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20 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1970–2026 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
Correll v. COM. DEPT. OF TRANSP.green2 sentences2026Grove, 170 A.3d at 1146 (quoting Correll v. Commonwealth of Pa., Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 726 A.2d 427, 431 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999) (en banc)). - 11 - At the outset, we observe that Appellant has not established the threshold requirement of showing that the different groups cited in his claim are similarly situated to him for purposes of equal protection. 2021Correll v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 726 A.2d 427, 431 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999), aff’d, 769 A.2d 442 (Pa. 2001) (quotation marks omitted). | 4 | 5 |
Oyler v. Bolesgreen2 sentences1990The “conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation.” Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 506 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446, 453 (1962). 5 Absent a prima facie showing that the selection was deliberately based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification, this discretion may not be successfully challenged. 1990The “conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation.” Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 506 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446, 453 (1962). 5 Absent a prima facie showing that the selection was deliberately based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification, this discretion may not be successfully challenged. | 2 | 6 |
Commonwealth v. Browngreen2 sentences2021See Bennett, supra; see also Commonwealth v. Brown, 111 A.3d 171, 176-77 (Pa. Super. 2015). 2021See Bennett, supra; see also Commonwealth v. Brown, 111 A.3d 171, 176-77 (Pa. Super. 2015). | 2 | 2 |
E & T Realty v. Stricklandgreen2 sentences1999Accord FSK Drug Corp. v. Perales, 960 F.2d 6, 10 (2d Cir.1992); E & T Realty v. Strickland, 830 F.2d 1107, 1113 (11th Cir.1987) (misapplication or selective enforcement of facially neutral legislation requires "a showing of intentional discrimination"), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 961 , 108 S.Ct. 1225 , 99 L.Ed.2d 425 (1988). 1999Accord FSK Drug Corp. v. Perales, 960 F.2d 6, 10 (2d Cir.1992); E & T Realty v. Strickland, 830 F.2d 1107, 1113 (11th Cir.1987) (misapplication or selective enforcement of facially neutral legislation requires “a showing of intentional discrimination”), cer t. denied, 485 U.S. 961 , 108 S.Ct. 1225 , 99 L.Ed.2d 425 (1988). | 1 | 1 |
Medicare & Medicaid Guide P 40,091 Fsk Drug Corp. v. Cesar A. Perales, Commissioner of the New York Department of Social Servicesgreen2 sentences1999Accord FSK Drug Corp. v. Perales, 960 F.2d 6, 10 (2d Cir.1992); E & T Realty v. Strickland, 830 F.2d 1107, 1113 (11th Cir.1987) (misapplication or selective enforcement of facially neutral legislation requires "a showing of intentional discrimination"), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 961 , 108 S.Ct. 1225 , 99 L.Ed.2d 425 (1988). 1999Accord FSK Drug Corp. v. Perales, 960 F.2d 6, 10 (2d Cir.1992); E & T Realty v. Strickland, 830 F.2d 1107, 1113 (11th Cir.1987) (misapplication or selective enforcement of facially neutral legislation requires “a showing of intentional discrimination”), cer t. denied, 485 U.S. 961 , 108 S.Ct. 1225 , 99 L.Ed.2d 425 (1988). | 1 | 1 |
Government of the Virgin Islands v. Harrigan, Hugogreen2 sentences1999In order to state an equal protection claim for unequal or discriminatory enforcement the party claiming such discrimination must show that "persons similarly situated" have not been treated the same and that "the decisions were made on the basis of an unjustifiable standard `such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification' or to prevent the [party's] exercise of a fundamental right." Government of the Virgin Islands v. Harrigan, 791 F.2d 34, 36 (3d Cir.1986) (quoting Oyler, 368 U.S. at 456, 82 S.Ct. at 506) (additional citations omitted). 1999In order to state an equal protection claim for unequal or discriminatory enforcement the party claiming such discrimination must show that “persons similarly situated” have not been treated the same and that “the decisions were made on the basis of an unjustifiable standard ‘such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification’ or to prevent the [party’s] exercise of a fundamental right.” Government of the Virgin Islands v. Harrigan, 791 F.2d 34, 36 (3d Cir.1986) (quoting Oyler, 368 U.S. at 456, 82 S.Ct. at 506) (additional citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Blackledge v. Perrygreen2 sentences1990Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598 , 105 S.Ct. 1524 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 (1985); Oyler v. Boles, supra; see also Blackledge v. Perry, 417 U.S. 21 , 94 S.Ct. 2098 , 40 L.Ed.2d 628 (1974) (discussing harsh treatment for exercise of lawful right); North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 , 89 S.Ct. 2072 , 23 L.Ed.2d 656 (1969) (same); Commonwealth v. Rocco, supra, citing Bordenkircer v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 , 98 S.Ct. 663 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 . (1978) (discussing discriminatory prosecution). 6 Conclusion Appellant admits that the arresting officer witnessed him urinating in public, conduct which incontrov 1990Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598 , 105 S.Ct. 1524 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 (1985); Oyler v. Boles, supra; see also Blackledge v. Perry, 417 U.S. 21 , 94 S.Ct. 2098 , 40 L.Ed.2d 628 (1974) (discussing harsh treatment for exercise of lawful right); North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 , 89 S.Ct. 2072 , 23 L.Ed.2d 656 (1969) (same); Commonwealth v. Rocco, supra, citing Bordenkircer v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 , 98 S.Ct. 663 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 . (1978) (discussing discriminatory prosecution). 6 Conclusion Appellant admits that the arresting officer witnessed him urinating in public, conduct which incontrov | 1 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|
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| Case | Cited | Years |
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Williams v. Madenspacher
green
2 sentences2019Our decision merely eliminates what we conclude is an unjustifiable presumption.” Id., at 638 n. 23 (emphasis in original). 2019Our decision merely eliminates what we conclude is an unjustifiable presumption.” Id., at 638 n. 23 (emphasis in original). | 4 | 2017–2019 |
COM., DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION v. Correll
neutral
2 sentences2021Correll v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 726 A.2d 427, 431 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999), aff’d, 769 A.2d 442 (Pa. 2001) (quotation marks omitted). 2017Correll v. Commonwealth of Pa., Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 726 A.2d 427, 431 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999) (en bane) (citations, brackets, and quotation marks omitted), aff'd, 564 Pa. 470 , 769 A.2d 442 (2001) (per curiam). | 3 | 2004–2021 |
United States v. Batchelder
green
2 sentences1989For example, the equal protection clause prohibits selective enforcement of the criminal laws “based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion or other arbitrary classification.” Id. 1989For example, the equal protection clause prohibits selective enforcement of the criminal laws "based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion or other arbitrary classification." Id. | 2 | 1987–1989 |
Commonwealth v. Grove
green
1 sentence2026Grove, 170 A.3d at 1146 (quoting Correll v. Commonwealth of Pa., Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 726 A.2d 427, 431 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999) (en banc)). - 11 - At the outset, we observe that Appellant has not established the threshold requirement of showing that the different groups cited in his claim are similarly situated to him for purposes of equal protection. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Fleisher v. City of Signal Hill
green
2 sentences1999Accord FSK Drug Corp. v. Perales, 960 F.2d 6, 10 (2d Cir.1992); E & T Realty v. Strickland, 830 F.2d 1107, 1113 (11th Cir.1987) (misapplication or selective enforcement of facially neutral legislation requires "a showing of intentional discrimination"), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 961 , 108 S.Ct. 1225 , 99 L.Ed.2d 425 (1988). 1999Accord FSK Drug Corp. v. Perales, 960 F.2d 6, 10 (2d Cir.1992); E & T Realty v. Strickland, 830 F.2d 1107, 1113 (11th Cir.1987) (misapplication or selective enforcement of facially neutral legislation requires “a showing of intentional discrimination”), cer t. denied, 485 U.S. 961 , 108 S.Ct. 1225 , 99 L.Ed.2d 425 (1988). | 1 | 1999–1999 |
E & T Realty v. Strickland
green
2 sentences1999Accord FSK Drug Corp. v. Perales, 960 F.2d 6, 10 (2d Cir.1992); E & T Realty v. Strickland, 830 F.2d 1107, 1113 (11th Cir.1987) (misapplication or selective enforcement of facially neutral legislation requires “a showing of intentional discrimination”), cer t. denied, 485 U.S. 961 , 108 S.Ct. 1225 , 99 L.Ed.2d 425 (1988). 1999Accord FSK Drug Corp. v. Perales, 960 F.2d 6, 10 (2d Cir.1992); E & T Realty v. Strickland, 830 F.2d 1107, 1113 (11th Cir.1987) (misapplication or selective enforcement of facially neutral legislation requires “a showing of intentional discrimination”), cer t. denied, 485 U.S. 961 , 108 S.Ct. 1225 , 99 L.Ed.2d 425 (1988). | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Commonwealth v. Ebert
green
2 sentences1992Commonwealth v. Ebert, 369 Pa. Super. 318 , 535 A.2d 178 (1987). 1992Commonwealth v. Ebert, 369 Pa. Super. 318 , 535 A.2d 178 (1987). | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Wayte v. United States
green
2 sentences1990Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598 , 105 S.Ct. 1524 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 (1985); Oyler v. Boles, supra; see also Blackledge v. Perry, 417 U.S. 21 , 94 S.Ct. 2098 , 40 L.Ed.2d 628 (1974) (discussing harsh treatment for exercise of lawful right); North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 , 89 S.Ct. 2072 , 23 L.Ed.2d 656 (1969) (same); Commonwealth v. Rocco, supra, citing Bordenkircer v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 , 98 S.Ct. 663 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 . (1978) (discussing discriminatory prosecution). 6 Conclusion Appellant admits that the arresting officer witnessed him urinating in public, conduct which incontrov 1990Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598 , 105 S.Ct. 1524 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 (1985); Oyler v. Boles, supra; see also Blackledge v. Perry, 417 U.S. 21 , 94 S.Ct. 2098 , 40 L.Ed.2d 628 (1974) (discussing harsh treatment for exercise of lawful right); North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 , 89 S.Ct. 2072 , 23 L.Ed.2d 656 (1969) (same); Commonwealth v. Rocco, supra, citing Bordenkircer v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 , 98 S.Ct. 663 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 . (1978) (discussing discriminatory prosecution). 6 Conclusion Appellant admits that the arresting officer witnessed him urinating in public, conduct which incontrov | 1 | 1990–1990 |
North Carolina v. Pearce
red
2 sentences1990Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598 , 105 S.Ct. 1524 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 (1985); Oyler v. Boles, supra; see also Blackledge v. Perry, 417 U.S. 21 , 94 S.Ct. 2098 , 40 L.Ed.2d 628 (1974) (discussing harsh treatment for exercise of lawful right); North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 , 89 S.Ct. 2072 , 23 L.Ed.2d 656 (1969) (same); Commonwealth v. Rocco, supra, citing Bordenkircer v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 , 98 S.Ct. 663 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 . (1978) (discussing discriminatory prosecution). 6 Conclusion Appellant admits that the arresting officer witnessed him urinating in public, conduct which incontrov 1990Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598 , 105 S.Ct. 1524 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 (1985); Oyler v. Boles, supra; see also Blackledge v. Perry, 417 U.S. 21 , 94 S.Ct. 2098 , 40 L.Ed.2d 628 (1974) (discussing harsh treatment for exercise of lawful right); North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 , 89 S.Ct. 2072 , 23 L.Ed.2d 656 (1969) (same); Commonwealth v. Rocco, supra, citing Bordenkircer v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 , 98 S.Ct. 663 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 . (1978) (discussing discriminatory prosecution). 6 Conclusion Appellant admits that the arresting officer witnessed him urinating in public, conduct which incontrov | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Bordenkircher v. Hayes
green
2 sentences1990Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598 , 105 S.Ct. 1524 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 (1985); Oyler v. Boles, supra; see also Blackledge v. Perry, 417 U.S. 21 , 94 S.Ct. 2098 , 40 L.Ed.2d 628 (1974) (discussing harsh treatment for exercise of lawful right); North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 , 89 S.Ct. 2072 , 23 L.Ed.2d 656 (1969) (same); Commonwealth v. Rocco, supra, citing Bordenkircer v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 , 98 S.Ct. 663 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 . (1978) (discussing discriminatory prosecution). 6 Conclusion Appellant admits that the arresting officer witnessed him urinating in public, conduct which incontrov 1990Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598 , 105 S.Ct. 1524 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 (1985); Oyler v. Boles, supra; see also Blackledge v. Perry, 417 U.S. 21 , 94 S.Ct. 2098 , 40 L.Ed.2d 628 (1974) (discussing harsh treatment for exercise of lawful right); North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 , 89 S.Ct. 2072 , 23 L.Ed.2d 656 (1969) (same); Commonwealth v. Rocco, supra, citing Bordenkircer v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 , 98 S.Ct. 663 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 . (1978) (discussing discriminatory prosecution). 6 Conclusion Appellant admits that the arresting officer witnessed him urinating in public, conduct which incontrov | 1 | 1990–1990 |
McGowan v. Maryland
green
2 sentences1976“A statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it.” McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 420, 426 , 81 S.Ct. 1101, 1105 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961). 5 Can there be, therefore, any reasonable justification for Ross Township’s failure to enforce sections 7361 and 7363 against the following thirty-five stores? 1976“A statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it.” McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 420, 426 , 81 S.Ct. 1101, 1105 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961). 5 Can there be, therefore, any reasonable justification for Ross Township’s failure to enforce sections 7361 and 7363 against the following thirty-five stores? | 1 | 1976–1976 |
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.