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Lewis claim in Pennsylvania

20 Pennsylvania opinions name it 6 courts 1840–2023 5 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Baumann v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Boardgreen
pacommwct · 2016 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2023
2 sentences

2023Although WCJ Young did not reference the Lewis standard or make a specific finding that Claimant’s condition changed since the 2019 WCJ Decision was issued, “by accepting [] [E]mployer’s medical evidence of [Claimant’s] full recovery as credible, [] WCJ [Young] [] properly ma[d]e a finding that [] [E]mployer [] met the standard set forth in Lewis [of] a change in Claimant’s condition.” Baumann, 147 A.3d at 1291 (quoting Del.

2023Although WCJ Young did not reference the Lewis standard or make a specific finding that Claimant’s condition changed since the 2019 WCJ Decision was issued, “by accepting [] [E]mployer’s medical evidence of [Claimant’s] full recovery as credible, [] WCJ [Young] [] properly ma[d]e a finding that [] [E]mployer [] met the standard set forth in Lewis [of] a change in Claimant’s condition.” Baumann, 147 A.3d at 1291 (quoting Del.

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Darrow, M. v. PPL Electric Utilities Corp.green
pasuperct · 2021 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Darrow v. PPL Electric Utilities Corp., 266 A.3d 1105 , 1111 (Pa. Super. 2021).

2023See Darrow v. PPL Electric Utilities Corp., 266 A.3d 1105 , 1111 (Pa. Super. 2021).

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Commonwealth v. Elliottgreen
pa · 2013 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021(Id.) See also Commonwealth v. Elliott, 622 Pa. 236, 294 , 80 A.3d 415, 450 (2013), cert. denied, 574 U.S. 828 , 135 S.Ct. 50 , 190 L.Ed.2d 54 (2014) (stating “no number of failed ineffectiveness claims may collectively warrant relief if they fail to do so ____________________________________________ 3 We do not adopt Judge Lewis’s analysis of Appellant’s claim of ineffectiveness for failing to impeach an eyewitness.

2021(Id.) See also Commonwealth v. Elliott, 622 Pa. 236, 294 , 80 A.3d 415, 450 (2013), cert. denied, 574 U.S. 828 , 135 S.Ct. 50 , 190 L.Ed.2d 54 (2014) (stating “no number of failed ineffectiveness claims may collectively warrant relief if they fail to do so ____________________________________________ 3 We do not adopt Judge Lewis’s analysis of Appellant’s claim of ineffectiveness for failing to impeach an eyewitness.

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Commonwealth v. Colongreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See generally Commonwealth v. Colon, 102 A.3d 1033, 1043 (Pa. Super. 2014) (concluding that an “[a]ppellant’s claim that the trial court sentenced him to a term of total confinement based solely on a technical violation raises a substantial question for our review.”).

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Interiors v. Wall of Fame Management Co.green
pa · 1986 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Franklin Interiors v. Wall of Fame Management Co. Inc., 510 Pa. 597, 601 , 511 A.2d 761, 762 (1986) (noting if a condition precedent to a contract is unsatisfied, no binding contract exists).

2004Franklin Interiors v. Wall of Fame Management Co. Inc., 510 Pa. 597, 601 , 511 A.2d 761, 762 (1986) (noting if a condition precedent to a contract is unsatisfied, no binding contract exists).

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Sprague v. Waltergreen
pasuperct · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Similarly, claims of ill will, even if substantiated (which Lewis’s claim is not) offer only scant persuasive value of “actual malice.” See Sprague, 656 A.2d at 907 (“[Ejvidence of ill will or bad motives will support a finding of actual malice only when combined with other, more substantial evidence of bad faith.”). ¶ 17 Although we recognize further that various pieces of circumstantial evidence, when considered together, may combine to raise the inference of fault required by the “actual malice” standard, see id. at 907, we cannot conclude that such a combination is present on this record.

2003Similarly, claims of ill will, even if substantiated (which Lewis’s claim is not) offer only scant persuasive value of “actual malice.” See Sprague, 656 A.2d at 907 (“[Ejvidence of ill will or bad motives will support a finding of actual malice only when combined with other, more substantial evidence of bad faith.”). ¶ 17 Although we recognize further that various pieces of circumstantial evidence, when considered together, may combine to raise the inference of fault required by the “actual malice” standard, see id. at 907, we cannot conclude that such a combination is present on this record.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
Delaware County v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board green
pacommwct · 2008
2 sentences

2023Cnty., 964 A.2d at 35 ) (emphasis omitted).

2023Cnty., 964 A.2d at 35 ) (emphasis omitted).

12023–2023
Com. v. Muhammed, Y. green
pasuperct · 2019
1 sentence

2021Lewis’ issue on appeal is controlled by our Court’s decision, Commonwealth v. Muhammed, 219 A.3d 1207 (Pa. Super. 2019).

12021–2021
McCuthison v. Tenn. Dep't of Human Servs. green
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2021(Id.) See also Commonwealth v. Elliott, 622 Pa. 236, 294 , 80 A.3d 415, 450 (2013), cert. denied, 574 U.S. 828 , 135 S.Ct. 50 , 190 L.Ed.2d 54 (2014) (stating “no number of failed ineffectiveness claims may collectively warrant relief if they fail to do so ____________________________________________ 3 We do not adopt Judge Lewis’s analysis of Appellant’s claim of ineffectiveness for failing to impeach an eyewitness.

12021–2021
Provitt v. Pennsylvania green
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2021(Id.) See also Commonwealth v. Elliott, 622 Pa. 236, 294 , 80 A.3d 415, 450 (2013), cert. denied, 574 U.S. 828 , 135 S.Ct. 50 , 190 L.Ed.2d 54 (2014) (stating “no number of failed ineffectiveness claims may collectively warrant relief if they fail to do so ____________________________________________ 3 We do not adopt Judge Lewis’s analysis of Appellant’s claim of ineffectiveness for failing to impeach an eyewitness.

12021–2021
Commonwealth v. Roane green
pasuperct · 2016
1 sentence

2018Roane, supra; Williams, supra. Therefore, his first claim on appeal is meritless.

12018–2018
Commonwealth v. Williams green
pa · 1999
1 sentence

2018Roane, supra; Williams, supra. Therefore, his first claim on appeal is meritless.

12018–2018
Commonwealth v. Morris green
pasuperct · 2008
1 sentence

2018Commonwealth v. Morris , 958 A.2d 569 , 578-579 (Pa. Super. 2008) (internal citations and quotation marks omitted). *789 Lewis's claim relies solely on the Act. 1 The Legislature amended the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act by enacting the Drug Overdose Response Immunity statute.

12018–2018
Commonwealth v. Goldsborough green
pasuperct · 2011
1 sentence

2017Goldsborough, supra. Officer Contreras’ entry in Lewis’ apartment was illegal, Bowmaster, supra, and therefore we affirm the court’s order granting Lewis’ motion to suppress.

12017–2017
Commonwealth v. Bowmaster green
pasuperct · 2014
1 sentence

2017Goldsborough, supra. Officer Contreras’ entry in Lewis’ apartment was illegal, Bowmaster, supra, and therefore we affirm the court’s order granting Lewis’ motion to suppress.

12017–2017
G. Simmons v. WCAB (Powertrack International) green
pacommwct · 2014
1 sentence

2016Simmons, 96 A.3d at 1149 .

12016–2016
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

2010Terry v Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968). .

2010Terry v Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968). .

12010–2010
United States v. Bajakajian green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2001In Lewis’ brief to this Court in 5444 Spruce Street I, Lewis states in her Summary of Argument, The civil forfeiture of Ms. Lewis' home is an unconstitutional Excessive Fine under United States v. Bajakajian, 524 U.S. 321, 336-37 , 118 S.Ct. 2028 , 141 L.Ed.2d 314 (1998).

2001In Lewis’ brief to this Court in 5444 Spruce Street I, Lewis states in her Summary of Argument, The civil forfeiture of Ms. Lewis' home is an unconstitutional Excessive Fine under United States v. Bajakajian, 524 U.S. 321, 336-37 , 118 S.Ct. 2028 , 141 L.Ed.2d 314 (1998).

12001–2001
Commonwealth v. Myers green
pasuperct · 1994
2 sentences

1998Courts may permit a defendant to withdraw his or her plea of guilty after sentence has been imposed only where the defendant makes “a showing of prejudice that results in a manifest injustice.” Commonwealth v. Myers, 434 Pa.Super. 221, 225 , 642 A.2d 1103 , 1104 *503 (1994).

1998Courts may permit a defendant to withdraw his or her plea of guilty after sentence has been imposed only where the defendant makes “a showing of prejudice that results in a manifest injustice.” Commonwealth v. Myers, 434 Pa.Super. 221, 225 , 642 A.2d 1103 , 1104 *503 (1994).

11998–1998
COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP. v. Miller neutral
pacommwct · 1993
1 sentence

1994However, we recently retreated from our holding in Conrad and returned to a Selan/Lewis analysis in Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Miller, 155 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 564, 625 A.2d 755 (1993).

11994–1994
Martin v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pa · 1983
2 sentences

1986Using the rational basis test in economic legislation challenges, as we must, id., we simply do not believe that claimant has met the burden of proving that the Law as interpreted violates equal protection.

1986Using the rational basis test in economic legislation challenges, as we must, id., we simply do not believe that claimant has met the burden of proving that the Law as interpreted violates equal protection.

11986–1986
Commonwealth v. Corbin green
pasuperct · 1982
1 sentence

1982The most recent expression of the law concerning the license and privilege aspect of burglary is Com. v. Corbin, 300 Pa. Super. 224 , 446 A. 2d 308 (1982).

11982–1982
Commonwealth v. Reed green
pasuperct · 1982
1 sentence

1982The most recent expression of the law concerning the license and privilege aspect of burglary is Com. v. Corbin, 300 Pa. Super. 224 , 446 A. 2d 308 (1982).

11982–1982
Overfield v. Christie green
pa · 1821
1 sentence

1840The case of Overfield v. Christie, 7 Serg. & Rawle 173 -7, had put the decision, or rather the law, as laid down in Potts v. Gilbert, clearly out of the way as to a great part of it.

11840–1840

Where else courts name it

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