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apparent violation in Pennsylvania

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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Fritz v. Wrightgreen
pa · 2006 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See 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.

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Banner v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP.green
pa · 1999 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

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.

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.

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Mayhugh v. Coongreen
pa · 1975 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

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.

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Ramos v. Louisianagreen
· 2020 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

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.

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Brutico v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Boardgreen
pacommwct · 2004 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019However, 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).

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Commonwealth v. Williamsgreen
pa · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See 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.

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Commonwealth v. Colavitagreen
pa · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See 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).

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Commonwealth v. Rosariogreen
pa · 1993 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015This 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).

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Liciaga v. Court of Common Pleasgreen
pa · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

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.

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.

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Commonwealth v. Terrizzigreen
pa · 1985 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

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).

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).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (30)

CaseCitedYears
Sinaiko v. Sinaiko green
pasuperct · 1995
2 sentences

2021Sinaiko, 664 A.2d at 1009 .

2021Sinaiko, 664 A.2d at 1009 .

22021–2021
Commonwealth v. Scott green
pasuperct · 2009
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

22020–2020
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board green
pacommwct · 1999
2 sentences

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).

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).

22004–2004
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board green
pa · 2001
2 sentences

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).

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).

22004–2004
Devore v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board green
pacommwct · 1994
2 sentences

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).

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).

22004–2004
Cressler v. Brown green
· 1920
2 sentences

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’”.

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’”.

21927–1936
Stilp v. Commonwealth green
pa · 2006
2 sentences

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.

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.

12021–2021
Martinez v. Ryan green
scotus · 2012
1 sentence

2017S83001/16 should the apparent waiver of issues 3-9 be excused under Martinez v. Ryan[, 132 S.Ct. 1309 (2012)]?

12017–2017
MacKen v. Lord Corp. green
pasuperct · 1991
2 sentences

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

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

11995–1995
Johnson v. Concord Mutual Insurance green
pa · 1973
1 sentence

1974Co., 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.

11974–1974
Foster v. State College Borough green
pasuperct · 1936
2 sentences

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.

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.

11969–1969
Portland Gold Mining Co. v. Stratton's Independence, Ltd. green
ca8 · 1907
1 sentence

1957An 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

11957–1957
Dodds v. Dodds neutral
pa · 1848
1 sentence

1951We 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.

11951–1951
Stilley v. McNeal neutral
pa · 1908
1 sentence

1951We 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.

11951–1951
Haskell v. Heathcote green
pa · 1949
1 sentence

1951We 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.

11951–1951
Zellner v. Murdoch green
pa · 1929
1 sentence

1951We 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.

11951–1951
Axe v. Potts green
pa · 1944
1 sentence

1951We 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.

11951–1951
Donaldson v. Pettit neutral
pasuperct · 1906
1 sentence

1934This case is Donaldson v. Pettit, 31 Pa. Superior Ct. 567 .

11934–1934
Gandy v. Weckerly green
pa · 1908
1 sentence

1931It 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.

11931–1931
Scranton Poor District v. Directors of the Poor neutral
pa · 1884
1 sentence

1905An 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 .

11905–1905
Foster v. Collner green
pa · 1884
11897–1897
Harrison v. Brolaskey neutral
pa · 1853
11891–1891
Steacy v. Rice neutral
pa · 1856
11891–1891
McKee v. McKinley neutral
pa · 1859
11891–1891
Nice's Appeal neutral
· 1865
11891–1891
Freyvogle v. Hughes neutral
pa · 1868
11891–1891
Koenig's Appeal neutral
· 1868
11891–1891
Lawrason v. Mason neutral
scotus · 1806
11839–1839
Wood v. Turner neutral
pa · 1838
11839–1839
Gilday v. Watson neutral
· 1816
11834–1834

Where else courts name it

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