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School District defendant in Pennsylvania

30 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1965–2025 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
D. Sobat and E. Sobat v. The Borough of Midland ~ Appeal of: E. Sobatgreen
pacommwct · 2016 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See R.R. at 138a-40a. 9 not circumvent a defendant’s immunity.” Sobat v. Borough of Midland, 141 A.3d 618, 627 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2016) (citing Holt v. Nw.

2024See Sobat, 141 A.3d at 627 .

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School District v. Framlau Corp.green
pacommwct · 1974 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020In the absence of a compliance with the applicable statutory provisions pertaining to the mode by which a board of school directors may make a contract, no enforceable contract will result. 328 A.2d at 870 (citations omitted) (emphasis added).

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D'Emilio v. Board of Supervisorsgreen
pacommwct · 1993 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See D’Emilio v. Board of Supervisors, Township of Bensalem, 628 A.2d 1230, 1233 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1993) (“It is obvious that [the] [d]eveloper’s rather vague allegations of wrongdoing by the [s]upervisors are merely an attempt to impeach testimony already adduced in the trial court.

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Commonwealth State Emp. Ret. System v. Dau. Co.green
pa · 1939 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The power “to determine what property shall be subject to taxation and what shall be immune is traditionally within the province of the General Assembly.” Commonwealth v. Dauphin County, 6 A.2d 870, 871 (Pa. 1939).

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Duryea Borough Police Department v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Boardgreen
pacommwct · 2004 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Duryea Borough Police Dep’t v. Pa. Labor Relations Bd., 862 A.2d 122, 127 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

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Kirsch v. Public School Employees' Retirement Boardgreen
pa · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011We specifically held that the “union-approved salary, which exceeded the School District standard salary, may appropriately be excluded.... [U]nder the statute, only the salary corresponding with the position held at the school district during the approved leave may be credited to retirement earnings.” Id. at 678 (footnote omitted).

2011We specifically held that the “union-approved salary, which exceeded the School District standard salary, may appropriately be excluded.... [U]nder the statute, only the salary corresponding with the position held at the school district during the approved leave may be credited to retirement earnings.” Id. at 678 (footnote omitted).

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Mark v. Borough of Hatborogreen
ca3 · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Mark v. Borough of Hatboro, 51 F.3d 1137, 1153 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 858 , 116 S.Ct. 165 , 133 L.Ed.2d 107 (1995); Kneipp v. Tedder, 95 F.3d 1199, 1208 (3d Cir.1996).

2005Mark v. Borough of Hatboro, 51 F.3d 1137, 1153 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 858 , 116 S.Ct. 165 , 133 L.Ed.2d 107 (1995); Kneipp v. Tedder, 95 F.3d 1199, 1208 (3d Cir.1996).

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Kneipp v. Teddergreen
ca3 · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Mark v. Borough of Hatboro, 51 F.3d 1137, 1153 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 858 , 116 S.Ct. 165 , 133 L.Ed.2d 107 (1995); Kneipp v. Tedder, 95 F.3d 1199, 1208 (3d Cir.1996).

2005Mark v. Borough of Hatboro, 51 F.3d 1137, 1153 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 858 , 116 S.Ct. 165 , 133 L.Ed.2d 107 (1995); Kneipp v. Tedder, 95 F.3d 1199, 1208 (3d Cir.1996).

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R.W. v. Manzekgreen
pasuperct · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Thus, the Superior Court reasoned that Parents “did not have a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue of whether the harm suffered by L.W. was foreseeable to [the Fundraising Entities] in light of the respective conduct of each [the Fundraising Entities and the School District defendants].” R.W. v. Manzek, 838 A.2d 801, 804-05 (Pa.Super.2003).

2005Thus, the Superior Court reasoned that Parents "did not have a full and fair opportunity to litigate the issue of whether the harm suffered by L.W. was foreseeable to [the Fundraising Entities] in light of the respective conduct of each [the Fundraising Entities and the School District defendants]." R.W. v. Manzek, 838 A.2d 801, 804-05 (Pa.Super.2003).

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Miller v. Allstate Insurance Co.green
pasuperct · 2000 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Miller v. Allstate Insurance Co., 763 A.2d 401 , 405 n. 1 (Pa.Super.2000) (“Under Pennsylvania law, a third party beneficiary’s rights and limitations in a contract are the same as those of the original contracting parties.”).

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Mulligan v. School Districtgreen
pa · 1913 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999(School District’s brief at 10.) PSBA asserts that the General Assembly’s broad grant of authority to school districts in section 501 of the School Code, 24 P.S. § 5-501, gives the School District implied authority for its Plan. 9 (See PSBA’s brief at 15.) PSBA and the School District concede, as they must, that a school district is a creature of the legislature and therefore has no power “except by express statutory grant and necessary implication.” (School District’s brief at 11-12 (emphasis added), relying on Mulligan v. School District of Hanover Township, 241 Pa. 204, 207 , 88 A. 362, 362

1999(School District’s brief at 10.) PSBA asserts that the General Assembly’s broad grant of authority to school districts in section 501 of the School Code, 24 P.S. § 5-501, gives the School District implied authority for its Plan. 9 (See PSBA’s brief at 15.) PSBA and the School District concede, as they must, that a school district is a creature of the legislature and therefore has no power “except by express statutory grant and necessary implication.” (School District’s brief at 11-12 (emphasis added), relying on Mulligan v. School District of Hanover Township, 241 Pa. 204, 207 , 88 A. 362, 362

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In Re Nomination Petition of Granatgreen
pacommwct · 1991 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999(School District’s brief at 10.) PSBA asserts that the General Assembly’s broad grant of authority to school districts in section 501 of the School Code, 24 P.S. § 5-501, gives the School District implied authority for its Plan. 9 (See PSBA’s brief at 15.) PSBA and the School District concede, as they must, that a school district is a creature of the legislature and therefore has no power “except by express statutory grant and necessary implication.” (School District’s brief at 11-12 (emphasis added), relying on Mulligan v. School District of Hanover Township, 241 Pa. 204, 207 , 88 A. 362, 362

1999(School District’s brief at 10.) PSBA asserts that the General Assembly’s broad grant of authority to school districts in section 501 of the School Code, 24 P.S. § 5-501, gives the School District implied authority for its Plan. 9 (See PSBA’s brief at 15.) PSBA and the School District concede, as they must, that a school district is a creature of the legislature and therefore has no power “except by express statutory grant and necessary implication.” (School District’s brief at 11-12 (emphasis added), relying on Mulligan v. School District of Hanover Township, 241 Pa. 204, 207 , 88 A. 362, 362

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Stidham v. Millvale Sportsmen's Clubgreen
pasuperct · 1992 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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Finn v. City of Philadelphiagreen
pacommwct · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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Jones v. Clearfield Area School Districtgreen
pacommwct · 1990 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Farley v. Township of Upper Darbygreen
pacommwct · 1986 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Bersani v. School District of Philadelphiagreen
pasuperct · 1982 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Pa. Pub. Util. Com'n v. Proc. Gas Consum. green
pa · 1983
2 sentences

2007III, § 14, the Department of Education's petition for review, seeking appointment of a receiver to operate and manage the District in place of the SBOC, was nonjusticiable and therefore the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter, much less to settle it by altering the statutory framework for local governance of a school district in violation of the separation-of-powers principles; (2) The Department's request for the appointment of a receiver, and the settlement approved by the court, constitute equity violating the law; (3) The Department failed to pursue the exclusive, mandatory,

2007III, § 14, the Department of Education's petition for review, seeking appointment of a receiver to operate and manage the District in place of the SBOC, was nonjusticiable and therefore the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter, much less to settle it by altering the statutory framework for local governance of a school district in violation of the separation-of-powers principles; (2) The Department's request for the appointment of a receiver, and the settlement approved by the court, constitute equity violating the law; (3) The Department failed to pursue the exclusive, mandatory,

22007–2007
Mechanicsburg Area School District v. Kline green
pa · 1981
2 sentences

1994The School District failed to present sufficient legal basis for its argument that the Commonwealth, Governor and Department of Education are indispensable parties to this litigation, Mechanicsburg Area School Dist. v. Kline, 494 Pa. 476 , 431 A.2d 953 (1981), or that this Court possesses the legal authority to compel the Commonwealth in these proceedings to appropriate additional resources to fund school desegregation measures which may be ordered by the Court.

1994The School District failed to present sufficient legal basis for its argument that the Commonwealth, Governor and Department of Education are indispensable parties to this litigation, Mechanicsburg Area School Dist. v. Kline, 494 Pa. 476 , 431 A.2d 953 (1981), or that this Court possesses the legal authority to compel the Commonwealth in these proceedings to appropriate additional resources to fund school desegregation measures which may be ordered by the Court.

21993–1994
Vann v. Board of Education green
pacommwct · 1983
2 sentences

1986DISSENTING OPINION BY PRESIDENT JUDGE CRUMLISH, JR.: The majority, in affirming the grant of the School District's motion for judgment on the pleadings, relies *185 principally on our holding in Vann v. Board of Education, School District of Philadelphia, 76 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 604 , 464 A.2d 684 (1983).

1986DISSENTING OPINION BY PRESIDENT JUDGE CRUMLISH, JR.: The majority, in affirming the grant of the School District's motion for judgment on the pleadings, relies *185 principally on our holding in Vann v. Board of Education, School District of Philadelphia, 76 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 604 , 464 A.2d 684 (1983).

21985–1986
In re Appeal of Maoying Yu neutral
pacommwct · 2015
1 sentence

2025The school district in Maoying Yu raised the same argument, and this Court declined to reach 14 that argument in light of our decision reversing the court of common pleas’ order and remanding the matter for a determination of the correct assessment. 121 A.3d at 584 n.10.

12025–2025
Ray v. Brookville Area School District green
pacommwct · 2011
1 sentence

2023“Waste” is defined as “[a]n employer’s conduct or omissions which result in substantial abuse, misuse, destruction or loss of funds or resources belonging to or derived from Commonwealth or political subdivision sources.” 43 P.S. §1422. 3 “A Loudermill hearing is a pre-termination hearing given to a public employee that is required by due process, as established in Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532 (1985).” Ray v. Brookville Area School District, 19 A.3d 29 , 31 n.2 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2011). 3 The facts of record, as developed in discovery, follow.

12023–2023
Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill green
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

2023“Waste” is defined as “[a]n employer’s conduct or omissions which result in substantial abuse, misuse, destruction or loss of funds or resources belonging to or derived from Commonwealth or political subdivision sources.” 43 P.S. §1422. 3 “A Loudermill hearing is a pre-termination hearing given to a public employee that is required by due process, as established in Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532 (1985).” Ray v. Brookville Area School District, 19 A.3d 29 , 31 n.2 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2011). 3 The facts of record, as developed in discovery, follow.

12023–2023
1198 Butler Street Associates v. Board of Assessment Appeals green
pacommwct · 2008
1 sentence

2020The trial court, as fact finder, has discretion over evidentiary weight and credibility determinations. 1198 Butler Street Associates v. Board of Assessment Appeals, County of Northampton, 946 A.2d 1131 , 1138 n.7 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008). 5 The Board joins the School District’s brief on this matter. 6 Analysis We begin with the legal standards for determining whether government property can be subjected to local tax.

12020–2020
In re Appeal of Gateway School District green
pacommwct · 1989
2 sentences

2015Based upon this Court’s precedent in In re Appeal of Gateway School District, 124 Pa.Cmwlth. 463 , 556 A.2d 924 (1989), Starwood contends that Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 229, Pa. R.C.P.

2015Based upon this Court’s precedent in In re Appeal of Gateway School District, 124 Pa.Cmwlth. 463 , 556 A.2d 924 (1989), Starwood contends that Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 229, Pa. R.C.P.

12015–2015
Mifflin County School District v. Stewart green
pacommwct · 1986
1 sentence

2013In Stewart, we explained that there is no expulsion where “one is made an alumnus.” Stewart, 503 A.2d at 1014 .

12013–2013
Harkless v. Sweeny Independent School District green
txsd · 1979
1 sentence

2012Dist., 466 F.Supp. 457 (S.D.Tex. 1978), aff'd, 608 F.2d 594 (5th Cir.1979). 8 The trial court had discretion to fashion a reasonable remedy to make Merrell whole for the School District’s violation of the Act.

12012–2012
cluster 371141 green
ca5 · 1979
1 sentence

2012Dist., 466 F.Supp. 457 (S.D.Tex. 1978), aff'd, 608 F.2d 594 (5th Cir.1979). 8 The trial court had discretion to fashion a reasonable remedy to make Merrell whole for the School District’s violation of the Act.

12012–2012
Keystone Bank v. Flooring Specialists, Inc. green
pa · 1986
2 sentences

2008In support thereof, Mid-State cites Keystone Bank v. Flooring Specialists, Inc., 513 Pa. 103 , 518 A.2d 1179 (1986).

2008In support thereof, Mid-State cites Keystone Bank v. Flooring Specialists, Inc., 513 Pa. 103 , 518 A.2d 1179 (1986).

12008–2008
Phillips v. Cricket Lighters green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2005Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 576 Pa. 644 , 841 A.2d 1000 (2003); Atcovitz v. Gulph Mills Tennis Club, Inc., 571 Pa. 580 , 812 A.2d 1218 (2002); Morena v. S. Hills Health System, 501 Pa. 634 , 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (1983).

2005Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 576 Pa. 644 , 841 A.2d 1000 (2003); Atcovitz v. Gulph Mills Tennis Club, Inc., 571 Pa. 580 , 812 A.2d 1218 (2002); Morena v. S. Hills Health System, 501 Pa. 634 , 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (1983).

12005–2005
Morena v. South Hills Health System green
pa · 1983
2 sentences

2005Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 576 Pa. 644 , 841 A.2d 1000 (2003); Atcovitz v. Gulph Mills Tennis Club, Inc., 571 Pa. 580 , 812 A.2d 1218 (2002); Morena v. S. Hills Health System, 501 Pa. 634 , 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (1983).

2005Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 576 Pa. 644 , 841 A.2d 1000 (2003); Atcovitz v. Gulph Mills Tennis Club, Inc., 571 Pa. 580 , 812 A.2d 1218 (2002); Morena v. S. Hills Health System, 501 Pa. 634 , 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (1983).

12005–2005
McKibben v. Scott green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2005Mark v. Borough of Hatboro, 51 F.3d 1137, 1153 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 858 , 116 S.Ct. 165 , 133 L.Ed.2d 107 (1995); Kneipp v. Tedder, 95 F.3d 1199, 1208 (3d Cir.1996).

2005Mark v. Borough of Hatboro, 51 F.3d 1137, 1153 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 858 , 116 S.Ct. 165 , 133 L.Ed.2d 107 (1995); Kneipp v. Tedder, 95 F.3d 1199, 1208 (3d Cir.1996).

12005–2005
Atcovitz v. Gulph Mills Tennis Club, Inc. green
pa · 2002
2 sentences

2005Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 576 Pa. 644 , 841 A.2d 1000 (2003); Atcovitz v. Gulph Mills Tennis Club, Inc., 571 Pa. 580 , 812 A.2d 1218 (2002); Morena v. S. Hills Health System, 501 Pa. 634 , 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (1983).

2005Phillips v. Cricket Lighters, 576 Pa. 644 , 841 A.2d 1000 (2003); Atcovitz v. Gulph Mills Tennis Club, Inc., 571 Pa. 580 , 812 A.2d 1218 (2002); Morena v. S. Hills Health System, 501 Pa. 634 , 462 A.2d 680 , 684 n. 5 (1983).

12005–2005
Woods v. Thrower green
sc · 1921
2 sentences

2005Mark v. Borough of Hatboro, 51 F.3d 1137, 1153 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 858 , 116 S.Ct. 165 , 133 L.Ed.2d 107 (1995); Kneipp v. Tedder, 95 F.3d 1199, 1208 (3d Cir.1996).

2005Mark v. Borough of Hatboro, 51 F.3d 1137, 1153 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 858 , 116 S.Ct. 165 , 133 L.Ed.2d 107 (1995); Kneipp v. Tedder, 95 F.3d 1199, 1208 (3d Cir.1996).

12005–2005
Powell v. McCormack green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

2002Id. at 502-03 , 89 S.Ct. 1944 The School District’s challenge to Act 105 as violative of Article III, Section 4, does not seek to hold particular legisla *453 tors legally responsible; nor does it seek privileged information regarding the legislative process.

2002Id. at 502-03 , 89 S.Ct. 1944 The School District’s challenge to Act 105 as violative of Article III, Section 4, does not seek to hold particular legisla *453 tors legally responsible; nor does it seek privileged information regarding the legislative process.

12002–2002
SEARCH EDP v. American Home Assur. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1993
11998–1998
Germantown Insurance v. Martin green
pasuperct · 1991
11998–1998
DiMino v. Borough of Pottstown neutral
pacommwct · 1989
11991–1991
Commonwealth v. Brown green
pa · 1970
11986–1986
Mullen v. DuBois Area School District green
pa · 1969
11986–1986
Hatfield Township School District Auditors' Petition neutral
pasuperct · 1947
11976–1976
Supler v. North Franklin Township School District green
pa · 1962
11965–1965

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8542 (6) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 702 (4) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 8541 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 43 (1988–2025) IL 30 (1965–2026) PA 30 (1965–2025) CA 16 (1959–2022) TX 9 (1975–2017) CO 8 (1960–2009) MO 8 (1979–2021) UT 4 (2002–2023) MS 4 (2008–2023) WI 4 (1998–2010) MN 3 (1970–2007) GA 3 (2012–2025) NE 3 (2016–2026) OK 3 (1989–2009) OH 3 (2003–2021) SC 2 (1985–1997) NM 2 (1998–2006) ID 2 (1978–2020)

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.

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