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development rule in Pennsylvania

21 Pennsylvania opinions name it 8 courts 1887–2024 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Dennisgreen
pa · 2011 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Commonwealth v. Dennis, 17 A.3d 297, 302 (Pa. 2011). [J-21-2024] - 16 Counsel needed this transcript “to develop a defense[,]” id. at 63, Thomas fails to allege how trial counsel’s failure to obtain this transcript impacted the development his defense or how it caused him prejudice.11 Thomas makes the same claim with regard to Trial Counsel’s failure to obtain a transcript of Glass’ preliminary hearing.

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Commonwealth v. Campbellgreen
pa · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024In Commonwealth v. Campbell, 651 A.2d 1096, n.2 (Pa. 1994), our Supreme Court rejected application of this rule in the scenario where Campbell ____________________________________________ 2 As our High Court has noted: The development of the rule of consistency was a product of the pre-twentieth century English system of appellate review.

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ELDERKIN Et Ux. v. Gastergreen
pa · 1972 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021We start by noting that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania adopted the implied warranty of workmanlike construction in Elderkin v. Gaster, 288 A.2d 771, 777 (Pa. 1972).

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Edwards v. National Audubon Society, Inc.green
ca2 · 1977 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988For example, in Edwards itself the court found that "[e]ven absent the special protection *539 afforded to neutral reportage, ... the evidence adduced at trial was manifestly insufficient to demonstrate `actual malice' on the part of the Times." Edwards, 556 F.2d at 120.

1988For example, in Edwards itself the court found that “[e]ven absent the special protec tion afforded to neutral reportage, ... the evidence adduced at trial was manifestly insufficient to demonstrate ‘actual malice’ on the part of the Times.” Edwards, 556 F.2d at 120.

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Lennox v. Zoning Board of Adjustmentgreen
pacommwct · 1982 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985Municipal inaction alone cannot support a variance or ¡a vested right.” Lennox v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Pittsburgh, 67 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 417, 422-23 , 447 A.2d 1049, 1051 (1982).

1985Municipal inaction alone cannot support a variance or ¡a vested right.” Lennox v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Pittsburgh, 67 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 417, 422-23 , 447 A.2d 1049, 1051 (1982).

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Anthony v. Koppers Co., Inc.green
pa · 1981 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See Anthony v. Koppers Co., Inc., 284 Pa.Super. 81 , 425 A.2d 428 (1981), reversed at 496 Pa. 119 , 436 A.2d 181 (1981), for a discussion of the development of this rule in Pennsylvania. .

1984See Anthony v. Koppers Co., Inc., 284 Pa.Super. 81 , 425 A.2d 428 (1981), reversed at 496 Pa. 119 , 436 A.2d 181 (1981), for a discussion of the development of this rule in Pennsylvania. .

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Anthony v. Koppers Co., Inc.green
pasuperct · 1980 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See Anthony v. Koppers Co., Inc., 284 Pa.Super. 81 , 425 A.2d 428 (1981), reversed at 496 Pa. 119 , 436 A.2d 181 (1981), for a discussion of the development of this rule in Pennsylvania. .

1984See Anthony v. Koppers Co., Inc., 284 Pa.Super. 81 , 425 A.2d 428 (1981), reversed at 496 Pa. 119 , 436 A.2d 181 (1981), for a discussion of the development of this rule in Pennsylvania. .

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Webb v. Zerngreen
pa · 1966 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981And see Miller v. Preitz, 422 Pa. 383 , 221 A.2d 320 (1966) (concurring and dissenting opinions, discussing with a full collection of authority the development of the rule of strict liability; these opinions were cited with approval in Webb v. Zern, supra, 422 Pa. at 427, 220 A.2d at 854 ); Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co., 290 Pa.Superior Ct. 15, 434 A.2d 106 (1981).

1981And see Miller v. Preitz, 422 Pa. 383 , 221 A.2d 320 (1966) (concurring and dissenting opinions, discussing with a full collection of authority the development of the rule of strict liability; these opinions were cited with approval in Webb v. Zern, supra, 422 Pa. at 427, 220 A.2d at 854 ); Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co., 290 Pa.Superior Ct. 15, 434 A.2d 106 (1981).

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Bosley v. Andrewsgreen
pa · 1958 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979See, Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161, 168-69 , 142 A.2d 263, 266-67 (1958). [6] cases involving negligent conduct toward third persons, the "field of danger" test is clearly arbitrary in at least one instance.

1979See, Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161, 168-69 , 142 A.2d 263, 266-67 (1958). [6] cases involving negligent conduct toward third persons, the "field of danger" test is clearly arbitrary in at least one instance.

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Knaub v. Gotwaltgreen
pa · 1966 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979By contrast, in the present action Mrs. Sinn seeks recompense for an independent injury inflicted upon her by the defendant: the negligent infliction of mental distress. [4] For the development of this rule in Pennsylvania, see 39 Temp.L.Q. 229 (1966). [5] The reason for this position was the grave concern that "[i]f we permitted recovery in a case such as this, our Courts would be swamped by a virtual avalanche of cases for damages for many situations and cases hitherto unrecoverable in Pennsylvania." Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267, 271 , 220 A.2d 646, 647 (1966).

1979By contrast, in the present action Mrs. Sinn seeks recompense for an independent injury inflicted upon her by the defendant: the negligent infliction of mental distress. [4] For the development of this rule in Pennsylvania, see 39 Temp.L.Q. 229 (1966). [5] The reason for this position was the grave concern that "[i]f we permitted recovery in a case such as this, our Courts would be swamped by a virtual avalanche of cases for damages for many situations and cases hitherto unrecoverable in Pennsylvania." Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267, 271 , 220 A.2d 646, 647 (1966).

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Fox v. Northern Libertiesgreen
· 1841 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
1 sentence

1975See also, as contributing to the development of the doctrine in the Commonwealth, Fox v. Northern Liberties, 3 W. & S. 103 (Pa. 1841) (act of employee far outside’scope pf authority); Carr v. Northern Liberties, 35 Pa. 324 (1860) (liability not imposed on tortious performance of discretionary function); Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia, 44 Pa. 348 (1863) (doctrine of respondeat superior held not to apply to appointed officers of municipal corporations); Elliott v. City of Philadelphia, 75 Pa. 347 (1874) (intentional torts); School Dist. v. Fuess, 98 Pa. 600 (1881) (negligence of independent cont

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Shannon v. McNulty green
pasuperct · 1998
1 sentence

2012Thus, appellants state that, after Thompson , the first extension of the doctrine was to an HMO, which was like a hospital because the HMO “actually provided health care to its subscribers.” Appellants’ Brief at 23 (citing Shannon v. McNulty, 718 A.2d 828 (Pa.Super.1998) (HMO may be held liable for corporate negligence)).

12012–2012
Warren v. Mayor of Charlestown green
· 1854
2 sentences

2006The development of the doctrine has been described as follows: The Champlin [38] test has its origins in Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw's 1854 opinion for the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in Warren v. Mayor & Aldermen of Charlestown, [ 68 Mass. 84 , 2 Gray 84 (1854),] the first case holding that an unconstitutional statutory provision rendered an entire statute invalid.

2006The development of the doctrine has been described as follows: The Champlin [38] test has its origins in Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw’s 1854 opinion for the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in Warren v. Mayor & Aldermen of Charlestown, [ 68 Mass. 84 , 2 Gray 84 (1854),] the first case holding that an unconstitutional statutory provision. rendered an entire statute invalid.

12006–2006
Commonwealth v. Belak green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2004We recently opined: Since deciding Grant , our supreme court has held that notwithstanding the new general rule, an appellate court may “review ineffectiveness claims on direct appeal for which there is an evidentiary record developing the claims and a trial court opinion addressing those claims.” Commonwealth v. Belak, 573 Pa. 414 , 825 A.2d 1252 , 1254 n. 6 (2003) (citing Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003).

2004We recently opined: Since deciding Grant , our supreme court has held that notwithstanding the new general rule, an appellate court may “review ineffectiveness claims on direct appeal for which there is an evidentiary record developing the claims and a trial court opinion addressing those claims.” Commonwealth v. Belak, 573 Pa. 414 , 825 A.2d 1252 , 1254 n. 6 (2003) (citing Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003).

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Bomar green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2004We recently opined: Since deciding Grant , our supreme court has held that notwithstanding the new general rule, an appellate court may “review ineffectiveness claims on direct appeal for which there is an evidentiary record developing the claims and a trial court opinion addressing those claims.” Commonwealth v. Belak, 573 Pa. 414 , 825 A.2d 1252 , 1254 n. 6 (2003) (citing Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003).

2004We recently opined: Since deciding Grant , our supreme court has held that notwithstanding the new general rule, an appellate court may “review ineffectiveness claims on direct appeal for which there is an evidentiary record developing the claims and a trial court opinion addressing those claims.” Commonwealth v. Belak, 573 Pa. 414 , 825 A.2d 1252 , 1254 n. 6 (2003) (citing Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003).

12004–2004
Commonwealth v. Scher green
pasuperct · 1999
2 sentences

2002Commonwealth v. Scher, 732 A.2d 1278 (Pa.Super.1999).

2002Commonwealth v. Scher, 732 A.2d 1278 (Pa.Super.1999).

12002–2002
Kemper v. Fort green
pa · 1907
2 sentences

1986In Kemper v. Fort, 219 Pa. 85 , 67 A. 991 (1907), this Court analyzed and reviewed at great length the authorities in this field, and, in a *218 comprehensive fashion, set forth a history of the development of the privilege.

1986In Kemper v. Fort, 219 Pa. 85 , 67 A. 991 (1907), this Court analyzed and reviewed at great length the authorities in this field, and, in a *218 comprehensive fashion, set forth a history of the development of the privilege.

11986–1986
Hasage v. PHILA. ZONING BD. OF ADJ. green
pa · 1964
2 sentences

1985In the development of that doctrine, the courts have consistently refused to extend this variance-by-estoppel principle to cases where the municipality has merely failed to act over a period of years, e.g., Hasage v. Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment, 415 Pa. 31 , 202 A.2d 61 (1964). 2 As this court has noted, the maintenance of ¡an .illegal use for many years “itself is not enough to justify a variance based upon a vested right, absent some evidence that the municipality involved knew or should have know of the il-. legal use.

1985In the development of that doctrine, the courts have consistently refused to extend this variance-by-estoppel principle to cases where the municipality has merely failed to act over a period of years, e.g., Hasage v. Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment, 415 Pa. 31 , 202 A.2d 61 (1964). 2 As this court has noted, the maintenance of ¡an .illegal use for many years “itself is not enough to justify a variance based upon a vested right, absent some evidence that the municipality involved knew or should have know of the il-. legal use.

11985–1985
Lemley v. J & B TIRE CO. green
pawd · 1977
1 sentence

1982Tire Co., 426 F. Supp. 1378 (W.D.

11982–1982
Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co. green
pasuperct · 1981
2 sentences

1981And see Miller v. Preitz, 422 Pa. 383 , 221 A.2d 320 (1966) (concurring and dissenting opinions, discussing with a full collection of authority the development of the rule of strict liability; these opinions were cited with approval in Webb v. Zern, supra, 422 Pa. at 427, 220 A.2d at 854 ); Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co., 290 Pa.Superior Ct. 15, 434 A.2d 106 (1981).

1981And see Miller v. Preitz, 422 Pa. 383 , 221 A.2d 320 (1966) (concurring and dissenting opinions, discussing with a full collection of authority the development of the rule of strict liability; these opinions were cited with approval in Webb v. Zern, supra, 422 Pa. at 427, 220 A.2d at 854 ); Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co., 290 Pa.Superior Ct. 15, 434 A.2d 106 (1981).

11981–1981
Miller v. Preitz green
pa · 1966
2 sentences

1981And see Miller v. Preitz, 422 Pa. 383 , 221 A.2d 320 (1966) (concurring and dissenting opinions, discussing with a full collection of authority the development of the rule of strict liability; these opinions were cited with approval in Webb v. Zern, supra, 422 Pa. at 427, 220 A.2d at 854 ); Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co., 290 Pa.Superior Ct. 15, 434 A.2d 106 (1981).

1981And see Miller v. Preitz, 422 Pa. 383 , 221 A.2d 320 (1966) (concurring and dissenting opinions, discussing with a full collection of authority the development of the rule of strict liability; these opinions were cited with approval in Webb v. Zern, supra, 422 Pa. at 427, 220 A.2d at 854 ); Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co., 290 Pa.Superior Ct. 15, 434 A.2d 106 (1981).

11981–1981
Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia neutral
· 1863
1 sentence

1975See also, as contributing to the development of the doctrine in the Commonwealth, Fox v. Northern Liberties, 3 W. & S. 103 (Pa. 1841) (act of employee far outside’scope pf authority); Carr v. Northern Liberties, 35 Pa. 324 (1860) (liability not imposed on tortious performance of discretionary function); Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia, 44 Pa. 348 (1863) (doctrine of respondeat superior held not to apply to appointed officers of municipal corporations); Elliott v. City of Philadelphia, 75 Pa. 347 (1874) (intentional torts); School Dist. v. Fuess, 98 Pa. 600 (1881) (negligence of independent cont

11975–1975
Carr v. Northern Liberties green
pa · 1860
1 sentence

1975See also, as contributing to the development of the doctrine in the Commonwealth, Fox v. Northern Liberties, 3 W. & S. 103 (Pa. 1841) (act of employee far outside’scope pf authority); Carr v. Northern Liberties, 35 Pa. 324 (1860) (liability not imposed on tortious performance of discretionary function); Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia, 44 Pa. 348 (1863) (doctrine of respondeat superior held not to apply to appointed officers of municipal corporations); Elliott v. City of Philadelphia, 75 Pa. 347 (1874) (intentional torts); School Dist. v. Fuess, 98 Pa. 600 (1881) (negligence of independent cont

11975–1975
Elliott v. City of Philadelphia green
· 1874
1 sentence

1975See also, as contributing to the development of the doctrine in the Commonwealth, Fox v. Northern Liberties, 3 W. & S. 103 (Pa. 1841) (act of employee far outside’scope pf authority); Carr v. Northern Liberties, 35 Pa. 324 (1860) (liability not imposed on tortious performance of discretionary function); Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia, 44 Pa. 348 (1863) (doctrine of respondeat superior held not to apply to appointed officers of municipal corporations); Elliott v. City of Philadelphia, 75 Pa. 347 (1874) (intentional torts); School Dist. v. Fuess, 98 Pa. 600 (1881) (negligence of independent cont

11975–1975
School District v. Fuess green
pa · 1881
1 sentence

1975See also, as contributing to the development of the doctrine in the Commonwealth, Fox v. Northern Liberties, 3 W. & S. 103 (Pa. 1841) (act of employee far outside’scope pf authority); Carr v. Northern Liberties, 35 Pa. 324 (1860) (liability not imposed on tortious performance of discretionary function); Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia, 44 Pa. 348 (1863) (doctrine of respondeat superior held not to apply to appointed officers of municipal corporations); Elliott v. City of Philadelphia, 75 Pa. 347 (1874) (intentional torts); School Dist. v. Fuess, 98 Pa. 600 (1881) (negligence of independent cont

11975–1975
County of Lehigh v. Hoffort neutral
pa · 1887
2 sentences

1975See also, as contributing to the development of the doctrine in the Commonwealth, Fox v. Northern Liberties, 3 W. & S. 103 (Pa. 1841) (act of employee far outside’scope pf authority); Carr v. Northern Liberties, 35 Pa. 324 (1860) (liability not imposed on tortious performance of discretionary function); Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia, 44 Pa. 348 (1863) (doctrine of respondeat superior held not to apply to appointed officers of municipal corporations); Elliott v. City of Philadelphia, 75 Pa. 347 (1874) (intentional torts); School Dist. v. Fuess, 98 Pa. 600 (1881) (negligence of independent cont

1975See also, as contributing to the development of the doctrine in the Commonwealth, Fox v. Northern Liberties, 3 W. & S. 103 (Pa. 1841) (act of employee far outside’scope pf authority); Carr v. Northern Liberties, 35 Pa. 324 (1860) (liability not imposed on tortious performance of discretionary function); Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia, 44 Pa. 348 (1863) (doctrine of respondeat superior held not to apply to appointed officers of municipal corporations); Elliott v. City of Philadelphia, 75 Pa. 347 (1874) (intentional torts); School Dist. v. Fuess, 98 Pa. 600 (1881) (negligence of independent cont

11975–1975
Christian v. Dripps green
pa · 1857
1 sentence

1972This is no more than an enlargement of the principle of constructive attachment.” In the 131 years since Gibson’s famous pronouncement, the Industrial Plant Doctrine has been firmly woven into the texture of Pennsylvania real and personal property law. 2 It has been stated that what has happened in the development of the doctrine is that an inference originally based upon the supposed intention of the parties to a mortgage transaction has crystallized into a rule predicated upon the desirability of protecting the safety of investments. 3 We could serve no useful purpose in duplicating the anal

11972–1972
Morris's Appeal green
pa · 1879
1 sentence

1972This is no more than an enlargement of the principle of constructive attachment.” In the 131 years since Gibson’s famous pronouncement, the Industrial Plant Doctrine has been firmly woven into the texture of Pennsylvania real and personal property law. 2 It has been stated that what has happened in the development of the doctrine is that an inference originally based upon the supposed intention of the parties to a mortgage transaction has crystallized into a rule predicated upon the desirability of protecting the safety of investments. 3 We could serve no useful purpose in duplicating the anal

11972–1972
FIRST NAT. BK. OF MT. CARMEL v. Reichneder green
pa · 1952
2 sentences

1972Carmel v. Reichneder, 371 Pa. 463 , 91 A. 2d 277 (1952).

1972Carmel v. Reichneder, 371 Pa. 463 , 91 A. 2d 277 (1952).

11972–1972
Central Lithograph Co. v. Eatmor Chocolate Co. green
pa · 1934
2 sentences

1972This is no more than an enlargement of the principle of constructive attachment.” In the 131 years since Gibson’s famous pronouncement, the Industrial Plant Doctrine has been firmly woven into the texture of Pennsylvania real and personal property law. 2 It has been stated that what has happened in the development of the doctrine is that an inference originally based upon the supposed intention of the parties to a mortgage transaction has crystallized into a rule predicated upon the desirability of protecting the safety of investments. 3 We could serve no useful purpose in duplicating the anal

1972This is no more than an enlargement of the principle of constructive attachment.” In the 131 years since Gibson’s famous pronouncement, the Industrial Plant Doctrine has been firmly woven into the texture of Pennsylvania real and personal property law. 2 It has been stated that what has happened in the development of the doctrine is that an inference originally based upon the supposed intention of the parties to a mortgage transaction has crystallized into a rule predicated upon the desirability of protecting the safety of investments. 3 We could serve no useful purpose in duplicating the anal

11972–1972
Foley v. the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Co. green
pa · 1949
11968–1968
In re Taylor & Dean Mfg. Co. green
ca3 · 1943
11952–1952
Earp's Appeal green
pa · 1857
11940–1940
Levy's Estate green
pa · 1939
11940–1940
City of South Bend v. Turner green
ind · 1901
11932–1932
Washington Avenue green
pa · 1871
11887–1887

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