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insufficiency claim in Pennsylvania

15 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1915–2026 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.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Askinsgreen
pasuperct · 2000 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Commonwealth v. Askins, 761 A.2d 601, 603 (Pa.Super.2000).

2002Commonwealth v. Askins, 761 A.2d 601, 603 (Pa.Super.2000).

22
Commonwealth v. Volkgreen
pasuperct · 1982 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983The standard which we are required to apply in reviewing the appellants’ insufficiency claim was set forth by this court in Commonwealth v. Volk, 298 Pa.Super. 294, 300 , 444 A.2d 1182, 1184 (1982), in which the court said: First, we must regard all the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, accepting as true all evidence upon which the fact finder could have based the verdict and then we must ask whether that evidence along with all reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom was sufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

1983The standard which we are required to apply in reviewing the appellants’ insufficiency claim was set forth by this court in Commonwealth v. Volk, 298 Pa.Super. 294, 300 , 444 A.2d 1182, 1184 (1982), in which the court said: First, we must regard all the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, accepting as true all evidence upon which the fact finder could have based the verdict and then we must ask whether that evidence along with all reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom was sufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

22
Jackson v. Virginiared
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Appellant’s brief at 24 (citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 (1979), to state that it sets forth “the standard for prevailing on a due process habeas corpus claim based on an insufficiency claim”).

11
KRYSMALSKI BY KRYSMALSKI v. Tarasovichgreen
pasuperct · 1993 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Krysmalski by Krysmalski v. Tarasovich, 622 A.2d 298, 301 (Pa. Super. 1993).

11
Commonwealth v. Ruffingreen
pa · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Commonwealth v. Ruffin, 463 A.2d 1117 , 1118 n.5 (Pa. Super. 1983) (holding that the appropriate remedy for an insufficiency claim would be a discharge and dismissal of all charges).

11
Commonwealth v. Slocumgreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Slocum, supra at 275 . -5- J-S66035-17 In addition, it bears emphasis that it was the province of the trial court, sitting as finder of fact, to assess credibility.

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Commonwealth v. Garlandgreen
pasuperct · 2013 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Garland, 63 A.3d at 344 (A generic statement that the evidence is legally insufficient to support the convictions is too vague to preserve an insufficiency claim for appeal.).

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Horn & Brannen Manufacturing Co. v. Steelmangreen
pa · 1906 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
1 sentence

1958Minor defects, or a failure to complete in minor particulars, shall operate as a defense only to the extent necessary to repair or complete the work.” In Horn & Brannen Manufacturing Company v. Steelman, 215 Pa. 187, 190-91 (1906), the court said: “The right to file a mechanic’s lien must have a contract as its basis or foundation . . .

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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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Anderson green
pasuperct · 1979
2 sentences

1983Commonwealth v. Anderson, 265 Pa.Super. 494 , 402 A.2d 546 (1979); Commonwealth v. Eddington, 255 Pa.Super. 25 , 386 A.2d 117 (1978); Commonwealth v. Luther, 266 Pa.Super. 240 , 403 A.2d 1329 (1979).

1983Commonwealth v. Anderson, 265 Pa.Super. 494 , 402 A.2d 546 (1979); Commonwealth v. Eddington, 255 Pa.Super. 25 , 386 A.2d 117 (1978); Commonwealth v. Luther, 266 Pa.Super. 240 , 403 A.2d 1329 (1979).

21983–1983
Commonwealth v. Eddington green
pasuperct · 1978
2 sentences

1983Commonwealth v. Anderson, 265 Pa.Super. 494 , 402 A.2d 546 (1979); Commonwealth v. Eddington, 255 Pa.Super. 25 , 386 A.2d 117 (1978); Commonwealth v. Luther, 266 Pa.Super. 240 , 403 A.2d 1329 (1979).

1983Commonwealth v. Anderson, 265 Pa.Super. 494 , 402 A.2d 546 (1979); Commonwealth v. Eddington, 255 Pa.Super. 25 , 386 A.2d 117 (1978); Commonwealth v. Luther, 266 Pa.Super. 240 , 403 A.2d 1329 (1979).

21983–1983
Commonwealth v. Luther green
pasuperct · 1979
2 sentences

1983Commonwealth v. Anderson, 265 Pa.Super. 494 , 402 A.2d 546 (1979); Commonwealth v. Eddington, 255 Pa.Super. 25 , 386 A.2d 117 (1978); Commonwealth v. Luther, 266 Pa.Super. 240 , 403 A.2d 1329 (1979).

1983Commonwealth v. Anderson, 265 Pa.Super. 494 , 402 A.2d 546 (1979); Commonwealth v. Eddington, 255 Pa.Super. 25 , 386 A.2d 117 (1978); Commonwealth v. Luther, 266 Pa.Super. 240 , 403 A.2d 1329 (1979).

21983–1983
International Inventors Inc. v. Berger green
pasuperct · 1976
1 sentence

2015Id. 35 .

12015–2015
Commonwealth v. Rivera green
pasuperct · 1994
2 sentences

1994Commonwealth v. Rivera, 432 Pa.Super. 88 , 637 A.2d 997 (1994).

1994Commonwealth v. Rivera, 432 Pa.Super. 88 , 637 A.2d 997 (1994).

11994–1994
Commonwealth v. Edwards green
pa · 1989
2 sentences

1990Commonwealth v. Edwards, 521 Pa. 134 , 555 A.2d 818 (1989).

1990Commonwealth v. Edwards, 521 Pa. 134 , 555 A.2d 818 (1989).

11990–1990
Commonwealth v. Martin green
pa · 1978
2 sentences

1984Commonwealth v. Keblitis, 500 Pa. 321 , 456 A.2d 149 (1983); Commonwealth v. Martin, 481 Pa. 515 , 393 A.2d 23 (1978).

1984Commonwealth v. Keblitis, 500 Pa. 321 , 456 A.2d 149 (1983); Commonwealth v. Martin, 481 Pa. 515 , 393 A.2d 23 (1978).

11984–1984
Commonwealth v. Keblitis green
pa · 1983
2 sentences

1984Commonwealth v. Keblitis, 500 Pa. 321 , 456 A.2d 149 (1983); Commonwealth v. Martin, 481 Pa. 515 , 393 A.2d 23 (1978).

1984Commonwealth v. Keblitis, 500 Pa. 321 , 456 A.2d 149 (1983); Commonwealth v. Martin, 481 Pa. 515 , 393 A.2d 23 (1978).

11984–1984
Fulton v. Hood neutral
pa · 1859
1 sentence

1915The elements which it is necessary for the defendant to establish when he seeks to evade an obligation on the ground that he was induced by fraud or misrepresentation to enter into it are clearly summarized in Fulton v. Hood, 34 Pa. 365 , and later in the case of Guarantee, Etc., Co. v. Mayer, 141 Pa. 511 , in which latter case our Supreme Court sustained a judgment entered for want of a sufficient affidavit of defense where the defense set up that, ‘The defendant was induced through false representation to subscribe,’ to certain shares of the stock of the company upon which subscription the a

11915–1915
Guarantee Co. v. Mayer neutral
pa · 1891
1 sentence

1915The elements which it is necessary for the defendant to establish when he seeks to evade an obligation on the ground that he was induced by fraud or misrepresentation to enter into it are clearly summarized in Fulton v. Hood, 34 Pa. 365 , and later in the case of Guarantee, Etc., Co. v. Mayer, 141 Pa. 511 , in which latter case our Supreme Court sustained a judgment entered for want of a sufficient affidavit of defense where the defense set up that, ‘The defendant was induced through false representation to subscribe,’ to certain shares of the stock of the company upon which subscription the a

11915–1915

Where else courts name it

WA 24 (2006–2021) CT 20 (1986–2022) TX 19 (1873–2023) PA 15 (1915–2026) DC 15 (1986–2016) NY 13 (1909–2018) OH 13 (1998–2018) CA 10 (1906–2024) IL 9 (1990–2024) LA 7 (2005–2017) IN 6 (1978–2009) UT 5 (2019–2025) KS 4 (1949–2016) IA 4 (1961–2010) MN 3 (1926–2024) MD 3 (1985–2018) NM 3 (2002–2015) MS 3 (1995–2001) NJ 3 (1928–1996) MI 2 (2003–2021) FL 2 (1986–2008) MO 2 (2007–2012) WI 2 (1976–1982) NH 2 (2005–2018) VA 2 (2003–2015)

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