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28 Pennsylvania opinions name it 6 courts 1841–2025 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.
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Eal v. Ljwgreen2 sentences2015Finally, we note the “[i]n a case which presents the possibility of a change in custody, it is incumbent on the court to fully discuss the possible effect on the child of the proposed transfer of custody.” E.A.L. v. L.J.W., 448 Pa.Super. 573 , 662 A.2d 1109, 1117 (1995) (quotation and citation omitted). 2015Finally, we note the “[i]n a case which presents the possibility of a change in custody, it is incumbent on the court to fully discuss the possible effect on the child of the proposed transfer of custody.” E.A.L. v. L.J.W., 662 A.2d 1109, 1117 (Pa. Super. 1995) (quotation and citation omitted). | 3 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Harrisongreen2 sentences1983We note that the preceding standard is equivalent to that used to rule on a sufficiency of the evidence argument. 7 See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Harrison, 289 Pa.Super. 126 , 432 A.2d 1083 (1981). 1983We note that the preceding standard is equivalent to that used to rule on a sufficiency of the evidence argument. 7 See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Harrison, 289 Pa.Super. 126 , 432 A.2d 1083 (1981). | 1 | 2 |
Township of Lower Milford v. Brittgreen1 sentence2025See Township of Lower Milford, 799 A.2d at 970-71 ; Borough of Latrobe v. Pohland, 702 A.2d 1089, 1098 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1997) (“The [enforcement notices] were adequate and sufficient to inform the [landowners] that the [b]orough intended to stop all ‘business activity’ on their premises.”).7 In each instance, whether finding notice valid or invalid, these cases refrained from engaging in more than a face-value analysis of whether the municipality’s enforcement notice informed the landowner as to the precise authority being relied on by the municipality (including a specific citation to the municip | 1 | 1 |
Borough of Latrobe v. Pohlandgreen1 sentence2025See Township of Lower Milford, 799 A.2d at 970-71 ; Borough of Latrobe v. Pohland, 702 A.2d 1089, 1098 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1997) (“The [enforcement notices] were adequate and sufficient to inform the [landowners] that the [b]orough intended to stop all ‘business activity’ on their premises.”).7 In each instance, whether finding notice valid or invalid, these cases refrained from engaging in more than a face-value analysis of whether the municipality’s enforcement notice informed the landowner as to the precise authority being relied on by the municipality (including a specific citation to the municip | 1 | 1 |
Re: Estate of Maddi, C.green1 sentence2024See Estate of Maddi, supra. In addition to the preceding analysis, the court noted that Appellant did not present testimony from a handwriting expert. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Turnergreen1 sentence2024See Turner, 544 A.2d at 928 . | 1 | 1 |
Yates v. Yatesgreen1 sentence2015Yates v. Yates, 963 A.2d 535, 542 (Pa.Super.2008), quoting In re Wesley J.K., 299 Pa.Super. 504 , 445 A.2d 1243, 1249 (1982): The record herein demonstrates that all four of the preceding factors have been met such that shared legal and physical custody of Child is in his best interest. | 1 | 1 |
In Re Wesley J. K.green2 sentences2015Yates v. Yates, 963 A.2d 535, 542 (Pa.Super.2008), quoting In re Wesley J.K., 299 Pa.Super. 504 , 445 A.2d 1243, 1249 (1982): The record herein demonstrates that all four of the preceding factors have been met such that shared legal and physical custody of Child is in his best interest. 2015Yates v. Yates, 963 A.2d 535, 542 (Pa.Super.2008), quoting In re Wesley J.K., 299 Pa.Super. 504 , 445 A.2d 1243, 1249 (1982): The record herein demonstrates that all four of the preceding factors have been met such that shared legal and physical custody of Child is in his best interest. | 1 | 1 |
Payless Shoesource, Inc. v. Travelers Companies, Inc.green1 sentence2013The Court, applying the rules of statutory construction, including the last antecedent rule, held that “organized for profit” was limited to “legal entity”: For one, when interpreting the “organized for profit” qualifier in context, it is notable that the limitation appears at the end of the definition, and thus, under the last-antecedent principle of statutory construction as applied in other cases, see, e.g., McKinley v. Penn., DOT, 564 Pa. 565 , 577 n. 10, 769 A.2d 1153 , 1160 n. 10 (2001), it only to applies to the final item, “any legal entity.” See generally Payless Shoesource, Inc. v. T | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Hamlingreen2 sentences2009Skarica that claimed the police violated Pa.R.Crim.P. 431. 1 We reverse. ¶ 2 “[W]here the Commonwealth is appealing the adverse decision of a suppression court, a reviewing court must consider only the evidence of the defendant’s witnesses and so much of the evidence for the prosecution as read in the context of the record as a whole remains uncontra-dicted.” Commonwealth v. Hamlin, 503 Pa. 210, 216 , 469 A.2d 137, 139 (1983). ¶ 3 Herein, under the preceding standard, it is undisputed that a warrant had been issued by Magisterial District Judge Antos for Appellee’s failure to respond to a traf 2009Skarica that claimed the police violated Pa.R.Crim.P. 431. 1 We reverse. ¶ 2 “[W]here the Commonwealth is appealing the adverse decision of a suppression court, a reviewing court must consider only the evidence of the defendant’s witnesses and so much of the evidence for the prosecution as read in the context of the record as a whole remains uncontra-dicted.” Commonwealth v. Hamlin, 503 Pa. 210, 216 , 469 A.2d 137, 139 (1983). ¶ 3 Herein, under the preceding standard, it is undisputed that a warrant had been issued by Magisterial District Judge Antos for Appellee’s failure to respond to a traf | 1 | 1 |
Amerikohl Mining, Inc. v. Mount Pleasant Townshipgreen2 sentences2008We agree with the Board and Employer that the two clauses in paragraph 18(f) can be read independently and that the second clause is not dependent on the preceding clause certifying that Claimant was not suffering from a life-threatening or terminal illness. 9 In applying common principles of contract interpretation, we note that “[t]he fundamental rule in construing a contract is to ascertain and give effect to the intention of the parties.” Amerikohl Mining, Inc. v. Mount Pleasant Township, 727 A.2d 1179, 1182 (Pa. Cmwlth.1999). 2008Generally, the intent of the parties to a written contract is contained within the contract itself, and when the words are “clear and unambiguous, the intent is to be found only in the express language of the agreement.” Id. (quoting Krizovensky v. Krizovensky, 425 Pa.Super. 204 , 624 A.2d 638, 642 (1993)). | 1 | 1 |
Krizovensky v. Krizovenskygreen2 sentences2008Generally, the intent of the parties to a written contract is contained within the contract itself, and when the words are “clear and unambiguous, the intent is to be found only in the express language of the agreement.” Id. (quoting Krizovensky v. Krizovensky, 425 Pa.Super. 204 , 624 A.2d 638, 642 (1993)). 2008Generally, the intent of the parties to a written contract is contained within the contract itself, and when the words are “clear and unambiguous, the intent is to be found only in the express language of the agreement.” Id. (quoting Krizovensky v. Krizovensky, 425 Pa.Super. 204 , 624 A.2d 638, 642 (1993)). | 1 | 1 |
Kelaco v. Davis & McKean General Partnershipgreen1 sentence2007Kelaco v. Davis & McKean, 743 A.2d 525, 528 (Pa.Super.1999). ¶2 Keeping the preceding standard in mind, the record discloses that in 1982, at the age of eleven, Appellant became acquainted with Father Brzyski while a parishioner at St. | 1 | 1 |
Hanna v. West Shore School Districtgreen1 sentence1999The care, custody or control of real property in the possession of the local agency, except that the agency shall not be liable for damages on account of any injury sustained by a person intentionally trespassing on real property in the possession of the local agency ....” Id. (3) Based on the preceding standard the defendant has also moved for summary judgment asserting that the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant must be dismissed because the defendant is immune from liability within the meaning of the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act discussed supra. (4) In 1997, the Supreme Court | 1 | 1 |
Martin ex rel. Martin v. City of Philadelphiagreen1 sentence1999“The [Grieff] court noted that section 8542(b)(3) expressly states that liability may arise from negligence in the ‘care, custody or control of real property Martin v. City of Philadelphia, 696 A.2d 909, 912 (Pa. Commw. 1997). (6) Thus, in view of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s expansion of the real property exception to governmental immunity to include negligence committed by those in the care, custody and control of governmental real property the defendant’s right to summary judgment is not clear and free from doubt and thus, the defendant is not entitled to judgment as matter of law and i | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Melilligreen2 sentences1991Added to the preceding standard is the “duty of a reviewing court ... to ensure that the magistrate had a ‘substantial basis for ... concluding] that probable cause existed.’ ” Commonwealth v. Melilli, 521 Pa. 405, 418-19 , 555 A.2d 1254, 1261 (1989). 1991Added to the preceding standard is the “duty of a reviewing court ... to ensure that the magistrate had a ‘substantial basis for ... concluding] that probable cause existed.’ ” Commonwealth v. Melilli, 521 Pa. 405, 418-19 , 555 A.2d 1254, 1261 (1989). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Karnsgreen2 sentences1991Accord Commonwealth v. Karns, 389 Pa.Super. 58 , 566 A.2d 615, 616 (1989). 1991Accord Commonwealth v. Karns, 389 Pa.Super. 58 , 566 A.2d 615, 616 (1989). | 1 | 1 |
Bickley v. Bickleygreen2 sentences1984July 1, 1980; 23 P.S. § 102(a)(6); see also Bickley v. Bickley, 301 Pa.Super. 396 , 447 A.2d 1025 (1982). 1984July 1, 1980; 23 P.S. § 102(a)(6); see also Bickley v. Bickley, 301 Pa.Super. 396 , 447 A.2d 1025 (1982). | 1 | 1 |
Bell v. Beneficial Consumer Discount Co.green2 sentences1981Cohen v. Beneficial Industrial Loan Corp., 337 U.S. 541, 546 , 69 S.Ct. 1221, 1226 , 93 L.Ed. 1528 (1949).” (Footnote omitted) Bell v. Beneficial Consumer Discount Co., 465 Pa. 225, 228 , 348 A.2d 734, 735 (1975). *203 Under the preceding standard, an order denying a motion to suppress has been interpreted to be interlocutory—the rationale being that such a ruling is merely a step in the criminal process and any rights involved therein are adequately protected in subsequent trial proceedings. 1981Cohen v. Beneficial Industrial Loan Corp., 337 U.S. 541, 546 , 69 S.Ct. 1221, 1226 , 93 L.Ed. 1528 (1949).” (Footnote omitted) Bell v. Beneficial Consumer Discount Co., 465 Pa. 225, 228 , 348 A.2d 734, 735 (1975). *203 Under the preceding standard, an order denying a motion to suppress has been interpreted to be interlocutory—the rationale being that such a ruling is merely a step in the criminal process and any rights involved therein are adequately protected in subsequent trial proceedings. | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Washingtongreen | 1 | 1 |
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Twp. of Robinson v. J.M. Esposito
green
1 sentence2025We concluded that: “This general assertion fails to adequately state any specific violation with a citation to the applicable provision of the local ordinance allegedly violated, as required by the MPC.” Id. 11 In dealing with the preceding clause of Section 616.1(c)(3), 53 P.S. §10616(c)(3) (“The specific violation with a description of the requirements which have not been met . . .”), this Court has found even vaguely asserted violations to satisfy the MPC when the enforcement notice nevertheless informs the landowner of how he might cure the purported violation. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Rendell v. Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission
green
2 sentences2013The penultimate question before the Court was whether the limiting clause “organized for profit” applied only to the preceding clause “any legal entity” or whether the limiting clause applied to all of the preceding entities, e.g., “receivership.” 5 Id. at 300 , 983 A.2d at 712-13 . 2013The penultimate question before the Court was whether the limiting clause “organized for profit” applied only to the preceding clause “any legal entity” or whether the limiting clause applied to all of the preceding entities, e.g., “receivership.” 5 Id. at 300 , 983 A.2d at 712-13 . | 1 | 2013–2013 |
McKinley v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP.
green
2 sentences2013The Court, applying the rules of statutory construction, including the last antecedent rule, held that “organized for profit” was limited to “legal entity”: For one, when interpreting the “organized for profit” qualifier in context, it is notable that the limitation appears at the end of the definition, and thus, under the last-antecedent principle of statutory construction as applied in other cases, see, e.g., McKinley v. Penn., DOT, 564 Pa. 565 , 577 n. 10, 769 A.2d 1153 , 1160 n. 10 (2001), it only to applies to the final item, “any legal entity.” See generally Payless Shoesource, Inc. v. T 2013The Court, applying the rules of statutory construction, including the last antecedent rule, held that “organized for profit” was limited to “legal entity”: For one, when interpreting the “organized for profit” qualifier in context, it is notable that the limitation appears at the end of the definition, and thus, under the last-antecedent principle of statutory construction as applied in other cases, see, e.g., McKinley v. Penn., DOT, 564 Pa. 565 , 577 n. 10, 769 A.2d 1153 , 1160 n. 10 (2001), it only to applies to the final item, “any legal entity.” See generally Payless Shoesource, Inc. v. T | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Miranda v. Arizona
green
2 sentences2009While Appellant was detained at the “lockup” facility, the police questioned Appellant after he executed a waiver of his rights under Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). 2009While Appellant was detained at the “lockup” facility, the police questioned Appellant after he executed a waiver of his rights under Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Grieff v. Reisinger
green
2 sentences1999The care, custody or control of real property in the possession of the local agency, except that the agency shall not be liable for damages on account of any injury sustained by a person intentionally trespassing on real property in the possession of the local agency ....” Id. (3) Based on the preceding standard the defendant has also moved for summary judgment asserting that the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant must be dismissed because the defendant is immune from liability within the meaning of the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act discussed supra. (4) In 1997, the Supreme Court 1999The care, custody or control of real property in the possession of the local agency, except that the agency shall not be liable for damages on account of any injury sustained by a person intentionally trespassing on real property in the possession of the local agency ....” Id. (3) Based on the preceding standard the defendant has also moved for summary judgment asserting that the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant must be dismissed because the defendant is immune from liability within the meaning of the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act discussed supra. (4) In 1997, the Supreme Court | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Morris v. Morris
green
2 sentences1990The trial court concluded that, “to expose the children to a competing religion after so assiduously grounding them in the tenets of Judaism would unfairly confuse and disorient them and quite possibly vitiate the benefits flowing from either religion.” 121 Mont.Co.L.Reptr. at 255. 44 In Morris , this Court reviewed decisions of our sister states and concluded that expert testimony that “inconsistent teachings would probably result in some mental disorientation” was sufficient to impose the restrictions involved in Morris. 412 A.2d at 147 . 1990The trial court concluded that, "to expose the children to a competing religion after so assiduously grounding them in the tenets of Judaism would unfairly confuse and disorient them and quite possibly vitiate the benefits flowing from either religion." 121 Mont.Co.L.Reptr. at 255. [44] In Morris , this Court reviewed decisions of our sister states and concluded that expert testimony that "inconsistent teachings would probably result in some mental disorientation" was sufficient to impose the restrictions involved *78 in Morris. 412 A.2d at 147 . | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Green v. Commonwealth
neutral
2 sentences1989See also: Green v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 56 Pa.Cmwlth. 408 , 424 A.2d 639 (1981). 1989See also: Green v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, 56 Pa.Cmwlth. 408 , 424 A.2d 639 (1981). | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Miller v. Wise Business Forms, Inc.
green
2 sentences1989As the preceding analysis of new Rule 238 indicates, the plaintiffs' claim for relief in these cases was meritorious. "[W]here the defendant has not made an adequate settlement offer pursuant to Rule 238(b)(1) and the plaintiff has not caused delay of the trial as noted in Rule 238(b)(2)," Miller v. Wise Business Forms, 381 Pa.Super. at 242, 553 A.2d at 446 , there is no basis on which to deny the plaintiff an award of *425 "delay damages." Thus, in order to afford relief to the plaintiffs, it was necessary to remand both cases to the trial courts for the calculation of "delay damages" in acco 1989As the preceding analysis of new Rule 238 indicates, the plaintiffs’ claim for relief in these cases was meritorious. “[WJhere the defendant has not made an adequate settlement offer pursuant to Rule 238(b)(1) and the plaintiff has not caused delay of the trial as noted in Rule 238(b)(2),” Miller v. Wise Business Forms, 381 Pa.Super. at 242, 553 A.2d at 446 , there is no basis on which to deny the plaintiff an award of “delay damages.” Thus, in order to afford relief to the plaintiffs, it was necessary to remand both cases to the trial courts for the calculation of “delay damages” in accordanc | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Commonwealth v. Godfrey
green
2 sentences1985This question is one of first impression. [9] In Commonwealth v. Godfrey, 434 Pa. 532 , 254 A.2d 923 (1969), our Supreme Court adopted the standards to be followed in determining whether to retroactively apply a decision in a criminal case. 1985This question is one of first impression. [9] In Commonwealth v. Godfrey, 434 Pa. 532 , 254 A.2d 923 (1969), our Supreme Court adopted the standards to be followed in determining whether to retroactively apply a decision in a criminal case. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Commonwealth v. Williams
green
2 sentences1981Next, the time lapse between the reported theft and appellant’s possession of the stolen property consisted of about five hours, clearly “recent” under the holding of Commonwealth v. Williams, 468 Pa. 357 , 362 A.2d 244 (1976). 6 Finally, the situs of the theft (Gorgol’s patio) and the situs of the possession (Ms. Kilgus’ driveway), were in close proximity to each other. 1981Next, the time lapse between the reported theft and appellant’s possession of the stolen property consisted of about five hours, clearly “recent” under the holding of Commonwealth v. Williams, 468 Pa. 357 , 362 A.2d 244 (1976). 6 Finally, the situs of the theft (Gorgol’s patio) and the situs of the possession (Ms. Kilgus’ driveway), were in close proximity to each other. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Cohen v. Beneficial Industrial Loan Corp.
green
2 sentences1981Cohen v. Beneficial Industrial Loan Corp., 337 U.S. 541, 546 , 69 S.Ct. 1221, 1226 , 93 L.Ed. 1528 (1949).” (Footnote omitted) Bell v. Beneficial Consumer Discount Co., 465 Pa. 225, 228 , 348 A.2d 734, 735 (1975). *203 Under the preceding standard, an order denying a motion to suppress has been interpreted to be interlocutory—the rationale being that such a ruling is merely a step in the criminal process and any rights involved therein are adequately protected in subsequent trial proceedings. 1981Cohen v. Beneficial Industrial Loan Corp., 337 U.S. 541, 546 , 69 S.Ct. 1221, 1226 , 93 L.Ed. 1528 (1949).” (Footnote omitted) Bell v. Beneficial Consumer Discount Co., 465 Pa. 225, 228 , 348 A.2d 734, 735 (1975). *203 Under the preceding standard, an order denying a motion to suppress has been interpreted to be interlocutory—the rationale being that such a ruling is merely a step in the criminal process and any rights involved therein are adequately protected in subsequent trial proceedings. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Singer v. Sheppard green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Commonwealth v. Russell green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Warner v. Willard neutral | 1 | 1951–1951 |
| Ingham's Estate green | 1 | 1951–1951 |
| Morris v. Glen Alden Coal Co. green | 1 | 1944–1944 |
| Tomlinson's Estate green | 1 | 1938–1938 |
| Orth & Bro. v. Board of Education green | 1 | 1930–1930 |
| Commonwealth v. Wark Co. green | 1 | 1930–1930 |
| McFadden v. Lineweaver Co., Inc. neutral | 1 | 1930–1930 |
| Wood v. New England Marine Insurance neutral | 1 | 1841–1841 |
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.
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.