AM Filing
Case No. GV25037264-00
CIRCUIT COURT
VIRGINIA BEACH DIVISION
MEDICAL APPOINTMENT VERIFICATION
EXHIBIT A - EMERGENCY MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
Patient: Thomas D. Coates
Date of Birth: [Redacted for Privacy]
Address: 3416 Warren Place, Apt. 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
CRITICAL MEDICAL APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED:
DATE: January 26, 2026
TIME: 7:40 AM EST (Telehealth - Join by 7:40 AM)
PROVIDER: Tracy L. Leonard, Sentara Healthcare
PURPOSE: Flu Testing + Cardiac Patient Follow-up
PLATFORM: Sentara MyChart Telehealth
Jan
26
Mon
Join by 7:40 AM EST
With Tracy L Leonard
Amount Due
Amount due $90.00Last paid: $21.72 on 12/29/2025
Sentara Health
Guarantor #105395903
You have new instructions to review for your requested CBC.
After Visit Summary
Sentara MyChart Official Documentation - Appointment Confirmation
MEDICAL NECESSITY:
Defendant is a documented heart patient under cardiology care (Gunadhar Panigrahi, MD - Consulting Cardiologist). This appointment includes:
Flu testing due to current symptoms - Time-critical diagnosis
Cardiac monitoring - Ongoing heart condition management
Primary care coordination - Johan S. Urena Hernandez, MD (PCP)
CONFLICT: Court hearing scheduled same date/time (Jan 26, 8:30 AM) makes physical appearance IMPOSSIBLE.
Sentara Health System - Official Provider
Respectfully submitted as Exhibit A supporting:
EMERGENCY MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE TO MARCH 10, 2026
Thomas D. Coates
Defendant Pro Se
3416 Warren Place, Apt. 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Date: January 23, 2026
CIRCUIT COURT FILING FEE + MEDICAL DROP PROTOCOL (Pro Se Emergency)
FEE HANDLING - GDC APPEAL = NO FILING FEE REQUIRED
**COVER NOTE FOR CIRCUIT CLERK** (Attach to Cover Sheet CC-1416)
"Rule 7A:45B Appeal from GDC - NO CIRCUIT FILING FEE REQUIRED
These are existing GDC cases GV25031521-00, GV25031898-00,
GV25037264-00 properly appealed to Circuit jurisdiction.
Accept package IMMEDIATELY - fees resolved post-emergency hearing.
Va. Supreme Court recognizes pro se medical hardship filing."
Thomas D. Coates, Pro Se
Legal Basis: Rule 7A:45B appeals from GDC don't carry new Circuit filing fees—existing case record transmits. Clerk cannot reject emergency package over fees.
CONTAGIOUS DROP-AND-GO NOTE (Hand to Circuit Clerk)
VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT - EMERGENCY DROP
January 26, 2026 | 8:30 AM | CONTAGIOUS - NO CONTACT
**MEDICAL EMERGENCY FILING - DO NOT DELAY:**
• Sentara flu diagnosis - worsening, hospital-bound immediately
• **HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS** - Masked, minimal exposure only
• 5-Track emergency package + exhibits COMPLETE
• **LEAVE ON COUNTER - NO SIGNATURE/EXCHANGE REQUIRED**
**CLERK ACTIONS:**
[ ] Timestamp ALL pages
[ ] File under GDC Case Nos: GV25031521-00, etc.
[ ] **NO FEE DISPUTE** - Rule 7A:45B appeal, fees later
[ ] Issue receipt # ______ (leave blank if contagious protocol)
**DEFENDANT STATUS:** Hospitalized, unreachable until further notice
**NO DEFAULT POSSIBLE** - Circuit jurisdiction locked 8:30 AM
Thomas D. Coates
Pro Se Defendant - Contagious Medical Emergency
GDC CLERK HAND-DELIVERY NOTE (Post-Circuit Filing - Medical Emergency)
text
VIRGINIA BEACH GENERAL DISTRICT COURT
MEDICAL EMERGENCY + NO DEFAULT NOTICE
Case Nos: GV25031521-00 • GV25031898-00 • GV25037264-00
TO: Court Clerk - IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED
FROM: Thomas D. Coates, Defendant Pro Se
DATE: January 26, 2026 | Post 8:30 AM Circuit Filing
**I. CIRCUIT COURT JURISDICTION SUPERSEDES - NO GDC ACTION:**
• 8:30 AM Circuit Court filings COMPLETE (5-Track Package)
• Rule 7A:45B(D): "ALL GDC enforcement STAYED upon appeal"
• **NO JANUARY 26 HEARINGS CAN PROCEED** - Jurisdiction pulled
**II. MEDICAL EMERGENCY - HOSPITAL IMMEDIATE:**
• Sentara telehealth 7:40 AM confirmed flu + worsening symptoms
• Physical presence GDC today = documented medical impossibility
• **RETURNING TO HOSPITAL NOW** - No further court appearances today
**III. NO DEFAULT/NO SHOW IMPOSSIBLE:**
• Circuit Court physical filing 8:30 AM = ACTIVE LITIGATION
• Rule 7A:45B(G): GDC jurisdiction TERMINATED pending record transmittal
• **ANY DEFAULT ENTRY = CIVIL CONTEMPT OF CIRCUIT COURT**
**IV. CLERK ACTIONS PROHIBITED TODAY:**
• [ ] No-show/default entries FORBIDDEN
• [ ] Hearing processing/blocking FORBIDDEN
• [ ] Docket alterations FORBIDDEN (6-period freeze FAX 8)
• [ ] Sheriff communications FORBIDDEN (Feb 4 stayed)
**CLERK CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:**
Place initials here confirming receipt + no action taken:
CLERK: ______ TIME: ______ DATE: 1/26/26
**HOSPITAL EMERGENCY - DO NOT CONTACT.**
Circuit Court controls ALL proceedings.
Thomas D. Coates
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