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jnov motion in Pennsylvania

13 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 2015–2026 11 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)

CaseFollowedCited
In re Activision Blizzard, Inc.green
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Phillips, 86 A.3d at 919 . - 30 - J-E01004-25 The record reflects that the jury was provided with sufficient evidence to determine whether the successor corporation’s acquisition of the product line in question resulted in the virtual destruction of the Burnleys’ remedies against IAT, as the original manufacturer.

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Koller Concrete, Inc. v. Tube City IMS, LLCgreen
pasuperct · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Cf. Koller Concrete, Inc. v. Tube City IMS, LLC, 115 A.3d 312, 321 (Pa. Super. 2015) (“[Appellant’s] argument does not attack the sufficiency of [appellee’s] evidence, but rather the weight the jury should have ascribed to [appellee’s] evidence. [Appellant] is asking this Court to ‘invade the province of the jury,’ and that is not a basis for JNOV.”).

2025Cf. Koller Concrete, Inc. v. Tube City IMS, LLC, 115 A.3d 312, 321 (Pa. Super. 2015) (“[Appellant’s] argument does not attack the sufficiency of [appellee’s] evidence, but rather the weight the jury should have ascribed to [appellee’s] evidence. [Appellant] is asking this Court to ‘invade the province of the jury,’ and that is not a basis for JNOV.”).

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Mercantile Library Co. v. Fidelity Trust Co.green
pa · 1912 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Further, Appellant relies on Mercantile Library Co. of Philadelphia v. Fidelity Trust Co., 235 Pa. 5, 15 , 83 A. 592, 595 (1912), for the proposition that “the owner of land, who grants a right of way over it, conveys nothing but the right of passage, and reserves all incidents of ownership not granted.” Appellant maintains that the court disregarded the relevant case law in finding that Appellees possessed an exclusive easement.

2024Further, Appellant relies on Mercantile Library Co. of Philadelphia v. Fidelity Trust Co., 235 Pa. 5, 15 , 83 A. 592, 595 (1912), for the proposition that “the owner of land, who grants a right of way over it, conveys nothing but the right of passage, and reserves all incidents of ownership not granted.” Appellant maintains that the court disregarded the relevant case law in finding that Appellees possessed an exclusive easement.

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Mazzie, W. v. Lehigh Valley Hospitalgreen
pasuperct · 2021 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Mazzie v. Lehigh Valley Hosp.- Muhlenberg, 257 A.3d 80, 87 (Pa. Super. 2021) (providing that “[t]o preserve the right to request a JNOV post-trial, a litigant must first request a binding charge to the jury or move for a directed verdict or a compulsory non- suit at trial”). - 13 - J-A24043-24 on: the sufficiency and weight of the evidence; the trial court’s refusal to charge the jury on comparative negligence; the admission of Husband’s and Uncle’s hearsay testimony about Dr. Michaelson statements to them; and the preclusion of Dr. Montgomery’s testimony about the rate of blood flow in a

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Coulter v. Ramsdengreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Coulter v. Ramsden, 94 A.3d 1080, 1088-89 (Pa.Super. 2014), appeal denied, 631 Pa. 719 , 110 A.3d 998 (2014) (explaining arguments that are not appropriately developed on appeal are waived).

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Ruff, T. v. York Hospitalgreen
pasuperct · 2021 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023The jury heard the defense view of what [York] did in order to oversee patient safety, and the jury was free to draw its own conclusions, which are fully supported by the evidence in the case, that [York] was not negligent. * * * With regard to the duty to oversee all persons who practice medicine, again, the jury was free to accept or reject the defense testimony that the policies that were in effect were designed to do that, and the jury obviously rejected [appellant’s] theory or accepted the defense expert testimony on that issue. - 17 - J-E02003-23 Id. at 50-51.4 Because there was sufficie

2023The jury heard the defense view of what [York] did in order to oversee patient safety, and the jury was free to draw its own conclusions, which are fully supported by the evidence in the case, that [York] was not negligent. * * * With regard to the duty to oversee all persons who practice medicine, again, the jury was free to accept or reject the defense testimony that the policies that were in effect were designed to do that, and the jury obviously rejected [appellant’s] theory or accepted the defense expert testimony on that issue. - 17 - J-E02003-23 Id. at 50-51 .4 Because there was suffici

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Kimble, R. v. Laser Spine Institute, LLC green
pasuperct · 2021
2 sentences

2025However, a “party moving for JNOV must have preserved during trial the claim on which it predicates its JNOV motion.” Kimble v. Laser Spine Institute, LLC, 264 A.3d 782 , 792 (Pa. Super. 2021), citing Pa.R.C.P. 227.1(b).

2025“A party moving for JNOV must have preserved during trial the claim on which it predicates its JNOV motion.” Kimble v. Laser Spine Inst., LLC, 264 A.3d 782 , 792 (Pa.Super. 2021) (en banc) (citing Pa.R.C.P. 227.1(b)). “[T]o preserve the right to request a JNOV post-trial, a litigant must first request a binding charge to the jury or move for a directed verdict or a compulsory non-suit at trial.

22025–2025
Wag-Myr Woodlands Homeowners Ass'n v. Guiswite green
pasuperct · 2018
1 sentence

2026Instantly, because the trial court did not find waiver and addressed the Waldmans’ JNOV claim on its merits, we decline to find waiver.24 See Wag- Myr Woodlands, 197 A.3d at 1250 n.10.

12026–2026
Neshaminy School District v. Neshaminy Federation of Teachers green
pacommwct · 2017
2 sentences

2025Id. 9 that the JNOV standard is the same as the essence test7 and awards thereunder can be reviewed notwithstanding an agreement providing that the award is final and binding upon the parties.8 In addition, he argues that the arbitrator’s award should not be enforced because it contravenes public policy.9 Soberick’s arguments pertaining to PERA are without merit.

2025Id. 9 that the JNOV standard is the same as the essence test7 and awards thereunder can be reviewed notwithstanding an agreement providing that the award is final and binding upon the parties.8 In addition, he argues that the arbitrator’s award should not be enforced because it contravenes public policy.9 Soberick’s arguments pertaining to PERA are without merit.

12025–2025
Corvin, J. v. Tihansky, D. green
pasuperct · 2018
1 sentence

2023However, given our analysis supra, we find it unnecessary to address these arguments. - 63 - J-A10039-23 See Corvin v. Tihansky, 184 A.3d 986 (Pa.Super. 2018) (discussing JNOV and weight claims).

12023–2023
Stewart v. Ray green
pa · 1950
2 sentences

2020AutoZone relies on Stewart v. Ray, 76 A.2d 628 (Pa. 1950), to argue that because cross-examination on Wilson’s deposition testimony was the last word regarding when he saw the spill, that version of events should control for the purposes of its JNOV claim.

2020In Stewart, our Supreme Court recognized the “settled principle that where a witness has testified to two different versions or has made inconsistent and contradictory statements and is confronted with that contradiction, his final statement is the one which controls.” Id. at 632 .

12020–2020
Mitzelfelt v. Kamrin green
pa · 1990
1 sentence

2015Specifically, the evidence presented at trial on behalf of plaintiff was insufficient to prove any breach of duty on Geller’s part.” (emphasis in original) In Sutherland v. Monogahela Valley Hospital, 856 A.2d 55 (Pa. Superior Ct. 2004), the Superior Court considered the proof required to present a cause of action in medical negligence, citing Mitzelfelt v. Kamrin, 584 A.2d 888 (Pa. 1990); Montgomery v. South Philadelphia Medical Group, Inc., 656 A.2d 1385 (Pa. Superior Ct. 1995).

12015–2015
Sutherland v. Monongahela Valley Hospital green
pasuperct · 2004
1 sentence

2015Specifically, the evidence presented at trial on behalf of plaintiff was insufficient to prove any breach of duty on Geller’s part.” (emphasis in original) In Sutherland v. Monogahela Valley Hospital, 856 A.2d 55 (Pa. Superior Ct. 2004), the Superior Court considered the proof required to present a cause of action in medical negligence, citing Mitzelfelt v. Kamrin, 584 A.2d 888 (Pa. 1990); Montgomery v. South Philadelphia Medical Group, Inc., 656 A.2d 1385 (Pa. Superior Ct. 1995).

12015–2015
Montgomery v. South Philadelphia Medical Group, Inc. green
pasuperct · 1995
1 sentence

2015Specifically, the evidence presented at trial on behalf of plaintiff was insufficient to prove any breach of duty on Geller’s part.” (emphasis in original) In Sutherland v. Monogahela Valley Hospital, 856 A.2d 55 (Pa. Superior Ct. 2004), the Superior Court considered the proof required to present a cause of action in medical negligence, citing Mitzelfelt v. Kamrin, 584 A.2d 888 (Pa. 1990); Montgomery v. South Philadelphia Medical Group, Inc., 656 A.2d 1385 (Pa. Superior Ct. 1995).

12015–2015

Where else courts name it

CA 126 (1991–2026) MS 97 (1993–2026) SC 65 (1993–2026) TX 50 (1998–2025) NC 37 (1994–2026) OH 33 (1990–2026) LA 27 (1985–2020) MO 24 (1995–2025) MI 22 (2004–2025) AL 14 (1983–2013) MD 13 (2000–2024) PA 13 (2015–2026) MN 9 (1985–2004) NJ 9 (2002–2026) UT 7 (2013–2023) OR 6 (2003–2020) ID 6 (2011–2021) IL 5 (1998–2025) MA 5 (2000–2018) WY 5 (1991–1993) WI 5 (2002–2024) AR 4 (2004–2014) CO 4 (2008–2025) AK 4 (2012–2022) OK 3 (2005–2014) FL 3 (2013–2025) HI 3 (1994–1995) IA 3 (2017–2022) KY 3 (1999–2020) WA 2 (2001–2001) NV 2 (1997–2004)

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