14 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1999–2025 4 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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Commonwealth v. Huntergreen2 sentences2021Clay, supra. See also Commonwealth v. Hunter, 768 A.2d 1136, 1142 (Pa. Super. 2001) (explaining that the trier of fact, when passing upon the credibility of witnesses and the weight to be accorded their testimony, is free to believe, all, part, or none of the evidence). ____________________________________________ 4 Our review of the trial transcript reveals that, on re-direct, the Complainant clarified that Mitchell had stabbed her in the leg during a prior domestic incident. 2021Clay, supra. See also Commonwealth v. Hunter, 768 A.2d 1136, 1142 (Pa. Super. 2001) (explaining that the trier of fact, when passing upon the credibility of witnesses and the weight to be accorded their testimony, is free to believe, all, part, or none of the evidence). ____________________________________________ 4 Our review of the trial transcript reveals that, on re-direct, the Complainant clarified that Mitchell had stabbed her in the leg during a prior domestic incident. | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Lordgreen2 sentences2019In Commonwealth v. Lord, 719 A.2d 306, 309 (Pa. 1998), our Supreme Court held that if an appellant is directed to file a concise statement of errors to be raised on appeal pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 1925(b), “[a]ny issues not raised in a 1925(b) statement will be deemed waived.” See also Pa.R.A.P. 1925(b)(3)(vii) (stating that “issues not included in the Statement . . . are waived.”). 2017See Pa.R.A.P. 1925(b)(3)(vii) (providing that “issues not included in the Statement … are waived.”); see also Commonwealth v. Lord, 719 A.2d 306, 309 (Pa. 1998) (holding that, if an appellant is directed to file a concise statement of 3 In his Concise Statement, Mitchell stated his sufficiency claim as follows: “When considering all of the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, there was insufficient [sic] to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.” Concise Statement, 10/26/16, at 2 (unnumbered). -3- J-S57031-17 matters to be raised on appeal pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 1 | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Mitchellgreen2 sentences2004We decided that our ability to assess the merits of Mitchell’s claim and to announce a standard for implementing Atkins was impaired because no Atkins defense existed when the trial court convicted and sentenced Mitchell. 10 Id. 2004We decided that our ability to assess the merits of Mitchell's claim and to announce a standard for implementing Atkins was impaired because no Atkins defense existed when the trial court convicted and sentenced Mitchell. [10] Id. | 1 | 2 |
Com. v. Leap, J.green2 sentences2023See Commonwealth v. Leap, 222 A.3d 386 , 391 n.5 (Pa. Super. 2019).12 Thus, his claim is waived. ____________________________________________ 12 Another deficiency of Mitchell’s claim is his failure to identify where in the trial record the recording was played, which prevents this Court from (Footnote Continued Next Page) - 20 - J-S22041-22 Even if reviewable, the claim would lack merit. 2023See Pa.R.A.P. 2119(d); Leap, 222 A.3d at 391 n.5.14 Mitchell’s final issue asserts that the trial court imposed an illegal sentence for possessing an instrument of crime. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Peterkingreen1 sentence2019See Commonwealth v. Peterkin, 722 A.2d 638, 641 (Pa. 1998). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Prestongreen1 sentence2015See Commonwealth v. Preston, 904 A.2d 1, 7 (Pa. Super. 2006) (en banc) (“In the absence of an adequate certified record, there is no support for an appellant’s arguments and thus, there is no basis on which relief could be granted.”). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Commonwealth v. Clay
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2 sentences2021Clay, supra. See also Commonwealth v. Hunter, 768 A.2d 1136, 1142 (Pa. Super. 2001) (explaining that the trier of fact, when passing upon the credibility of witnesses and the weight to be accorded their testimony, is free to believe, all, part, or none of the evidence). ____________________________________________ 4 Our review of the trial transcript reveals that, on re-direct, the Complainant clarified that Mitchell had stabbed her in the leg during a prior domestic incident. 2021Clay, supra. See also Commonwealth v. Hunter, 768 A.2d 1136, 1142 (Pa. Super. 2001) (explaining that the trier of fact, when passing upon the credibility of witnesses and the weight to be accorded their testimony, is free to believe, all, part, or none of the evidence). ____________________________________________ 4 Our review of the trial transcript reveals that, on re-direct, the Complainant clarified that Mitchell had stabbed her in the leg during a prior domestic incident. | 2 | 2021–2021 |
Jara v. Rexworks Inc.
green
2 sentences1999Id., citing Jones v. Constantino, 429 Pa.Super. 73 , 631 A.2d 1289 (1993). ¶ 7 Mitchell’s claim for restitution for services rendered lies not upon an express contract or written agreement, but, rather, upon the equitable theory of unjust enrichment. 1999Id., citing Jones v. Constantino, 429 Pa.Super. 73 , 631 A.2d 1289 (1993). ¶ 7 Mitchell's claim for restitution for services rendered lies not upon an express contract or written agreement, but, rather, upon the equitable theory of unjust enrichment. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Jones v. Constantino
green
2 sentences1999Id., citing Jones v. Constantino, 429 Pa.Super. 73 , 631 A.2d 1289 (1993). ¶ 7 Mitchell’s claim for restitution for services rendered lies not upon an express contract or written agreement, but, rather, upon the equitable theory of unjust enrichment. 1999Id., citing Jones v. Constantino, 429 Pa.Super. 73 , 631 A.2d 1289 (1993). ¶ 7 Mitchell’s claim for restitution for services rendered lies not upon an express contract or written agreement, but, rather, upon the equitable theory of unjust enrichment. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Com., Dept. of Transp. v. Mitchell
green
1 sentence2025Cf. Mitchell, 535 A.2d at 585-86 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Commonwealth v. Seese
green
2 sentences2004With respect to her second and third sub-claims, Mitchell’s reliance on Commonwealth v. Seese, 512 Pa. 439 , 517 A.2d 920 (1986), is misplaced. 2004With respect to her second and third sub-claims, Mitchell’s reliance on Commonwealth v. Seese, 512 Pa. 439 , 517 A.2d 920 (1986), is misplaced. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Stecher v. Ford Motor Co.
green
1 sentence2002As acknowledged by the majority, the plaintiff in such action need prove “only that defect was a substantial factor in producing damages over and above those which were probably caused as a result of the original impact or collision.” (Majority Opinion at 495) The majority is introducing a change in the law of Pennsylvania based on concepts which are not applicable to the case and upon facts which are contrary to those established at trial and as found by the jury. 779 A.2d at 502-503 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
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.