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permissible inquiry in Pennsylvania

23 Pennsylvania opinions name it 6 courts 1947–2026 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Brooks v. Brooksgreen
pa · 1983 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–2022
2 sentences

2022Indeed. "[i]n a custody proceeding, the sole permissible inquiry into the relative wealth of the parties is whether either party is unable to provide adequately for the child; unless the income of one party is so inadequate as to preclude raising the children in a decent manner, the matter of relative income is irrelevant." Brooks v. Brooks, 319 Pa.Super. 268 , 466 A.2d 152, 156 (1983).

2022Indeed. "[i]n a custody proceeding, the sole permissible inquiry into the relative wealth of the parties is whether either party is unable to provide adequately for the child; unless the income of one party is so inadequate as to preclude raising the children in a decent manner, the matter of relative income is irrelevant." Brooks v. Brooks, 319 Pa.Super. 268 , 466 A.2d 152, 156 (1983).

44
Commonwealth v. Travagliagreen
pa · 1995 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2018
2 sentences

2018See Commonwealth v. Travaglia, 541 Pa. 108 , 661 A.2d 352 , 359 n. 10 (1995).

2018See Commonwealth v. Travaglia, 541 Pa. 108 , 661 A.2d 352 , 359 n. 10 (1995).

33
Roadcap v. Roadcapgreen
pasuperct · 2001 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2026
2 sentences

2026“Indeed, in a custody proceeding, the sole permissible inquiry into the relative wealth of the parties is whether either party is unable to provide adequately for the child; unless the income of one party is so inadequate as to preclude raising the children in a decent manner, the matter of relative income is irrelevant.” Id. (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

2026“Indeed, in a custody proceeding, the sole permissible inquiry into the relative wealth of the parties is whether either party is unable to provide adequately for the child; unless the income of one party is so inadequate as to preclude raising the children in a decent manner, the matter of relative income is irrelevant.” Id. (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

24
Commonwealth v. Christiangreen
pa · 1978 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1980–1983
2 sentences

1983Commonwealth v. Christian, 480 Pa. at 140 , 389 A.2d at 549 .

1983Commonwealth v. Christian, 480 Pa. at 140 , 389 A.2d at 549 .

12
Commonwealth v. Taylorgreen
pa · 2005 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Commonwealth v. Taylor, 583 Pa. 170, 187 , 876 A.2d 916, 926 (2005) (citing Commonwealth v. Travaglia, 541 Pa. 108, 128, n. 10 , 661 A.2d 352 , 359 n. 10 (1995)).

2015See Commonwealth v. Taylor, 583 Pa. 170, 187 , 876 A.2d 916, 926 (2005) (citing Commonwealth v. Travaglia, 541 Pa. 108, 128, n. 10 , 661 A.2d 352 , 359 n. 10 (1995)).

11
Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., Inc.green
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See also, Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co., 534 N.W.2d 385 (Iowa 1995); Jenkins v. Amchem Prods., Inc., 256 Kan. 602 , 886 P.2d 869 (1994), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 820 , 116 S.Ct. 80 , 133 L.Ed.2d 38 (1995).

1997See also, Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co., 534 N.W.2d 385 (Iowa 1995); Jenkins v. Amchem Prods., Inc., 256 Kan. 602 , 886 P.2d 869 (1994), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 820 , 116 S.Ct. 80 , 133 L.Ed.2d 38 (1995).

11
In Re Custody of Pearcegreen
pasuperct · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Brooks v. Brooks, 319 Pa.Super. 268, 276-77 , 466 A.2d 152, 156 (1983) (citations omitted); In re Custody of Pearce, 310 Pa.Super. 254, 258 , 456 A.2d 597, 599 (1983) (citations omitted).

1996Brooks v. Brooks, 319 Pa.Super. 268, 276-77 , 466 A.2d 152, 156 (1983) (citations omitted); In re Custody of Pearce, 310 Pa.Super. 254, 258 , 456 A.2d 597, 599 (1983) (citations omitted).

11
Commonwealth v. Nathangreen
pa · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974See Commonwealth v. Clark, supra. But see Commonwealth v. Nathan, 445 Pa. 470, 285 A.2d 175 (1970). 2 Bullock’s final contention is that the trial court erred in refusing two requested points for charge.

1974See Commonwealth v. Clark, supra. But see Commonwealth v. Nathan, 445 Pa. 470, 285 A.2d 175 (1970). 2 Bullock’s final contention is that the trial court erred in refusing two requested points for charge.

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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 (17)

CaseCitedYears
Chambers Appeal green
pa · 1973
1 sentence

2017This opposition to consent at the prior termination proceeding “is not a permissible challenge to the validity or integrity of the adoption decree at all.” Id.

12017–2017
Phatak v. United Chair Co. green
pasuperct · 2000
1 sentence

2010Phatak v. United Chair Company, 756 A.2d 690 (Pa. Super. 2000); Mendralla v. Weaver Corporation, 703 A.2d 480 (Pa. Super. 1997), where both cases discussed that feasibility is a permissible exception where safety has been challenged.

12010–2010
Mendralla v. Weaver Corp. green
pasuperct · 1997
1 sentence

2010Phatak v. United Chair Company, 756 A.2d 690 (Pa. Super. 2000); Mendralla v. Weaver Corporation, 703 A.2d 480 (Pa. Super. 1997), where both cases discussed that feasibility is a permissible exception where safety has been challenged.

12010–2010
BRIDGES PBT v. Chatta green
pasuperct · 2003
2 sentences

2005Therefore, regardless of whether the arbitrators committed an error of law, the arbitrator’s award cannot be vacated on this basis. ¶ 8 In reaching a contrary conclusion, the trial court relied upon this Court’s decision in Bridges, 821 A.2d at 590 , for the principle that courts must consider the merits of the arbitration award to determine whether the failure to award attorney fees was merely a permissible error of law or an impermissible irregularity.

2005Therefore, regardless of whether the arbitrators committed an error of law, the arbitrator's award cannot be vacated on this basis. ¶ 8 In reaching a contrary conclusion, the trial court relied upon this Court's decision in Bridges, 821 A.2d at 590 , for the principle that courts must consider the merits of the arbitration award to determine whether the failure to award attorney fees was merely a permissible error of law or an impermissible irregularity.

12005–2005
Banks v. Jerome Taylor & Associates green
pasuperct · 1997
1 sentence

2001Our Superior Court reconciled the Muhammad and McMahon decisions in Banks v. Jerome Taylor & Associates, 700 A.2d 1329 (Pa. Super. 1997), extracting the following principles: “In cases wherein a dissatisfied litigant merely wishes to second-guess his or her decision to settle due to speculation that he or she may have been able to secure a larger amount of money, i.e. ‘get a better deal’ the Muhammad rule applies so as to bar that litigant from suing his counsel for negligence.

12001–2001
Worm v. American Cyanamid Company green
ca4 · 1993
1 sentence

1997The primary means for determining the line between a pre-empted claim and a permissible claim, is “whether one could reasonably foresee that the manufacturer, in seeking to avoid liability for the error, would choose to alter the product or the label.” Worm II, 5 F.3d at 747-48 .

11997–1997
Crisan v. A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

1997See also, Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co., 534 N.W.2d 385 (Iowa 1995); Jenkins v. Amchem Prods., Inc., 256 Kan. 602 , 886 P.2d 869 (1994), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 820 , 116 S.Ct. 80 , 133 L.Ed.2d 38 (1995).

11997–1997
Lehto v. Allstate Insurance green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

1997See also, Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co., 534 N.W.2d 385 (Iowa 1995); Jenkins v. Amchem Prods., Inc., 256 Kan. 602 , 886 P.2d 869 (1994), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 820 , 116 S.Ct. 80 , 133 L.Ed.2d 38 (1995).

11997–1997
Jenkins v. Amchem Products, Inc. green
kan · 1994
2 sentences

1997See also, Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co., 534 N.W.2d 385 (Iowa 1995); Jenkins v. Amchem Prods., Inc., 256 Kan. 602 , 886 P.2d 869 (1994), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 820 , 116 S.Ct. 80 , 133 L.Ed.2d 38 (1995).

1997See also, Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co., 534 N.W.2d 385 (Iowa 1995); Jenkins v. Amchem Prods., Inc., 256 Kan. 602 , 886 P.2d 869 (1994), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 820 , 116 S.Ct. 80 , 133 L.Ed.2d 38 (1995).

11997–1997
Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co. green
iowa · 1995
1 sentence

1997See also, Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co., 534 N.W.2d 385 (Iowa 1995); Jenkins v. Amchem Prods., Inc., 256 Kan. 602 , 886 P.2d 869 (1994), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 820 , 116 S.Ct. 80 , 133 L.Ed.2d 38 (1995).

11997–1997
Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District v. United States green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

1997See also, Hue v. Farmboy Spray Co., 127 Wash.2d 67 , 896 P.2d 682 (1995); Clubine v. American Cyanamid Co., 534 N.W.2d 385 (Iowa 1995); Jenkins v. Amchem Prods., Inc., 256 Kan. 602 , 886 P.2d 869 (1994), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 820 , 116 S.Ct. 80 , 133 L.Ed.2d 38 (1995).

11997–1997
Fink v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1984
2 sentences

1991Fink v. Commonwealth, 85 Pa. Commw. 290 , 482 A.2d 281 (1984). 2 Thus it is permissible to inquire whether the jury learned of some extraneous fact, such as media reports or conversations with outsiders.

1991Fink v. Commonwealth, 85 Pa. Commw. 290 , 482 A.2d 281 (1984). 2 Thus it is permissible to inquire whether the jury learned of some extraneous fact, such as media reports or conversations with outsiders.

11991–1991
In Re Wesley J. K. green
pasuperct · 1982
2 sentences

1983In Re Wesley J.K., 299 Pa.Super. 504 , 445 A.2d 1243 (1982); G.J.F. v. K.B.F., supra. In the present case the trial court did not consider the relative income of the parties in making its custody decision.

1983In Re Wesley J.K., 299 Pa.Super. 504 , 445 A.2d 1243 (1982); G.J.F. v. K.B.F., supra. In the present case the trial court did not consider the relative income of the parties in making its custody decision.

11983–1983
Remington v. Remington green
paed · 1975
1 sentence

1977The second case relied upon by defendant, Remington v. Remington, 393 F. Supp. 898 (E.D.

11977–1977
National Labor Relations Board v. Bradford Dyeing Ass'n green
scotus · 1940
1 sentence

1950We are satisfied that some of the testimony which the Company seeks to introduce, as set forth in paragraph 7 of its petition for additional hearing, is material, if true.” The averment in clause (e) of paragraph 7 of the employer’s petition that only four employes favored the union at the time of filing the petition is not a permissible defense in the instant case as a shift in union’s membership, brought about about by unfair labor practices of the employer, cannot operate to change the bargaining representative previously selected by the untrammeled will of the majority: National Labor Rela

11950–1950
Medo Photo Supply Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 1944
1 sentence

1950An employer cannot discredit a duly designated bargaining agency by his own unlawful act and then be allowed to take advantage of a loss in membership: Medo Photo Supply Corp. v. National Labor Relations Board, 321 U. S. 678 , (1944) ; Oughton et al. v. National Labor Relations Board, 118 F. (2d) 486, 490 (1940) ; Appeal of Harry D.

11950–1950
Jeffers v. Babis green
pa · 1931
2 sentences

1947The majority opinion cites Jeffers v. Babis, 304 Pa. 281 , 155 A. 878 , but there the court pointed out that the defendant was guilty of fraud, thus bringing the case within the recognized exception; moreover the plaintiff in that case proved failure of consideration on the part of the defendant which, as distinguished from want of consideration, is a permissible defense in the case of every contract.

1947The majority opinion cites Jeffers v. Babis, 304 Pa. 281 , 155 A. 878 , but there the court pointed out that the defendant was guilty of fraud, thus bringing the case within the recognized exception; moreover the plaintiff in that case proved failure of consideration on the part of the defendant which, as distinguished from want of consideration, is a permissible defense in the case of every contract.

11947–1947

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5328 (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

TX 38 (1982–2026) PA 23 (1947–2026) NY 22 (1904–2025) CA 19 (1962–2024) NJ 17 (1925–2026) MI 14 (1968–2026) WA 13 (1980–2025) IL 11 (1976–2022) IA 11 (1942–2020) GA 10 (1965–2013) WY 10 (1996–2026) OR 10 (1964–2025) MA 10 (1936–2025) FL 9 (1980–2024) MO 8 (1966–2025) OH 6 (1994–2025) TN 6 (1980–2016) AZ 6 (1988–2022) NM 6 (1968–2017) AL 6 (1926–2016) DC 6 (1984–2024) MD 5 (1961–2021) OK 5 (1936–2010) DE 5 (1907–1997) MS 4 (1986–2014) MT 4 (1986–2000) KS 4 (2006–2024) NC 4 (2014–2025) WI 4 (1976–2018) WV 4 (1964–2013) ND 3 (1989–2012) MN 3 (1938–2025) AR 2 (1972–1995) AK 2 (1971–1985) VT 2 (2010–2014) IN 2 (1990–1993)

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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