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Commonwealth v. McDonald, 137 A.3d 1247 (Pa. 2016). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
393 citation events (393 in the last 25 years) across 19 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: ROACH v. NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (paed, 2025-01-21) · Strongest negative: Bay Harbor Marina Limited Partnership v. Erie County Board of Assessment Appeals and the School District of the City of Erie (pacommwct, 2018-01-10)
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cited Cited "but see" Bay Harbor Marina Limited Partnership v. Erie County Board of Assessment Appeals and the School District of the City of Erie
Pa. Commw. Ct. · 2018 · signal: but see · confidence high
Lebanon Valley, 83 A.3d at 112 ; but see Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, PLLC v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 635 Pa. 427 , 137 A.3d 1247 (2016).
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) ROACH v. NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) ROACH v. NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
E.D. Pa. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) GRAHAM v. MOON LODGE CHIPS CORP.
E.D. Pa. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) GORRIO v. CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SHORTER
E.D. Pa. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. v. ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
E.D. Pa. · 2023 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Aspen Specialty Insurance Company v. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.
E.D. Pa. · 2023 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) THE LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PENSION FUND v. MINISCALCO CORPORATION
E.D. Pa. · 2022 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and (3) resultant damages.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Mr. Bird's Custom Car Wash Equipment v. Ver-Tech Labs (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
M.D. Penn. · 2022 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
t is axiomatic that a contract may be manifest orally, in writing, or as an inference from the acts and conduct of the parties.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) LEBOON v. DS WATERS OF AMERICA, INC.
E.D. Pa. · 2021 · signal: compare · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
hree elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) TRAHER v. REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC.
E.D. Pa. · 2020 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Kramer, S. v. Nationwide Insurance, Aplt. (6×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
Pa. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
meyer darragh
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Kramer, S. v. Nationwide Insurance, Aplt. (6×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
Pa. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
meyer darragh
examined Cited as authority (quoted) GORRIO v. TERRA
E.D. Pa. · 2023 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
it is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) IN RE: RENEE MARIE THORPE
E.D. Pa. · 2020 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
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discussed Cited as authority (rule) 2019 E. Boston v. Viking Mill Assoc.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2026 · confidence medium
Associates, LP v. Spector Gadon & Rosen, P.C., 151 A.3d 646, 657 (Pa. Super. 2016) (quoting Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Iowa’s Window Experts LLC d/b/a The Window Source of Central Iowa v. The Window Source LLC
M.D. Penn. · 2026 · confidence medium
Doe v. Univ. of Scis., 961 F.3d 203, 211 (3d Cir. 2020) (quoting Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Michalene Peticca v. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
M.D. Penn. · 2026 · confidence medium
(Doc. 31, p. 8 (noting that, in Braun, the employer conceded that its handbook promised specific benefits to employees, whereas the Diocese did not) (citing Braun, 24 A.3d at 944 ).) Therefore, it argues, no reasonable person could read the handbook or STD policy as expressing the Diocese’s intention to be “legally bound by the representations in its Employee Handbook.” (Id. at 10.) The elements of a breach of contract claim under Pennsylvania law are: “(1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms; (2) a breach of the contract; and (3) the resultant damages.” Doe v.…
cited Cited as authority (rule) United States of America v. Dana M. Jackson
E.D. Pa. · 2026 · confidence medium
Pa. Aug. 22, 2024) (citing Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Dennis Jackson, Lori Jackson v. Allstate Indemnity Company
W.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Kelly v. Carman Corporation, 229 A.3d 634, 653 (Pa. Super. 2020) (citing Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Poteat, A. v. Asteak, G.
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2025 · confidence medium
An attorney who agrees for a fee to ____________________________________________ 13 “It is well-established that three elements are necessary to plead a cause of action for breach of contract: (1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) breach of the contract; and (3) resultant damages.” Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)). - 27 - J-E04001-24 represent a client is by implication agreeing to provide that client with professional services consistent with those expected of the professio…
cited Cited as authority (rule) First Hartford Realty Corporation v. Food Ventures North America, Inc.
Del. Super. Ct. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016). 85 See Mula Design, LLC D/B/A Mula Group v. Bestchoice Realty, Inc., 2025 WL 3090137 , at *5 (Pa. Super.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) National Liability & Fire Insurance Company v. Brimar Transit, Inc., Pittsburgh Public School District
W.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 635 Pa. 427, 445 , 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016) (citing J.F.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) John Doe, Jane Doe, in their individual capacities, and as parents and natural guardians of James Doe, a minor v. The Haverford School
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
State law claims Three elements are required to establish a breach of contract under Pennsylvania law: “(1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages.” Meyer et al. v. Law Firm of Mallone Middleman PC, 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Global Maintenance, Inc. d/b/a Cenova, Inc. v. Tessera
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
More importantly, because, as Skookum explicitly recognizes in its trial brief, “it is axiomatic that a contract may be manifest orally, in writing, or as an inference from the acts and conduct of the parties,” Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016), it cannot be the case that a document’s title has substantive legal import.
cited Cited as authority (rule) SUPER COOL PRODUCTS, INC. v. BOEHRINGER LABORATORIES, LLC
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)). 71 Am.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) De Camara v. BRYN MAWR COLLEGE
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
We separately address why we dismiss the contract claims without needing to explain why the contract claims also are not shotgun pleadings. 117 ECF 17 at ¶¶ 147–66. 118 ECF 18-1 at 16–18; ECF 20 at 5–6. 119 ECF 19 at 22–23. 120 See Doe v. Univ. of Sciences, 961 F.3d 203, 211 (3d Cir. 2020) (quoting Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)). 121 See David v. Neumann Univ., 177 F. Supp. 3d 920, 925 (E.D.
cited Cited as authority (rule) DOUGHERTY v. ESSENTIA INSURANCE COMPANY
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
cited Cited as authority (rule) PNC Bank, National Association v. Viewpoint Global LLC
D. Minnesota · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016) (Pennsylvania elements).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) The Chef's Warehouse Mid-Atlantic LLC v. Bayou Boys LLC
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Pa. Aug. 22, 2024) (citing Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)).2 Here, The Chef’s Warehouse has 2 The complaint and motion for default judgment do not mention a choice of law provision.
cited Cited as authority (rule) DIXIE v. KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
W.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
cited Cited as authority (rule) ANDERSON v. TRAVELERS PERSONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
W.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Lagarde Ltd. v. Federal Express Corporation
E.D. La. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016). “‘Essential terms’ include, but are not limited to, the time or manner of performance of the contract and price or consideration.” Piccioli v. Faust Heating & A/C Co., No. 2532 EDA 2022, 2023 WL 3270881 , at *4 (Pa. Super.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Gorrio v. Briggs
M.D. Penn. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
cited Cited as authority (rule) STOVER v. NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY
W.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016) (alteration to quote) (citation omitted).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Schuylkill Open MRI, Inc. v. Mammography Educators, Inc.
M.D. Penn. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
cited Cited as authority (rule) ANDREWS v. JPA R/E ASSOCIATES, L.P.
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)). 83 Compl. [Doc.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Keith Cauley v. Geisinger Clinic
3rd Cir. · 2025 · confidence medium
Co., 311 F.3d 226, 233 (3d Cir. 2002) (quoting Childers v. Joseph, 842 F.2d 689, 694-95 (3d Cir. 1988)). 8 Under Pennsylvania law, to establish a claim for breach of contract, a plaintiff must demonstrate: “(1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms; (2) a breach of the contract; and (3) resultant damages.” Doe v. Univ. of Scis., 961 F.3d 203, 211 (3d Cir. 2020) (brackets omitted) (quoting Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Jeel Corp. v. Law Offices of Jonathan Wheeler
Pa. Super. Ct. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
cited Cited as authority (rule) GLUNK v. THE UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) DOE v. UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
W.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Pa. 2021) (quoting Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)).
cited Cited as authority (rule) FORD v. PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (2016).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Signature Building Systems of Pennsylvania LLC and Signature Building Systems, Inc. v. Motorists Mutual Insurance Company
M.D. Penn. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)(citation omitted). quotation marks removed).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kenneth Taggart v. PHH Mortgage Corp
3rd Cir. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016)) (cleaned up).
cited Cited as authority (rule) JONES LANG LASALLE BROKERAGE, INC. v. LIBERTY 1100 VA DR LLC
E.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Brothers Farming, LLC v. KEIM LUMBER COMPANY
W.D. Pa. · 2025 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016) (quoting Electron Energy Corp. v. Short, 597 A.2d 175, 177 (Pa. Super.
cited Cited as authority (rule) C. Yedlosky & C. Taylor v. PSCOA
Pa. Commw. Ct. · 2025 · confidence medium
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) FELDER v. CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE
E.D. Pa. · 2024 · confidence medium
VI To succeed on her state-law claim for breach of contract, Felder must demonstrate “(1) the existence of a contract, including its essential terms, (2) a breach of the contract; and, (3) resultant damages.” Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).6 Felder alleges that Capital One breached the security agreement by “fail[ing] to 5 This regulation has been amended several times since it was first promulgated, in light of changes to generally accepted accounting principles, statutory amendments and regulatory r…
cited Cited as authority (rule) SIMS v. HARRY
E.D. Pa. · 2024 · confidence medium
Firm of Malone Middleman, P.C., 137 A.3d 1247, 1258 (Pa. 2016).
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COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania
v.
Maurice McDONALD
No. 33 EM 2016.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Apr 20, 2016.
137 A.3d 1247

ORDER

PER CURIAM.

AND NOW, this 20th day of April, 2016, the Petition for Extraordinary Relief is DENIED.