19 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1925–2023 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.
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Aitkenhead v. Borough of West Viewgreen2 sentences1987See Aitkenhead v. West View Borough, 65 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 213 , 442 A.2d 364 (1982). 4 Respondents’ challenge to Count III of the complaint involving The Clean Streams Law, however, is not based on a failure to pursue administrative remedies. 1987See Aitkenhead v. West View Borough, 65 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 213 , 442 A.2d 364 (1982). 4 Respondents’ challenge to Count III of the complaint involving The Clean Streams Law, however, is not based on a failure to pursue administrative remedies. | 2 | 2 |
Zinc Corp. of America v. Department of Environmental Resourcesgreen2 sentences2023See Zinc Corporation of America v. Department of Environmental Resources, 603 A.2d 288 , 289 n.1 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1992). 4 recovery, and any doubt should be resolved by a refusal to sustain them.” Id. 2023See Zinc Corporation of America v. Department of Environmental Resources, 603 A.2d 288 , 289 n.1 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1992). 4 recovery, and any doubt should be resolved by a refusal to sustain them.” Id. | 1 | 1 |
Allen v. Commonwealth, Department of Correctionsgreen1 sentence2023Further, “‘courts reviewing preliminary objections may not only consider the facts pled in the [petition for review in the nature of a] complaint, but also any documents or exhibits attached to it.’ Allen v. Dep’t of Corr., 103 A.3d 365, 369 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2014).” Foxe v. Pa. Dep’t of Corr., 214 A.3d 308 , 310 n.1 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019). 8 Because Inmates’ brief is not paginated, references to it throughout this opinion will use electronic pagination. 5 As a threshold matter, we first address Respondents’ objection for lack of jurisdiction. | 1 | 1 |
Ormes v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2002Respondents' evidence also shows that, for the eleven-month period from August 1997 to September 1998, the Department issued fifty-two "misconducts" for sex-related behavior per month. ( See Respondents' brief, Exh. 5, No. 9; dividing 572 total sex-related charges by eleven.) For the twenty-three month period from October 1998 to September 2000, after the Department implemented its new publication policy, the Department issued only 40.2 "misconducts" for sex-related behavior per month. ( See Respondents' brief, Exh. 5, No. 10; dividing 926 total sex-related charges by twenty-three.) 42 Pa.C.S. 2002Respondents' evidence also shows that, for the eleven-month period from August 1997 to September 1998, the Department issued fifty-two "misconducts" for sex-related behavior per month. ( See Respondents' brief, Exh. 5, No. 9; dividing 572 total sex-related charges by eleven.) For the twenty-three month period from October 1998 to September 2000, after the Department implemented its new publication policy, the Department issued only 40.2 "misconducts" for sex-related behavior per month. ( See Respondents' brief, Exh. 5, No. 10; dividing 926 total sex-related charges by twenty-three.) 42 Pa.C.S. | 1 | 1 |
Gulnac v. South Butler County School Districtgreen2 sentences1996It is well established that “[a] declaratory judgment must not be employed to determine rights in anticipation of events which may never occur or for consideration of moot eases or as a medium for the rendition of an advisory opinion which may prove to be purely academic.” Gulnac v. South Butler School District, 526 Pa. 483 , 587 A.2d 699, 701 (1991). 1996It is well established that “[a] declaratory judgment must not be employed to determine rights in anticipation of events which may never occur or for consideration of moot eases or as a medium for the rendition of an advisory opinion which may prove to be purely academic.” Gulnac v. South Butler School District, 526 Pa. 483 , 587 A.2d 699, 701 (1991). | 1 | 1 |
Wm. Penn Parking Garage, Inc. v. City of Pittsburghgreen2 sentences1987See William Penn Parking Garage, Inc. v. City of Pittsburgh, 464 Pa. 168 , 346 A.2d 269 (1975). 1987See William Penn Parking Garage, Inc. v. City of Pittsburgh, 464 Pa. 168 , 346 A.2d 269 (1975). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Normangreen2 sentences1978See Commonwealth v. Norman, 447 Pa. 217 , 285 A.2d 523 (1971). 1978See Commonwealth v. Norman, 447 Pa. 217 , 285 A.2d 523 (1971). | 1 | 1 |
Carpentertown Coal & Coke Co. v. Lairdgreen2 sentences1954Because of manifest misconceptions entertained by the respondents to the rule it seems necessary to point out (1) the existence of the power exercised by this court; (2) the method employed in its exercise; (3) why it should be exercised in the present case. (1) The existence of the power: More than tAVo centuries ago section XIII of the Act creating the Supreme Court of this Commonwealth (Act of May 22, 1722, 1 Sm.- L. 131) provided that the court should “minister justice to all persons, and exercise the jurisdictions and powers hereby granted concerning all and singular the premises accordin 1954Because of manifest misconceptions entertained by the respondents to the rule it seems necessary to point out (1) the existence of the power exercised by this court; (2) the method employed in its exercise; (3) why it should be exercised in the present case. (1) The existence of the power: More than tAVo centuries ago section XIII of the Act creating the Supreme Court of this Commonwealth (Act of May 22, 1722, 1 Sm.- L. 131) provided that the court should “minister justice to all persons, and exercise the jurisdictions and powers hereby granted concerning all and singular the premises accordin | 1 | 1 |
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Kituskie v. Corbman
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1 sentence2021Here, in Respondents’ brief to the Superior Court as the appellants, they relied upon Kituskie v. Corbman, 714 A.2d 1027 (Pa. 1998), in setting forth the elements of the cause of action pursued in the operative pleading (a second amended complaint). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Wilson v. Seiter
green
1 sentence2018Wilson v. Seiter, 501 U.S. 294 . . . (1991). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Robinson v. Ridge
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1 sentence2017However, a copy of grievance 607357, along with supporting documentation, is attached to Respondents’ brief in support of their preliminary objections at Exhibit A. 8 level response.” Id. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Markham v. Wolf
green
1 sentence2016Contrary to Respondents’ view, we find Petitioners are directly impacted by the Executive Order. 18 In denying legislative standing to Senators of the Majority Caucus, our Supreme Court reasoned, “challengers exist who are, from a standing perspective, sufficiently impacted by the Governor’s issuance of [Executive Order], as amply demonstrated by the parties in this matter who include patients, [DCWs] and institutional health care providers.” Markham, 136 A.3d at 146 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Brown v. James
green
1 sentence2006The common pleas court noted that this Court had determined that Brown had previously accumulated more than “three strikes” under Section 6602(f)(1) of the PLRA in Brown v. James, 822 A.2d 128 (Pa.Cmwlth. 2003), petition for allowance of appeal denied, 577 Pa. 736 , 848 A.2d 930 (2004). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Rockwell v. Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission
green
2 sentences2002See Holloway; Rockwell v. Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Comm’n, 15 Pa.Cmwlth. 348 , 327 A.2d 211 (1974). *1001 In view of the foregoing, we deny Respondents’ motion to quash, vacate the Board’s September 4, 2001 order and remand this matter to the Board for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. 2002See Holloway; Rockwell v. Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Comm’n, 15 Pa.Cmwlth. 348 , 327 A.2d 211 (1974). *1001 In view of the foregoing, we deny Respondents’ motion to quash, vacate the Board’s September 4, 2001 order and remand this matter to the Board for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Jennison Family Ltd. Partnership v. Montour School District
green
1 sentence2002Jennison Family Limited Partnership v. Montour School District, 802 A.2d 1257 (Pa.Cmwlth.2002). [12] Section 6602(c) of the Judicial Code provides as follows: (c) Payment of filing fees.Following payment of an initial partial filing fee [following the grant of in forma pauperis status], the prisoner shall make monthly payments of 20% of the preceding month's income credited to the prisoner's account. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
RIZZO v. Schmanek
green
2 sentences1983In Rizzo v. Schmanek, 63 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 547 , 439 A.2d 1296 (1981), we held that “mandamus is an extraordinary legal remedy which will only issue to compel .the performance of a ministerial act or a mandatory duty where the petitioner has a clear legal right, the respondent has a corresponding duty and there is no other appropriate and adequate remedy”. 1983In Rizzo v. Schmanek, 63 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 547 , 439 A.2d 1296 (1981), we held that “mandamus is an extraordinary legal remedy which will only issue to compel .the performance of a ministerial act or a mandatory duty where the petitioner has a clear legal right, the respondent has a corresponding duty and there is no other appropriate and adequate remedy”. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Pierce Estate
neutral
2 sentences1962Since the first contingent fee agreement was restricted to representation in the lower court, on December 18, 1959, another agreement was made, the pertinent language of which is: “I hereby agree to represent you in the pending appeal before the Supreme Court (No. 44 of January Term 1960), on the following basis: “(1) Immediate payment of the sum of $150. in cash, and without regard for the outcome of the case in the Supreme Court; “(2) An increase in the previous contingent percentage of 60% to 70% of the amount recovered in excess of $21,000. upon the same provisions as in (3) of the previou 1962Since the first contingent fee agreement was restricted to representation in the lower court, on December 18, 1959, another agreement was made, the pertinent language of which is: “I hereby agree to represent you in the pending appeal before the Supreme Court (No. 44 of January Term 1960), on the following basis: “(1) Immediate payment of the sum of $150. in cash, and without regard for the outcome of the case in the Supreme Court; “(2) An increase in the previous contingent percentage of 60% to 70% of the amount recovered in excess of $21,000. upon the same provisions as in (3) of the previou | 1 | 1962–1962 |
Commonwealth v. Ickhoff
green
1 sentence1954Because of manifest misconceptions entertained by the respondents to the rule it seems necessary to point out (1) the existence of the power exercised by this court; (2) the method employed in its exercise; (3) why it should be exercised in the present case. (1) The existence of the power: More than tAVo centuries ago section XIII of the Act creating the Supreme Court of this Commonwealth (Act of May 22, 1722, 1 Sm.- L. 131) provided that the court should “minister justice to all persons, and exercise the jurisdictions and powers hereby granted concerning all and singular the premises accordin | 1 | 1954–1954 |
Commonwealth v. Channing
green
1 sentence1945President Judge Palmee in his dissenting opinion held that if the charges made against these respondents are true they committed the crime of extortion at common law, citing Commonwealth v. Channing, 55 Pa. Superior Ct. 510 , and that they should be proceeded against only in the criminal courts. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Nicely v. Raker
green
1 sentence1925Following the authority of Nicely v. Raker, 250 Pa. 386 , previously cited in this opinion, substituting the term “county commissioners” for “county controller” there used, we must hold “the duties of the county commissioners are purely ministerial,” and cannot do otherwise than enter decree in favor of the plaintiff and against the respondents at bar. | 1 | 1925–1925 |
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.
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.