30 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1950–2025 6 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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Department of Environmental Resources v. Winngreen2 sentences2006See Department of Environmental Resources v. Winn, 142 Pa.Cmwlth. 375 , 597 A.2d 281 , 284 n. 3 (1991) for a discussion of the law of implied contracts and the equitable doctrine of quantum meruit. 22 .Section 532(b) of Article V refers to "set-off” in the alternative as “counterclaim.” 40 P.S. § 221.32(b). 2006See Department of Environmental Resources v. Winn, 142 Pa.Cmwlth. 375 , 597 A.2d 281 , 284 n. 3 (1991) for a discussion of the law of implied contracts and the equitable doctrine of quantum meruit. 22 .Section 532(b) of Article V refers to "set-off” in the alternative as “counterclaim.” 40 P.S. § 221.32(b). | 1 | 2 |
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, PCgreen2 sentences2018Id. 2016See id. at 899 (asserting that “Meyer Darragh and Attorney Millhouse did most of the work on the Eazor Estate file and Malone Middleman was promptly notified, before it signed a .contingency fee agreement with the Estate, of Meyer Darragh’s claim to two-thirds of any fees, generated by the Eazor Estate litigation”). 8 As noted, this Court granted allowance of appeal to examine whether the Superior Court erred in awarding breach of contract damages to Meyer Darragh against Malone Middleman when no contract existed between the two law firms. | 1 | 2 |
Wommer v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Boardgreen1 sentence2024While reviewing the legislative history of Section 442 and our own case law, we observed that Koszowski v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Greyhound Lines, Inc.), 595 A.2d 697, 702 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1991), issued a remand instruction directing the WCJ to conduct a quantum meruit analysis before awarding attorney’s fees for medical expenses under Section 442, following the instruction in Wommer v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Lycoming County), 479 A.2d 661, 663 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1984). | 1 | 1 |
Koszowski v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Boardgreen1 sentence2024While reviewing the legislative history of Section 442 and our own case law, we observed that Koszowski v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Greyhound Lines, Inc.), 595 A.2d 697, 702 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1991), issued a remand instruction directing the WCJ to conduct a quantum meruit analysis before awarding attorney’s fees for medical expenses under Section 442, following the instruction in Wommer v. Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Lycoming County), 479 A.2d 661, 663 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1984). | 1 | 1 |
Ruby v. Abington Memorial Hospitalgreen1 sentence2023See Ruby v. Abington Mem’l Hosp., 50 A.3d 128 (Pa. Super. 2012). ____________________________________________ 7 A claim for damages in quantum meruit is fundamentally an equitable claim of unjust enrichment in which the party seeking recovery must demonstrate: (1) [the] benefits conferred on defendant by plaintiff; (2) appreciation of such benefits by defendant; and (3) acceptance and retention of such benefits under such circumstances that it would be inequitable for defendant to retain the benefit without payment of value. | 1 | 1 |
Liss & Marion, P.C. v. Recordex Acquisition Corp.green1 sentence2017See Liss & Marion, P.C. v. Recordex Acquisition Corp., 937 A.2d 503, 516 (Pa. Super. 2007), aff'd, 983 A.2d 652 (Pa. 2009). | 1 | 1 |
Liss & Marion, P.C. v. Recordex Acquisition Corp.green1 sentence2017See Liss & Marion, P.C. v. Recordex Acquisition Corp., 937 A.2d 503, 516 (Pa. Super. 2007), aff'd, 983 A.2d 652 (Pa. 2009). | 1 | 1 |
Nunn Law Office v. Rosenthalgreen1 sentence2016See, e.g., Melat, Pressman & Higbie, L.L.P. v. Hannon Law Firm, L.L.C., 287 P.3d 842, 847 (Colo.2012); Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. v. Po-letz, 652 So.2d 366, 368 (Fla.1995); Nunn Law Office v. Rosenthal, 905 N.E.2d 513, 519 (Ind.Ct.App.2009); Somuah v. Flachs, 352 Md. 241 , 721 A.2d 680, 688 (1998); Reynolds v. Polen, 222 Mich.App. 20 , 564 N.W.2d 467, 471 (1997). . | 1 | 1 |
Somuah v. Flachsgreen2 sentences2016See, e.g., Melat, Pressman & Higbie, L.L.P. v. Hannon Law Firm, L.L.C., 287 P.3d 842, 847 (Colo.2012); Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. v. Po-letz, 652 So.2d 366, 368 (Fla.1995); Nunn Law Office v. Rosenthal, 905 N.E.2d 513, 519 (Ind.Ct.App.2009); Somuah v. Flachs, 352 Md. 241 , 721 A.2d 680, 688 (1998); Reynolds v. Polen, 222 Mich.App. 20 , 564 N.W.2d 467, 471 (1997). . 2016See, e.g., Melat, Pressman & Higbie, L.L.P. v. Hannon Law Firm, L.L.C., 287 P.3d 842, 847 (Colo.2012); Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. v. Po-letz, 652 So.2d 366, 368 (Fla.1995); Nunn Law Office v. Rosenthal, 905 N.E.2d 513, 519 (Ind.Ct.App.2009); Somuah v. Flachs, 352 Md. 241 , 721 A.2d 680, 688 (1998); Reynolds v. Polen, 222 Mich.App. 20 , 564 N.W.2d 467, 471 (1997). . | 1 | 1 |
Melat, Pressman & Higbie, L.L.P. v. Hannon Law Firm, L.L.C.green1 sentence2016See, e.g., Melat, Pressman & Higbie, L.L.P. v. Hannon Law Firm, L.L.C., 287 P.3d 842, 847 (Colo.2012); Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. v. Po-letz, 652 So.2d 366, 368 (Fla.1995); Nunn Law Office v. Rosenthal, 905 N.E.2d 513, 519 (Ind.Ct.App.2009); Somuah v. Flachs, 352 Md. 241 , 721 A.2d 680, 688 (1998); Reynolds v. Polen, 222 Mich.App. 20 , 564 N.W.2d 467, 471 (1997). . | 1 | 1 |
Capek v. Devitogreen2 sentences2016Id. at 1048. 2016Id. at 1048 . | 1 | 1 |
Reynolds v. Polengreen2 sentences2016See, e.g., Melat, Pressman & Higbie, L.L.P. v. Hannon Law Firm, L.L.C., 287 P.3d 842, 847 (Colo.2012); Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. v. Po-letz, 652 So.2d 366, 368 (Fla.1995); Nunn Law Office v. Rosenthal, 905 N.E.2d 513, 519 (Ind.Ct.App.2009); Somuah v. Flachs, 352 Md. 241 , 721 A.2d 680, 688 (1998); Reynolds v. Polen, 222 Mich.App. 20 , 564 N.W.2d 467, 471 (1997). . 2016See, e.g., Melat, Pressman & Higbie, L.L.P. v. Hannon Law Firm, L.L.C., 287 P.3d 842, 847 (Colo.2012); Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. v. Po-letz, 652 So.2d 366, 368 (Fla.1995); Nunn Law Office v. Rosenthal, 905 N.E.2d 513, 519 (Ind.Ct.App.2009); Somuah v. Flachs, 352 Md. 241 , 721 A.2d 680, 688 (1998); Reynolds v. Polen, 222 Mich.App. 20 , 564 N.W.2d 467, 471 (1997). . | 1 | 1 |
P. Righter v. WCAB (Righter Parking)green1 sentence2016Righter v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Righter Parking), 141 A.3d 628, 632-33 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2016) (italics emphasis in original, bold emphasis added, citations and internal brackets omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Lackner v. Glossergreen1 sentence2016Lackner v. Glosser, 892 A.2d 21, 34 (Pa. Super. 2006). | 1 | 1 |
J.J. DeLuca Co. v. Toll Naval Associatesgreen1 sentence2016DeLuca Co., Inc. v. Toll Naval Associates, 56 A.3d 402, 410 (Pa. Super. 2012) (citations omitted). 3 We note with disapproval Brangan’s failure to conform his brief to the requirements of our Rules of Appellate Procedure. | 1 | 1 |
SEARCY, DENNEY, SCAROLA v. Poletzgreen1 sentence2016See, e.g., Melat, Pressman & Higbie, L.L.P. v. Hannon Law Firm, L.L.C., 287 P.3d 842, 847 (Colo.2012); Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. v. Po-letz, 652 So.2d 366, 368 (Fla.1995); Nunn Law Office v. Rosenthal, 905 N.E.2d 513, 519 (Ind.Ct.App.2009); Somuah v. Flachs, 352 Md. 241 , 721 A.2d 680, 688 (1998); Reynolds v. Polen, 222 Mich.App. 20 , 564 N.W.2d 467, 471 (1997). . | 1 | 1 |
Lebo Estategreen2 sentences2014See generally, Estate of Lebo, 403 Pa. at 126 , 169 A.2d at 107 . 2014See generally, Estate of Lebo, 403 Pa. at 126 , 169 A.2d at 107 . | 1 | 1 |
| Fronheiser Estategreen | 1 | 1 |
Ragnar Benson, Inc. v. Bethel Mart Associatesgreen2 sentences2014Ragner Benson Inc. v. Bethel Mart Assocs., 308 Pa. Super. 405, 414 , 454 A.2d 599, 603 (1982); Bednar v. Marino, 435 Pa. Super. 417, 427 , 646 A.2d 573 (Pa. Super. 1994)(action for quantum meruit on an implied contract is subject to a four year limitation). 2014Ragner Benson Inc. v. Bethel Mart Assocs., 308 Pa. Super. 405, 414 , 454 A.2d 599, 603 (1982); Bednar v. Marino, 435 Pa. Super. 417, 427 , 646 A.2d 573 (Pa. Super. 1994)(action for quantum meruit on an implied contract is subject to a four year limitation). | 1 | 1 |
Hera v. McCormickgreen2 sentences2014Typically, in a quantum meruit claim, the party seeking such payment from a decedent’s estate is barred under the Deadman’s Rule, 42 Pa.C.S.A §5930, from testifying about conversations with the decedent or “as to any transaction or event which occurred before the decedent’s death.” Hera v. McCormick, 425 Pa. Super. 432, 444 , 625 A.2d 682, 688 (1993). 2014Typically, in a quantum meruit claim, the party seeking such payment from a decedent’s estate is barred under the Deadman’s Rule, 42 Pa.C.S.A §5930, from testifying about conversations with the decedent or “as to any transaction or event which occurred before the decedent’s death.” Hera v. McCormick, 425 Pa. Super. 432, 444 , 625 A.2d 682, 688 (1993). | 1 | 1 |
| Atlantic Paper Box Co. v. Whitman's Chocolatesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lugo v. Farmers Pride, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| NATIONWIDE ASSUR. CO. v. Easleygreen | 1 | 1 |
| PHILLY INTERN. BAR, INC. v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Bd.green | 1 | 1 |
| Halstead v. Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Styer v. Hugogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lampl v. Latkanichgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Robbins v. Weinsteingreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Commonwealth v. McDonald
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2 sentences2024“Both parties filed cross-appeals in the Superior Court, with Malone Middleman challenging the trial court’s grant of relief on the quantum meruit claim and Meyer Darragh contending, inter alia, that the trial court erred by denying relief on its breach of contract claim.” Meyer Darragh, 137 A.3d at 1252 . 2024“Both parties filed cross-appeals in the Superior Court, with Malone Middleman challenging the trial court’s grant of relief on the quantum meruit claim and Meyer Darragh contending, inter alia, that the trial court erred by denying relief on its breach of contract claim.” Meyer Darragh, 137 A.3d at 1252 . | 3 | 2018–2024 |
Feingold v. Pucello
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2 sentences2016Mr. Feingold appealed, and following a bench trial, the trial court found “that while Feingold might have had a quantum meruit claim if [the defendant] retained him and then fired him midway through the case, here the parties never even entered into an attorney-client relationship.” Id. 2014We acknowledge that in Feingold v. Pucello, 439 Pa.Super. 509 , 654 A.2d 1093 (1995), appeal denied, 544 Pa. 646 , 664 A.2d 975 (1995), this court affirmed the trial court’s rejection of an attorney’s quantum meruit claim against his former client. | 3 | 1996–2016 |
Mager v. Bultena
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2 sentences2018The Mager court's decision denying relief was grounded on the following: (1) the client agreed to indemnify successor counsel against any claim for fees by predecessor counsel and (2) predecessor counsel performed exceptionally minor work after agreeing to a contingent fee arrangement, and thus, there was no contingent fee earned upon which predecessor counsel could base a quantum meruit claim. 797 A.2d at 955 , 958 . 2012In 2002, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania made another ruling involving a quantum meruit claim to attorney fees in Mager v. Bultena, 2002 Pa. Super. 85 , 797 A.2d 948 . | 2 | 2012–2018 |
American & Foreign Insurance v. Jerry's Sport Center, Inc.
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2 sentences2015Co. v. Jerry's Sport Center, Inc., 2 A.3d 526 , 532 n.8 (Pa. 2010) (citation omitted). 2013Co. v. Jerry’s Sport Center, Inc., 606 Pa. 584 , 2 A.3d 526 , 532 n. 8 (2010) (citation omitted). | 2 | 2013–2015 |
Durst v. Milroy General Contracting, Inc.
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2 sentences2015In so doing, the Shafer Court first recognized and analyzed this Court’s decision in Durst v. Milroy, 52 A.3d 357 (Pa. Super. 2012): In Durst, a contractor brought a quantum meruit claim against two homeowners who had failed to pay him pursuant to an oral contract for home improvements. 2013Id. at 358-359 . | 2 | 2013–2015 |
Shafer Electric & Construction v. Mantia
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1 sentence2022Shafer Elec. & Constr. v. Mantia, 67 A.3d 8 , 12 n.5 (Pa. Super. 2013). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Raulston v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
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1 sentence2020Piergalski, 621 A.2d at 1070 ; Raulston, 606 A.2d at 669 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Piergalski v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
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1 sentence2020Piergalski, 621 A.2d at 1070 ; Raulston, 606 A.2d at 669 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C. v. Law Firm of Malone Middleman, PC
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1 sentence2018However, Meyer Darragh sought, and this Court granted, review on the sole question of whether a quantum meruit claim can be brought by predecessor counsel against successor counsel. 166 A.3d 1236 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
In re Estate of Boyle
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1 sentence2015Id. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Bednar v. Marino
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2 sentences2014Ragner Benson Inc. v. Bethel Mart Assocs., 308 Pa. Super. 405, 414 , 454 A.2d 599, 603 (1982); Bednar v. Marino, 435 Pa. Super. 417, 427 , 646 A.2d 573 (Pa. Super. 1994)(action for quantum meruit on an implied contract is subject to a four year limitation). 2014Ragner Benson Inc. v. Bethel Mart Assocs., 308 Pa. Super. 405, 414 , 454 A.2d 599, 603 (1982); Bednar v. Marino, 435 Pa. Super. 417, 427 , 646 A.2d 573 (Pa. Super. 1994)(action for quantum meruit on an implied contract is subject to a four year limitation). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| In Re Est. of A. Koonce, Balliet green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| In Re Estate of J.C. Porter green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Fowkes v. Shoemaker green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Styer v. Hugo green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Hiscott and Robinson v. King green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Mulholland v. Kerns green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Sundheim v. Beaver County Building & Loan Ass'n green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Nichols v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Ramsey Construction) green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Mitchell v. Moore green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Anderson v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Martin v. Little, Brown and Co. green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| J. A. & W. A. Hess, Inc. v. Hazle Township green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Luzerne Township v. Fayette County green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Jull's Estate neutral | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Simsohn v. Wetter neutral | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Roberts Estate green | 1 | 1950–1950 |
| Lach v. Fleth, Admr. green | 1 | 1950–1950 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.