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23 Pennsylvania opinions name it 7 courts 1891–1979 0 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Tabuteau v. London Guarantee & Accident Co.green
pa · 1944 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979We believe that the case comes within the principle stated in Tabuteau v. London Guarantie and Accident Company, 351 Pa. 183, 186 , 40 A.2d 396, 398 (1945) that “expert testimony is not necessary where death (or injury) is so immediately and directly, or naturally and probably, the result of accident that the connection between them does not depend solely on the testimony of professional or expert witnesses We point out, in passing, that a claim is made in each of the Survival Act cases for injuries, including pain and suffering, which occurred before the decedent died.

1979We believe that the case comes within the principle stated in Tabuteau v. London Guarantie and Accident Company, 351 Pa. 183, 186 , 40 A.2d 396, 398 (1945) that “expert testimony is not necessary where death (or injury) is so immediately and directly, or naturally and probably, the result of accident that the connection between them does not depend solely on the testimony of professional or expert witnesses We point out, in passing, that a claim is made in each of the Survival Act cases for injuries, including pain and suffering, which occurred before the decedent died.

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Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Bethlehem Mines Corp.green
pacommwct · 1975 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978See, e.g., Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board v. Bethlehem Mines Corp., 22 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 437 , 349 A.2d 529 (1975); Munns v. Easthome Furniture Industries, Inc., 193 Pa. Superior Ct. 61 , 164 A.2d 30 (1960).

1978See, e.g., Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board v. Bethlehem Mines Corp., 22 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 437 , 349 A.2d 529 (1975); Munns v. Easthome Furniture Industries, Inc., 193 Pa. Superior Ct. 61 , 164 A.2d 30 (1960).

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Ranlett v. City of Lowellgreen
mass · 1879 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1930–1930
1 sentence

1930See also Ranlett v. Lowell, 126 Mass. 431 .

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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 (31)

CaseCitedYears
Munns v. Easthome Furniture Industries, Inc. neutral
pasuperct · 1960
2 sentences

1978See, e.g., Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board v. Bethlehem Mines Corp., 22 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 437 , 349 A.2d 529 (1975); Munns v. Easthome Furniture Industries, Inc., 193 Pa. Superior Ct. 61 , 164 A.2d 30 (1960).

1978See, e.g., Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board v. Bethlehem Mines Corp., 22 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 437 , 349 A.2d 529 (1975); Munns v. Easthome Furniture Industries, Inc., 193 Pa. Superior Ct. 61 , 164 A.2d 30 (1960).

11978–1978
Robinson v. Wirts green
pa · 1956
2 sentences

1971And the applicable standard of care, against which a nurse’s conduct should be measured, is predicated upon the degree of care ordinarily exercised by other nurses in the locality, or in similar localities: A.L.R., supra. The Restatement, Second Torts, section 299A, supports this rule, though by different language: “Unless he represents that he has greater or less skill or knowledge, one who undertakes to render services in the practice of a profession or trade is required to exercise the skill and knowledge normally possessed by members of that profession or trade in good standing in similar

1971And the applicable standard of care, against which a nurse’s conduct should be measured, is predicated upon the degree of care ordinarily exercised by other nurses in the locality, or in similar localities: A.L.R., supra. The Restatement, Second Torts, section 299A, supports this rule, though by different language: “Unless he represents that he has greater or less skill or knowledge, one who undertakes to render services in the practice of a profession or trade is required to exercise the skill and knowledge normally possessed by members of that profession or trade in good standing in similar

11971–1971
Russell's Appeal green
pa · 1874
1 sentence

1961The court concluded that the case comes within the doctrine expressed in Russell’s Appeal, 75 Pa. 269 , where the absence of a power of revocation was held to be sufficient in connection with the other facts of the case to warrant a decree setting aside a deed of trust on the ground of mistake.

11961–1961
McClelland Et Ux. v. Copeland green
pa · 1946
2 sentences

1951Clearly this case comes within the rule of McClelland v. Copeland, 355 Pa. 405 , 50 A. 2d 221 , where Mr. Justice Jones clarified the application of The Vehicle Code in this connection and dispelled the notion that the presence of more than three persons on the front seat of an automobile may be considered negligence per se as a matter of law.

1951Clearly this case comes within the rule of McClelland v. Copeland, 355 Pa. 405 , 50 A. 2d 221 , where Mr. Justice Jones clarified the application of The Vehicle Code in this connection and dispelled the notion that the presence of more than three persons on the front seat of an automobile may be considered negligence per se as a matter of law.

11951–1951
Mahoney v. City of Pittsburgh green
pa · 1935
2 sentences

1951Appellant relies upon Mahoney v. City of Pittsburgh, 320 Pa. 44 , 181 A. 590 , to support his contention, but in the McClelland case, supra, at page 411, it was said: “But, plainly enough, this court did not hold in the Mahoney case that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law merely because he was one of four persons occupying the front seat of the automobile involved in the accident there in question.” What the statute contemplates is a causal connection between the occupancy of the front seat by more than three persons and an accident involving the vehicle.

1951Appellant relies upon Mahoney v. City of Pittsburgh, 320 Pa. 44 , 181 A. 590 , to support his contention, but in the McClelland case, supra, at page 411, it was said: “But, plainly enough, this court did not hold in the Mahoney case that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law merely because he was one of four persons occupying the front seat of the automobile involved in the accident there in question.” What the statute contemplates is a causal connection between the occupancy of the front seat by more than three persons and an accident involving the vehicle.

11951–1951
Coral Gables, Inc. v. MacBroom neutral
pa · 1933
1 sentence

1948Corp. v. Mayer, 306 Pa. 225 ; Elliott v. McGoun, 307 Pa. 185 ; Coral Gables, Inc. v. *343 MacBroom, 311 Pa. 183 .

11948–1948
Elliott v. McGoun neutral
pa · 1932
1 sentence

1948Corp. v. Mayer, 306 Pa. 225 ; Elliott v. McGoun, 307 Pa. 185 ; Coral Gables, Inc. v. *343 MacBroom, 311 Pa. 183 .

11948–1948
Chelten Avenue Building Corp. v. Mayer green
pa · 1932
1 sentence

1948Corp. v. Mayer, 306 Pa. 225 ; Elliott v. McGoun, 307 Pa. 185 ; Coral Gables, Inc. v. *343 MacBroom, 311 Pa. 183 .

11948–1948
Breden v. Gilliland green
pa · 1871
1 sentence

1941Under the circumstances, we believe this case comes within the rule laid down by Chief Justice Sharswood in Breden v. Gilliland, Exec., et al., 67 Pa. 34, 37 , where it was said: “Opening a judgment and striking it off are two entirely different things.

11941–1941
Sopherstein v. Bertels green
pa · 1896
1 sentence

1941Giannone v. Real, 333 Pa. 21 ; Sopherstein v. Burtels, 178 Pa. 401 .

11941–1941
Giannone v. Reale green
pa · 1938
1 sentence

1941Giannone v. Real, 333 Pa. 21 ; Sopherstein v. Burtels, 178 Pa. 401 .

11941–1941
Rutherford v. Academy of Music green
pasuperct · 1925
1 sentence

1941I think the case comes within the rule of Rutherford v. Academy of Music, 87 Pa. Superior Ct. 355 , and the cases which follow it, and that the apparent conflict between the plaintiff’s testimony quoted in the majority opinion and her statement, “I could not see because there were no lights outside and the bright lights on the inside kind of blinded me towards the outside”, and that, as she looked out of the door, “The floor just looked to me like it sloped right out on the street”, was for the jury, particularly in view of the fact that the burden of proving contributory negligence was on the

11941–1941
Kunkel v. Kunkel green
pa · 1920
1 sentence

1931There is, therefore, no lapse of David’s legacy on which section 15 (b) of the Wills Act, giving the legacy to his children, may take effect; and the case comes within the principle of Kunkel v. Kunkel, 267 Pa. 163 , in which a bequest to a brother, “if living at the time of my decease,” was held not to have the benefit of the statute.

11931–1931
Dasher v. Harrisburg neutral
pasuperct · 1902
1 sentence

1930Consequently, the case comes within the rule of Dasher v. Harrisburg, 20 Pa. Superior Ct. 79 , that, where one connects with a sewer without authority and in violation of city ordinances, the city is not liable to him for injuries resulting from the negligent maintenance of the sewer.

11930–1930
Pennsylvania Stave Co.'s Appeal neutral
pa · 1909
1 sentence

1930This case having been tried ex parte, and the judgment having been entered upon the finding for the plaintiff, it [may] be treated not as an adverse judgment, but as ‘won by default.’ ” We think the case comes within the rule referred to in Pennsylvania Stave Company’s Appeal, 225 Pa. 178, at 181 , that, if a case calling for equitable interference is made out, “the ending of the term would not necessarily preclude relief.” Order affirmed.

11930–1930
Lindsey v. Stranahan neutral
pa · 1889
1 sentence

1929It is true that a partner is not entitled to special compensation for work performed in the joint undertaking, unless it was so agreed (Delp v. Edlis, 190 Pa. 25 ; Lindsey v. Stranaban, 129 Pa. 635 ), but, under the facts found by the assessor, this case comes within the exception noted, and, by stipulation filed, these findings are to be considered controlling.

11929–1929
Delp v. Edlis neutral
pa · 1899
1 sentence

1929It is true that a partner is not entitled to special compensation for work performed in the joint undertaking, unless it was so agreed (Delp v. Edlis, 190 Pa. 25 ; Lindsey v. Stranaban, 129 Pa. 635 ), but, under the facts found by the assessor, this case comes within the exception noted, and, by stipulation filed, these findings are to be considered controlling.

11929–1929
Gausman v. R. T. Pearson Co. green
pa · 1925
1 sentence

1929This case comes Within the principle laid down in Gausman v. Pearson Co., 284 Pa. 348 , which holds that in order to constitute an accident there must be some unusual occurrence or untoward happening aside from the usual course of events.

11929–1929
Bell v. McCloskey neutral
pa · 1893
1 sentence

1913It seems to us that the question of the plaintiff’s title to the horse and harness was a mixed one of law and fact as in Bell v. McCloskey, 155 Pa. 319 .

11913–1913
Delaware River Quarry & Construction Co. v. Bethlehem & Nazareth Passenger Railway Co. green
pa · 1902
1 sentence

1909Co., 204 Pa. 22 , where Justice Fell said: “This act has been liberally construed, and isolated transactions between a foreign corporation and citizens of this state have been held not to come within its prohibition, and only such corporations as have entered this state by their agents and transacted their ordinary business here, have been considered as ‘doing business’ in violation of the act.” Bearing in mind that the corporation in the present case had not entered upon the transaction of business in this commonwealth at the time the contract was made and that before it did so it fully compl

11909–1909
Chain v. Hart neutral
pa · 1891
1 sentence

1906This branch of the case comes within the rule stated in Chain v. Hart, 140 Pa. 374 .

11906–1906
Kaufhold v. Arnold green
· 1894
1 sentence

1906This case comes within the rule of Kaufhold v. Arnold, 163 Pa. 269 , in that an employer is not responsible for those dangers to which the employee voluntarily subjects himself.

11906–1906
Road in Upper Darby Township neutral
pasuperct · 1901
1 sentence

1905In any event, the case comes within the rule laid down in Road in Upper Darby Twp., 15 Pa. Superior Ct. 652 . 7.

11905–1905
Commonwealth ex rel. McClain v. Locke green
pa · 1873
2 sentences

1904It is argued, however, that the case comes within the principle of Locke’s Appeal, 72 Pa. 491 .

1904If the act was an absolute and unconditional repeal of the prohibitory act for Potter county, it would, "of course, leave that territory subject to the general laws governing the granting of licenses, and if, in addition to the repeal and in lieu of the second section, the people of the county of Potter had been allowed to vote license or no license, the case would be practically that of Locke’s Appeal, supra. It may be said that the practical result would be the same, whether the vote of the people be for repeal or against repeal, or for license or against license.

11904–1904
Fries v. Null green
pa · 1893
1 sentence

1901The case comes within the rule laid down in Fries v. Null, 154 Pa. 573 , and 158 Pa. 15 .

11901–1901
Fries v. Null green
pa · 1893
1 sentence

1901The case comes within the rule laid down in Fries v. Null, 154 Pa. 573 , and 158 Pa. 15 .

11901–1901
Irey v. Pennsylvania R. neutral
pa · 1890
1 sentence

1894The case comes within the principle of Irey v. Railroad Co., 132 Pa. 563 .

11894–1894
Wilson's Appeal neutral
pa · 1882
11893–1893
Allison Mfg. Co. v. McCormick neutral
pa · 1888
11891–1891
Gillen v. Rowley neutral
pa · 1890
11891–1891
Zurn v. Tetlow neutral
pa · 1890
11891–1891

Where else courts name it

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