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includes requirement in Pennsylvania

16 Pennsylvania opinions name it 6 courts 1936–2026 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.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Warfield v. Shermergreen
pasuperct · 2006 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020See Warfield v. Shermer, 910 A.2d 734, 739 (Pa.Super. 2006) (quashing an appeal where appellant failed to file post-trial motions, and noting that “orders following trials on stipulated facts must be treated just like orders following other trials, i.e., in both situations, parties who wish to appeal must first file -3- J.

2018See Warfield, 910 A.2d at 739 .

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Gielarowski v. Port Authoritygreen
pacommwct · 1993 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1995–2011
2 sentences

2011This includes the requirement that the injury must fall within one of the applicable immunity exceptions.” Id. at 1056 .

2003This includes the requirement that the injury must fall within one of the applicable immunity exceptions.” Gielarowski, supra at 217 , 632 A.2d at 1056 .

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M & P Management, L.P. v. Williamsgreen
pa · 2007 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026(Id. at 19 n.81.) I believe the Majority ought to heed its own warning that courts, including this Court, cannot disregard jurisdictional or constitutional limitations; this includes the requirement that a lower court must have subject matter jurisdiction over an issue in order for this Court to determine its merits. 3 M & P Mgmt., L.P. v. Williams, 937 A.2d 398, 402 (Pa. 2007) (“[W]e cannot provide finality to a judgment when a court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the underlying dispute.”).

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United States v. Kirbygreen
scotus · 1869 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025United States v. Kirby, 74 U.S. 482, 486-87 (1868).

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Commonwealth v. Mendozagreen
pasuperct · 1999 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Commonwealth v. Mendoza, 730 A.2d 503, 506 (Pa. Super. 1999) citing Commonwealth v. Persinger, 532 Pa. 317 , 615 A.2d 1305 (Pa. 1992).

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Commonwealth v. Yagergreen
pasuperct · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999We specifically note that “[t]he *506 law does not require that [A]ppellant be pleased with the outcome of his decision to enter a plea of guilty; All that is required is that [A]ppellant’s decision to plead guilty be knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently made.” Id. at 1003 (quotation omitted). ¶ 4 To determine the voluntariness of a guilty plea and whether a defendant acted knowingly and intelligently, the Comment to Pa.R.Crim.P. 319 mandates that a trial court inquire into six particular areas, including “Is the defendant aware of the permissible range of sentences and/or fines for the o

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Com. v. Washingtongreen
pa · 1997 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Commonwealth v. Washington, 549 Pa. 12 , 700 A.2d 400, 414 (1997), petition for cert. filed February 12, 1998 (jury presumed to follow court’s instruction; this includes an instruction to the jury that certain matters are not to be considered).

1998Commonwealth v. Washington, 549 Pa. 12 , 700 A.2d 400, 414 (1997), petition for cert. filed February 12, 1998 (jury presumed to follow court’s instruction; this includes an instruction to the jury that certain matters are not to be considered).

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In Re Grand Jury Proceedings. United States of America v. Frank Martingreen
ca5 · 1976 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
1 sentence

1977If criminal charges should emanate from these proceedings, there will be ample opportunity for the appellant to demonstrate any lack of mental capacity, failing memory, etc. In re Grand Jury Proceedings, supra at 383-384.

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Robinson v. American Ice Co.green
pa · 1927 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1936–1936
1 sentence

1936See Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 ; Goldschmidt v. Schumann, 304 Pa. 172, 176 . *257 For the reasons which we have stated, a reversal of the judgments entered below in favor of the defendant is necessary.

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Persinger green
pa · 1992
2 sentences

2018Commonwealth v. Mendoza, 730 A.2d 503, 506 (Pa. Super. 1999) citing Commonwealth v. Persinger, 532 Pa. 317 , 615 A.2d 1305 (Pa. 1992).

2018Commonwealth v. Mendoza, 730 A.2d 503, 506 (Pa. Super. 1999) citing Commonwealth v. Persinger, 532 Pa. 317 , 615 A.2d 1305 (Pa. 1992).

31996–2018
Montgomery v. Philadelphia green
pa · 1958
1 sentence

2011Montgomery, 140 A.2d at 150 .

12011–2011
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority v. Dunham green
pacommwct · 1995
1 sentence

2003“We conclude that under the case law cited above, the accident which occurred here must fall within an exception to sovereign immunity in order for Gielarowski to recover.” Dunham, supra at 274 , quoting Gielarowski, supra at 218 , 632 A.2d at 1056-57 .

12003–2003
In Re Grand Jury, April Term, Wayne Cty. green
pasuperct · 1977
2 sentences

2001The Pennsylvania Superior Court said that “[i]f necessary, he later may use his faulty memory as a shield to perjury charges; he may not use it now as a sword to avoid the special prosecutor’s questions.” 251 Pa. Super. at 51 , 379 A.2d at 326 .

2001The Pennsylvania Superior Court said that “[i]f necessary, he later may use his faulty memory as a shield to perjury charges; he may not use it now as a sword to avoid the special prosecutor’s questions.” 251 Pa. Super. at 51 , 379 A.2d at 326 .

12001–2001
Gurley v. City of Philadelphia (City) neutral
pasuperct · 1987
2 sentences

1993Although Hill I does contain language to this effect, it does not represent the holding of that case but is instead the court’s summary of the holding in a Superior Court case, Gurley v. City of Philadelphia, 367 Pa.Superior Ct. 538, 533 A.2d 148 (1987), appeal denied, 518 Pa. 640 , 542 A.2d 1369 (1988).

1993Although Hill I does contain language to *218 this effect, it does not represent the holding of that case but is instead the court's summary of the holding in a Superior Court case, Gurley v. City of Philadelphia, 367 Pa.Superior Ct. 538, 533 A.2d 148 (1987), appeal denied, 518 Pa. 640 , 542 A.2d 1369 (1988).

11993–1993
Goldschmidt v. Schumann green
pa · 1931
1 sentence

1936See Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 ; Goldschmidt v. Schumann, 304 Pa. 172, 176 . *257 For the reasons which we have stated, a reversal of the judgments entered below in favor of the defendant is necessary.

11936–1936

Where else courts name it

TX 25 (1997–2024) CA 20 (1979–2026) PA 16 (1936–2026) GA 15 (1976–2016) MI 12 (1997–2026) NC 12 (2004–2025) OH 10 (1991–2024) WA 10 (2002–2018) IN 9 (1904–2026) MO 8 (1975–2008) NJ 7 (1965–2025) NY 6 (1978–2024) NM 5 (1965–2022) IA 5 (1988–2022) SD 4 (1962–2024) TN 4 (1997–2016) CT 3 (1991–2023) IL 3 (2020–2025) KY 3 (1931–2016) NV 2 (1983–2013) AR 2 (2002–2003) NE 2 (1992–2017) VT 2 (2011–2011) MN 2 (2015–2015) ME 2 (2001–2025) CO 2 (2001–2015) MA 2 (2008–2026) HI 2 (2009–2017) UT 2 (2014–2017)

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