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rigorous standard in Pennsylvania

28 Pennsylvania opinions name it 6 courts 1925–2026 2 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Daimler AG v. Baumangreen
scotus · 2014 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Daimler, 571 U.S. at 134-35 (observing that “several Courts of Appeals have held ... that a subsidiary's jurisdictional contacts can be imputed to its parent only when the former is so dominated by the latter as to be its alter ego”).

2020Daimler, 571 U.S. at 134-35 (observing that “several Courts of Appeals have held ... that a subsidiary's jurisdictional contacts can be imputed to its parent only when the former is so dominated by the latter as to be its alter ego”).

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Pap's A.M. v. City of Eriegreen
pa · 2002 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Pap's A.M. v. City of Erie , 571 Pa. 375 , 812 A.2d 591 , 612 (2002) (explaining that a content-based city ordinance restricting First Amendment rights passes constitutional muster only if it is narrowly drawn and if the municipality can show a compelling state interest, i.e. , strict scrutiny).

2018See, e.g., Pap's A.M. v. City of Erie , 571 Pa. 375 , 812 A.2d 591 , 612 (2002) (explaining that a content-based city ordinance restricting First Amendment rights passes constitutional muster only if it is narrowly drawn and if the municipality can show a compelling state interest, i.e. , strict scrutiny).

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Com. v. Mendoza, A.green
pasuperct · 2022 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Mendoza, 287 A.3d at 462 ; Rapak, 138 A.3d at 672 .

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Witherspoon, W. v. Wright, D.green
pasuperct · 2020 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Witherspoon, 241 A.3d at 1187 .

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Commonwealth v. Castrogreen
pa · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Castro, 93 A.3d at 827 . - 21 - J.

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Baylor v. Soskagreen
pa · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See id. at 5 *325 (“Pennsylvania courts have adopted the view that succeeding owners of property are bound by the fences that were accepted and recognized by former owners even without any other privity or formal transfer of the area possessed adversely.” (citing Berzonski, 28 Som.

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Commonwealth v. Ciottogreen
pa · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Commonwealth v. Ciotto, 382 Pa.Super. 458 , 555 A.2d 930 (1989) (failure to file briefs constitutes per se ineffectiveness); Commonwealth v. Hoyman, 385 Pa.Super. 439 , 561 A.2d 756 (1989) (same).

1990See Commonwealth v. Ciotto, 382 Pa.Super. 458 , 555 A.2d 930 (1989) (failure to file briefs constitutes per se ineffectiveness); Commonwealth v. Hoyman, 385 Pa.Super. 439 , 561 A.2d 756 (1989) (same).

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Commonwealth v. Reillygreen
pa · 1988 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 314(c)(1), a "mentally ill" person is "[o]ne who as a result of mental disease or defect, lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law." This definition establishes a less rigorous standard than, but is similar in language to, the M'Naghten rule, The Queen v. M'Naghten, 10 Cl. & Fin. *566 200, 8 Eng.Rep. 718 (1843), which since Commonwealth v. Mosler, 4 Pa. 264 (1846), has been the test for legal insanity in this Commonwealth, Commonwealth v. Reilly, 519 Pa. 550, 558-59 , 549

1989As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 314(c)(1), a "mentally ill" person is "[o]ne who as a result of mental disease or defect, lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law." This definition establishes a less rigorous standard than, but is similar in language to, the M'Naghten rule, The Queen v. M'Naghten, 10 Cl. & Fin. *566 200, 8 Eng.Rep. 718 (1843), which since Commonwealth v. Mosler, 4 Pa. 264 (1846), has been the test for legal insanity in this Commonwealth, Commonwealth v. Reilly, 519 Pa. 550, 558-59 , 549

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Fish v. Gosnellgreen
pa · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988These two requirements are summed up in the rigorous standard enunciated in Fish v. Gosnell, 316 Pa.Super. 565, 578 , 463 A.2d 1042, 1049 (1983): “Preliminary and deliberate conduct done with an awareness of the specific risks inherent in the activity is a proper basis for implying assumption of the risk.” Assumption of the risk contrasts with “no duty” cases in that assumption of the risk requires that the plaintiff subjectively understand the risk.

1988These two requirements are summed up in the rigorous standard enunciated in Fish v. Gosnell, 316 Pa.Super. 565, 578 , 463 A.2d 1042, 1049 (1983): “Preliminary and deliberate conduct done with an awareness of the specific risks inherent in the activity is a proper basis for implying assumption of the risk.” Assumption of the risk contrasts with “no duty” cases in that assumption of the risk requires that the plaintiff subjectively understand the risk.

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Albee Homes, Inc. v. Caddie Homes, Inc.green
pa · 1965 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988And unless the plaintiffs right is clear and the wrong is manifest, a preliminary injunction will not generally be awarded____ City of Philadelphia v. District Council 33, 112 Pa. Commw. 90 , 535 A.2d 231, 236 (1987) (quoting New Castle Orthopedic Associates v. Burns, 481 Pa. 460, 464 , 392 A.2d 1383, 1385 (1978)); Albee Homes, Inc. v. Caddie Homes, Inc., 417 Pa. 177, 181 , 207 A.2d 768, 770 (1965).

1988And unless the plaintiffs right is clear and the wrong is manifest, a preliminary injunction will not generally be awarded____ City of Philadelphia v. District Council 33, 112 Pa. Commw. 90 , 535 A.2d 231, 236 (1987) (quoting New Castle Orthopedic Associates v. Burns, 481 Pa. 460, 464 , 392 A.2d 1383, 1385 (1978)); Albee Homes, Inc. v. Caddie Homes, Inc., 417 Pa. 177, 181 , 207 A.2d 768, 770 (1965).

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City of Philadelphia v. District Council 33green
pacommwct · 1987 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988And unless the plaintiffs right is clear and the wrong is manifest, a preliminary injunction will not generally be awarded____ City of Philadelphia v. District Council 33, 112 Pa. Commw. 90 , 535 A.2d 231, 236 (1987) (quoting New Castle Orthopedic Associates v. Burns, 481 Pa. 460, 464 , 392 A.2d 1383, 1385 (1978)); Albee Homes, Inc. v. Caddie Homes, Inc., 417 Pa. 177, 181 , 207 A.2d 768, 770 (1965).

1988And unless the plaintiffs right is clear and the wrong is manifest, a preliminary injunction will not generally be awarded____ City of Philadelphia v. District Council 33, 112 Pa. Commw. 90 , 535 A.2d 231, 236 (1987) (quoting New Castle Orthopedic Associates v. Burns, 481 Pa. 460, 464 , 392 A.2d 1383, 1385 (1978)); Albee Homes, Inc. v. Caddie Homes, Inc., 417 Pa. 177, 181 , 207 A.2d 768, 770 (1965).

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New Castle Orthopedic Associates v. Burnsgreen
pa · 1978 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988And unless the plaintiffs right is clear and the wrong is manifest, a preliminary injunction will not generally be awarded____ City of Philadelphia v. District Council 33, 112 Pa. Commw. 90 , 535 A.2d 231, 236 (1987) (quoting New Castle Orthopedic Associates v. Burns, 481 Pa. 460, 464 , 392 A.2d 1383, 1385 (1978)); Albee Homes, Inc. v. Caddie Homes, Inc., 417 Pa. 177, 181 , 207 A.2d 768, 770 (1965).

1988And unless the plaintiffs right is clear and the wrong is manifest, a preliminary injunction will not generally be awarded____ City of Philadelphia v. District Council 33, 112 Pa. Commw. 90 , 535 A.2d 231, 236 (1987) (quoting New Castle Orthopedic Associates v. Burns, 481 Pa. 460, 464 , 392 A.2d 1383, 1385 (1978)); Albee Homes, Inc. v. Caddie Homes, Inc., 417 Pa. 177, 181 , 207 A.2d 768, 770 (1965).

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Haverford Township v. Sieglegreen
pa · 1942 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975I Appellant initially asserts that the Act in question is special legislation standing in violation of article III, section 32 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. 8 It is, of course, “a fundamental principle of our constitutional form of government that the legislative power ought to be exercised in a general and impartial manner and that new law ought not be made in the individual case.” 9 Article III, section 32 was adopted “to put an end to the flood of privileged legislation for particular localities and for private purposes . .. .” Haverford Township v. Siegle, 346 Pa. 1, 6 , 28 A. 2d 786,

1975I Appellant initially asserts that the Act in question is special legislation standing in violation of article III, section 32 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. 8 It is, of course, “a fundamental principle of our constitutional form of government that the legislative power ought to be exercised in a general and impartial manner and that new law ought not be made in the individual case.” 9 Article III, section 32 was adopted “to put an end to the flood of privileged legislation for particular localities and for private purposes . .. .” Haverford Township v. Siegle, 346 Pa. 1, 6 , 28 A. 2d 786,

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C. R. Grove v. Dun & Bradstreetgreen
ca3 · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971Our research discloses no case, however, which would support the application of the more rigorous standard to the covert reportage of the credit standing of a small brick and tile brokerage firm, and we decline to do so now.” 13 438 F. 2d at 436, 437 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Henry green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1983But Fourth and Fifth Amendment concerns do not control the case where “the Government has interfered with the right to counsel of the accused by ‘deliberately eliciting’ incriminating statements.” Id. (emphasis added): The Government argues that this Court should apply a less rigorous standard under the Sixth Amendment where the accused is prompted by an undisclosed undercover informant than where the accused is speaking in the hearing of persons he knows to be Government officers.

1983But Fourth and Fifth Amendment concerns do not control the case where "the Government has interfered with the right to counsel of the accused by `deliberately eliciting' incriminating statements." Id. (emphasis added): The Government argues that this Court should apply a less rigorous standard under the Sixth Amendment where the accused is prompted by an undisclosed undercover informant than where the accused is speaking in the hearing of persons he knows to be Government officers.

21983–1992
Commonwealth v. Rapak green
pasuperct · 2016
1 sentence

2026See Mendoza, 287 A.3d at 462 ; Rapak, 138 A.3d at 672 .

12026–2026
At & T v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission green
pa · 1999
2 sentences

2000The Supreme Court further stated that “a practice which would hold PUC to a more rigorous standard in expressing its reasons for a cost allocation determination would unnecessarily infringe upon the discretionary aspect of [its] decision.... ” Id. at 312 , 737 A.2d at 213 .

2000The Supreme Court further stated that “a practice which would hold PUC to a more rigorous standard in expressing its reasons for a cost allocation determination would unnecessarily infringe upon the discretionary aspect of [its] decision.... ” Id. at 312 , 737 A.2d at 213 .

12000–2000
Massiah v. United States green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1992The Court quoted Massiah in remarking that “if the Sixth Amendment ‘is to have any efficacy it must apply to indirect and surreptitious interrogations as well as those conducted in the jailhouse.’ ” 447 U.S. at 273 , 100 S.Ct. at 2188 . quoting Massiah, 377 U.S. at 206 , 84 S.Ct. at 1203 .

1992The Court quoted Massiah in remarking that “if the Sixth Amendment ‘is to have any efficacy it must apply to indirect and surreptitious interrogations as well as those conducted in the jailhouse.’ ” 447 U.S. at 273 , 100 S.Ct. at 2188 . quoting Massiah, 377 U.S. at 206 , 84 S.Ct. at 1203 .

11992–1992
Commonwealth v. Hoyman green
pa · 1989
2 sentences

1990See Commonwealth v. Ciotto, 382 Pa.Super. 458 , 555 A.2d 930 (1989) (failure to file briefs constitutes per se ineffectiveness); Commonwealth v. Hoyman, 385 Pa.Super. 439 , 561 A.2d 756 (1989) (same).

1990See Commonwealth v. Ciotto, 382 Pa.Super. 458 , 555 A.2d 930 (1989) (failure to file briefs constitutes per se ineffectiveness); Commonwealth v. Hoyman, 385 Pa.Super. 439 , 561 A.2d 756 (1989) (same).

11990–1990
Commonwealth v. Mosler green
pa · 1846
2 sentences

1989As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 314(c)(1), a “mentally ill” person is “[o]ne who as a result of mental disease or defect, lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law.” This definition establishes a less rigorous standard than, but is similar in language to, the M’Naghten rule, The Queen v. M’Naghten, 10 Cl. & Fin. 200, 8 Eng.Rep. 718 (1843), which since Commonwealth v. Mosler, 4 Pa. 264 (1846), has been the test for legal insanity in this Commonwealth, Commonwealth v. Reilly, 519 Pa. 550, 558-59 , 549 A.2d

1989As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 314(c)(1), a "mentally ill" person is "[o]ne who as a result of mental disease or defect, lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law." This definition establishes a less rigorous standard than, but is similar in language to, the M'Naghten rule, The Queen v. M'Naghten, 10 Cl. & Fin. *566 200, 8 Eng.Rep. 718 (1843), which since Commonwealth v. Mosler, 4 Pa. 264 (1846), has been the test for legal insanity in this Commonwealth, Commonwealth v. Reilly, 519 Pa. 550, 558-59 , 549

11989–1989
United States v. Andrew Tsanas green
ca2 · 1978
1 sentence

1989Id. at 346 .

11989–1989
Martin v. Johns-Manville Corp. green
pa · 1985
2 sentences

1988To the extent that the Post-Gazette would argue for a more rigorous standard, the Martin court observed, in the context of product liability litigation, that the goal of limiting punitive damage awards "is best served by focusing on the nature of the defendant’s conduct instead of increasing the plaintiff's burden of persuasion.” Id., 508 Pa. at 173 n. 14, 494 A.2d at 1098 n. 14.

1988To the extent that the Post-Gazette would argue for a more rigorous standard, the Martin court observed, in the context of product liability litigation, that the goal of limiting punitive damage awards "is best served by focusing on the nature of the defendant’s conduct instead of increasing the plaintiff's burden of persuasion.” Id., 508 Pa. at 173 n. 14, 494 A.2d at 1098 n. 14.

11988–1988
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson green
pasuperct · 1982
2 sentences

1988Bryant Co., Inc. v. Sling Testing and Repair, Inc., 471 Pa. 1 , 369 A.2d 1164 (1977); Sidco Paper Co. v. Aaron, 465 Pa. 586 , 351 A.2d 250 (1976); Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson, 296 Pa.Super. 405 , 442 A.2d 1114 (1982); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa.Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 (1979). *245 The trial court must not grant a preliminary injunction unless the petitioning party has satisfied the following rigorous standard: [Fjirst, that is is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm which could not be compensated by damages; second, that greater injury would result by refusing it t

1988Bryant Co., Inc. v. Sling Testing and Repair, Inc., 471 Pa. 1 , 369 A.2d 1164 (1977); Sidco Paper Co. v. Aaron, 465 Pa. 586 , 351 A.2d 250 (1976); Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson, 296 Pa.Super. 405 , 442 A.2d 1114 (1982); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa.Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 (1979). *245 The trial court must not grant a preliminary injunction unless the petitioning party has satisfied the following rigorous standard: [Fjirst, that is is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm which could not be compensated by damages; second, that greater injury would result by refusing it t

11988–1988
John G. Bryant Co. v. Sling Testing & Repair, Inc. green
pa · 1977
2 sentences

1988Bryant Co., Inc. v. Sling Testing and Repair, Inc., 471 Pa. 1 , 369 A.2d 1164 (1977); Sidco Paper Co. v. Aaron, 465 Pa. 586 , 351 A.2d 250 (1976); Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson, 296 Pa.Super. 405 , 442 A.2d 1114 (1982); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa.Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 (1979). *245 The trial court must not grant a preliminary injunction unless the petitioning party has satisfied the following rigorous standard: [Fjirst, that is is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm which could not be compensated by damages; second, that greater injury would result by refusing it t

1988Bryant Co., Inc. v. Sling Testing and Repair, Inc., 471 Pa. 1 , 369 A.2d 1164 (1977); Sidco Paper Co. v. Aaron, 465 Pa. 586 , 351 A.2d 250 (1976); Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson, 296 Pa.Super. 405 , 442 A.2d 1114 (1982); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa.Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 (1979). *245 The trial court must not grant a preliminary injunction unless the petitioning party has satisfied the following rigorous standard: [Fjirst, that is is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm which could not be compensated by damages; second, that greater injury would result by refusing it t

11988–1988
Sidco Paper Company v. Aaron green
pa · 1976
2 sentences

1988Bryant Co., Inc. v. Sling Testing and Repair, Inc., 471 Pa. 1 , 369 A.2d 1164 (1977); Sidco Paper Co. v. Aaron, 465 Pa. 586 , 351 A.2d 250 (1976); Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson, 296 Pa.Super. 405 , 442 A.2d 1114 (1982); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa.Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 (1979). *245 The trial court must not grant a preliminary injunction unless the petitioning party has satisfied the following rigorous standard: [Fjirst, that is is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm which could not be compensated by damages; second, that greater injury would result by refusing it t

1988Bryant Co., Inc. v. Sling Testing and Repair, Inc., 471 Pa. 1 , 369 A.2d 1164 (1977); Sidco Paper Co. v. Aaron, 465 Pa. 586 , 351 A.2d 250 (1976); Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson, 296 Pa.Super. 405 , 442 A.2d 1114 (1982); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa.Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 (1979). *245 The trial court must not grant a preliminary injunction unless the petitioning party has satisfied the following rigorous standard: [Fjirst, that is is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm which could not be compensated by damages; second, that greater injury would result by refusing it t

11988–1988
Boyd v. Cooper green
pasuperct · 1979
2 sentences

1988Bryant Co., Inc. v. Sling Testing and Repair, Inc., 471 Pa. 1 , 369 A.2d 1164 (1977); Sidco Paper Co. v. Aaron, 465 Pa. 586 , 351 A.2d 250 (1976); Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson, 296 Pa.Super. 405 , 442 A.2d 1114 (1982); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa.Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 (1979). *245 The trial court must not grant a preliminary injunction unless the petitioning party has satisfied the following rigorous standard: [Fjirst, that is is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm which could not be compensated by damages; second, that greater injury would result by refusing it t

1988Bryant Co., Inc. v. Sling Testing and Repair, Inc., 471 Pa. 1 , 369 A.2d 1164 (1977); Sidco Paper Co. v. Aaron, 465 Pa. 586 , 351 A.2d 250 (1976); Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v. Johnson, 296 Pa.Super. 405 , 442 A.2d 1114 (1982); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa.Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 (1979). *245 The trial court must not grant a preliminary injunction unless the petitioning party has satisfied the following rigorous standard: [Fjirst, that is is necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable harm which could not be compensated by damages; second, that greater injury would result by refusing it t

11988–1988
In Re Custody of Neal green
pasuperct · 1978
2 sentences

1980Nevertheless, we hasten to add that because our paramount concern remains the best interest and welfare of the child, In re Custody of Neal, 260 Pa.Super. 151 , 393 A.2d 1057 (1978); Shoup v. Shoup, 257 Pa.Super. 263 , 390 A.2d 814 (1978); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 248 Pa.Super. 196 , 374 A.2d 1386 (1977), we are not bound by deductions or inferences made by the hearing judge which have no competent evidence to support them and which do not appear to affect the child’s best interest.

1980Nevertheless, we hasten to add that because our paramount concern remains the best interest and welfare of the child, In re Custody of Neal, 260 Pa.Super. 151 , 393 A.2d 1057 (1978); Shoup v. Shoup, 257 Pa.Super. 263 , 390 A.2d 814 (1978); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 248 Pa.Super. 196 , 374 A.2d 1386 (1977), we are not bound by deductions or inferences made by the hearing judge which have no competent evidence to support them and which do not appear to affect the child’s best interest.

11980–1980
Commonwealth v. Morrison green
pasuperct · 1955
2 sentences

1980In view of the rule in this Commonwealth that the Commonwealth need not prove the commission of a crime on the date previously alleged in the information, see Commonwealth v. Morrison, 180 Pa.Super. 121 , 118 A.2d 258 (1955), it would be patently absurd to suggest that a more rigorous test of specificity must be used in ruling on a motion to quash.

1980In view of the rule in this Commonwealth that the Commonwealth need not prove the commission of a crime on the date previously alleged in the information, see Commonwealth v. Morrison, 180 Pa.Super. 121 , 118 A.2d 258 (1955), it would be patently absurd to suggest that a more rigorous test of specificity must be used in ruling on a motion to quash.

11980–1980
Shoup v. Shoup green
pasuperct · 1978
2 sentences

1980Nevertheless, we hasten to add that because our paramount concern remains the best interest and welfare of the child, In re Custody of Neal, 260 Pa.Super. 151 , 393 A.2d 1057 (1978); Shoup v. Shoup, 257 Pa.Super. 263 , 390 A.2d 814 (1978); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 248 Pa.Super. 196 , 374 A.2d 1386 (1977), we are not bound by deductions or inferences made by the hearing judge which have no competent evidence to support them and which do not appear to affect the child’s best interest.

1980Nevertheless, we hasten to add that because our paramount concern remains the best interest and welfare of the child, In re Custody of Neal, 260 Pa.Super. 151 , 393 A.2d 1057 (1978); Shoup v. Shoup, 257 Pa.Super. 263 , 390 A.2d 814 (1978); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 248 Pa.Super. 196 , 374 A.2d 1386 (1977), we are not bound by deductions or inferences made by the hearing judge which have no competent evidence to support them and which do not appear to affect the child’s best interest.

11980–1980
Tomlinson v. Tomlinson green
pasuperct · 1977
2 sentences

1980Nevertheless, we hasten to add that because our paramount concern remains the best interest and welfare of the child, In re Custody of Neal, 260 Pa.Super. 151 , 393 A.2d 1057 (1978); Shoup v. Shoup, 257 Pa.Super. 263 , 390 A.2d 814 (1978); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 248 Pa.Super. 196 , 374 A.2d 1386 (1977), we are not bound by deductions or inferences made by the hearing judge which have no competent evidence to support them and which do not appear to affect the child’s best interest.

1980Nevertheless, we hasten to add that because our paramount concern remains the best interest and welfare of the child, In re Custody of Neal, 260 Pa.Super. 151 , 393 A.2d 1057 (1978); Shoup v. Shoup, 257 Pa.Super. 263 , 390 A.2d 814 (1978); Tomlinson v. Tomlinson, 248 Pa.Super. 196 , 374 A.2d 1386 (1977), we are not bound by deductions or inferences made by the hearing judge which have no competent evidence to support them and which do not appear to affect the child’s best interest.

11980–1980
Loeb Estate green
pa · 1960
11962–1962
Jones & Laughlin Tax Assessment Case green
pa · 1961
11962–1962
Gulf Oil Corp. v. Philadelphia green
pa · 1947
11962–1962
Keller v. Scranton green
pa · 1901
11937–1937
Riley v. Carnegie Steel Co. green
pa · 1923
11937–1937
Scranton Electric Co. v. Old Forge Boro. green
· 1932
11937–1937
Byrne v. Schultz (Stone) green
pa · 1932
11932–1932
Decker v. Morton neutral
nyappdiv · 1898
11931–1931
Suydam v. . Jackson green
ny · 1873
11931–1931
Hildebrand v. American Fine Art Co. green
wis · 1901
11931–1931
Sullivan v. Hess green
pa · 1913
11925–1925
Turner's Estate green
pa · 1914
11925–1925

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2502 (3)

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