prospective rule in Pennsylvania

21 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1940–2023 1 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 (10)

Case	Followed	Cited
Commonwealth v. Thompsongreen pa · 1996 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2003–2014 2 sentences 2014Although ultimately concluding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he was prejudiced by counsel’s failure to request the instruction, the Thompson Court announced a new prospective rule that “the no adverse inference instruction shall be given absent an express on the record colloquy by the defendant waiving the charge.” Id. at 222 (emphasis in original). 2003Id. at 222. ¶ 17 The Court then announced the following prospective rule: However, it is apparent to this Court that further elucidation for the trial bench and bar is required on the question of when a no adverse inference instruction is warranted.	2	2
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Walker, T.green pa · 2018 · cited in 6 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2023 2 sentences 2023This Court issued a rule to show cause why Eller’s appeal should not be quashed pursuant to Commonwealth v. Walker, 185 A.3d 969, 976-977 (Pa. 2018) (holding that appellants are required to file separate notices of appeal when a single order resolves issues arising on more than one lower court docket, and announcing a prospective rule that a failure to file separate notices of appeal in such circumstances will result in quashal of the appeal), reversed in part by Commonwealth v. Young, 265 A.3d 462 (Pa. 2021). 2020We note that in Commonwealth v. Walker, 185 A.3d 969 (Pa. 2018), which was decided on June 1, 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced a prospective rule that “the proper practice under [Pa.R.A.P.] 341(a) is to file separate appeals from an order that resolves issues arising on more than one docket.” Walker, 185 A.3d at 977 .	1	6
Commonwealth v. Chimentigreen pa · 1986 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018Id. at 83.	1	1
National Steel Corp. v. Longgreen miwd · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016See also National Steel Corp. v. Long, 718 F.Supp. 622 , 625 (W.D.Mich.1989) (holding in a prospective challenge to the exercise of regulatory jurisdiction by the Michigan Public Service Commission that the federal scheme under the ICA "is not so comprehensive as to address the local interests which are the focus of state regulation."); Humble Oil & Refining Co. v. Tex. & Pac.	1	1
Commonwealth v. Listongreen pa · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013See Liston, 977 A.2d at 1097 (Castille, C.J., concurring, joined by Saylor and Eakin, JJ.); Rega, 933 A.2d at 1029 (Cappy, C.J., concurring); Rega , at 1029-38 (Castille, J., concurring, joined by Saylor, J.); O’Berg, 880 A.2d at 603 (Castille, J., concurring).	1	1
Commonwealth v. Regagreen pa · 2007 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013See Liston, 977 A.2d at 1097 (Castille, C.J., concurring, joined by Saylor and Eakin, JJ.); Rega, 933 A.2d at 1029 (Cappy, C.J., concurring); Rega , at 1029-38 (Castille, J., concurring, joined by Saylor, J.); O’Berg, 880 A.2d at 603 (Castille, J., concurring).	1	1
In Re Driscollgreen pa · 2004 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011If, indeed, that is the prospective rule that the OIS would adopt, I note that it deeply discounts the value of those otherwise unchallenged signatures and of those respective "voters' right to elect the candidate of their choice." In re Nomination Petition of Driscoll, 577 Pa. 501 , 847 A.2d 44, 49 (2004); In re Nomination Petition of Flaherty, 564 Pa. 671 , 770 A.2d 327, 331 (2001); see also Lubin v. Panish, 415 U.S. 709, 715-16 , 94 S.Ct. 1315 , 39 L.Ed.2d 702 (1974). 2011If, indeed, that is the prospective rule that the OIS would adopt, I note that it deeply discounts the value of those otherwise unchallenged signatures and of those respective "voters' right to elect the candidate of their choice." In re Nomination Petition of Driscoll, 577 Pa. 501 , 847 A.2d 44, 49 (2004); In re Nomination Petition of Flaherty, 564 Pa. 671 , 770 A.2d 327, 331 (2001); see also Lubin v. Panish, 415 U.S. 709, 715-16 , 94 S.Ct. 1315 , 39 L.Ed.2d 702 (1974).	1	1
In Re Nomination of Flahertygreen pa · 2001 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011If, indeed, that is the prospective rule that the OIS would adopt, I note that it deeply discounts the value of those otherwise unchallenged signatures and of those respective "voters' right to elect the candidate of their choice." In re Nomination Petition of Driscoll, 577 Pa. 501 , 847 A.2d 44, 49 (2004); In re Nomination Petition of Flaherty, 564 Pa. 671 , 770 A.2d 327, 331 (2001); see also Lubin v. Panish, 415 U.S. 709, 715-16 , 94 S.Ct. 1315 , 39 L.Ed.2d 702 (1974). 2011If, indeed, that is the prospective rule that the OIS would adopt, I note that it deeply discounts the value of those otherwise unchallenged signatures and of those respective "voters' right to elect the candidate of their choice." In re Nomination Petition of Driscoll, 577 Pa. 501 , 847 A.2d 44, 49 (2004); In re Nomination Petition of Flaherty, 564 Pa. 671 , 770 A.2d 327, 331 (2001); see also Lubin v. Panish, 415 U.S. 709, 715-16 , 94 S.Ct. 1315 , 39 L.Ed.2d 702 (1974).	1	1
Lubin v. Panishgreen scotus · 1974 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011If, indeed, that is the prospective rule that the OIS would adopt, I note that it deeply discounts the value of those otherwise unchallenged signatures and of those respective "voters' right to elect the candidate of their choice." In re Nomination Petition of Driscoll, 577 Pa. 501 , 847 A.2d 44, 49 (2004); In re Nomination Petition of Flaherty, 564 Pa. 671 , 770 A.2d 327, 331 (2001); see also Lubin v. Panish, 415 U.S. 709, 715-16 , 94 S.Ct. 1315 , 39 L.Ed.2d 702 (1974). 2011If, indeed, that is the prospective rule that the OIS would adopt, I note that it deeply discounts the value of those otherwise unchallenged signatures and of those respective "voters' right to elect the candidate of their choice." In re Nomination Petition of Driscoll, 577 Pa. 501 , 847 A.2d 44, 49 (2004); In re Nomination Petition of Flaherty, 564 Pa. 671 , 770 A.2d 327, 331 (2001); see also Lubin v. Panish, 415 U.S. 709, 715-16 , 94 S.Ct. 1315 , 39 L.Ed.2d 702 (1974).	1	1
Grabowski v. Turner & Newallgreen paed · 1980 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 1 sentence 1983See also, Grabowski v. Turner & Newall, 516 F.Supp. 114 (E.D.Pa. 1980), affirmed per curiam, DaMato v. Turner & Newall, Ltd:, 651 F.2d 908 (3d Cir.1981): “In sum we conclude that when a plaintiff knows the cause and source of his injury, his lack of knowledge about the legal basis for a prospective claim will not toll the statute.” Id., at 120. 9 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

Case	Cited	Years
Com. v. Creese, L., Sr. green pasuperct · 2019 2 sentences 2020In Commonwealth v. Creese, 216 A.3d 1142 (Pa. Super. 2019), this Court quashed an appeal where the appellant filed four separate notices of appeal listing all four docket numbers and held that a notice of appeal may only contain one docket number. 2020In Commonwealth v. Creese, 216 A.3d 1142 (Pa. Super. 2019), this Court held that that a notice of appeal may only contain one docket number and quashed appeals in which the appellant filed four separate notices of appeal, each listing all four docket numbers.	2	2020–2020
In the Interest of L.J. green pa · 2013 1 sentence 2015A: Yes. … Q: And do you recall responding … that … you’re not sure when it was asked but you recall her being asked [how much marijuana she had smoked?] A: Yes. ____________________________________________ 3 In In re L.J., 79 A.3d 1073 (Pa. 2013), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced a prospective rule that the record for review of a suppression motion is closed at the time the trial court rules on the motion, unless the evidence was unavailable prior to the ruling.	1	2015–2015
Duplan Corporation v. Deering Milliken, Inc. green scd · 1974 1 sentence 1995S.C. 1975)], refusing to find a prospective waiver. ‘To establish a waiver of all later generated privileged documents would effectively disallow the parties from forever thereafter discussing the same subject matter in any other privileged context.’ 397 F. Supp. at 1191 .	1	1995–1995
Lamp v. Heyman green pa · 1976 2 sentences 1992Accordingly, the court in Lamp issued the prospective rule that henceforth, “a writ of summons shall remain effective to commence an action only if the plaintiff then refrains from a course of conduct which serves to stall in its tracks the legal machinery he has just set in motion.” Id. at 478 , 366 A2d at 889 . 1992Accordingly, the court in Lamp issued the prospective rule that henceforth, “a writ of summons shall remain effective to commence an action only if the plaintiff then refrains from a course of conduct which serves to stall in its tracks the legal machinery he has just set in motion.” Id. at 478 , 366 A2d at 889 .	1	1992–1992
Cessna v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP. green pacommwct · 1990 1 sentence 1990In support of its position, DOT cites Cessna v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 130 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 163, 567 A.2d 760 (1989) (DOT could recover appellate costs and attorney fees in driver’s appeal from trial court’s dismissal of suspension appeal which raised the issue of credit) and In the Matter of Appeal of George, 101 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 241, 515 A.2d 1047 (1986) (driver’s appeal of point-based license suspension determined to be frivolous but Commonwealth Court declined to remand for determination of delay damages and attorney’s fees due to DOT because of its	1	1990–1990
In Re Appeal of George green pacommwct · 1986 1 sentence 1990In support of its position, DOT cites Cessna v. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, 130 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 163, 567 A.2d 760 (1989) (DOT could recover appellate costs and attorney fees in driver’s appeal from trial court’s dismissal of suspension appeal which raised the issue of credit) and In the Matter of Appeal of George, 101 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 241, 515 A.2d 1047 (1986) (driver’s appeal of point-based license suspension determined to be frivolous but Commonwealth Court declined to remand for determination of delay damages and attorney’s fees due to DOT because of its	1	1990–1990
Commonwealth v. Gravely green pa · 1979 2 sentences 1983Our Supreme Court has similarly given only prospective application to its decisions in Blair and Gravely , because of "the possibility of reliance by counsel on prior decisions of this Court." Commonwealth v. Gravely, supra 486 Pa. at 199 , 404 A.2d at 1298 . 1983Our Supreme Court has similarly given only prospective application to its decisions in Blair and Gravely , because of "the possibility of reliance by counsel on prior decisions of this Court." Commonwealth v. Gravely, supra 486 Pa. at 199 , 404 A.2d at 1298 .	1	1983–1983
cluster 391374 green ca3 · 1981 1 sentence 1983See also, Grabowski v. Turner & Newall, 516 F.Supp. 114 (E.D.Pa. 1980), affirmed per curiam, DaMato v. Turner & Newall, Ltd:, 651 F.2d 908 (3d Cir.1981): “In sum we conclude that when a plaintiff knows the cause and source of his injury, his lack of knowledge about the legal basis for a prospective claim will not toll the statute.” Id., at 120. 9 .	1	1983–1983
Commonwealth v. Blair green pa · 1975 2 sentences 1979Id., 477 Pa. at 435 , 384 A.2d at 237 . (footnote omitted.) My only regret is that the majority, in spite of its delayed recognition of the fallacy of Grace , [1] exacerbates the situation by now adopting a prospective rule to enforce a directive that was made crystal clear with the filing of Commonwealth v. Blair, 460 Pa. 31 , 331 A.2d 213 (1975), more 207 than four years ago. 1979Id., 477 Pa. at 435 , 384 A.2d at 237 . (footnote omitted.) My only regret is that the majority, in spite of its delayed recognition of the fallacy of Grace , [1] exacerbates the situation by now adopting a prospective rule to enforce a directive that was made crystal clear with the filing of Commonwealth v. Blair, 460 Pa. 31 , 331 A.2d 213 (1975), more 207 than four years ago.	1	1979–1979
Commonwealth v. Waters green pa · 1978 2 sentences 1979Id., 477 Pa. at 435 , 384 A.2d at 237 . (footnote omitted.) My only regret is that the majority, in spite of its delayed recognition of the fallacy of Grace, 1 exacerbates the situation by now adopting a prospective rule to enforce a directive that was made crystal clear with the filing of Commonwealth v. Blair, 460 Pa. 31 , 331 A.2d 213 (1975), more than four years ago. 1979Id., 477 Pa. at 435 , 384 A.2d at 237 . (footnote omitted.) My only regret is that the majority, in spite of its delayed recognition of the fallacy of Grace , [1] exacerbates the situation by now adopting a prospective rule to enforce a directive that was made crystal clear with the filing of Commonwealth v. Blair, 460 Pa. 31 , 331 A.2d 213 (1975), more *207 than four years ago.	1	1979–1979
Commonwealth v. Sherard green pa · 1977 2 sentences 1979Id., 477 Pa. at 435 , 384 A.2d at 237 . (footnote omitted.) My only regret is that the majority, in spite of its delayed recognition of the fallacy of Grace , [1] exacerbates the situation by now adopting a prospective rule to enforce a directive that was made crystal clear with the filing of Commonwealth v. Blair, 460 Pa. 31 , 331 A.2d 213 (1975), more 207 than four years ago. 1979Id., 477 Pa. at 435 , 384 A.2d at 237 . (footnote omitted.) My only regret is that the majority, in spite of its delayed recognition of the fallacy of Grace , [1] exacerbates the situation by now adopting a prospective rule to enforce a directive that was made crystal clear with the filing of Commonwealth v. Blair, 460 Pa. 31 , 331 A.2d 213 (1975), more 207 than four years ago.	1	1979–1979
Commonwealth v. Jones green pa · 1974 2 sentences 1978Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 563 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974). 1978Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 563 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974).	1	1978–1978
Commonwealth v. Jones green pa · 1974 2 sentences 1978Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 563 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974). 1978Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 563 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974).	1	1978–1978
Bowman v. Smiley neutral pa · 1858 1 sentence 1940If the waiver is given at the time the debt is contracted no additional consideration is required: Bowman v. Smiley, 31 Pa. 225 .	1	1940–1940

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9543 (5) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9545 (3)

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

CA 42 (1958–2025) MA 28 (1981–2023) NY 22 (1943–2021) PA 21 (1940–2023) MO 18 (2007–2020) IL 15 (1977–2020) FL 13 (1971–2018) HI 11 (1996–2023) TX 7 (1977–2023) MN 7 (1991–2024) MD 7 (1929–2013) IN 6 (1994–2013) UT 6 (1992–2019) OR 6 (1980–2022) GA 6 (1953–2024) CT 5 (1999–2019) IA 5 (1989–2015) MI 5 (1972–2012) DC 4 (1976–2003) NJ 4 (1988–2019) AK 4 (1995–2025) WI 3 (1986–2009) CO 3 (2011–2021) ME 3 (1994–2022) OH 3 (2006–2021) NM 3 (2009–2024) WV 3 (1991–2014) TN 3 (2001–2006) VA 2 (2000–2018) KY 2 (1948–1967) KS 2 (1991–1996) LA 2 (1970–1985) OK 2 (1987–1995) NH 2 (1972–2011) AR 2 (1982–1993)

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