HLA test in Pennsylvania

14 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1982–2024 1 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Turek v. Hardygreen pasuperct · 1983 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1985–1994 2 sentences 1994Accord Turek v. Hardy, 312 Pa.Super. 158 , 458 A.2d 562 (1983). ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ Initially, we observe that 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6133 authorizes a court to order a “mother, child and alleged father to submit to blood tests” where, in “any matter subject to th[e] subchapter [known as Uniform Act on Blood Tests to Determine Paternity] in which paternity, parentage or the identity of a child is a relevant fact,” the court can act sua sponte or at the initiation of a claimant to resolve the question left open. 1988The Superior Court set several minimal guidelines for the admissibility of HLA test results, 312 Pa. Super, at 164, 458 A.2d at 565 , but left for the trial court to develop other guidelines on a case-by-case basis.	2	5
Stahli v. Wittmangreen pasuperct · 1992 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997For example, see Stahli v. Wittman, 412 Pa.Super. 281, 287 , 603 A.2d 583, 586 (1992), in which the court noted, “[g]enetic tests differ significantly from the blood cell antigen typing [HLA test] performed in the instant case.” At trial, Dr. Barwiek testified as follows: Q. [COUNSEL FOR APPELLEE]: And what are the names of those tests that you do? 1997For example, see Stahli v. Wittman, 412 Pa.Super. 281, 287 , 603 A.2d 583, 586 (1992), in which the court noted, “[g]enetic tests differ significantly from the blood cell antigen typing [HLA test] performed in the instant case.” At trial, Dr. Barwiek testified as follows: Q. [COUNSEL FOR APPELLEE]: And what are the names of those tests that you do?	1	1
Koleski v. Parkgreen pa · 1987 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996See Koleski v. Park, 363 Pa.Super. 22 , 525 A.2d 405 (1987). 1996See Koleski v. Park, 363 Pa.Super. 22 , 525 A.2d 405 (1987).	1	1
Olson v. Dietzgreen pa · 1985 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 1 sentence 1987See Olson v. Dietz, 500 A.2d 125 (Pa.Super.1985).	1	1
McGarrity v. Mengelgreen pasuperct · 1981 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 2 sentences 1983NOTES [1] Act of July 9, 1976, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6131 et seq. [2] As to the reliability of HLA tests, see also Mills v. Habluetzel, 456 U.S. 91 , 102 S.Ct. 1549 , 71 L.Ed.2d 770 (1982) (O'Connor, J., concurring with 3 Justices joining the Concurring Opinion and Justice Powell joining all but the final paragraph), n. 2; Hummel v. Smith, 301 Pa.Super. 276 , 447 A.2d 965 (1982); Malvasi v. Malvasi, 167 N.J.Super. 513 , 401 A.2d 279 (1979). [3] The present statute is a reenactment of the Act of July 13, 1961, P.L. 587, No. 286, § 9; 28 P.S. § 307-9. [4] Act of July 9, 1976, P. 1983NOTES [1] Act of July 9, 1976, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6131 et seq. [2] As to the reliability of HLA tests, see also Mills v. Habluetzel, 456 U.S. 91 , 102 S.Ct. 1549 , 71 L.Ed.2d 770 (1982) (O'Connor, J., concurring with 3 Justices joining the Concurring Opinion and Justice Powell joining all but the final paragraph), n. 2; Hummel v. Smith, 301 Pa.Super. 276 , 447 A.2d 965 (1982); Malvasi v. Malvasi, 167 N.J.Super. 513 , 401 A.2d 279 (1979). [3] The present statute is a reenactment of the Act of July 13, 1961, P.L. 587, No. 286, § 9; 28 P.S. § 307-9. [4] Act of July 9, 1976, P.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
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Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
Mastromatteo v. Harkins green pasuperct · 1992 2 sentences 1997The trial court also rejected Cable’s argument that she was entitled to an HLA test as additional 557 evidence to the DNA test pursuant to Mastromatteo v. Harkins, 419 Pa.Super. 329 , 615 A.2d 390 (1992) (permitting DNA tests subsequent to HLA blood grouping test without showing that HLA test was not dependable because DNA test would provide additional, more accurate determination of paternity). 1997The trial court also rejected Cable’s argument that she was entitled to an HLA test as additional 557 evidence to the DNA test pursuant to Mastromatteo v. Harkins, 419 Pa.Super. 329 , 615 A.2d 390 (1992) (permitting DNA tests subsequent to HLA blood grouping test without showing that HLA test was not dependable because DNA test would provide additional, more accurate determination of paternity).	2	1995–1997
Smith v. Shaffer green pa · 1986 2 sentences 1994And, as such, the HLA test, although not conclusive, may be introduced as “some evidence of paternity.” Id. at 426 , 515 A.2d at 529 . 1994And, as such, the HLA test, although not conclusive, may be introduced as “some evidence of paternity.” Id. at 426 , 515 A.2d at 529 .	2	1991–1994
Mitchell v. Pennsylvania State Police neutral pacommwct · 1999 1 sentence 2024Before this Court, DOC points to two additional cases that it contends the Arbitrator disregarded in reaching his decision: McLaughlin v. Pennsylvania State Police, 742 A.2d 254 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999), and Mitchell v. Pennsylvania State Police, 727 A.2d 1196 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999).6 In McLaughlin, this Court held that a police officer who was injured while returning to his patrol vehicle after his lunch break was entitled to HLA benefits.	1	2024–2024
McLaughlin v. Pennsylvania State Police green pacommwct · 1999 1 sentence 2024Before this Court, DOC points to two additional cases that it contends the Arbitrator disregarded in reaching his decision: McLaughlin v. Pennsylvania State Police, 742 A.2d 254 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999), and Mitchell v. Pennsylvania State Police, 727 A.2d 1196 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1999).6 In McLaughlin, this Court held that a police officer who was injured while returning to his patrol vehicle after his lunch break was entitled to HLA benefits.	1	2024–2024
Hummel v. Smith green pa · 1982 2 sentences 1983NOTES [1] Act of July 9, 1976, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6131 et seq. [2] As to the reliability of HLA tests, see also Mills v. Habluetzel, 456 U.S. 91 , 102 S.Ct. 1549 , 71 L.Ed.2d 770 (1982) (O'Connor, J., concurring with 3 Justices joining the Concurring Opinion and Justice Powell joining all but the final paragraph), n. 2; Hummel v. Smith, 301 Pa.Super. 276 , 447 A.2d 965 (1982); Malvasi v. Malvasi, 167 N.J.Super. 513 , 401 A.2d 279 (1979). [3] The present statute is a reenactment of the Act of July 13, 1961, P.L. 587, No. 286, § 9; 28 P.S. § 307-9. [4] Act of July 9, 1976, P. 1983NOTES [1] Act of July 9, 1976, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6131 et seq. [2] As to the reliability of HLA tests, see also Mills v. Habluetzel, 456 U.S. 91 , 102 S.Ct. 1549 , 71 L.Ed.2d 770 (1982) (O'Connor, J., concurring with 3 Justices joining the Concurring Opinion and Justice Powell joining all but the final paragraph), n. 2; Hummel v. Smith, 301 Pa.Super. 276 , 447 A.2d 965 (1982); Malvasi v. Malvasi, 167 N.J.Super. 513 , 401 A.2d 279 (1979). [3] The present statute is a reenactment of the Act of July 13, 1961, P.L. 587, No. 286, § 9; 28 P.S. § 307-9. [4] Act of July 9, 1976, P.	1	1983–1983
PHILLIPS BY & THROUGH UTAH, ETC. v. Jackson green utah · 1980 2 sentences 1983In Phillips By and Through Utah, Etc. v. Jackson, Utah, 615 P.2d 1228 (1980), the Utah Supreme Court refused to find HLA test results admissible because a proper foundation had not been laid. 1983In Phillips By and Through Utah, Etc. v. Jackson, Utah, 615 P.2d 1228 (1980), the Utah Supreme Court refused to find HLA test results admissible because a proper foundation had not been laid.	1	1983–1983
Mills v. Habluetzel green scotus · 1982 2 sentences 1983NOTES [1] Act of July 9, 1976, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6131 et seq. [2] As to the reliability of HLA tests, see also Mills v. Habluetzel, 456 U.S. 91 , 102 S.Ct. 1549 , 71 L.Ed.2d 770 (1982) (O'Connor, J., concurring with 3 Justices joining the Concurring Opinion and Justice Powell joining all but the final paragraph), n. 2; Hummel v. Smith, 301 Pa.Super. 276 , 447 A.2d 965 (1982); Malvasi v. Malvasi, 167 N.J.Super. 513 , 401 A.2d 279 (1979). [3] The present statute is a reenactment of the Act of July 13, 1961, P.L. 587, No. 286, § 9; 28 P.S. § 307-9. [4] Act of July 9, 1976, P. 1983NOTES [1] Act of July 9, 1976, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6131 et seq. [2] As to the reliability of HLA tests, see also Mills v. Habluetzel, 456 U.S. 91 , 102 S.Ct. 1549 , 71 L.Ed.2d 770 (1982) (O'Connor, J., concurring with 3 Justices joining the Concurring Opinion and Justice Powell joining all but the final paragraph), n. 2; Hummel v. Smith, 301 Pa.Super. 276 , 447 A.2d 965 (1982); Malvasi v. Malvasi, 167 N.J.Super. 513 , 401 A.2d 279 (1979). [3] The present statute is a reenactment of the Act of July 13, 1961, P.L. 587, No. 286, § 9; 28 P.S. § 307-9. [4] Act of July 9, 1976, P.	1	1983–1983
Malvasi v. Malvasi green njsuperctappdiv · 1979 2 sentences 1983NOTES [1] Act of July 9, 1976, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6131 et seq. [2] As to the reliability of HLA tests, see also Mills v. Habluetzel, 456 U.S. 91 , 102 S.Ct. 1549 , 71 L.Ed.2d 770 (1982) (O'Connor, J., concurring with 3 Justices joining the Concurring Opinion and Justice Powell joining all but the final paragraph), n. 2; Hummel v. Smith, 301 Pa.Super. 276 , 447 A.2d 965 (1982); Malvasi v. Malvasi, 167 N.J.Super. 513 , 401 A.2d 279 (1979). [3] The present statute is a reenactment of the Act of July 13, 1961, P.L. 587, No. 286, § 9; 28 P.S. § 307-9. [4] Act of July 9, 1976, P. 1983NOTES [1] Act of July 9, 1976, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2; 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6131 et seq. [2] As to the reliability of HLA tests, see also Mills v. Habluetzel, 456 U.S. 91 , 102 S.Ct. 1549 , 71 L.Ed.2d 770 (1982) (O'Connor, J., concurring with 3 Justices joining the Concurring Opinion and Justice Powell joining all but the final paragraph), n. 2; Hummel v. Smith, 301 Pa.Super. 276 , 447 A.2d 965 (1982); Malvasi v. Malvasi, 167 N.J.Super. 513 , 401 A.2d 279 (1979). [3] The present statute is a reenactment of the Act of July 13, 1961, P.L. 587, No. 286, § 9; 28 P.S. § 307-9. [4] Act of July 9, 1976, P.	1	1983–1983
Kathleen Phillips v. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency green ca3 · 1981 1 sentence 1982In Phillips v. Pennsylvania Higher Educational Assistance Agency, 657 F. 2d 554 (1981), the Third Circuit discusses Little v. Streater, supra. They said in part, (p.566), that the non-waivable fee for paternity tests caused deprivation of access to the court.	1	1982–1982
Cramer v. Morrison green calctapp · 1979 2 sentences 1982Cramer v. Morrison, 88 Cal.App. 3d 873 , 153 Cal.Rptr. 865 (1979). . 1982Cramer v. Morrison, 88 Cal.App. 3d 873 , 153 Cal.Rptr. 865 (1979). .	1	1982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4343 (4)

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.

Where else courts name it

NY 113 (1980–2025) FL 18 (1980–1998) PA 14 (1982–2024) DC 13 (1985–1991) UT 9 (1980–1990) NJ 9 (1980–1993) MA 9 (1980–2003) MI 5 (1980–1987) MS 5 (1987–2000) KS 5 (1982–2000) WI 5 (1988–1992) CA 5 (1979–1995) OH 5 (1984–1999) VA 4 (1986–2003) MD 2 (1988–1996) CO 2 (1985–1985) GA 2 (1982–1989) AZ 2 (1984–1984) KY 2 (1983–1988) IL 2 (1981–1987) CT 2 (1984–1986)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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