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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Commonwealth v. Dennisgreen1 sentence2024See 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. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Campbellgreen1 sentence2024In 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. | 1 | 1 |
ELDERKIN Et Ux. v. Gastergreen1 sentence2021We 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). | 1 | 1 |
Edwards v. National Audubon Society, Inc.green2 sentences1988For 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. | 1 | 1 |
Lennox v. Zoning Board of Adjustmentgreen2 sentences1985Municipal 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). | 1 | 1 |
Anthony v. Koppers Co., Inc.green2 sentences1984See 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. . | 1 | 1 |
Anthony v. Koppers Co., Inc.green2 sentences1984See 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. . | 1 | 1 |
Webb v. Zerngreen2 sentences1981And 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). | 1 | 1 |
Bosley v. Andrewsgreen2 sentences1979See, 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. | 1 | 1 |
Knaub v. Gotwaltgreen2 sentences1979By 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). | 1 | 1 |
Fox v. Northern Libertiesgreen1 sentence1975See 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 | 1 | 1 |
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Shannon v. McNulty
green
1 sentence2012Thus, 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)). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Warren v. Mayor of Charlestown
green
2 sentences2006The 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. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Commonwealth v. Belak
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2 sentences2004We 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). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Commonwealth v. Bomar
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2 sentences2004We 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). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Commonwealth v. Scher
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2 sentences2002Commonwealth v. Scher, 732 A.2d 1278 (Pa.Super.1999). 2002Commonwealth v. Scher, 732 A.2d 1278 (Pa.Super.1999). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Kemper v. Fort
green
2 sentences1986In 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. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Hasage v. PHILA. ZONING BD. OF ADJ.
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2 sentences1985In 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. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Lemley v. J & B TIRE CO.
green
1 sentence1982Tire Co., 426 F. Supp. 1378 (W.D. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co.
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2 sentences1981And 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). | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Miller v. Preitz
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2 sentences1981And 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). | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Alcorn v. City of Philadelphia
neutral
1 sentence1975See 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 | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Carr v. Northern Liberties
green
1 sentence1975See 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 | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Elliott v. City of Philadelphia
green
1 sentence1975See 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 | 1 | 1975–1975 |
School District v. Fuess
green
1 sentence1975See 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 | 1 | 1975–1975 |
County of Lehigh v. Hoffort
neutral
2 sentences1975See 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 | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Christian v. Dripps
green
1 sentence1972This 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 | 1 | 1972–1972 |
Morris's Appeal
green
1 sentence1972This 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 | 1 | 1972–1972 |
FIRST NAT. BK. OF MT. CARMEL v. Reichneder
green
2 sentences1972Carmel v. Reichneder, 371 Pa. 463 , 91 A. 2d 277 (1952). 1972Carmel v. Reichneder, 371 Pa. 463 , 91 A. 2d 277 (1952). | 1 | 1972–1972 |
Central Lithograph Co. v. Eatmor Chocolate Co.
green
2 sentences1972This 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 | 1 | 1972–1972 |
| Foley v. the Pittsburgh-Des Moines Co. green | 1 | 1968–1968 |
| In re Taylor & Dean Mfg. Co. green | 1 | 1952–1952 |
| Earp's Appeal green | 1 | 1940–1940 |
| Levy's Estate green | 1 | 1940–1940 |
| City of South Bend v. Turner green | 1 | 1932–1932 |
| Washington Avenue green | 1 | 1887–1887 |
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.