Virginia Department of Taxation v. Corning, Inc.

How later courts describe this case

• "[C]ourts of appeals should not reverse on the basis of erroneous evidentiary rulings unless a party's 'substantial right' is affected."
• “[Cjourts of appeals should not reverse on the basis of erroneous evidentiary rulings unless a party’s ‘substantial right’ is affected.”
• without determining the applicable standard (rational basis or compelling state interest), holding that a free exercise claim did not excuse a Jehovah’s witness from failing to mitigate damages
• “Under Mississippi law, an injured plaintiff may not recover for damages that he did not take reasonable efforts to avoid.”