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demand requirement in Pennsylvania

13 Pennsylvania opinions name it 6 courts 1924–2025 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.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Warner v. Pollockgreen
pasuperct · 1994 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2000–2025
2 sentences

2025“The rule does not require that a party state any grounds for the demand for a hearing, nor are any restrictions placed upon one’s right to a de novo hearing.” Id. at 749 .

2000Warner v. Pollock, 434 Pa.Super. 551 , 644 A.2d 747, 750 (1994).

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Drain v. Covenant Life Insurancegreen
pa · 1998 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004
2 sentences

2004In Drain , the court held that the demand rule from Cuker did not apply because the case was originally filed before Cuker was decided, and the court declined to apply the holding in Cuker retroactively. 551 Pa. at 582 , 712 A.2d at 279 . .

2004In Drain , the court held that the demand rule from Cuker did not apply because the case was originally filed before Cuker was decided, and the court declined to apply the holding in Cuker retroactively. 551 Pa. at 582 , 712 A.2d at 279 . .

12
Maleski v. Corporate Life Insurancegreen
pacommwct · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Co., 641 A.2d 1, 3 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994) (citing 15 Pa.C.S. § 1721 (providing that all powers . . . vested by law in a business corporation shall be exercised by or under the authority of . . . a board of directors”); see also Red Vision Systems, Inc. v. National Real 19 The Court summarized the relevant provisions: “Sections 7.02 (standing), 7.03 (the demand rule), 7.04 (procedure in derivative action), 7.05 (board authority in derivative action), 7.06 (judicial stay of derivative action), 7.07, 7.08, and 7.09 (dismissal of derivative action), 7.10 (standard of judicial review), and 7.13 (judici

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Red Vision Systems, Inc. v. National Real Estate Information Services, L.P.green
pasuperct · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Co., 641 A.2d 1, 3 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994) (citing 15 Pa.C.S. § 1721 (providing that all powers . . . vested by law in a business corporation shall be exercised by or under the authority of . . . a board of directors”); see also Red Vision Systems, Inc. v. National Real 19 The Court summarized the relevant provisions: “Sections 7.02 (standing), 7.03 (the demand rule), 7.04 (procedure in derivative action), 7.05 (board authority in derivative action), 7.06 (judicial stay of derivative action), 7.07, 7.08, and 7.09 (dismissal of derivative action), 7.10 (standard of judicial review), and 7.13 (judici

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Wilson v. Browngreen
pa · 1920 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984Pennsylvania has long recognized an exception to the demand requirement where, under the facts presented, such a request would be “vain and useless.” Wilson v. Brown, 269 Pa. 225, 227 , 112 A. 1,2 (1920).

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Evans v. Diamond Alkali Co.green
pa · 1934 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984See also Evans v. Diamond Alkali Co., 315 Pa. 335, 337 , 172 A.678, 679 (1934); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa. Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 , 863 n.4 (1979) (Price, J., concurring); Hess v. M.

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United States v. Dillongreen
nysd · 1960 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971If a prosecutor fails to do so, the defendant cannot be held to have waived his constitutional right to a speedy trial.’ United States v. Dillon, 183 F. Supp. 541, 543 (1960).” Dickey v. Florida, supra, 398 U.S. at 49-50 , 90 S. Ct. at 1574-75 (footnote and citations omitted). 7 These shortcomings of the demand rule are most disturbing, but we need not face them in this case, for it is self-evident that such a rule cannot be applicable to one who is unaware of the pending charges against him.

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Dickey v. Floridagreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971If a prosecutor fails to do so, the defendant cannot be held to have waived his constitutional right to a speedy trial.’ United States v. Dillon, 183 F. Supp. 541, 543 (1960).” Dickey v. Florida, supra, 398 U.S. at 49-50 , 90 S. Ct. at 1574-75 (footnote and citations omitted). 7 These shortcomings of the demand rule are most disturbing, but we need not face them in this case, for it is self-evident that such a rule cannot be applicable to one who is unaware of the pending charges against him.

1971If a prosecutor fails to do so, the defendant cannot be held to have waived his constitutional right to a speedy trial.’ United States v. Dillon, 183 F. Supp. 541, 543 (1960).” Dickey v. Florida, supra, 398 U.S. at 49-50 , 90 S. Ct. at 1574-75 (footnote and citations omitted). 7 These shortcomings of the demand rule are most disturbing, but we need not face them in this case, for it is self-evident that such a rule cannot be applicable to one who is unaware of the pending charges against him.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Weintraub green
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

2019Co., 641 A.2d 1, 3 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994) (citing 15 Pa.C.S. § 1721 (providing that all powers . . . vested by law in a business corporation shall be exercised by or under the authority of . . . a board of directors”); see also Red Vision Systems, Inc. v. National Real 19 The Court summarized the relevant provisions: “Sections 7.02 (standing), 7.03 (the demand rule), 7.04 (procedure in derivative action), 7.05 (board authority in derivative action), 7.06 (judicial stay of derivative action), 7.07, 7.08, and 7.09 (dismissal of derivative action), 7.10 (standard of judicial review), and 7.13 (judici

12019–2019
Levin v. Schiffman green
pactcomplphilad · 2001
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Cooper v. Rucci, 2008 WL 942710 (W.D.Pa.2008) (unpublished memorandum) (applying Section 7.01(d) to excuse the demand requirement for a derivative action that was filed on behalf of a closely held corporation); Nedler v. Vaisberg, 427 F.Supp.2d 563 (E.D.Pa.2006) (same); White v. George, 66 Pa. D. & C.4th 129 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (same); Top Quality Mfg., Inc. v. Sinkow, 2004 WL 2554615 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (unpublished memorandum) (same); Levin v. Schiffman, 54 Pa. D. & C.4th 152 (Pa.Com.Pl.2001) (same).

2014See, e.g., Cooper v. Rucci, 2008 WL 942710 (W.D.Pa.2008) (unpublished memorandum) (applying Section 7.01(d) to excuse the demand requirement for a derivative action that was filed on behalf of a closely held corporation); Nedler v. Vaisberg, 427 F.Supp.2d 563 (E.D.Pa.2006) (same); White v. George, 66 Pa. D. & C.4th 129 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (same); Top Quality Mfg., Inc. v. Sinkow, 2004 WL 2554615 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (unpublished memorandum) (same); Levin v. Schiffman, 54 Pa. D. & C.4th 152 (Pa.Com.Pl.2001) (same).

12014–2014
White v. George green
pactcomplmercer · 2004
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Cooper v. Rucci, 2008 WL 942710 (W.D.Pa.2008) (unpublished memorandum) (applying Section 7.01(d) to excuse the demand requirement for a derivative action that was filed on behalf of a closely held corporation); Nedler v. Vaisberg, 427 F.Supp.2d 563 (E.D.Pa.2006) (same); White v. George, 66 Pa. D. & C.4th 129 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (same); Top Quality Mfg., Inc. v. Sinkow, 2004 WL 2554615 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (unpublished memorandum) (same); Levin v. Schiffman, 54 Pa. D. & C.4th 152 (Pa.Com.Pl.2001) (same).

2014See, e.g., Cooper v. Rucci, 2008 WL 942710 (W.D.Pa.2008) (unpublished memorandum) (applying Section 7.01(d) to excuse the demand requirement for a derivative action that was filed on behalf of a closely held corporation); Nedler v. Vaisberg, 427 F.Supp.2d 563 (E.D.Pa.2006) (same); White v. George, 66 Pa. D. & C.4th 129 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (same); Top Quality Mfg., Inc. v. Sinkow, 2004 WL 2554615 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (unpublished memorandum) (same); Levin v. Schiffman, 54 Pa. D. & C.4th 152 (Pa.Com.Pl.2001) (same).

12014–2014
Nedler v. Vaisberg green
paed · 2006
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Cooper v. Rucci, 2008 WL 942710 (W.D.Pa.2008) (unpublished memorandum) (applying Section 7.01(d) to excuse the demand requirement for a derivative action that was filed on behalf of a closely held corporation); Nedler v. Vaisberg, 427 F.Supp.2d 563 (E.D.Pa.2006) (same); White v. George, 66 Pa. D. & C.4th 129 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (same); Top Quality Mfg., Inc. v. Sinkow, 2004 WL 2554615 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (unpublished memorandum) (same); Levin v. Schiffman, 54 Pa. D. & C.4th 152 (Pa.Com.Pl.2001) (same).

2014See, e.g., Cooper v. Rucci, 2008 WL 942710 (W.D.Pa.2008) (unpublished memorandum) (applying Section 7.01(d) to excuse the demand requirement for a derivative action that was filed on behalf of a closely held corporation); Nedler v. Vaisberg, 427 F.Supp.2d 563 (E.D.Pa.2006) (same); White v. George, 66 Pa. D. & C.4th 129 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (same); Top Quality Mfg., Inc. v. Sinkow, 2004 WL 2554615 (Pa.Com.Pl.2004) (unpublished memorandum) (same); Levin v. Schiffman, 54 Pa. D. & C.4th 152 (Pa.Com.Pl.2001) (same).

12014–2014
Garber v. Lego green
ca3 · 1993
2 sentences

1998In Garber, 11 F.3d at 1202 , the Third Circuit explained that demand requirements are imperative because the shareholder’s right to act for the corporation is exceptional and only arises on a clear showing of special circumstances.

1998Cuker does not specifically address the purpose of the new demand requirement. *279 In Garber, 11 F.3d at 1202 , the Third Circuit explained that demand requirements are imperative because the shareholder's right to act for the corporation is exceptional and only arises on a clear showing of special circumstances.

11998–1998
Hughes v. Murdoch Storage & Transfer Co. neutral
pa · 1920
1 sentence

1984Pennsylvania has long recognized an exception to the demand requirement where, under the facts presented, such a request would be “vain and useless.” Wilson v. Brown, 269 Pa. 225, 227 , 112 A. 1,2 (1920).

11984–1984
Cohen v. Industrial Finance Corporation green
nysd · 1942
1 sentence

1984In determining whether sufficient facts have been set forth here to excuse the demand requirement, we are guided by the observations of the court in Cohen v. Industrial Finance Corporation, 44 F. Supp. 491 (S.D.N.Y. 1942), wherein it was stated: “A realistic view should be taken of the facts pleaded as excusing a demand on directors that they bring suit.

11984–1984
Boyd v. Cooper green
pasuperct · 1979
2 sentences

1984See also Evans v. Diamond Alkali Co., 315 Pa. 335, 337 , 172 A.678, 679 (1934); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa. Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 , 863 n.4 (1979) (Price, J., concurring); Hess v. M.

1984See also Evans v. Diamond Alkali Co., 315 Pa. 335, 337 , 172 A.678, 679 (1934); Boyd v. Cooper, 269 Pa. Super. 594 , 410 A.2d 860 , 863 n.4 (1979) (Price, J., concurring); Hess v. M.

11984–1984
Henley v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1978
1 sentence

1983Henly v. State Civil Service Commission, 39 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 287 , 395 A.2d 330 (1978).

11983–1983
Davis v. Miller green
pa · 1956
2 sentences

1965It merely asserts that the additional defendant is solely liable to the plaintiff on the latter's cause of action. *559 In Davis v. Miller, 385 Pa. 348 , 123 A. 2d 422 (1956), we held that where both the plaintiff and the defendant had released the additional defendant "from all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, etc." the joinder of the additional defendant was permissible, because if defendant could prove that the additional defendant was, in fact, a joint tortfeasor with him the damages recoverable by plaintiff against defendant would be reduced, pursuant to the Uniform Contributio

1965It merely asserts that the additional defendant is solely liable to the plaintiff on the latter's cause of action. *559 In Davis v. Miller, 385 Pa. 348 , 123 A. 2d 422 (1956), we held that where both the plaintiff and the defendant had released the additional defendant "from all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, etc." the joinder of the additional defendant was permissible, because if defendant could prove that the additional defendant was, in fact, a joint tortfeasor with him the damages recoverable by plaintiff against defendant would be reduced, pursuant to the Uniform Contributio

11965–1965
Burritt v. Belfy green
conn · 1879
1 sentence

1950Burritt v. Belfy, 47 Conn. 323, 325 .

11950–1950
Horn v. Lehigh Valley Railroad green
pa · 1922
1 sentence

1924Co., 274 Pa. 42 , we hold, inter alia, that: “It is not material in what form the claim appears, as long as it presents a demand or claim for an injury that, on the facts as stated, appears to be compensable.” The assignments of error are overruled and the judgment is affirmed.

11924–1924

Where else courts name it

DE 79 (1982–2026) TX 60 (1958–2025) NY 58 (1876–2026) CA 57 (1899–2025) IL 36 (1882–2024) NC 29 (1918–2026) LA 21 (1901–2025) MD 21 (1973–2025) MA 18 (1973–2025) MI 15 (1930–2018) IA 14 (1973–2026) AL 14 (1880–2011) PA 13 (1924–2025) FL 12 (1915–2022) OK 11 (1913–2026) OH 10 (1885–2017) GA 10 (1907–2025) ID 10 (1998–2026) NJ 9 (1935–2013) DC 9 (1979–2017) CT 8 (1895–2013) MO 8 (1910–2012) MS 8 (1947–2015) NV 7 (2006–2020) NM 7 (1922–1999) IN 7 (1867–2020) TN 7 (1926–2022) SC 6 (1978–2018) KS 6 (1900–1974) HI 6 (1953–2007) OR 5 (1938–2022) VA 5 (1834–2016) WY 5 (1935–2020) MT 4 (1894–1979) CO 4 (1971–2007) ND 4 (1974–2017) AZ 4 (1994–2015) RI 4 (1902–2005) AK 3 (1977–2003) WA 3 (1924–2018) NE 3 (1967–2014) AR 2 (2023–2024) WI 2 (1975–2021) MN 2 (1961–1984) UT 2 (2007–2022)

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