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fundamental fairness doctrine in Pennsylvania

14 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1978–2025 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.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. King Crown Corp.green
pacommwct · 1980 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1989–2024
2 sentences

2024We also must bear in mind that “[e]quitable estoppel is a 15 doctrine of fundamental fairness, dependent on the particular facts of each case[.]” Kuharchik, 236 A.3d at 138 (quoting Dep’t of Revenue, Bureau of Sales & Use Tax v. King Crown Corp., 415 A.2d 927, 929 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1980)).

2020We noted that [e]quitable estoppel is a doctrine of fundamental fairness, dependent on the particular facts of each case; it arises when “a party, by acts or representations intentionally or through culpable negligence, induces another to believe that certain facts exist and such other relies and acts on such belief, so that the latter will be prejudiced if the former is permitted to deny the existence of such facts.” King Crown Corporation, 415 A.2d at 929 (quoting Bd. of Educ. of Sch.

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Board of Education of the School District v. Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Local No. 3green
pacommwct · 1979 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1980–1989
2 sentences

1989The Yuricks rely on this Court’s decision in Commonwealth v. King Crown Corp., 52 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 156, 161, 415 A.2d 927, 929 (1980), wherein we described the doctrine as follows: Equitable estoppel is a doctrine of fundamental fairness, dependent on the particular facts of each case; it arises when ‘a party, by acts or representations intentionally or through culpable negligence, induces another to believe that certain facts exist and such other relies and acts on such belief, so that the latter will be prejudiced if the former is permitted to deny the existence of such facts.’ Board of

1989The Yuricks rely on this Court’s decision in Commonwealth v. King Crown Corp., 52 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 156, 161, 415 A.2d 927, 929 (1980), wherein we described the doctrine as follows: Equitable estoppel is a doctrine of fundamental fairness, dependent on the particular facts of each case; it arises when ‘a party, by acts or representations intentionally or through culpable negligence, induces another to believe that certain facts exist and such other relies and acts on such belief, so that the latter will be prejudiced if the former is permitted to deny the existence of such facts.’ Board of

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State v. Micah Abraham Wulffgreen
idaho · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See also Wulff, 337 P.3d at 582 (noting that the Neville Court “did not address the appropriateness of implied consent as an exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement.”).

2017See also Wulff, 337 P.3d at 582 (noting that the Neville Court "did not address the appropriateness of implied consent as an exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement.”).

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Matter of JPgreen
pa · 1990 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Matter of J.P. at 18, 573 A.2d at 1066 (Tamilia, J.).

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Breinig v. Allegheny Countygreen
pa · 1938 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982DeFrank v. County of Greene, 50 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 30 , 412 A.2d 663 (1980); see Breinig v. Allegheny Co., 332 Pa. 474 , 2 A.2d 842 (1938) (a municipality like a private corporation is subject to the doctrine of estoppel).

1982DeFrank v. County of Greene, 50 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 30 , 412 A.2d 663 (1980); see Breinig v. Allegheny Co., 332 Pa. 474 , 2 A.2d 842 (1938) (a municipality like a private corporation is subject to the doctrine of estoppel).

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Knox v. Commonwealthgreen
pacommwct · 1974 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978See Knox v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 12 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 588 , 317 A.2d 60 (1974).

1978See Knox v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 12 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 588 , 317 A.2d 60 (1974).

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Glover, C. v. Junior, N. green
pasuperct · 2023
1 sentence

2025Id.

12025–2025
Commonwealth v. Devlin green
pa · 1975
1 sentence

2016To defend a charge of conduct occurring anywhere within a [14]-month period was, for this appellant, a fundamentally unfair burden Id. (internal quotations and citations omitted) (emphasis added).

12016–2016
In Re Jt green
pasuperct · 2009
1 sentence

2016In re J.T., 983 A.2d at 775 .

12016–2016
In Re SM green
pasuperct · 1992
1 sentence

2005Under this heightened test the parent must come forward with evidence that indicates to a high degree of likelihood that but for an unprofessional error on the part of counsel, the child would not have been found dependent. 614 A.2d at 315-16 . 6 ¶ 15 In a termination case, In re Adoption of T.M.F., 392 Pa.Super. 598 , 573 A.2d 1035 , (1990) (en banc) (plurality), the plurality of the en banc stated the following: In the context of a termination proceeding, the best approach to suggest itself is the fundamental fairness doctrine whereby, in the exercise of its broad scope of review, an allegat

12005–2005
In Re Adoption of T.M.F. green
pa · 1990
2 sentences

2005Under this heightened test the parent must come forward with evidence that indicates to a high degree of likelihood that but for an unprofessional error on the part of counsel, the child would not have been found dependent. 614 A.2d at 315-16 . 6 ¶ 15 In a termination case, In re Adoption of T.M.F., 392 Pa.Super. 598 , 573 A.2d 1035 , (1990) (en banc) (plurality), the plurality of the en banc stated the following: In the context of a termination proceeding, the best approach to suggest itself is the fundamental fairness doctrine whereby, in the exercise of its broad scope of review, an allegat

2005Under this heightened test the parent must come forward with evidence that indicates to a high degree of likelihood that but for an unprofessional error on the part of counsel, the child would not have been found dependent. 614 A.2d at 315-16 . 6 ¶ 15 In a termination case, In re Adoption of T.M.F., 392 Pa.Super. 598 , 573 A.2d 1035 , (1990) (en banc) (plurality), the plurality of the en banc stated the following: In the context of a termination proceeding, the best approach to suggest itself is the fundamental fairness doctrine whereby, in the exercise of its broad scope of review, an allegat

12005–2005
Commonwealth v. Shablin green
pa · 1987
2 sentences

1990Washington v. Maroney, 427 Pa. 599 , 235 A.2d 349 (1967), Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1987), Commonwealth v. Petras, 368 Pa.Super. 372 , 534 A.2d 483 (1987), and Commonwealth v. Shablin, 362 Pa.Super. 289 , 524 A.2d 511 (1987).

1990Washington v. Maroney, 427 Pa. 599 , 235 A.2d 349 (1967), Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1987), Commonwealth v. Petras, 368 Pa.Super. 372 , 534 A.2d 483 (1987), and Commonwealth v. Shablin, 362 Pa.Super. 289 , 524 A.2d 511 (1987).

11990–1990
Commonwealth v. Petras green
pa · 1987
2 sentences

1990Washington v. Maroney, 427 Pa. 599 , 235 A.2d 349 (1967), Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1987), Commonwealth v. Petras, 368 Pa.Super. 372 , 534 A.2d 483 (1987), and Commonwealth v. Shablin, 362 Pa.Super. 289 , 524 A.2d 511 (1987).

1990Washington v. Maroney, 427 Pa. 599 , 235 A.2d 349 (1967), Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1987), Commonwealth v. Petras, 368 Pa.Super. 372 , 534 A.2d 483 (1987), and Commonwealth v. Shablin, 362 Pa.Super. 289 , 524 A.2d 511 (1987).

11990–1990
Commonwealth Ex Rel. Washington v. Maroney green
pa · 1967
2 sentences

1990Washington v. Maroney, 427 Pa. 599 , 235 A.2d 349 (1967), Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1987), Commonwealth v. Petras, 368 Pa.Super. 372 , 534 A.2d 483 (1987), and Commonwealth v. Shablin, 362 Pa.Super. 289 , 524 A.2d 511 (1987).

1990Washington v. Maroney, 427 Pa. 599 , 235 A.2d 349 (1967), Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1987), Commonwealth v. Petras, 368 Pa.Super. 372 , 534 A.2d 483 (1987), and Commonwealth v. Shablin, 362 Pa.Super. 289 , 524 A.2d 511 (1987).

11990–1990
Commonwealth v. Pierce green
pa · 1987
2 sentences

1990Washington v. Maroney, 427 Pa. 599 , 235 A.2d 349 (1967), Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1987), Commonwealth v. Petras, 368 Pa.Super. 372 , 534 A.2d 483 (1987), and Commonwealth v. Shablin, 362 Pa.Super. 289 , 524 A.2d 511 (1987).

1990Washington v. Maroney, 427 Pa. 599 , 235 A.2d 349 (1967), Commonwealth v. Pierce, 515 Pa. 153 , 527 A.2d 973 (1987), Commonwealth v. Petras, 368 Pa.Super. 372 , 534 A.2d 483 (1987), and Commonwealth v. Shablin, 362 Pa.Super. 289 , 524 A.2d 511 (1987).

11990–1990
Central Dauphin School District v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1981
2 sentences

1987Central Dauphin School District v. Department of Education, 63 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 48 , 437 A.2d 527 (1981).

1987Central Dauphin School District v. Department of Education, 63 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 48 , 437 A.2d 527 (1981).

11987–1987
DeFrank v. COUNTY OF GREENE green
pacommwct · 1980
2 sentences

1982DeFrank v. County of Greene, 50 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 30 , 412 A.2d 663 (1980); see Breinig v. Allegheny Co., 332 Pa. 474 , 2 A.2d 842 (1938) (a municipality like a private corporation is subject to the doctrine of estoppel).

1982DeFrank v. County of Greene, 50 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 30 , 412 A.2d 663 (1980); see Breinig v. Allegheny Co., 332 Pa. 474 , 2 A.2d 842 (1938) (a municipality like a private corporation is subject to the doctrine of estoppel).

11982–1982

Where else courts name it

IL 69 (1974–2026) NJ 66 (1955–2026) WI 16 (1992–2021) PA 14 (1978–2025) MD 12 (2010–2023) KS 12 (1994–2020) TX 12 (1980–2015) CO 9 (1978–2020) FL 8 (1976–2018) CT 7 (1992–2021) MS 6 (1985–2023) IN 6 (1994–1999) NY 5 (1975–2024) OH 5 (1991–2022) NM 5 (1997–2021) CA 4 (1983–2004) DE 4 (1990–2016) LA 4 (2002–2009) MN 3 (1978–2002) TN 3 (1995–2016) MO 3 (1975–2018) WA 3 (1970–2002) NH 3 (1988–2013) MI 2 (1975–1999) MA 2 (1983–1988) SD 2 (2008–2008) SC 2 (2012–2019) RI 2 (2001–2025) OR 2 (1998–2014) UT 2 (2005–2013) HI 2 (2010–2010)

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