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19 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1976–2025 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Piercegreen2 sentences2018Defendant must prove: (1) that the underlying legal claim has arguable merit, (2) counsel had no reasonable basis for his or her action, and (3) that there is a "reasonable probability that but for the act or omission in question, the outcome of the proceeding would have been t':., different." Commonwealth v. Rega, 933 A.2d 997 (Pa. 2007); Commonwealth v. Chmiel, 889 A.2d 501, 540-41 (Pa. 2005); Commonwealth v. Pierce, 527 A.2d 973, 974 (Pa. 1987). 2015Villanueva recognizes that in order to establish a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel he must satisfy a three- pronged test.1 Id. at 13 (citing Strickland v. Washington, 104 S.Ct. 2052 (1984) and Commonwealth v. Pierce, 527 A.2d 973 (Pa. 1987)). | 1 | 2 |
Madrid v. ALPINE MOUNTAIN CORP.green2 sentences2016Madrid, 24 A.3d at 381 ; Pa.R.C.P. 3051. 2015Madrid v. Alpine Mountain Corp., 24 A.3d 380, 381 (Pa. Super.2011) (citation omitted); Pa.R.C.P. 3051. | 1 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Hawkinsgreen1 sentence2025Id. at 721, 729 ; see also Sileo, 32 A.3d at 758 (stating “all three aspects of the ineffectiveness test [must] be satisfied before a new trial can be awarded on the ground that trial counsel was ineffective for failing to request an alibi instruction”). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Sileogreen1 sentence2025Id. at 721, 729 ; see also Sileo, 32 A.3d at 758 (stating “all three aspects of the ineffectiveness test [must] be satisfied before a new trial can be awarded on the ground that trial counsel was ineffective for failing to request an alibi instruction”). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Chmielgreen1 sentence2018Defendant must prove: (1) that the underlying legal claim has arguable merit, (2) counsel had no reasonable basis for his or her action, and (3) that there is a "reasonable probability that but for the act or omission in question, the outcome of the proceeding would have been t':., different." Commonwealth v. Rega, 933 A.2d 997 (Pa. 2007); Commonwealth v. Chmiel, 889 A.2d 501, 540-41 (Pa. 2005); Commonwealth v. Pierce, 527 A.2d 973, 974 (Pa. 1987). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Lassitergreen1 sentence2017The court cited Commonwealth v. Lassiter, 722 A.2d 657, 660 (Pa. 1998) (Opinion Announcing Judgment of the Court), and the established three- pronged test for ineffectiveness of counsel, i.e., that the underlying claim is of arguable merit; that counsel had no reasonable basis for the action or inaction; and that the defendant has been prejudiced by the ineffectiveness of counsel. | 1 | 1 |
Gregg v. VJ Auto Parts, Inc.green1 sentence2016Gregg, 943 A.2d at 226-27 (“We agree with the Tragarz court's approach and adopt it here.”). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Larkgreen2 sentences2014The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has created a three pronged test for determining if joinder of offenses is proper, which is as follows: “whether the evidence of each of the offenses would be admissible in a separate trial for the other, whether such evidence is capable of separation by the jury so as to avoid danger of confusion; and, if the answers to these inquiries are in the affirmative, whether the defendant will be unduly prejudiced by the consolidation of offenses.” Lark, 518 Pa. at 302 , 543 A.2d at 497 (1988). 2014The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has created a three pronged test for determining if joinder of offenses is proper, which is as follows: “whether the evidence of each of the offenses would be admissible in a separate trial for the other, whether such evidence is capable of separation by the jury so as to avoid danger of confusion; and, if the answers to these inquiries are in the affirmative, whether the defendant will be unduly prejudiced by the consolidation of offenses.” Lark, 518 Pa. at 302 , 543 A.2d at 497 (1988). | 1 | 1 |
Phillippi v. Knottergreen1 sentence2014See id. at 760 . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Durstgreen2 sentences1991Before trial counsel may be deemed ineffective, appellant must meet the three pronged test, as set forth in our Supreme Court's decision of Commonwealth v. Durst, 522 Pa. 2, 4-5 , 559 A.2d 504, 505 (1989): The threshold inquiry in such claims is whether the issue/argument/tactic which counsel has foregone and which forms the basis for the assertion of ineffectiveness is of arguable merit; for counsel cannot be considered ineffective for failing to assert a meritless claim. 1991Before trial counsel may be deemed ineffective, appellant must meet the three pronged test, as set forth in our Supreme Court's decision of Commonwealth v. Durst, 522 Pa. 2, 4-5 , 559 A.2d 504, 505 (1989): The threshold inquiry in such claims is whether the issue/argument/tactic which counsel has foregone and which forms the basis for the assertion of ineffectiveness is of arguable merit; for counsel cannot be considered ineffective for failing to assert a meritless claim. | 1 | 1 |
Bork v. Millsgreen2 sentences1983Bork v. Mills, 458 Pa. 228, 232 , 329 A.2d 247, 249 (1974); see also, Kenny v. Alexson Equipment *383 Co., supra. The record discloses that except for the single entry into Pennsylvania, Trimble Canada has had absolutely no contacts, ties or relations within this Commonwealth. 1983Bork v. Mills, 458 Pa. 228, 232 , 329 A.2d 247, 249 (1974); see also, Kenny v. Alexson Equipment *383 Co., supra. The record discloses that except for the single entry into Pennsylvania, Trimble Canada has had absolutely no contacts, ties or relations within this Commonwealth. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Williamsgreen2 sentences1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Smithgreen2 sentences1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Millergreen2 sentences1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Smithgreen2 sentences1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Haddengreen2 sentences1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 | 1 | 1 |
| In-Flight Devices Corporation v. Van Dusen Air, Incorporated, Etc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
International Shoe Co. v. Washington
green
2 sentences1986See: Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, supra, 471 U.S. at —, 105 S.Ct. at 2185 , 85 L.Ed.2d at 545 ; International Shoe Co. v. Washington, supra, 326 U.S. at 319 , 66 S.Ct. at 159 , 90 L.Ed. at 103 . 2 . 1986See: Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, supra, 471 U.S. at —, 105 S.Ct. at 2185 , 85 L.Ed.2d at 545 ; International Shoe Co. v. Washington, supra, 326 U.S. at 319 , 66 S.Ct. at 159 , 90 L.Ed. at 103 . 2 . | 2 | 1986–1986 |
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz
green
2 sentences1986See: Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, supra, 471 U.S. at —, 105 S.Ct. at 2185 , 85 L.Ed.2d at 545 ; International Shoe Co. v. Washington, supra, 326 U.S. at 319 , 66 S.Ct. at 159 , 90 L.Ed. at 103 . 2 . 1986See: Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, supra, 471 U.S. at —, 105 S.Ct. at 2185 , 85 L.Ed.2d at 545 ; International Shoe Co. v. Washington, supra, 326 U.S. at 319 , 66 S.Ct. at 159 , 90 L.Ed. at 103 . 2 . | 2 | 1986–1986 |
Bartolomeo v. Marshall
green
1 sentence2022Bartolomeo, 69 A.3d at 613 (citing, inter alia, Pa.R.Civ.P. 3051). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Rae v. PA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASS'N
green
1 sentence2019Ass’n, 977 A.2d 1121 , 1125-26 (Pa. 2009). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Commonwealth v. Rega
green
1 sentence2018Defendant must prove: (1) that the underlying legal claim has arguable merit, (2) counsel had no reasonable basis for his or her action, and (3) that there is a "reasonable probability that but for the act or omission in question, the outcome of the proceeding would have been t':., different." Commonwealth v. Rega, 933 A.2d 997 (Pa. 2007); Commonwealth v. Chmiel, 889 A.2d 501, 540-41 (Pa. 2005); Commonwealth v. Pierce, 527 A.2d 973, 974 (Pa. 1987). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Strickland v. Washington
green
1 sentence2015Villanueva recognizes that in order to establish a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel he must satisfy a three- pronged test.1 Id. at 13 (citing Strickland v. Washington, 104 S.Ct. 2052 (1984) and Commonwealth v. Pierce, 527 A.2d 973 (Pa. 1987)). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Commonwealth v. Walls
green
1 sentence2015Villanueva recognizes that in order to establish a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel he must satisfy a three- pronged test.1 Id. at 13 (citing Strickland v. Washington, 104 S.Ct. 2052 (1984) and Commonwealth v. Pierce, 527 A.2d 973 (Pa. 1987)). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Commonwealth v. Pursell
green
2 sentences1991Commonwealth v. Pursell, 508 Pa. 212 , 495 A.2d 183 (1985). 1991Commonwealth v. Pursell, 508 Pa. 212 , 495 A.2d 183 (1985). | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Allstate Ins. Co. v. STINGER (Et Al.)
green
1 sentence1989Allstate Insurance Co. v. Stinger, 400 Pa. 533 , 163 A.2d 74 (1960). | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Commonwealth v. Abbott
green
2 sentences1984Id., 319 Pa.Superior Ct. at 489, 466 A.2d at 649 . 1984Id., 319 Pa.Superior Ct. at 489, 466 A.2d at 649 . | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Commonwealth v. Cliff
green
2 sentences1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Haughey v. New York State Board of Law Examiners
green
2 sentences1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Davis v. Brown
green
1 sentence1983“The delay must be unnecessary; evidence that is prejudicial must be obtained; and the incriminating evidence must be reasonably related to the delay.” Commonwealth v. Leroy Smith, 487 Pa. 626, 630 , 410 A.2d 787, 789-790 (1980), quoting Commonwealth v. Williams, 455 Pa. 569, 572 , 319 A.2d 419, 420 (1974); Commonwealth v. Van Cliff, 483 Pa. 576, 587 , 397 A.2d 1173, 1179 , cert. denied, 441 U.S. 964 , 99 S.Ct. 2412 , 60 L.Ed.2d 1070 (1979); Commonwealth v. Keith Smith, 317 Pa.Super. 118, 125 , 463 A.2d 1113, 1116 (1983); Commonwealth v. Miller, 293 Pa.Super. 281, 286 , 438 A.2d 995, 997 (1981 | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Parise v. AAA Warehouse Corporation green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
Jack Paul Kourkene v. American Bbr, Inc., a Corporation
green
1 sentence1976Co. v. Mohasco Indus., Inc., supra; see also Inflight Devices Corp. v. Van Dusen Air, Inc., 466 F.2d 220 (6th Cir. 1972); Kourkene v. American BBR, Inc., 313 F.2d 769 (9th Cir. 1963).” See also, Parise v. AAA Warehouse Corporation, supra; Benn v. Linden Crane Co., supra; Action Industries, Inc. v. Wiedeman, supra. We find that the three pronged test articulated in Proctor & Schwartz, supra, is met in the instant case. | 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.