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opposite presumption in Pennsylvania

17 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1860–2019 0 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Raynovich v. Romanusgreen
pa · 1973 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See the later case of Raynovich v. Romanus, 450 Pa. 391 , 299 A. 2d 301 (1973), and particularly the dissenting opinion of Justice Eagen, where he says, at page 403, that the majority has rejected the dicta in McCreary.

1977See the later case of Raynovich v. Romanus, 450 Pa. 391 , 299 A. 2d 301 (1973), and particularly the dissenting opinion of Justice Eagen, where he says, at page 403, that the majority has rejected the dicta in McCreary.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
Howsam v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2019Id. at 83 .

2019Id. at 83 .

22019–2019
Philadelphia Transportation Co. v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pasuperct · 1958
2 sentences

1967Gagliardi Unemployment Compensation Case, 186 Pa. Superior Ct. 142 , 141 A. 2d 410 (1958).

1967Gagliardi Unemployment Compensation Case, 186 Pa. Superior Ct. 142 , 141 A. 2d 410 (1958).

21959–1967
Breed v. Hillhouse green
conn · 1829
2 sentences

1886That is the case of Trimble v. Thorne, 16 Johns. 152 , and it has often been spoken of with disapprobation by other courts: Breed v. Hillhouse, 7 Conn. 523 ; Kernan v. McRea, 7 Porter (Ala.) 184; and it was finally overruled in New York in Tebbetts v. Dowd, 23 Wend. 379 ).” The same principle is recognized in the recent case of Moyer’s Appeal, 6 Norris 129.

1860That is the case of Trimble v. Thorn, 16 Johns. 152 , and it has often been spoken of with disapprobation by other courts: Breed v. Hillhouse, 7 Conn. 523 ; 7 Porter (Ala.) 184; and it was finally overruled in New York, in Tebbets v. Doud, 23 Wendell 379 .

21860–1886
Tebbetts & Pearce v. Dowd green
nysupct · 1840
2 sentences

1886That is the case of Trimble v. Thorne, 16 Johns. 152 , and it has often been spoken of with disapprobation by other courts: Breed v. Hillhouse, 7 Conn. 523 ; Kernan v. McRea, 7 Porter (Ala.) 184; and it was finally overruled in New York in Tebbetts v. Dowd, 23 Wend. 379 ).” The same principle is recognized in the recent case of Moyer’s Appeal, 6 Norris 129.

1860That is the case of Trimble v. Thorn, 16 Johns. 152 , and it has often been spoken of with disapprobation by other courts: Breed v. Hillhouse, 7 Conn. 523 ; 7 Porter (Ala.) 184; and it was finally overruled in New York, in Tebbets v. Doud, 23 Wendell 379 .

21860–1886
Trimble v. Thorne green
nysupct · 1819
2 sentences

1886That is the case of Trimble v. Thorne, 16 Johns. 152 , and it has often been spoken of with disapprobation by other courts: Breed v. Hillhouse, 7 Conn. 523 ; Kernan v. McRea, 7 Porter (Ala.) 184; and it was finally overruled in New York in Tebbetts v. Dowd, 23 Wend. 379 ).” The same principle is recognized in the recent case of Moyer’s Appeal, 6 Norris 129.

1860That is the case of Trimble v. Thorn, 16 Johns. 152 , and it has often been spoken of with disapprobation by other courts: Breed v. Hillhouse, 7 Conn. 523 ; 7 Porter (Ala.) 184; and it was finally overruled in New York, in Tebbets v. Doud, 23 Wendell 379 .

21860–1886
Inkpen v. Roberts green
pacommwct · 2004
2 sentences

2007In re Holton's Estate, 399 Pa. 241 , 159 A.2d 883 (1960); Pennsylvania Bankers Ass'n v. Pennsylvania Dep't of Banking and Trumark Financial Credit Union, 893 A.2d 864 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) ( en banc ); Inkpen v. Roberts, 862 A.2d 700 (Pa. Cmwlth.2004); Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood, 848 A.2d 158 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

2007In re Holton’s Estate, 399 Pa. 241 , 159 A.2d 883 (1960); Pennsylvania Bankers Ass’n v. Pennsylvania Dep’t of Banking and Trumark Financial Credit Union, 893 A.2d 864 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) (en banc); Inkpen v. Roberts, 862 A.2d 700 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004); Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood, 848 A.2d 158 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

12007–2007
Pennsylvania Bankers Ass'n v. Pennsylvania Department of Banking & Trumark Financial Credit Union green
pacommwct · 2006
2 sentences

2007In re Holton's Estate, 399 Pa. 241 , 159 A.2d 883 (1960); Pennsylvania Bankers Ass'n v. Pennsylvania Dep't of Banking and Trumark Financial Credit Union, 893 A.2d 864 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) ( en banc ); Inkpen v. Roberts, 862 A.2d 700 (Pa. Cmwlth.2004); Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood, 848 A.2d 158 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

2007In re Holton’s Estate, 399 Pa. 241 , 159 A.2d 883 (1960); Pennsylvania Bankers Ass’n v. Pennsylvania Dep’t of Banking and Trumark Financial Credit Union, 893 A.2d 864 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) (en banc); Inkpen v. Roberts, 862 A.2d 700 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004); Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood, 848 A.2d 158 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

12007–2007
Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood green
pacommwct · 2004
2 sentences

2007In re Holton's Estate, 399 Pa. 241 , 159 A.2d 883 (1960); Pennsylvania Bankers Ass'n v. Pennsylvania Dep't of Banking and Trumark Financial Credit Union, 893 A.2d 864 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) ( en banc ); Inkpen v. Roberts, 862 A.2d 700 (Pa. Cmwlth.2004); Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood, 848 A.2d 158 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

2007In re Holton’s Estate, 399 Pa. 241 , 159 A.2d 883 (1960); Pennsylvania Bankers Ass’n v. Pennsylvania Dep’t of Banking and Trumark Financial Credit Union, 893 A.2d 864 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) (en banc); Inkpen v. Roberts, 862 A.2d 700 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004); Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood, 848 A.2d 158 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

12007–2007
Holton Estate green
pa · 1960
2 sentences

2007In re Holton’s Estate, 399 Pa. 241 , 159 A.2d 883 (1960); Pennsylvania Bankers Ass’n v. Pennsylvania Dep’t of Banking and Trumark Financial Credit Union, 893 A.2d 864 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) (en banc); Inkpen v. Roberts, 862 A.2d 700 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004); Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood, 848 A.2d 158 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

2007In re Holton’s Estate, 399 Pa. 241 , 159 A.2d 883 (1960); Pennsylvania Bankers Ass’n v. Pennsylvania Dep’t of Banking and Trumark Financial Credit Union, 893 A.2d 864 (Pa.Cmwlth.2006) (en banc); Inkpen v. Roberts, 862 A.2d 700 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004); Borough of Pitcairn v. Westwood, 848 A.2d 158 (Pa.Cmwlth.2004).

12007–2007
Litzelman Appeal green
pasuperct · 1966
2 sentences

1978Litselman Appeal, 207 Pa. Superior Ct. 374 , 217 A.2d 838 (1966); Commonwealth ex rel.

1978Litselman Appeal, 207 Pa. Superior Ct. 374 , 217 A.2d 838 (1966); Commonwealth ex rel.

11978–1978
Commonwealth Ex Rel. McCreary v. Major green
pa · 1941
1 sentence

1977McCreary v. Major, 343 Pa. 355, 361 , 22 A. 2d 680 (1941), which states the opposite rule.

11977–1977
Mohler's Estate green
pa · 1941
1 sentence

1977McCreary v. Major, 343 Pa. 355, 361 , 22 A. 2d 680 (1941), which states the opposite rule.

11977–1977
Commonwealth v. Potter green
pa · 1971
2 sentences

1972For example, we recently held in Commonwealth v. Potter, 445 Pa. 284 , 285 A. 2d 492 (1971), that a new trial was required when the prosecutor expressed his personal opinion of the defendant's credibility in the presence of the jury.

1972For example, we recently held in Commonwealth v. Potter, 445 Pa. 284 , 285 A. 2d 492 (1971), that a new trial was required when the prosecutor expressed his personal opinion of the defendant's credibility in the presence of the jury.

11972–1972
Williams v. Standard Oil Co. of La. green
scotus · 1929
1 sentence

1953Williams v. Standard Oil Co., 278 U. S. 235, 242 ; Utah Power & Light Co. v. Pfost, 286 U. S. 165, 184 ; Champlin Refining Co. v. Corporation Commission, 286 U. S. 210, 235 .

11953–1953
UTAH POWER & LIGHT CO. v. PFOST, COMMISSIONER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, Et Al. green
scotus · 1932
1 sentence

1953Williams v. Standard Oil Co., 278 U. S. 235, 242 ; Utah Power & Light Co. v. Pfost, 286 U. S. 165, 184 ; Champlin Refining Co. v. Corporation Commission, 286 U. S. 210, 235 .

11953–1953
Champlin Rfg. Co. v. Corporation Commission of Oklahoma green
scotus · 1932
1 sentence

1953Williams v. Standard Oil Co., 278 U. S. 235, 242 ; Utah Power & Light Co. v. Pfost, 286 U. S. 165, 184 ; Champlin Refining Co. v. Corporation Commission, 286 U. S. 210, 235 .

11953–1953
Davies v. Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co. neutral
pa · 1910
1 sentence

1917Co., 228 Pa. 176 , but the very opposite instruction was given, and emphasized by specially calling the attention of the jury to the names of the defendant’s witnesses, their opportunity for knowing the facts and a summary of their testimony.

11917–1917
Wells v. Caywood green
colo · 1877
1 sentence

1910It is true that in a number of jurisdictions the opposite rule has been adopted: Savage v. Savage, 80 Me. 472 ; Wells v. Cay wood, 3 Colo. 487 ; Robertson v. Robertson, 25 Iowa, 350 ; Burdeno v. Amperse, 14 Mich. 90 ; but the statutes in those states do not require the husband to join in the deed.

11910–1910
Savage v. Savage neutral
· 1888
1 sentence

1910It is true that in a number of jurisdictions the opposite rule has been adopted: Savage v. Savage, 80 Me. 472 ; Wells v. Cay wood, 3 Colo. 487 ; Robertson v. Robertson, 25 Iowa, 350 ; Burdeno v. Amperse, 14 Mich. 90 ; but the statutes in those states do not require the husband to join in the deed.

11910–1910
Robertson v. Robertson neutral
iowa · 1868
1 sentence

1910It is true that in a number of jurisdictions the opposite rule has been adopted: Savage v. Savage, 80 Me. 472 ; Wells v. Cay wood, 3 Colo. 487 ; Robertson v. Robertson, 25 Iowa, 350 ; Burdeno v. Amperse, 14 Mich. 90 ; but the statutes in those states do not require the husband to join in the deed.

11910–1910
Buck v. Commonwealth green
pa · 1884
1 sentence

1898Counsel for appellee seems to rely upon Buck v. The Commonwealth, 107 Pa. 486 , as holding an opposite doctrine, but it is really in harmony with the rule we have stated.

11898–1898
Dean v. Pennsylvania R. neutral
· 1889
1 sentence

1893Co., 129 Pa. 514 , cited and relied on by appellee as sustaining the instruction complained of, really recognize the opposite doctrine.

11893–1893
Stockton & Stokes v. Demuth neutral
pa · 1838
1 sentence

1867The case of Stockton & Stokes v. Demuth, 7 Watts 39 , relied on for an opposite rule, is an older catee than those cited above, excepting one, perhaps, and I do not think it' proves what is claimed for it.

11867–1867
Houston v. Moore green
scotus · 1820
1 sentence

1865The case of Houston v. Moore, determined by this court, and reported in 3 S. & R. 169, and affirmed in the Supreme Court of the United States, 5 Wheat. 1 , has been referred to for an opposite doctrine.

11865–1865

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