103 Pennsylvania opinions name it 9 courts 1899–2025 7 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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Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Rothgreen2 sentences2021He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.” Board of Regents of State College v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 (1972). 2017He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.” Board of Regents, 408 U.S. at 577 , 92 S.Ct. 2701 . | 10 | 19 |
Commonwealth v. Caspergreen2 sentences2020Absent limited circumstances, not relevant here, in which the trial court may presume prejudice, “the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.” Commonwealth v. Casper, 392 A.2d 287, 291 (Pa. 1978) (citation omitted). 1996With respect to the underlying merits of appellant’s change of venue motion, we note that “ ‘in reviewing a trial court’s decision [as to a change of venue] the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant’s] guilt or innocence as a result of pre-trial publicity.’ ” Id. (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978)). | 8 | 9 |
Commonwealth v. Kichlinegreen2 sentences1993In Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 274 , 361 A.2d 282 , 287 (1975), the supreme court stated that “[i]n reviewing the trial court’s decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of appellant’s guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.” In Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 151-52 , 392 A.2d 287, 291-92 (1978), the court stated, “It is clear that the mere existence of pre-trial publicity does not warrant a presumption of prejudice. 1993In Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 274 , 361 A.2d 282 , 287 (1975), the supreme court stated that “[i]n reviewing the trial court’s decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of appellant’s guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.” In Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 151-52 , 392 A.2d 287, 291-92 (1978), the court stated, “It is clear that the mere existence of pre-trial publicity does not warrant a presumption of prejudice. | 6 | 15 |
United States v. Dinitzgreen2 sentences1978Were the permissibility of reprosecution to be governed by a more relaxed standard where a verdict is set aside post-trial than where a mistrial is granted on motion during trial, trial judges might be led ‘to reject the most meritorious mistrial motion . . . and to require, instead, that the trial proceed to its conclusion despite a legitimate claim of seriously prejudicial error.’ United States v. Dinitz, 424 U.S. 600, 610 , 96 S.Ct. 1075, 1081 , 47 L.Ed.2d 267, 275 (1976).” II In Commonwealth v. Potter, supra, Mr. Justice Pomeroy stated in his Opinion in Support of Affirmance that Double Je 1978Were the permissibility of reprosecution to be governed by a more relaxed standard where a verdict is set aside post-trial than where a mistrial is granted on motion during trial, trial judges might be led ‘to reject the most meritorious mistrial motion . . . and to require, instead, that the trial proceed to its conclusion despite a legitimate claim of seriously prejudicial error.’ United States v. Dinitz, 424 U.S. 600, 610 , 96 S.Ct. 1075, 1081 , 47 L.Ed.2d 267, 275 (1976).” II In Commonwealth v. Potter, supra, Mr. Justice Pomeroy stated in his Opinion in Support of Affirmance that Double Je | 3 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Betheagreen2 sentences2024Our inquiry here is “not whether the trial court considered legitimate factors in fixing [a] sentence, but whether it considered only such factors.” Id. at 106 (emphasis added). 2021It explained that to determine whether to vacate the sentence where the trial court has committed such an error, courts must ask “not whether the trial court considered legitimate factors in fixing sentence, but whether it considered only such factors.” Id. at 106 . | 2 | 5 |
Keeley v. Commonwealth, State Real Estate Commissiongreen2 sentences2007For example, in Nitterhouse v. Department of General Services, 706 A.2d 381, 383 (Pa.Cmwlth.1998), we held that the Department of General Services did not render an adjudication, when it declined to renew a lease because the property owner “had no legitimate expectation of personal or property rights in the awarding of the lease.” See also Keeley v. State Real Estate Commission, 93 Pa.Cmwlth. 291 , 501 A.2d 1155, 1157 (1985) (“[t]o have a property interest in a benefit or privilege that is protected by procedural due process, one must clearly have more than an abstract need or desire for it or 2007For example, in Nitterhouse v. Department of General Services, 706 A.2d 381, 383 (Pa.Cmwlth.1998), we held that the Department of General Services did not render an adjudication, when it declined to renew a lease because the property owner “had no legitimate expectation of personal or property rights in the awarding of the lease.” See also Keeley v. State Real Estate Commission, 93 Pa.Cmwlth. 291 , 501 A.2d 1155, 1157 (1985) (“[t]o have a property interest in a benefit or privilege that is protected by procedural due process, one must clearly have more than an abstract need or desire for it or | 2 | 4 |
Commonwealth v. Romerigreen2 sentences1989In Commonwealth v. Romeri, 504 Pa. 124 , 470 A.2d 498, 501-03 (1983), cert. denied, 466 U.S. 942 , 104 S.Ct. 1922 , 80 L.Ed.2d 469 (1984) (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 150-151 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978), we summarized the law in this area by reference to Commonwealth v. Casper as follows: [A]n application for a change of venue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its exercise of discretion will not be disturbed by an appellate court in the absence of an abuse of discretion, (citations omitted) In reviewing the trial court’s decision, the only legitimate 1989In Commonwealth v. Romeri, 504 Pa. 124 , 470 A.2d 498, 501-03 (1983), cert. denied, 466 U.S. 942 , 104 S.Ct. 1922 , 80 L.Ed.2d 469 (1984) (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 150-151 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978), we summarized the law in this area by reference to Commonwealth v. Casper as follows: [A]n application for a change of venue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its exercise of discretion will not be disturbed by an appellate court in the absence of an abuse of discretion, (citations omitted) In reviewing the trial court’s decision, the only legitimate | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth. v. Hossgreen2 sentences1976Commonwealth v. Powell, supra; Commonwealth v. Hoss, 445 Pa. 98, 107 , 283 A.2d 58, 64 (1971); Commonwealth v. Swanson, supra. In some cases the publicity in the community may be so pervasive and inflammatory that this Court will assume that the jury was biased. 1976Commonwealth v. Powell, supra; Commonwealth v. Hoss, 445 Pa. 98, 107 , 283 A.2d 58, 64 (1971); Commonwealth v. Swanson, supra. In some cases the publicity in the community may be so pervasive and inflammatory that this Court will assume that the jury was biased. | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Swansongreen2 sentences1971Furthermore, “the only legitimate inquiry in this area was whether or not the juror had formed a fixed opinion in the case as to the accused’s guilt or innocence.” Commonwealth v. Swanson, 432 Pa. 293, 300 , 248 A. 2d 12, 16 (1968); Commonwealth v. Corbin, 426 Pa. 24, 26 , 231 A. 2d 138, 139 (1967). 1971Furthermore, “the only legitimate inquiry in this area was whether or not the juror had formed a fixed opinion in the case as to the accused’s guilt or innocence.” Commonwealth v. Swanson, 432 Pa. 293, 300 , 248 A. 2d 12, 16 (1968); Commonwealth v. Corbin, 426 Pa. 24, 26 , 231 A. 2d 138, 139 (1967). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Lopinsongreen2 sentences1977As to the first category of questions, we there said, “The only legitimate inquiry in this area was whether or not the juror had formed a fixed opinion in the case as to the accused’s guilt or innocence.” 427 Pa. at 298 , 234 A.2d at 561 (emphasis added). 1977As to the first category of questions, we there said, “The only legitimate inquiry in this area was whether or not the juror had formed a fixed opinion in the case as to the accused’s guilt or innocence.” 427 Pa. at 298 , 234 A.2d at 561 (emphasis added). | 1 | 4 |
Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzalesgreen2 sentences2022Regarding claims of unconstitutional property taking, the United States Supreme Court has explained: “The Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause prevents the Legislature (and other government actors) from depriving private persons of vested property rights[.]” Landgraf v. Usi Film Prods., 511 U.S. 244, 266 (1994) (emphasis added); see also Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales, 545 U.S. 748, 756 (2005) (“The procedural component of the Due Process Clause does not protect everything that might be described as a ‘benefit’: []To have a property interest in a benefit, a person clearly must - 26 - J-E02008-21 2015He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it." Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales, 545 U.S. 748, 756 , 125 S.Ct. 2796 , 162 L.Ed.2d 658 (2005). | 1 | 3 |
Kentucky Department of Corrections v. Thompsongreen2 sentences2025In Turner, we described “liberty interests” as involving a legal “entitlement.” Id. at 765 , citing, inter alia, Thompson, 490 U.S. at 460 (“an individual claiming a protected interest must have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it”); see also Bell v. Thornburgh, 420 A.2d 443, 449 (Pa. 1980) (“The determinative question is whether the litigant holds such a legitimate ‘claim of entitlement’ that the Constitution, rather than the political branches, must define the procedures attending its removal[.] Claims of entitlement spring from expectations that are ‘justifiable,’ . . . ‘protectable,’ . 2025See Thompson, 490 U.S. at 460 (“an individual claiming a protected interest must have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it”); Bell, 420 A.2d at 449 (“Claims of entitlement spring from expectations that are ‘justifiable,’ . . . ‘protectable,’ . . . ‘sufficient,’ . . . or ‘proper.’”).39 39 We acknowledge the reality of the statutory scheme, which refers to a notation in the district register of whether a mail-in elector has “voted” prior to Election Day. | 1 | 2 |
Graham v. Pennsylvania State Policegreen2 sentences1998See Graham v. Pennsylvania State Police, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 377 , 634 A.2d 849, 861 (1993) (stating “a property interest is entitled to protection by the requirements of due process only when there is a legitimate claim of entitlement to that right”). 1998See Graham v. Pennsylvania State Police, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 377 , 634 A.2d 849, 861 (1993) (stating “a property interest is entitled to protection by the requirements of due process only when there is a legitimate claim of entitlement to that right”). | 1 | 2 |
Irvin v. Dowdgreen2 sentences1982The role of the trial judge during voir dire is as arbiter of a mixed question of fact and law, and that the canvassing of prospective jurors for the possibility of a hardened opinion in derogation of the constitutional imperative of trial by “impartial, ‘indifferent’ jurors,” Irvin v. Dowd, supra, 366 U.S. at 722 , 81 S.Ct. 1639 at 1642 , 6 L.Ed.2d at 755 , is to be performed before the trial judge is not an empty requirement. 1982The role of the trial judge during voir dire is as arbiter of a mixed question of fact and law, and that the canvassing of prospective jurors for the possibility of a hardened opinion in derogation of the constitutional imperative of trial by “impartial, ‘indifferent’ jurors,” Irvin v. Dowd, supra, 366 U.S. at 722 , 81 S.Ct. 1639 at 1642 , 6 L.Ed.2d at 755 , is to be performed before the trial judge is not an empty requirement. | 1 | 2 |
Bell v. Thornburghgreen2 sentences2025In Turner, we described “liberty interests” as involving a legal “entitlement.” Id. at 765 , citing, inter alia, Thompson, 490 U.S. at 460 (“an individual claiming a protected interest must have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it”); see also Bell v. Thornburgh, 420 A.2d 443, 449 (Pa. 1980) (“The determinative question is whether the litigant holds such a legitimate ‘claim of entitlement’ that the Constitution, rather than the political branches, must define the procedures attending its removal[.] Claims of entitlement spring from expectations that are ‘justifiable,’ . . . ‘protectable,’ . 2025See Thompson, 490 U.S. at 460 (“an individual claiming a protected interest must have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it”); Bell, 420 A.2d at 449 (“Claims of entitlement spring from expectations that are ‘justifiable,’ . . . ‘protectable,’ . . . ‘sufficient,’ . . . or ‘proper.’”).39 39 We acknowledge the reality of the statutory scheme, which refers to a notation in the district register of whether a mail-in elector has “voted” prior to Election Day. | 1 | 1 |
| Michigan v. Longgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Landgraf v. USI Film Productsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Rousegreen | 1 | 1 |
| City of Houston v. Harris County Outdoor Advertising Ass'ngreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Faulknergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Frasconi v. Commonwealthgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Spotzgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Steelegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Natividadgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Spotzgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Colegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Shelton v. Tuckergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Boringgreen | 1 | 1 |
| In re Condemnation by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissiongreen | 1 | 1 |
| District Attorney's Office for the Third Judicial District v. Osbornegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Nitterhouse v. Department of General Servicesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lowenfield v. Phelpsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Farmland Industries, Inc. v. Penn Dairies, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Bullins v. City of Philadelphiagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Templin v. Hansfordgreen | 1 | 1 |
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Sweeney v. Tucker
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2 sentences1994Sweeney v. Tucker, 473 Pa. 493 , 375 A.2d 698 (1977). 1994Sweeney v. Tucker, 473 Pa. 493 , 375 A.2d 698 (1977). | 3 | 1985–1994 |
Amesbury v. Luzerne County Institution District
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2 sentences1991Amesbury v. Luzerne County Institution District, 27 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 418, 366 A.2d 631 (1976); Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 [ 92 S.Ct. 2701, 2709 , 33 L.Ed.2d 548 ] (1972). 1991Amesbury v. Luzerne County Institution District, 27 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 418, 366 A.2d 631 (1976); Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Roth, 408 U.S. 564, 577 [ 92 S.Ct. 2701, 2709 , 33 L.Ed.2d 548 ] (1972). | 3 | 1986–1991 |
Marino v. Commonwealth
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2 sentences1991An individual has a property interest mandating due process protection only when he has a legitimate claim of entitlement to the asserted right, Marino v. Commonwealth, 87 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 40, 486 A.2d 1033 (1985), or in other words, an enforceable expectation governed by statute or contract. 1991An individual has a property interest mandating due process protection only when he has a legitimate claim of entitlement to the asserted right, Marino v. Commonwealth, 87 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 40, 486 A.2d 1033 (1985), or in other words, an enforceable expectation governed by statute or contract. | 3 | 1986–1991 |
Condemnation of a Tract of Land
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2 sentences2014North Penn Water Authority v. A Certain Parcel of Land, 168 Pa.Cmwlth. 477 , 650 A.2d 1197 (1994); Appeal of McKonly, 152 Pa.Cmwlth. 211 , 618 A.2d 1169 (1992). 2014North Penn Water Authority v. A Certain Parcel of Land, 168 Pa.Cmwlth. 477 , 650 A.2d 1197 (1994); Appeal of McKonly, 152 Pa.Cmwlth. 211 , 618 A.2d 1169 (1992). | 2 | 2008–2014 |
North Penn Water Authority v. a Certain Parcel of Land Identified by Last Known Owner & Tax Parcel Number as Malin
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2 sentences2014North Penn Water Authority v. A Certain Parcel of Land, 168 Pa.Cmwlth. 477 , 650 A.2d 1197 (1994); Appeal of McKonly, 152 Pa.Cmwlth. 211 , 618 A.2d 1169 (1992). 2014North Penn Water Authority v. A Certain Parcel of Land, 168 Pa.Cmwlth. 477 , 650 A.2d 1197 (1994); Appeal of McKonly, 152 Pa.Cmwlth. 211 , 618 A.2d 1169 (1992). | 2 | 2008–2014 |
Hasinecz v. Pa. State Police
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2 sentences1993Such a property interest is entitled to protection by the requirements of due process only when there is a legitimate claim of entitlement to that right. *381 Hasinecz v. Pennsylvania State Police, 100 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 622, 515 A.2d 351 (1986), petition for allowance of appeal denied, 516 Pa. 636 , 533 A.2d 94 (1987). 1986As we stated in Hasinecz v. Pennsylvania State Police, 100 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 622 , 515 A.2d 351 (1986): An individual has a property interest mandating due process only when he has a legitimate claim of entitlement to the asserted right, Marino v. Commonwealth, 87 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 40 , 486 A.2d 1033 (1985), or, in other words, an enforceable expectation governed by statute or contract. | 2 | 1986–1993 |
Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. John W. Galbreath & Co.
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2 sentences1991Galbreath & Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board, 20 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 283 , 341 A.2d 541 (1975), and I fail to see how the decision to determine an employer's intent when discharging the claimant whether for justified willful misconduct or on specious grounds asserted only to deny a claimant's legitimate claim for benefits is any more or less difficult because the conduct occurs before or after the injury or before or after benefits begin. 1991Galbreath & Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board, 20 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 283 , 341 A.2d 541 (1975), and I fail to see how the decision to determine an employer's intent when discharging the claimant whether for justified willful misconduct or on specious grounds asserted only to deny a claimant's legitimate claim for benefits is any more or less difficult because the conduct occurs before or after the injury or before or after benefits begin. | 2 | 1991–1991 |
Dixon v. United States
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2 sentences1989In Commonwealth v. Romeri, 504 Pa. 124 , 470 A.2d 498, 501-03 (1983), cert. denied, 466 U.S. 942 , 104 S.Ct. 1922 , 80 L.Ed.2d 469 (1984) (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 150-151 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978), we summarized the law in this area by reference to Commonwealth v. Casper as follows: [A]n application for a change of venue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its exercise of discretion will not be disturbed by an appellate court in the absence of an abuse of discretion. (citations omitted) In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate 1989In Commonwealth v. Romeri, 504 Pa. 124 , 470 A.2d 498, 501-03 (1983), cert. denied, 466 U.S. 942 , 104 S.Ct. 1922 , 80 L.Ed.2d 469 (1984) (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 150-151 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978), we summarized the law in this area by reference to Commonwealth v. Casper as follows: [A]n application for a change of venue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its exercise of discretion will not be disturbed by an appellate court in the absence of an abuse of discretion, (citations omitted) In reviewing the trial court’s decision, the only legitimate | 2 | 1985–1989 |
Moore v. Wainwright
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2 sentences1989In Commonwealth v. Romeri, 504 Pa. 124 , 470 A.2d 498, 501-03 (1983), cert. denied, 466 U.S. 942 , 104 S.Ct. 1922 , 80 L.Ed.2d 469 (1984) (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 150-151 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978), we summarized the law in this area by reference to Commonwealth v. Casper as follows: [A]n application for a change of venue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its exercise of discretion will not be disturbed by an appellate court in the absence of an abuse of discretion. (citations omitted) In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate 1989In Commonwealth v. Romeri, 504 Pa. 124 , 470 A.2d 498, 501-03 (1983), cert. denied, 466 U.S. 942 , 104 S.Ct. 1922 , 80 L.Ed.2d 469 (1984) (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 150-151 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978), we summarized the law in this area by reference to Commonwealth v. Casper as follows: [A]n application for a change of venue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its exercise of discretion will not be disturbed by an appellate court in the absence of an abuse of discretion, (citations omitted) In reviewing the trial court’s decision, the only legitimate | 2 | 1985–1989 |
Woodberry v. Pierce
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2 sentences1989In Commonwealth v. Romeri, 504 Pa. 124 , 470 A.2d 498, 501-03 (1983), cert. denied, 466 U.S. 942 , 104 S.Ct. 1922 , 80 L.Ed.2d 469 (1984) (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 150-151 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978), we summarized the law in this area by reference to Commonwealth v. Casper as follows: [A]n application for a change of venue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its exercise of discretion will not be disturbed by an appellate court in the absence of an abuse of discretion. (citations omitted) In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate 1989In Commonwealth v. Romeri, 504 Pa. 124 , 470 A.2d 498, 501-03 (1983), cert. denied, 466 U.S. 942 , 104 S.Ct. 1922 , 80 L.Ed.2d 469 (1984) (quoting Commonwealth v. Casper, 481 Pa. 143, 150-151 , 392 A.2d 287, 291 (1978), we summarized the law in this area by reference to Commonwealth v. Casper as follows: [A]n application for a change of venue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its exercise of discretion will not be disturbed by an appellate court in the absence of an abuse of discretion, (citations omitted) In reviewing the trial court’s decision, the only legitimate | 2 | 1985–1989 |
Commonwealth v. Scott
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2 sentences1979E.g., Commonwealth v. Scott, 469 Pa. 258, 266 , 365 A.2d 140 (1976); Commonwealth v. Hoss, 469 Pa. 195, 199 , 364 A.2d 1335 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 273 , 361 A.2d 282 (1976); Commonwealth v. Powell, 459 Pa. 253, 289 , 328 A.2d 507 (1974); Commonwealth *57 v. Russell, 459 Pa. 1 , 326 A.2d 303 (1974). `In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.' Commonwealth v. Kichline, supra, 468 Pa. at 274 , 361 A.2d at 287 . 1979E.g., Commonwealth v. Scott, 469 Pa. 258, 266 , 365 A.2d 140 (1976); Commonwealth v. Hoss, 469 Pa. 195, 199 , 364 A.2d 1335 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 273 , 361 A.2d 282 (1976); Commonwealth v. Powell, 459 Pa. 253, 289 , 328 A.2d 507 (1974); Commonwealth *57 v. Russell, 459 Pa. 1 , 326 A.2d 303 (1974). `In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.' Commonwealth v. Kichline, supra, 468 Pa. at 274 , 361 A.2d at 287 . | 2 | 1978–1979 |
Commonwealth v. Powell
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2 sentences1979E.g., Commonwealth v. Scott, 469 Pa. 258, 266 , 365 A.2d 140 (1976); Commonwealth v. Hoss, 469 Pa. 195, 199 , 364 A.2d 1335 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 273 , 361 A.2d 282 (1976); Commonwealth v. Powell, 459 Pa. 253, 289 , 328 A.2d 507 (1974); Commonwealth *57 v. Russell, 459 Pa. 1 , 326 A.2d 303 (1974). `In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.' Commonwealth v. Kichline, supra, 468 Pa. at 274 , 361 A.2d at 287 . 1979E.g., Commonwealth v. Scott, 469 Pa. 258, 266 , 365 A.2d 140 (1976); Commonwealth v. Hoss, 469 Pa. 195, 199 , 364 A.2d 1335 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 273 , 361 A.2d 282 (1976); Commonwealth v. Powell, 459 Pa. 253, 289 , 328 A.2d 507 (1974); Commonwealth *57 v. Russell, 459 Pa. 1 , 326 A.2d 303 (1974). `In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.' Commonwealth v. Kichline, supra, 468 Pa. at 274 , 361 A.2d at 287 . | 2 | 1978–1979 |
Commonwealth v. Russell
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2 sentences1979E.g., Commonwealth v. Scott, 469 Pa. 258, 266 , 365 A.2d 140 (1976); Commonwealth v. Hoss, 469 Pa. 195, 199 , 364 A.2d 1335 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 273 , 361 A.2d 282 (1976); Commonwealth v. Powell, 459 Pa. 253, 289 , 328 A.2d 507 (1974); Commonwealth *57 v. Russell, 459 Pa. 1 , 326 A.2d 303 (1974). `In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.' Commonwealth v. Kichline, supra, 468 Pa. at 274 , 361 A.2d at 287 . 1979E.g., Commonwealth v. Scott, 469 Pa. 258, 266 , 365 A.2d 140 (1976); Commonwealth v. Hoss, 469 Pa. 195, 199 , 364 A.2d 1335 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 273 , 361 A.2d 282 (1976); Commonwealth v. Powell, 459 Pa. 253, 289 , 328 A.2d 507 (1974); Commonwealth *57 v. Russell, 459 Pa. 1 , 326 A.2d 303 (1974). `In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.' Commonwealth v. Kichline, supra, 468 Pa. at 274 , 361 A.2d at 287 . | 2 | 1978–1979 |
Commonwealth v. Hoss
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2 sentences1979E.g., Commonwealth v. Scott, 469 Pa. 258, 266 , 365 A.2d 140 (1976); Commonwealth v. Hoss, 469 Pa. 195, 199 , 364 A.2d 1335 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 273 , 361 A.2d 282 (1976); Commonwealth v. Powell, 459 Pa. 253, 289 , 328 A.2d 507 (1974); Commonwealth *57 v. Russell, 459 Pa. 1 , 326 A.2d 303 (1974). `In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.' Commonwealth v. Kichline, supra, 468 Pa. at 274 , 361 A.2d at 287 . 1979E.g., Commonwealth v. Scott, 469 Pa. 258, 266 , 365 A.2d 140 (1976); Commonwealth v. Hoss, 469 Pa. 195, 199 , 364 A.2d 1335 (1976); Commonwealth v. Kichline, 468 Pa. 265, 273 , 361 A.2d 282 (1976); Commonwealth v. Powell, 459 Pa. 253, 289 , 328 A.2d 507 (1974); Commonwealth *57 v. Russell, 459 Pa. 1 , 326 A.2d 303 (1974). `In reviewing the trial court's decision, the only legitimate inquiry is whether any juror formed a fixed opinion of [the defendant's] guilt or innocence as a result of the pre-trial publicity.' Commonwealth v. Kichline, supra, 468 Pa. at 274 , 361 A.2d at 287 . | 2 | 1978–1979 |
Commonwealth v. McGrew
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2 sentences1974The only legitimate inquiry is confined to “disclosing qualifications or lack of qualifications of a juror and whether a juror has formed a fixed opinion [as to the accused’s guilt or innocence] or may be otherwise subject to disqualification for cause.” Commonwealth v. Lopinson, 427 Pa. 284, 297-8 , 234 A. 2d 552 (1967), citing with approval Commonwealth v. McGrew, 375 Pa. 518, 525 , 100 A. 2d 467 (1953). 1974The only legitimate inquiry is confined to “disclosing qualifications or lack of qualifications of a juror and whether a juror has formed a fixed opinion [as to the accused’s guilt or innocence] or may be otherwise subject to disqualification for cause.” Commonwealth v. Lopinson, 427 Pa. 284, 297-8 , 234 A. 2d 552 (1967), citing with approval Commonwealth v. McGrew, 375 Pa. 518, 525 , 100 A. 2d 467 (1953). | 2 | 1974–1975 |
| Commonwealth v. Morris green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Commonwealth v. Turner green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Pulte Home Corporation v. Montgomery County, Maryland green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Greenstein v. Commonwealth green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Jiricko v. Geico Insurance green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Commonwealth v. Pierce green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Commonwealth v. Abdul-Salaam green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Commonwealth v. Bracey green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Commonwealth v. Bond green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Commonwealth v. Hatchin green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Commonwealth v. Potter green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Hollock v. Erie Insurance Exchange green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Midnight Sessions, Ltd. v. City Of Philadelphia green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. v. The Township Of Warrington, Pa green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Vitek v. Jones green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Potts v. City of Philadelphia green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Lyng v. Payne green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co. green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc. v. Bartlett green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc. v. Bartlett green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| English v. State green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Commonwealth v. O'Kicki green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Schwartz v. Subaru of America, Inc. green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Commonwealth v. Patterson green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Pittsburgh School District Condemnation Case green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
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.
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