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manifest error in Pennsylvania

33 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1893–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
In re the Estate of McCutcheongreen
pasuperct · 1997 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2000–2026
2 sentences

2026In re Estate of Yorty, 761 A.2d 187, 188 (Pa. Super. 2000), quoting In re Estate of McCutcheon, 699 A.2d 746, 749 (Pa. Super. 1997).

2000We will not disturb the trial court’s findings absent a manifest error; we may modify the decree only if the findings upon which the decree rests are unsupported by the evidence or if there has been an error of law, an abuse of discretion or a capricious disbelief of competent evidence.” In re Estate of McCutcheon, 699 A.2d 746, 749 (Pa.Super.1997) (citation omitted). ¶ 5 Appellant argues the promissory note represents a promise to pay and that she had a vested interest in the $100,000 when the note was delivered to her.

44
In re Estate of Yortygreen
pasuperct · 2000 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2026In re Estate of Yorty, 761 A.2d 187, 188 (Pa. Super. 2000), quoting In re Estate of McCutcheon, 699 A.2d 746, 749 (Pa. Super. 1997).

2024In re Estate of Yorty, 761 A.2d 187, 188 (Pa. Super. 2000), quoting In re Estate of McCutcheon, 699 A.2d 746, 749 (Pa. Super. 1997).

22
National Land & Investment Co. v. Easttown Township Board of Adjustmentgreen
pa · 1965 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971The lesson of a recent landmark decision in Pennsylvania zoning law bears repeating here as a reminder as to the function of a reviewing court. “[T]he Court acts as a judicial overseer, drawing the limits beyond which local regulation may not go, but loathing to interfere, within those limits, with the discretion of local governing bodies.” National Land and Investment Company v. Easttown Township Board of Adjustment, 419 Pa. 504, 521 , 215 A. 2d 597, 607 (1965).

1971The lesson of a recent landmark decision in Pennsylvania zoning law bears repeating here as a reminder as to the function of a reviewing court. “[T]he Court acts as a judicial overseer, drawing the limits beyond which local regulation may not go, but loathing to interfere, within those limits, with the discretion of local governing bodies.” National Land and Investment Company v. Easttown Township Board of Adjustment, 419 Pa. 504, 521 , 215 A. 2d 597, 607 (1965).

22
Commonwealth v. Kleingreen
pa · 2001 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2023
2 sentences

2023Relying on Cole and [J-19-2023] - 8 Commonwealth v. Klein, 781 A.2d 1133 (Pa. 2001) (holding that trial court had jurisdiction to correct a manifest error in the calculation of sentence notwithstanding a pending appeal), the Superior Court affirmed, concluding that “the [trial] court’s correction was authorized by the legal necessity of rectifying a patent illegality.” Holmes, 933 A.2d at 64 (citation omitted).

2011In Commonwealth v. Klein, 566 Pa. 396 , 781 A.2d 1133 (2001), our Supreme Court held that, notwithstanding a pending appeal, a trial court had jurisdiction to correct a manifest error in a sentence it imposed.

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In Re Jonesgreen
pasuperct · 1995 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1997–2000
2 sentences

2000Matter of Estate of McCutcheon, 699 A.2d 746, 749 (Pa.Super.1997) (quoting In re Jones, 442 Pa.Super. 463 , 660 A.2d 76, 79 (1995), appeal denied, 543 Pa. 729 , 673 A.2d 335 (1996)). ¶ 5 Appellant concedes that Chapter 63 of the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code governs this matter.

2000Matter of Estate of McCutcheon, 699 A.2d 746, 749 (Pa.Super.1997) (quoting In re Jones, 442 Pa.Super. 463 , 660 A.2d 76, 79 (1995), appeal denied, 543 Pa. 729 , 673 A.2d 335 (1996)). ¶ 5 Appellant concedes that Chapter 63 of the Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code governs this matter.

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Commonwealth v. Holmesgreen
pa · 2007 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Relying on Cole and [J-19-2023] - 8 Commonwealth v. Klein, 781 A.2d 1133 (Pa. 2001) (holding that trial court had jurisdiction to correct a manifest error in the calculation of sentence notwithstanding a pending appeal), the Superior Court affirmed, concluding that “the [trial] court’s correction was authorized by the legal necessity of rectifying a patent illegality.” Holmes, 933 A.2d at 64 (citation omitted).

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In Re the Estate of Eastmangreen
pasuperct · 2000 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016With regard to such determinations, “[w]e will not disturb the trial court’s findings absent a manifest error; we may modify the decree only if the findings upon which the decree rests are unsupported by the evidence or . . . a capricious disbelief of competent evidence.” In re Estate of Eastman, 760 A.2d 16, 18 (Pa. Super. 2000).

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Commonwealth v. Borringreen
pasuperct · 2011 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011“It is well-settled in Pennsylvania that a trial court has the inherent, common-law authority to correct 'clear clerical errors' in its orders.” Commonwealth v. Borrin, 12 A.3d 466, 471 (Pa.Super.2011), appeal granted, 22 A.3d 1020 (Pa.2011). "[E]ven where the court would normally be divested of jurisdiction, a court may have the power to correct patent and obvious mistakes.” Commonwealth v. Klein, 566 Pa. 396 , 781 A.2d 1133, 1135 (2001).

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Ross v. Philadelphia Federation of Teachersgreen
pacommwct · 1973 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974Ross v. Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, 8 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 204, 211 , 301 A. 2d 405, 409 (1973).

1974Ross v. Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, 8 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 204, 211 , 301 A. 2d 405, 409 (1973).

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Commonwealth v. Millsgreen
pa · 1944 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1947–1947
2 sentences

1947See Commonwealth v. Mills, 350 Pa. 478, 484 , 39 A. 2d 572 , where, incidentally, Mr. Chief Justice Maxey also appropriately reiterated that “a trial judge’s charges which are inadequate or not clear, or which tend to mislead are well recognized grounds for reversal” as had been pointedly observed in Sears v. Birbeck, 321 Pa. 375, 391 , 184 A. 6 (citing cases).

1947See Commonwealth v. Mills, 350 Pa. 478, 484 , 39 A. 2d 572 , where, incidentally, Mr. Chief Justice Maxey also appropriately reiterated that “a trial judge’s charges which are inadequate or not clear, or which tend to mislead are well recognized grounds for reversal” as had been pointedly observed in Sears v. Birbeck, 321 Pa. 375, 391 , 184 A. 6 (citing cases).

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Sears v. Birbeckgreen
pa · 1936 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1947–1947
2 sentences

1947See Commonwealth v. Mills, 350 Pa. 478, 484 , 39 A. 2d 572 , where, incidentally, Mr. Chief Justice Maxey also appropriately reiterated that “a trial judge’s charges which are inadequate or not clear, or which tend to mislead are well recognized grounds for reversal” as had been pointedly observed in Sears v. Birbeck, 321 Pa. 375, 391 , 184 A. 6 (citing cases).

1947See Commonwealth v. Mills, 350 Pa. 478, 484 , 39 A. 2d 572 , where, incidentally, Mr. Chief Justice Maxey also appropriately reiterated that “a trial judge’s charges which are inadequate or not clear, or which tend to mislead are well recognized grounds for reversal” as had been pointedly observed in Sears v. Birbeck, 321 Pa. 375, 391 , 184 A. 6 (citing cases).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
Roberts v. School Dist. of Scranton green
pa · 1975
2 sentences

2000Board of Directors of School District of City of Scranton v. Roberts, 13 Pa.Cmwlth. 464 , 320 A.2d 141 (1974), aff'd, 462 Pa. 464 , 341 A.2d 475 (1975). 5 .

2000Board of Directors of School District of City of Scranton v. Roberts, 13 Pa.Cmwlth. 464 , 320 A.2d 141 (1974), aff'd, 462 Pa. 464 , 341 A.2d 475 (1975). 5 .

21992–2000
Board of Directors of the School District v. Roberts green
pacommwct · 1974
2 sentences

2000Board of Directors of School District of City of Scranton v. Roberts, 13 Pa.Cmwlth. 464 , 320 A.2d 141 (1974), aff'd, 462 Pa. 464 , 341 A.2d 475 (1975). 5 .

2000Board of Directors of School District of City of Scranton v. Roberts, 13 Pa.Cmwlth. 464 , 320 A.2d 141 (1974), aff'd, 462 Pa. 464 , 341 A.2d 475 (1975). 5 .

21992–2000
Leibowitz v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. green
pasuperct · 1973
2 sentences

1993Leibowitz v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp., 224 Pa.Super. 418 , 307 A.2d 449 (1973).

1993Leibowitz v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp., 224 Pa.Super. 418 , 307 A.2d 449 (1973).

21983–1993
Carlacci v. Mazaleski green
pa · 2002
2 sentences

2019This right is an adjunct of due process and is not dependent upon express statutory authority.” Carlacci, supra at 188 .5 In Wexler, the seminal case on expungement hearings in the Commonwealth, our Supreme Court defined the responsibilities of a court as it decides whether to expunge an arrest record: “In determining whether justice requires expungement, the court, in each particular case, must balance the individual’s right to be free from the harm attendant to maintenance of ____________________________________________ 4In claiming that the trial court “committed a manifest error of law,” A

2019Whether the lower court committed a manifest error of law or otherwise abused its discretion in failing to apply the holdings -2- of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as set forth in Carlacci v. Mazaleski, . . . 798 A.2d 186 ([Pa.Super.] 2002) to Appellant’s motion for expungement of docket record. 2.

12019–2019
Commonwealth v. Charnik green
pasuperct · 2007
2 sentences

2019Whether the lower court committed a manifest error of law or otherwise abused its discretion in applying the holdings of the Pennsylvania Superior Court as set forth in Commonwealth v. Charnik, . . . 921 A.2d 1214 [(Pa.Super.] 2007) to Appellant’s motion for expungement of docket record. 3.

2019Whether the lower court committed a manifest error of law or otherwise abused its discretion in applying the holdings of the Pennsylvania Superior Court as set forth in Commonwealth v. Charnik, . . . 921 A.2d 1214 [(Pa.Super.] 2007) to Appellant’s motion for expungement of docket record. 3.

12019–2019
Commonwealth v. Wexler green
pa · 1981
2 sentences

2019Whether the lower court committed a manifest error of law or otherwise abused its discretion in refusing to apply the “Wexler” balancing test, as set forth in Commonwealth v. Wexler, 431 A.2d 877 (Pa. 1981)[,] and made applicable to the expungement of protection from abuse orders in Carlacci, to Appellant’s motion for expungement of docket record.

2019Whether the lower court committed a manifest error of law or otherwise abused its discretion in refusing to apply the “Wexler” balancing test, as set forth in Commonwealth v. Wexler, 431 A.2d 877 (Pa. 1981)[,] and made applicable to the expungement of protection from abuse orders in Carlacci, to Appellant’s motion for expungement of docket record.

12019–2019
Strausser Enterprises, Inc. v. Segal & Morel, Inc. green
pasuperct · 2014
1 sentence

2016Appellant *650 asserts "this refusal to consider the merits of [Appellant's] [Act 6] defense was a manifest error." Id.

12016–2016
Commonwealth v. Borrin neutral
pa · 2011
1 sentence

2011“It is well-settled in Pennsylvania that a trial court has the inherent, common-law authority to correct 'clear clerical errors' in its orders.” Commonwealth v. Borrin, 12 A.3d 466, 471 (Pa.Super.2011), appeal granted, 22 A.3d 1020 (Pa.2011). "[E]ven where the court would normally be divested of jurisdiction, a court may have the power to correct patent and obvious mistakes.” Commonwealth v. Klein, 566 Pa. 396 , 781 A.2d 1133, 1135 (2001).

12011–2011
Buttonwood Farms, Inc. v. Carson green
pa · 1984
2 sentences

1988Buttonwood Farms, Inc. v. Carson, 329 Pa.Super. 312 , 478 A.2d 484 (1984).

1988Buttonwood Farms, Inc. v. Carson, 329 Pa.Super. 312 , 478 A.2d 484 (1984).

11988–1988
Commonwealth v. Parrish green
pa · 1987
1 sentence

1987Id.

11987–1987
Commonwealth v. Wagenhoffer neutral
pasuperct · 1977
2 sentences

1979Commonwealth v. Wagenhoffer, 245 Pa.Super. 617 , 372 A.2d 431 (1977).

1979Commonwealth v. Wagenhoffer, 245 Pa.Super. 617 , 372 A.2d 431 (1977).

11979–1979
Manfredi Estate green
pa · 1960
2 sentences

1961The approach that the lower court took in evaluating the credibility to be given the witnesses urging the common law marriage was approved by Justice (now Chief Justice) Bell in Manfredi Estate, 399 Pa. 285, 292 , 159 A. 2d 697 (1960), where he quoted from Baker v. Mitchell, 143 Pa. Superior Ct. 50 , 17 A. 2d 738 (1941) as follows: “‘The law of Pennsylvania recognizes common-law marriages.

1961The approach that the lower court took in evaluating the credibility to be given the witnesses urging the common law marriage was approved by Justice (now Chief Justice) Bell in Manfredi Estate, 399 Pa. 285, 292 , 159 A. 2d 697 (1960), where he quoted from Baker v. Mitchell, 143 Pa. Superior Ct. 50 , 17 A. 2d 738 (1941) as follows: “‘The law of Pennsylvania recognizes common-law marriages.

11961–1961
Baker v. Mitchell green
pasuperct · 1940
2 sentences

1961The approach that the lower court took in evaluating the credibility to be given the witnesses urging the common law marriage was approved by Justice (now Chief Justice) Bell in Manfredi Estate, 399 Pa. 285, 292 , 159 A. 2d 697 (1960), where he quoted from Baker v. Mitchell, 143 Pa. Superior Ct. 50 , 17 A. 2d 738 (1941) as follows: “‘The law of Pennsylvania recognizes common-law marriages.

1961The approach that the lower court took in evaluating the credibility to be given the witnesses urging the common law marriage was approved by Justice (now Chief Justice) Bell in Manfredi Estate, 399 Pa. 285, 292 , 159 A. 2d 697 (1960), where he quoted from Baker v. Mitchell, 143 Pa. Superior Ct. 50 , 17 A. 2d 738 (1941) as follows: “‘The law of Pennsylvania recognizes common-law marriages.

11961–1961
Enoch Pratt Free Library v. Kerr green
scotus · 1945
2 sentences

1958However, there must be an end somewhere and I know of no better citation with which to terminate this Opinion than the case of Kerr v. Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City, 149 F. 2nd 212, cert. denied, 326 U.S. 721 , where the facts are sufficiently similar to the ones in the case at bar as to make the reasoning therein unanswerable by the Majority in this case.

1958However, there must be an end somewhere and I know of no better citation with which to terminate this Opinion than the case of Kerr v. Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City, 149 F. 2nd 212, cert. denied, 326 U. S. 721 , where the facts are sufficiently similar to the ones in the case at bar as to make the reasoning therein unanswerable by the Majority in this case.

11958–1958
Ernst's Estate neutral
pa · 1935
1 sentence

1951He contends that there is an exception to the rule where a manifest error has been made and cites for our consideration Ernst’s Estate, 317 Pa. 367 , which decision was based upon Money-penny’s Estate, 181 Pa. 309 .

11951–1951
Estate of Moneypenny neutral
pa · 1897
1 sentence

1951He contends that there is an exception to the rule where a manifest error has been made and cites for our consideration Ernst’s Estate, 317 Pa. 367 , which decision was based upon Money-penny’s Estate, 181 Pa. 309 .

11951–1951
Com. of Pa. v. Coyne neutral
pasuperct · 1934
1 sentence

1943That he kept silent was his right, as, at the time, he must have understood it, and the manifest error was committed in submitting his silence to the jury as circumstantial evidence against him.” In Com. v. Coyne, 115 Pa. Superior Ct. 23 , the defendant was charged with keeping a gambling house.

11943–1943
Stanley's Appeal neutral
pa · 1848
1 sentence

1937Stanley’s Appeal, 8 Pa. 431 , is not similar.

11937–1937
Exton v. Saddler Et Ux. neutral
pasuperct · 1934
2 sentences

1936The appellate court will not reverse in such circumstances unless there is a manifest error, which is not present in this case: Exton v. Saddler, 113 Pa. Superior Ct. 476 , 173 A. 694 . (2) As to the second question argued, the court below said: “Defendants in their brief of argument filed with the Court in support of their exceptions for the first time in the trial of the case, raise the question of the identity of the property in suit.

1936The appellate court will not reverse in such circumstances unless there is a manifest error, which is not present in this case: Exton v. Saddler, 113 Pa. Superior Ct. 476 , 173 A. 694 . (2) As to the second question argued, the court below said: “Defendants in their brief of argument filed with the Court in support of their exceptions for the first time in the trial of the case, raise the question of the identity of the property in suit.

11936–1936
Crick v. Paull neutral
pa · 1926
11934–1934
Frazier v. Mansfield green
pa · 1931
11934–1934
Beaver v. Slane neutral
pa · 1921
11934–1934
Hershey v. H. S. Kerbaugh, Inc. neutral
pa · 1913
11930–1930
Kelly v. Eby neutral
pa · 1891
11924–1924
Fullam v. Rose neutral
pa · 1897
11924–1924
Paul v. Kunz neutral
pa · 1900
11924–1924
Barton v. Saylor neutral
pa · 1923
11924–1924
Newtown Township Road neutral
pasuperct · 1916
11917–1917
In re County Bridge, Nescopeck Township neutral
pa · 1888
11917–1917
Barnett v. Becker neutral
pasuperct · 1904
11905–1905
In re the Division of North Whitehall Township neutral
pa · 1864
11893–1893

Where else courts name it

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