Watts v. Raines

Court

District Court, E.D. Virginia (E.D. Va.)
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Assigned judge

Michael S. Nachmanoff · 132 cases in index

Docket number

1:26-cv-00420

Cause

28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract
28 U.S.C. § 1332 — Diversity jurisdiction

Nature of suit

190 Contract: Other
General breach-of-contract disputes not covered by a more specific category.

Jurisdiction

Diversity

Jury demand

None

Date filed

02/13/2026

13,889 Contract cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Watts · 1333 cases
• defendant · Raines · 420 cases

About Contract Lawsuits

Contract lawsuits involve disputes over an agreement between parties — claims that one side failed to perform, breached a term, or owes money under a contract. Common examples include unpaid invoices, broken business deals, and warranty or insurance disputes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watts v. Raines?

Watts v. Raines is a federal contract lawsuit filed on 02/13/2026 in the District Court, E.D. Virginia. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Contract lawsuits involve disputes over an agreement between parties — claims that one side failed to perform, breached a term, or owes money under a contract. Common examples include unpaid invoices, broken business deals, and warranty or insurance disputes.

What type of case is this?

It is classified as “Contract” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Contract lawsuits involve disputes over an agreement between parties — claims that one side failed to perform, breached a term, or owes money under a contract. Common examples include unpaid invoices, broken business deals, and warranty or insurance disputes.

What court is the case in?

The case is in the District Court, E.D. Virginia, docket number 1:26-cv-00420.

When was the case filed?

Watts v. Raines was filed on 02/13/2026. The case is currently open.

What law is the case brought under?

The docket lists the cause as 28 U.S.C. § 1332 — Diversity jurisdiction.