14 Pennsylvania opinions name it 6 courts 1918–2025 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.
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Napue v. Illinoisgreen1 sentence2025Did the PCRA court err in concluding that the Commonwealth’s actions during proceedings did not violate due process under Napue v. Illinois, 360 U.S. 264, 269 (1959), where the Commonwealth presented false evidence through Marthina Bey’s police statement? | 1 | 1 |
City of Erie v. International Ass'n of Firefighters Local 293green1 sentence2019Schimes appealed the Board’s decision to the Trial Court, naming William Courtright, Mayor of Scranton (Mayor), as well as the City and the Board, as “respondents.” The Mayor and the City filed preliminary objections, on the basis City of Erie v. Int’l Ass’n of Firefighters Local 293, 836 A.2d 1047, 1049 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2003). 2 Act 400 refers to sections 551 through 579 of what is known as the Second Class A City Code, Act of September 23, 1959, P.L. 970, as amended, 53 P.S. §§ 30551-30579, which permit the creation of a retirement system in such cities. 4 that neither of them was involved with | 1 | 1 |
Weney v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Boardgreen1 sentence2017See Weney, 960 A.2d at 956-57 (dismissing second review petition when claimant knew of injury’s existence during litigation of a prior review petition). 11 To the extent that Claimant contends that, during the proceedings on the claim petition relating to the inguinal hernia, the WCJ refused to allow Claimant to litigate his low back injury at that time, we make two observations: (1) the WCJ recalls a different scenario where Claimant’s counsel specifically stated on the claim petition record (which neither party has made part of the record before this Court in this proceeding) that Claimant w | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. McNabbgreen2 sentences1959After a hearing the court below has discretionary power over the subject, and its decision is not reviewable here [except for abuse of discretion].” In Com. v. McNabb, supra, 91 Pa. Superior Ct. 582, 583, 584 , President Judge Porter said: “This appellant was given a full opportunity to be heard, in the proceedings under his rule to show cause and after such hearing the court had a discretionary power over the subject, and its decision can only be reversed upon the ground that it involved a manifest abuse of discretion: Com. v. Doyle, 16 Pa. Superior Ct. 171 ; Com. v. Charters, 20 Pa. Superior 1959After a hearing the court below has discretionary power over the subject, and its decision is not reviewable here [except for abuse of discretion].” In Com. v. McNabb, supra, 91 Pa. Superior Ct. 582, 583, 584 , President Judge Porter said: “This appellant was given a full opportunity to be heard, in the proceedings under his rule to show cause and after such hearing the court had a discretionary power over the subject, and its decision can only be reversed upon the ground that it involved a manifest abuse of discretion: Com. v. Doyle, 16 Pa. Superior Ct. 171 ; Com. v. Charters, 20 Pa. Superior | 1 | 1 |
Wolf v. Sterngreen1 sentence1958For the same reason, his position cannot be improved by his subsequent discovery of incriminating facts except in so far as they may be sufficient to convince a jury that the accused was, in fact, guilty of the offense charged against him under the rule stated in §657.” See also: Taylor v. American International Shipbuilding Corporation, 275 Pa. 229, 231 , 119 A. 130 ; Groda v. American Stores Company, 315 Pa. 484, 490 , 173 A. 419 ; Wolf v. Stern, 71 Pa. Superior Ct. 191, 192 | 1 | 1 |
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Commonwealth v. Charters
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2 sentences1959After a hearing the court below has discretionary power over the subject, and its decision is not reviewable here [except for abuse of discretion].” In Com. v. McNabb, supra, 91 Pa. Superior Ct. 582, 583, 584 , President Judge Porter said: “This appellant was given a full opportunity to be heard, in the proceedings under his rule to show cause and after such hearing the court had a discretionary power over the subject, and its decision can only be reversed upon the ground that it involved a manifest abuse of discretion: Com. v. Doyle, 16 Pa. Superior Ct. 171 ; Com. v. Charters, 20 Pa. Superior 1927This appellant was given a full opportunity to be *584 heard, in the proceedings under his rule to show cause and after such hearing the court had a discretionary power over the subject, and its decision can only be reversed upon the ground that it involved a manifest abuse of discretion: Com. v. Doyle, 16 Pa. Superior Ct. 171 ; Com. v. Charters, 20 Pa. Superior Ct. 599 ; Com. v. Kocher, 23 Pa. Superior Ct. 65 . | 2 | 1927–1959 |
Commonwealth v. Doyle
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2 sentences1959After a hearing the court below has discretionary power over the subject, and its decision is not reviewable here [except for abuse of discretion].” In Com. v. McNabb, supra, 91 Pa. Superior Ct. 582, 583, 584 , President Judge Porter said: “This appellant was given a full opportunity to be heard, in the proceedings under his rule to show cause and after such hearing the court had a discretionary power over the subject, and its decision can only be reversed upon the ground that it involved a manifest abuse of discretion: Com. v. Doyle, 16 Pa. Superior Ct. 171 ; Com. v. Charters, 20 Pa. Superior 1927This appellant was given a full opportunity to be *584 heard, in the proceedings under his rule to show cause and after such hearing the court had a discretionary power over the subject, and its decision can only be reversed upon the ground that it involved a manifest abuse of discretion: Com. v. Doyle, 16 Pa. Superior Ct. 171 ; Com. v. Charters, 20 Pa. Superior Ct. 599 ; Com. v. Kocher, 23 Pa. Superior Ct. 65 . | 2 | 1927–1959 |
Brady v. Maryland
green
1 sentence2025With respect to his due process claim under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), did the PCRA court err in concluding that there would have been no reasonable probability of a different outcome at the proceedings had defense counsel been provided with evidence of Detective Baker’s misconduct and had the opportunity to present it? 3. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Crane Co. v. Rogers
green
1 sentence2019Id. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
General Equipment Manufacturers v. Westfield Insurance
green
1 sentence2012Id. at 184 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Seligman & Latz of Pittsburgh, Inc. v. Vernillo
green
1 sentence1961It is well settled that a contract between an employer and an employe which contains restrictive covenants against competition by the employe after the termination of his contract is valid and will be sustained unless the employe proves that the contract constitutes an unreasonable or illegal restraint on trade: Plunkett Chemical Co. v. Reeve, 373 Pa. 513 ; Harris Calorific Co. v. Marra, 345 Pa. 464 , and Seligman & Latz of Pittsburgh v. Vernillo, 382 Pa. 161 . | 1 | 1961–1961 |
Plunkett Chemical Co. v. Reeve
green
1 sentence1961It is well settled that a contract between an employer and an employe which contains restrictive covenants against competition by the employe after the termination of his contract is valid and will be sustained unless the employe proves that the contract constitutes an unreasonable or illegal restraint on trade: Plunkett Chemical Co. v. Reeve, 373 Pa. 513 ; Harris Calorific Co. v. Marra, 345 Pa. 464 , and Seligman & Latz of Pittsburgh v. Vernillo, 382 Pa. 161 . | 1 | 1961–1961 |
Harris Calorific Co. v. Marra
green
1 sentence1961It is well settled that a contract between an employer and an employe which contains restrictive covenants against competition by the employe after the termination of his contract is valid and will be sustained unless the employe proves that the contract constitutes an unreasonable or illegal restraint on trade: Plunkett Chemical Co. v. Reeve, 373 Pa. 513 ; Harris Calorific Co. v. Marra, 345 Pa. 464 , and Seligman & Latz of Pittsburgh v. Vernillo, 382 Pa. 161 . | 1 | 1961–1961 |
Taylor v. American International Shipbuilding Corp.
green
2 sentences1958For the same reason, his position cannot be improved by his subsequent discovery of incriminating facts except in so far as they may be sufficient to convince a jury that the accused was, in fact, guilty of the offense charged against him under the rule stated in §657.” See also: Taylor v. American International Shipbuilding Corporation, 275 Pa. 229, 231 , 119 A. 130 ; Groda v. American Stores Company, 315 Pa. 484, 490 , 173 A. 419 ; Wolf v. Stern, 71 Pa. Superior Ct. 191, 192 1958For the same reason, his position cannot be improved by his subsequent discovery of incriminating facts except in so far as they may be sufficient to convince a jury that the accused was, in fact, guilty of the offense charged against him under the rule stated in §657.” See also: Taylor v. American International Shipbuilding Corporation, 275 Pa. 229, 231 , 119 A. 130 ; Groda v. American Stores Company, 315 Pa. 484, 490 , 173 A. 419 ; Wolf v. Stern, 71 Pa. Superior Ct. 191, 192 | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Groda v. American Stores Company
green
2 sentences1958For the same reason, his position cannot be improved by his subsequent discovery of incriminating facts except in so far as they may be sufficient to convince a jury that the accused was, in fact, guilty of the offense charged against him under the rule stated in §657.” See also: Taylor v. American International Shipbuilding Corporation, 275 Pa. 229, 231 , 119 A. 130 ; Groda v. American Stores Company, 315 Pa. 484, 490 , 173 A. 419 ; Wolf v. Stern, 71 Pa. Superior Ct. 191, 192 1958For the same reason, his position cannot be improved by his subsequent discovery of incriminating facts except in so far as they may be sufficient to convince a jury that the accused was, in fact, guilty of the offense charged against him under the rule stated in §657.” See also: Taylor v. American International Shipbuilding Corporation, 275 Pa. 229, 231 , 119 A. 130 ; Groda v. American Stores Company, 315 Pa. 484, 490 , 173 A. 419 ; Wolf v. Stern, 71 Pa. Superior Ct. 191, 192 | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Kreitlein v. Ferger
green
1 sentence1949Whether the notation is ‘amount unknown’ or ‘amount disputed’, the listing of a claimant among the bankrupt’s creditors should be deemed a recognition of such claimant as a creditor for such amount as he may establish.” In Kreitlein v. Ferger, 238 U. S. 21 , a schedule listing a creditor’s residence as Indianapolis was held prima facie sufficient. | 1 | 1949–1949 |
Yorkshire Worsted Mills v. National Transit Co.
green
2 sentences1942Transit Co., 325 Pa. 427 , 190 A. 897 ) and which would have required disclosure of relevant matter without the subsequent proceedings by rule to show cause leading to the order now complained of. 1942Transit Co., 325 Pa. 427 , 190 A. 897 ) and which would have required disclosure of relevant matter without the subsequent proceedings by rule to show cause leading to the order now complained of. | 1 | 1942–1942 |
Commonwealth v. Kocher
green
1 sentence1927This appellant was given a full opportunity to be *584 heard, in the proceedings under his rule to show cause and after such hearing the court had a discretionary power over the subject, and its decision can only be reversed upon the ground that it involved a manifest abuse of discretion: Com. v. Doyle, 16 Pa. Superior Ct. 171 ; Com. v. Charters, 20 Pa. Superior Ct. 599 ; Com. v. Kocher, 23 Pa. Superior Ct. 65 . | 1 | 1927–1927 |
Kline v. Kline
neutral
1 sentence1920To illustrate: Piggott and Wright were trust officers of plaintiff, authorized to receive payment of this debt; the burden of proof is on plaintiff to show it was not paid to them: Mr. Gest’s testimony does not cover that; neither their carefulness nor integrity was shown; the presumption of innocence does not apply; defendant’s nonresidence and plaintiff’s ignorance of his having assets are not even circumstances to rebut the presumption of payment; neither the proceedings on the rule to dissolve the attachment nor the litigation in the federal courts have any relevancy to the question; no on | 1 | 1920–1920 |
Porter v. Nelson's Exrs.
neutral
1 sentence1920To illustrate: Piggott and Wright were trust officers of plaintiff, authorized to receive payment of this debt; the burden of proof is on plaintiff to show it was not paid to them: Mr. Gest’s testimony does not cover that; neither their carefulness nor integrity was shown; the presumption of innocence does not apply; defendant’s nonresidence and plaintiff’s ignorance of his having assets are not even circumstances to rebut the presumption of payment; neither the proceedings on the rule to dissolve the attachment nor the litigation in the federal courts have any relevancy to the question; no on | 1 | 1920–1920 |
Carey v. Carey
green
1 sentence1919The proceedings are no bar to the present action, Carey v. Carey, 25 Pa. Superior Ct. 223 , but they are pertinent to show nonsupport. ' The wife is charged with having accused several women with undue familiarity with her husband, and attributing actions to them derogatory to their reputations. | 1 | 1919–1919 |
Independence Party Nomination
green
1 sentence1918The proceedings at bar being purely statutory, and differing from the common law, as already noted, on certiorari our jurisdiction is more analogous to that exercised upon the examination of equity proceedings than on the review of common law actions; and in the former class of cases the opinion of the chancellor may be looked at to discover the reasons for his action: Independence Party Nomination, 208 Pa. 108, 111 ; Foy’s Election, 228 Pa. 14 , 16 et seq.; Franklin Film Mfg. | 1 | 1918–1918 |
Foy's Election
green
1 sentence1918The proceedings at bar being purely statutory, and differing from the common law, as already noted, on certiorari our jurisdiction is more analogous to that exercised upon the examination of equity proceedings than on the review of common law actions; and in the former class of cases the opinion of the chancellor may be looked at to discover the reasons for his action: Independence Party Nomination, 208 Pa. 108, 111 ; Foy’s Election, 228 Pa. 14 , 16 et seq.; Franklin Film Mfg. | 1 | 1918–1918 |
In re Franklin Film Manufacturing Corp.
green
1 sentence1918Corp., supra. Therefore, on the present review, this court may examine all that is properly contained (according to the provisions of the Act of 1915, supra) in the record sent to the common pleas, including the findings and reasons stated in the adjudications of the referee and board; and, of course, also including the reasons given by the court below as the “basis” of its decision, but not the notes of testimony. | 1 | 1918–1918 |
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