Harris rule in Pennsylvania

14 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1968–2024 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Commonwealth v. Spotzgreen pa · 2011 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 1 sentence 2024In the absence of a reasoned and supported discussion, we conclude this issue is waived for our review.11 See Pa.R.A.P. 2119(a); see also Spotz, 18 A.3d at 281 n.21.	1	1
Commonwealth v. Pattersongreen pa · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 2 sentences 2024Regardless, as to Harris’ claim that the challenged video is inflammatory, we conclude that Harris’ case is governed by Patterson, supra, where the Court determined that footage depicting the crime scene, including the victim’s body, was not inflammatory. 2024See Patterson, 91 A.3d at 68 .	1	1
Karn v. Quick & Reilly Inc.green pasuperct · 2006 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 1 sentence 2020See Karn v. Quick & Reilly, Inc., 912 A.2d 329 (Pa. Super. 2006) (appeal may be dismissed or quashed where deficiencies in appellant’s brief are such that Court unable to conduct meaningful review).	1	1
Commonwealth v. Brandongreen pasuperct · 2012 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 1 sentence 2017See 42 Pa.C.S. § 9545(b)(2) (requiring petition invoking timeliness exception to be filed within 60 days of the date the claim could have been presented) Commonwealth v. Brandon, 51 A.3d 231, 235 (Pa. Super. 2012) (“the sixty-day period begins to run upon the date of the underlying judicial decision”).	1	1
Commonwealth v. Woodsgreen pa · 1973 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974 2 sentences 1974We do not find it necessary to do so in this appeal since we agree with the appellant that the Harris rule does not apply to this case.” 455 Pa. at 3 , n., 312 A. 2d at 358 , n.. 1974We do not find it necessary to do so in this appeal since we agree with the appellant that the Harris rule does not apply to this case.” 455 Pa. at 3 , n., 312 A. 2d at 358 , n..	1	1
Kolojeski v. John Deisher, Inc.green pa · 1968 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968 2 sentences 1968Unfortunately, in dicta, this Court very recently in Kolojeski v. Deisher, Inc., 429 Pa. 191, 194, 195 , 239 A. 2d 329 (1968), quoted with approval Keiper v. Marquart, 192 Pa. Superior Ct. 88, 91 , 159 A. 2d 33 (1960), which reaffirmed the Harris rule. 1968Unfortunately, in dicta, this Court very recently in Kolojeski v. Deisher, Inc., 429 Pa. 191, 194, 195 , 239 A. 2d 329 (1968), quoted with approval Keiper v. Marquart, 192 Pa. Superior Ct. 88, 91 , 159 A. 2d 33 (1960), which reaffirmed the Harris rule.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

Case	Negative	Cited
Commonwealth v. Turnergreen pa · 2013 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014But see Commonwealth v. Turner, — Pa. -, 80 A.3d 754 (2013) (returning to the Harris standard). 2014But see Commonwealth v. Turner, — Pa. -, 80 A.3d 754 (2013) (returning to the Harris standard).	1	1

Also cited on this issue (17)

Case	Cited	Years
Commonwealth v. Harper green pa · 1979 1 sentence 2020The only case law cited in the argument section of Harris’ brief pertains to the legal standard for sufficiency of the evidence claims, noting that the Commonwealth must “prove each and every element of a charge beyond reasonable doubt.” Appellant’s Brief, at 10, 16, citing Commonwealth v. Harper, 403 A.2d 536 (Pa. 1979) and Commonwealth v. Richardson, 357 A.3d 671 (Pa. Super. 1976).	1	2020–2020
Commonwealth v. Brumbaugh green pasuperct · 2007 1 sentence 2016Brumbaugh, supra. Moreover, no hearsay was used to prove Harris’ violation of the final PFA order.	1	2016–2016
Commonwealth v. Harris green pa · 1995 1 sentence 2013Id.	1	2013–2013
Commonwealth v. Stivala green pasuperct · 1994 1 sentence 2009Harris also makes a single sentence allegation that Judge Hughes, over Harris' objection and with no cautionary instruction, allowed the prosecution to "compare the defendant on the streets of Philadelphia with the people being killed in the war in Iraq.” Id. (citing N.T. 1/26/07 at 147-148).	1	2009–2009
Carbis Walker, LLP v. Hill, Barth and King, LLC green pasuperct · 2007 1 sentence 2008In short, there is no agreement and, even if there were, an issue does not become "moot" simply because an interested party baldly avers that he complied with a motions panel directive any more than the alleged and belated production of a Rule 1925(b) statement moots the issue of waiver. [3] See Carbis Walker, supra at 584 n. 11 (concluding an attorney waived the attorney-client privilege for his client by inadvertently disclosing a confidential document, but noting: "[Appellant] does not contend that, under Pennsylvania law, there can be no waiver of the privilege by counsel."); Birth Center	1	2008–2008
Trachtenburg v. Sibarco Stations, Inc. green pa · 1978 2 sentences 1991Several months before the Harris decision, this Court disposed of an appeal similar to Harris in Trachtenburg v. Sibarco Stations, Inc., 477 Pa. 517 , 384 A.2d 1209 (1978). 1991Several months before the Harris decision, this Court disposed of an appeal similar to Harris in Trachtenburg v. Sibarco Stations, Inc., 477 Pa. 517 , 384 A.2d 1209 (1978).	1	1991–1991
Oregon v. Hass green scotus · 1975 2 sentences 1975Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714 , 95 S.Ct. 1215 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975) (“There is no evidence or suggestion that Hass’ state ment to Officer Osterholme on the way to Moyina Heights was involuntary or coerced.” Ibid. at 722 , 95 S.Ct. at 1221 .) . 1975Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714 , 95 S.Ct. 1215 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975) (“There is no evidence or suggestion that Hass’ state ment to Officer Osterholme on the way to Moyina Heights was involuntary or coerced.” Ibid. at 722 , 95 S.Ct. at 1221 .) .	1	1975–1975
State v. Brewton green or · 1967 2 sentences 1975State v. Brewton, 247 Or. 241 , 422 P.2d 581 , cert. denied, 387 U.S. 943 , 87 S.Ct. 2074 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1328 (1967). 1975State v. Brewton, 247 Or. 241 , 422 P.2d 581 , cert. denied, 387 U.S. 943 , 87 S.Ct. 2074 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1328 (1967).	1	1975–1975
Dutton v. Mosley green scotus · 1967 2 sentences 1975State v. Brewton, 247 Or. 241 , 422 P.2d 581 , cert. denied, 387 U.S. 943 , 87 S.Ct. 2074 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1328 (1967). 1975State v. Brewton, 247 Or. 241 , 422 P.2d 581 , cert. denied, 387 U.S. 943 , 87 S.Ct. 2074 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1328 (1967).	1	1975–1975
Rush v. United States green scotus · 1967 2 sentences 1975State v. Brewton, 247 Or. 241 , 422 P.2d 581 , cert. denied, 387 U.S. 943 , 87 S.Ct. 2074 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1328 (1967). 1975State v. Brewton, 247 Or. 241 , 422 P.2d 581 , cert. denied, 387 U.S. 943 , 87 S.Ct. 2074 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1328 (1967).	1	1975–1975
Commonwealth v. Williams green pa · 1971 2 sentences 1974The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s first opportunity to adopt the Harris rule arose in Commonwealth v. Williams, 443 Pa. 85 , 277 A. 2d 781 (1971). 1974The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s first opportunity to adopt the Harris rule arose in Commonwealth v. Williams, 443 Pa. 85 , 277 A. 2d 781 (1971).	1	1974–1974
Commonwealth v. Horner green pa · 1973 2 sentences 1973We do not find it necessary to do so in this appeal since we agree with the appellant that the Harris rule does not apply to this case. [1] Accord Commonwealth v. Horner, 453 Pa. 435 , 309 A.2d 552 (1973); Commonwealth v. Robinson, 428 Pa. 458 , 239 A.2d 308 (1968). [2] Harris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222 , 91 S. Ct. 643 (1971), has been severely criticized. 1973We do not find it necessary to do so in this appeal since we agree with the appellant that the Harris rule does not apply to this case. [1] Accord Commonwealth v. Horner, 453 Pa. 435 , 309 A.2d 552 (1973); Commonwealth v. Robinson, 428 Pa. 458 , 239 A.2d 308 (1968). [2] Harris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222 , 91 S. Ct. 643 (1971), has been severely criticized.	1	1973–1973
Commonwealth v. Robinson green pa · 1968 2 sentences 1973We do not find it necessary to do so in this appeal since we agree with the appellant that the Harris rule does not apply to this case. [1] Accord Commonwealth v. Horner, 453 Pa. 435 , 309 A.2d 552 (1973); Commonwealth v. Robinson, 428 Pa. 458 , 239 A.2d 308 (1968). [2] Harris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222 , 91 S. Ct. 643 (1971), has been severely criticized. 1973We do not find it necessary to do so in this appeal since we agree with the appellant that the Harris rule does not apply to this case. [1] Accord Commonwealth v. Horner, 453 Pa. 435 , 309 A.2d 552 (1973); Commonwealth v. Robinson, 428 Pa. 458 , 239 A.2d 308 (1968). [2] Harris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222 , 91 S. Ct. 643 (1971), has been severely criticized.	1	1973–1973
Harris v. New York green scotus · 1971 2 sentences 1973We do not find it necessary to do so in this appeal since we agree with the appellant that the Harris rule does not apply to this case. [1] Accord Commonwealth v. Horner, 453 Pa. 435 , 309 A.2d 552 (1973); Commonwealth v. Robinson, 428 Pa. 458 , 239 A.2d 308 (1968). [2] Harris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222 , 91 S. Ct. 643 (1971), has been severely criticized. 1973We do not find it necessary to do so in this appeal since we agree with the appellant that the Harris rule does not apply to this case. [1] Accord Commonwealth v. Horner, 453 Pa. 435 , 309 A.2d 552 (1973); Commonwealth v. Robinson, 428 Pa. 458 , 239 A.2d 308 (1968). [2] Harris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222 , 91 S. Ct. 643 (1971), has been severely criticized.	1	1973–1973
Cunningham v. Rogers green pa · 1909 2 sentences 1968See: Cunningham v. Rogers, 225 Pa. 132, 136 , 73 A. 1094 (1909); Harte v. Jones, 287 Pa. 37, 39 , 134 A. 467 (1926). [6] In passing upon the issue, we do not pass upon the manner in which, under the parol evidence rule, such oral promise is to be proven or the admissibility into evidence of proof of such oral promise. [7] Unfortunately, in dicta, this Court very recently in Kolojeski v. Deisher, Inc., 429 Pa. 191, 194, 195 , 239 A. 2d 329 (1968), quoted with approval Keiper v. Marquart, 192 Pa. Superior Ct. 88, 91 , 159 A. 2d 33 (1960), which reaffirmed the Harris rule. 1968See: Cunningham v. Rogers, 225 Pa. 132, 136 , 73 A. 1094 (1909); Harte v. Jones, 287 Pa. 37, 39 , 134 A. 467 (1926). [6] In passing upon the issue, we do not pass upon the manner in which, under the parol evidence rule, such oral promise is to be proven or the admissibility into evidence of proof of such oral promise. [7] Unfortunately, in dicta, this Court very recently in Kolojeski v. Deisher, Inc., 429 Pa. 191, 194, 195 , 239 A. 2d 329 (1968), quoted with approval Keiper v. Marquart, 192 Pa. Superior Ct. 88, 91 , 159 A. 2d 33 (1960), which reaffirmed the Harris rule.	1	1968–1968
Keiper v. Marquart green pasuperct · 1960 2 sentences 1968Unfortunately, in dicta, this Court very recently in Kolojeski v. Deisher, Inc., 429 Pa. 191, 194, 195 , 239 A. 2d 329 (1968), quoted with approval Keiper v. Marquart, 192 Pa. Superior Ct. 88, 91 , 159 A. 2d 33 (1960), which reaffirmed the Harris rule. 1968Unfortunately, in dicta, this Court very recently in Kolojeski v. Deisher, Inc., 429 Pa. 191, 194, 195 , 239 A. 2d 329 (1968), quoted with approval Keiper v. Marquart, 192 Pa. Superior Ct. 88, 91 , 159 A. 2d 33 (1960), which reaffirmed the Harris rule.	1	1968–1968
Harte v. Jones green pa · 1926 2 sentences 1968See: Cunningham v. Rogers, 225 Pa. 132, 136 , 73 A. 1094 (1909); Harte v. Jones, 287 Pa. 37, 39 , 134 A. 467 (1926). [6] In passing upon the issue, we do not pass upon the manner in which, under the parol evidence rule, such oral promise is to be proven or the admissibility into evidence of proof of such oral promise. [7] Unfortunately, in dicta, this Court very recently in Kolojeski v. Deisher, Inc., 429 Pa. 191, 194, 195 , 239 A. 2d 329 (1968), quoted with approval Keiper v. Marquart, 192 Pa. Superior Ct. 88, 91 , 159 A. 2d 33 (1960), which reaffirmed the Harris rule. 1968See: Cunningham v. Rogers, 225 Pa. 132, 136 , 73 A. 1094 (1909); Harte v. Jones, 287 Pa. 37, 39 , 134 A. 467 (1926). [6] In passing upon the issue, we do not pass upon the manner in which, under the parol evidence rule, such oral promise is to be proven or the admissibility into evidence of proof of such oral promise. [7] Unfortunately, in dicta, this Court very recently in Kolojeski v. Deisher, Inc., 429 Pa. 191, 194, 195 , 239 A. 2d 329 (1968), quoted with approval Keiper v. Marquart, 192 Pa. Superior Ct. 88, 91 , 159 A. 2d 33 (1960), which reaffirmed the Harris rule.	1	1968–1968

Where else courts name it

TX 73 (1961–2024) GA 60 (1976–2026) CA 58 (1973–2026) OH 35 (2003–2026) IL 33 (1975–2026) WI 23 (1971–2026) IN 19 (1996–2020) MS 19 (1994–2025) FL 19 (1985–2025) WA 17 (1977–2018) PA 14 (1968–2024) MD 13 (1970–2019) AR 13 (1977–2026) AL 11 (1999–2024) KS 10 (1978–2026) KY 9 (1947–2023) NE 8 (1983–2024) DC 8 (1990–2003) NC 8 (1983–2024) ID 8 (2000–2024) VA 8 (1999–2026) MI 8 (1982–2024) TN 7 (1997–2022) NJ 7 (1975–2019) IA 7 (2014–2023) DE 6 (1980–2022) MO 6 (1964–2023) UT 5 (2004–2025) NV 5 (1970–2017) NY 4 (1982–2005) LA 3 (1995–2016) CO 3 (2016–2025) MA 3 (1976–2012) ND 3 (2011–2025) MT 3 (1999–2021) SC 3 (2012–2022) WY 2 (2006–2015) OR 2 (1962–1985) MN 2 (1968–1977)

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