31 Pennsylvania opinions name it 8 courts 1834–2025 5 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Fritz v. Wrightgreen1 sentence2025See Fritz, 907 A.2d at 1901 n.7). 29 Naturally, the defendant did not complain of this apparent violation of the defendant’s (unwaived) right to trial by jury on the persons not to possess charge. | 1 | 1 |
Banner v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP.green2 sentences2024See 737 A.2d at 1207-08 . 62 Id. at 1208 (emphasis in original). 63 Id. (emphasis added). [J-69-2023] - 18 officer have reasonable suspicion that the act of driving (commonly understood) had taken place before chemical testing could be sought, the Court explicitly rejected PennDOT’s case-specific, fact-based claim that the appellant could only have reached the place the car was found if he or she had driven it. 2024See 737 A.2d at 1207-08 . 62 Id. at 1208 (emphasis in original). 63 Id. (emphasis added). [J-69-2023] - 18 officer have reasonable suspicion that the act of driving (commonly understood) had taken place before chemical testing could be sought, the Court explicitly rejected PennDOT’s case-specific, fact-based claim that the appellant could only have reached the place the car was found if he or she had driven it. | 1 | 1 |
Mayhugh v. Coongreen1 sentence2021But I must confess, I am unfamiliar with the apparent principle that the Court’s decisions are less authoritative when they were “decided just months ago.” Id. 18 Id. (quoting Mayhugh v. Coon, 331 A.2d 452, 456 (Pa. 1975)). 19 Ramos v. Louisiana, ___ U.S. ___, 140 S.Ct. 1390, 1405 (2020) (citing R. | 1 | 1 |
Ramos v. Louisianagreen1 sentence2021But I must confess, I am unfamiliar with the apparent principle that the Court’s decisions are less authoritative when they were “decided just months ago.” Id. 18 Id. (quoting Mayhugh v. Coon, 331 A.2d 452, 456 (Pa. 1975)). 19 Ramos v. Louisiana, ___ U.S. ___, 140 S.Ct. 1390, 1405 (2020) (citing R. | 1 | 1 |
Brutico v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Boardgreen1 sentence2019However, where "there is a violation of the Act, even an apparent violation, the imposition of a penalty is not automatic ." Brutico , 866 A.2d at 1155-56 (second emphasis added). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Williamsgreen1 sentence2019See Commonwealth v. Williams, 106 A.3d 583 (Pa. 2014) (holding that a timely notice of appeal, irrespective if it is otherwise defective, triggers the jurisdiction of the appellate court). 3 Both Appellant and the PCRA court complied with Pa.R.A.P. 1925. 4 There are also time restrictions on when a petitioner must file a petition after a time-bar-exception claim has arisen. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Colavitagreen2 sentences2018See Commonwealth v. Colavita , 606 Pa. 1 , 993 A.2d 874 , 897-98 (2010). 2018See Commonwealth v. Colavita , 606 Pa. 1 , 993 A.2d 874 , 897-98 (2010). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Rosariogreen1 sentence2015This Court found the argument lacking in merit, and § 9781(f) of the Judicial Code forbids further appellate review. 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9781(f) (“No appeal of the discretionary aspects of the sentence shall be permitted beyond the appellate court that has initial jurisdiction for such appeals.”); Commonwealth v. Rosario, 635 A.2d 109, 109-10 (Pa. 1993) (noting that § 9781(f) deprives the Supreme Court of jurisdiction to review the discretionary aspects of a sentence). | 1 | 1 |
Liciaga v. Court of Common Pleasgreen2 sentences1990Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court emphasized: "It is only when the accused must stand before the tribunal where his guilt or innocence hangs in the balance that double jeopardy concerns are appropriate." Liciaga v. Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, 523 Pa. 258, 265-266 , 566 A.2d 246, 249 (1989). [8] The record reveals that the motion to suppress was granted because of an apparent violation of the "knock and announce" rule surrounding the execution of search warrants. 1990Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court emphasized: "It is only when the accused must stand before the tribunal where his guilt or innocence hangs in the balance that double jeopardy concerns are appropriate." Liciaga v. Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, 523 Pa. 258, 265-266 , 566 A.2d 246, 249 (1989). [8] The record reveals that the motion to suppress was granted because of an apparent violation of the "knock and announce" rule surrounding the execution of search warrants. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Terrizzigreen2 sentences1987Appellant also claims that the trial court, in imposing a sentence more severe than the guideline range on bill 4185, failed to state adequate reasons for the deviation, an apparent violation of Commonwealth v. Terrizzi, 348 Pa.Super. 607, 616 , 502 A.2d 711, 716 (1985) and 42 Pa.C.S. § 9721(b). 1987Appellant also claims that the trial court, in imposing a sentence more severe than the guideline range on bill 4185, failed to state adequate reasons for the deviation, an apparent violation of Commonwealth v. Terrizzi, 348 Pa.Super. 607, 616 , 502 A.2d 711, 716 (1985) and 42 Pa.C.S. § 9721(b). | 1 | 1 |
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Sinaiko v. Sinaiko
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2 sentences2021Sinaiko, 664 A.2d at 1009 . 2021Sinaiko, 664 A.2d at 1009 . | 2 | 2021–2021 |
Commonwealth v. Scott
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2 sentences2020The defendant’s argument was based upon his receipt of a letter indicating his parole status, “and the apparent presumption that [the] issuance of the letter commenced his release on parole.” Id. at 998 . 2020The defendant’s argument was based upon his receipt of a letter indicating his parole status, “and the apparent presumption that [the] issuance of the letter commenced his release on parole.” Id. at 998 . | 2 | 2020–2020 |
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
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2 sentences2004Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Hendrie), 738 A.2d 1 (Pa.Cmwlth.1999), affirmed, 565 Pa. 493 , 776 A.2d 951 (2001); DeVore v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Sun Oil Co.), 165 Pa.Cmwlth.615, 645 A.2d 917 , petition for allowance of appeal denied, 540 Pa. 606 , 655 A.2d 993 (1994). 2004Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Hendrie), 738 A.2d 1 (Pa.Cmwlth.1999), affirmed, 565 Pa. 493 , 776 A.2d 951 (2001); DeVore v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Sun Oil Co.), 165 Pa.Cmwlth. 615 , 645 A.2d 917 , petition for allowance of appeal denied, 540 Pa. 606 , 655 A.2d 993 (1994). | 2 | 2004–2004 |
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
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2 sentences2004Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Hendrie), 738 A.2d 1 (Pa.Cmwlth.1999), affirmed, 565 Pa. 493 , 776 A.2d 951 (2001); DeVore v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Sun Oil Co.), 165 Pa.Cmwlth.615, 645 A.2d 917 , petition for allowance of appeal denied, 540 Pa. 606 , 655 A.2d 993 (1994). 2004Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Hendrie), 738 A.2d 1 (Pa.Cmwlth.1999), affirmed, 565 Pa. 493 , 776 A.2d 951 (2001); DeVore v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Sun Oil Co.), 165 Pa.Cmwlth.615, 645 A.2d 917 , petition for allowance of appeal denied, 540 Pa. 606 , 655 A.2d 993 (1994). | 2 | 2004–2004 |
Devore v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
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2 sentences2004Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Hendrie), 738 A.2d 1 (Pa.Cmwlth.1999), affirmed, 565 Pa. 493 , 776 A.2d 951 (2001); DeVore v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Sun Oil Co.), 165 Pa.Cmwlth.615, 645 A.2d 917 , petition for allowance of appeal denied, 540 Pa. 606 , 655 A.2d 993 (1994). 2004Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Hendrie), 738 A.2d 1 (Pa.Cmwlth.1999), affirmed, 565 Pa. 493 , 776 A.2d 951 (2001); DeVore v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Sun Oil Co.), 165 Pa.Cmwlth. 615 , 645 A.2d 917 , petition for allowance of appeal denied, 540 Pa. 606 , 655 A.2d 993 (1994). | 2 | 2004–2004 |
Cressler v. Brown
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2 sentences1936J. 1031; Cressler v. Brown, 79 Okla. 170 , 192 Pac. 417 ), but ‘an apparent exception to the rule of mutuality has been held to exist where the liability of defendant is altogether dependent upon the culpability of one exonerated in a prior suit upon the same facts, when sued by the same plaintiff. ..’... ‘The purpose underlying res adjudicata [or estoppel by judgment] is more than to serve simply the interest of one who may see fit to invoke the rule; it is a measure of public policy, based on the principle that the general welfare requires litigation not to be interminable’”. 1936J. 1031; Cressler v. Brown, 79 Okla. 170 , 192 Pac. 417 ), but ‘an apparent exception to the rule of mutuality has been held to exist where the liability of defendant is altogether dependent upon the culpability of one exonerated in a prior suit upon the same facts, when sued by the same plaintiff. ..’... ‘The purpose underlying res adjudicata [or estoppel by judgment] is more than to serve simply the interest of one who may see fit to invoke the rule; it is a measure of public policy, based on the principle that the general welfare requires litigation not to be interminable’”. | 2 | 1927–1936 |
Stilp v. Commonwealth
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2 sentences2021But I must confess, I am unfamiliar with the apparent principle that the Court’s decisions are less authoritative when they were “decided just months ago.” Id. 18 Id. (quoting Mayhugh v. Coon, 331 A.2d 452, 456 (Pa. 1975)). 19 Ramos v. Louisiana, ___ U.S. ___, 140 S.Ct. 1390, 1405 (2020) (citing R. 2021But I must confess, I am unfamiliar with the apparent principle that the Court’s decisions are less authoritative when they were “decided just months ago.” Id. 18 Id. (quoting Mayhugh v. Coon, 331 A.2d 452, 456 (Pa. 1975)). 19 Ramos v. Louisiana, ___ U.S. ___, 140 S.Ct. 1390, 1405 (2020) (citing R. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Martinez v. Ryan
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1 sentence2017S83001/16 should the apparent waiver of issues 3-9 be excused under Martinez v. Ryan[, 132 S.Ct. 1309 (2012)]? | 1 | 2017–2017 |
MacKen v. Lord Corp.
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2 sentences1995Plaintiff’s Argument and Support Despite this apparent rule of law, based upon the recent Supreme Court pronouncements in Clay and Lankenau, as well as other recent Superior Court decisions, plaintiff nonetheless asserts that “Pennsylvania has recently recognized a cause of action for retaliatory firing of an individual for filing a worker’s [sic] compensation claim.” (Plaintiff’s brief at 3.) Plaintiff never explains what particular mandate of public policy was violated by defendant’s action, but instead cites Machen v. Lord Corporation, 402 Pa. Super. 1 , 585 A.2d 1106 (1991), as well as fed 1995Plaintiff’s Argument and Support Despite this apparent rule of law, based upon the recent Supreme Court pronouncements in Clay and Lankenau, as well as other recent Superior Court decisions, plaintiff nonetheless asserts that “Pennsylvania has recently recognized a cause of action for retaliatory firing of an individual for filing a worker’s [sic] compensation claim.” (Plaintiff’s brief at 3.) Plaintiff never explains what particular mandate of public policy was violated by defendant’s action, but instead cites Machen v. Lord Corporation, 402 Pa. Super. 1 , 585 A.2d 1106 (1991), as well as fed | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Johnson v. Concord Mutual Insurance
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1 sentence1974Co., 450 Pa. 614 (1973) that an insured had not voluntarily and intelligently relinquished his right to uninsured motorists coverage, despite an apparent waiver of such protection in the application for insurance. | 1 | 1974–1974 |
Foster v. State College Borough
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2 sentences1969This fact, standing alone, fails to establish that decedent did not suffer an “unusual strain.” President Judge Keller speaking for .this Court in Foster v. State College Borough, 124 Pa. Superior Ct. 492 , 189 A. 786 (1937), stated general principles which determine what is an “unusual” exertion. 1969This fact, standing alone, fails to establish that decedent did not suffer an “unusual strain.” President Judge Keller speaking for .this Court in Foster v. State College Borough, 124 Pa. Superior Ct. 492 , 189 A. 786 (1937), stated general principles which determine what is an “unusual” exertion. | 1 | 1969–1969 |
Portland Gold Mining Co. v. Stratton's Independence, Ltd.
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1 sentence1957An apparent exception to this rule of mutuality had been held to exist where the liability of the defendant is altogether dependent upon the culpability of one exonerated in a prior suit, upon the same facts when sued by the same plaintiff.” The court then cited Portland Gold Mining Co. v. Stratton’s Independence, 158 F. 63, 68 , wherein it was said: “. . . it is settled by repeated decisions that the general rule that one may not have the benefit of a judgment as an estoppel unless he would have been bound by it had it been the other way is subject to recognized exceptions, one of which is th | 1 | 1957–1957 |
Dodds v. Dodds
neutral
1 sentence1951We lay aside the apparent bar of the statute of frauds (but see Burkhardt v. Schmidt, 10 Phila. 118 ; Dodds v. Dodds, 9 Pa. 315 ; Stilley v. McNeal, 219 Pa. 533 ; Zellner v. Murdoch, 298 Pa. 208 ; Axe v. Potts et al., 349 Pa. 345 ; Haskell v. Heathcote et al., 363 Pa. 184 ) for we think it clear that where, as is here the case, the power of the administrator to sell the real estate of decedent is derived exclusively from the Fiduciaries Act of April 18, 1949, P. L. 512, sec. 541, 20 PS §320.541, jurisdiction to supervise the exercise of that power is vested exclusively in the orphans’ court. | 1 | 1951–1951 |
Stilley v. McNeal
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1 sentence1951We lay aside the apparent bar of the statute of frauds (but see Burkhardt v. Schmidt, 10 Phila. 118 ; Dodds v. Dodds, 9 Pa. 315 ; Stilley v. McNeal, 219 Pa. 533 ; Zellner v. Murdoch, 298 Pa. 208 ; Axe v. Potts et al., 349 Pa. 345 ; Haskell v. Heathcote et al., 363 Pa. 184 ) for we think it clear that where, as is here the case, the power of the administrator to sell the real estate of decedent is derived exclusively from the Fiduciaries Act of April 18, 1949, P. L. 512, sec. 541, 20 PS §320.541, jurisdiction to supervise the exercise of that power is vested exclusively in the orphans’ court. | 1 | 1951–1951 |
Haskell v. Heathcote
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1 sentence1951We lay aside the apparent bar of the statute of frauds (but see Burkhardt v. Schmidt, 10 Phila. 118 ; Dodds v. Dodds, 9 Pa. 315 ; Stilley v. McNeal, 219 Pa. 533 ; Zellner v. Murdoch, 298 Pa. 208 ; Axe v. Potts et al., 349 Pa. 345 ; Haskell v. Heathcote et al., 363 Pa. 184 ) for we think it clear that where, as is here the case, the power of the administrator to sell the real estate of decedent is derived exclusively from the Fiduciaries Act of April 18, 1949, P. L. 512, sec. 541, 20 PS §320.541, jurisdiction to supervise the exercise of that power is vested exclusively in the orphans’ court. | 1 | 1951–1951 |
Zellner v. Murdoch
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1 sentence1951We lay aside the apparent bar of the statute of frauds (but see Burkhardt v. Schmidt, 10 Phila. 118 ; Dodds v. Dodds, 9 Pa. 315 ; Stilley v. McNeal, 219 Pa. 533 ; Zellner v. Murdoch, 298 Pa. 208 ; Axe v. Potts et al., 349 Pa. 345 ; Haskell v. Heathcote et al., 363 Pa. 184 ) for we think it clear that where, as is here the case, the power of the administrator to sell the real estate of decedent is derived exclusively from the Fiduciaries Act of April 18, 1949, P. L. 512, sec. 541, 20 PS §320.541, jurisdiction to supervise the exercise of that power is vested exclusively in the orphans’ court. | 1 | 1951–1951 |
Axe v. Potts
green
1 sentence1951We lay aside the apparent bar of the statute of frauds (but see Burkhardt v. Schmidt, 10 Phila. 118 ; Dodds v. Dodds, 9 Pa. 315 ; Stilley v. McNeal, 219 Pa. 533 ; Zellner v. Murdoch, 298 Pa. 208 ; Axe v. Potts et al., 349 Pa. 345 ; Haskell v. Heathcote et al., 363 Pa. 184 ) for we think it clear that where, as is here the case, the power of the administrator to sell the real estate of decedent is derived exclusively from the Fiduciaries Act of April 18, 1949, P. L. 512, sec. 541, 20 PS §320.541, jurisdiction to supervise the exercise of that power is vested exclusively in the orphans’ court. | 1 | 1951–1951 |
Donaldson v. Pettit
neutral
1 sentence1934This case is Donaldson v. Pettit, 31 Pa. Superior Ct. 567 . | 1 | 1934–1934 |
Gandy v. Weckerly
green
1 sentence1931It is because of the apparent exception in the Yeager and other similar cases that we have the present contention based partly on Gandy v. Weckerly, supra. In the Yeager Case a promissory note was sued on and a prospective fund was set up from which payment could be made. | 1 | 1931–1931 |
Scranton Poor District v. Directors of the Poor
neutral
1 sentence1905An apparent exception to this general rule was established by the case of Scranton Poor District v. Directors, etc., of Danville and Mahoning, 106 Pa. 446 . | 1 | 1905–1905 |
| Foster v. Collner green | 1 | 1897–1897 |
| Harrison v. Brolaskey neutral | 1 | 1891–1891 |
| Steacy v. Rice neutral | 1 | 1891–1891 |
| McKee v. McKinley neutral | 1 | 1891–1891 |
| Nice's Appeal neutral | 1 | 1891–1891 |
| Freyvogle v. Hughes neutral | 1 | 1891–1891 |
| Koenig's Appeal neutral | 1 | 1891–1891 |
| Lawrason v. Mason neutral | 1 | 1839–1839 |
| Wood v. Turner neutral | 1 | 1839–1839 |
| Gilday v. Watson neutral | 1 | 1834–1834 |
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