87 Pennsylvania opinions name it 14 courts 1834–2026 7 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Dennis v. E. J. Lavino & Co.green2 sentences2000Lavino & Co., 203 Pa.Super. 357 , 201 A.2d 276, 279 (1964). 2000Lavino & Co., 203 Pa.Super. 357 , 201 A.2d 276, 279 (1964). | 3 | 3 |
Chenot v. A.P. Green Services, Inc.green2 sentences2018See Chenot, supra ; Wagner, supra ; St. 2018See Chenot, supra; Wagner, supra; St. | 2 | 2 |
A.V. v. S.T.green2 sentences2017See A.V., supra (stating that “[a]ppellate interference is unwarranted if the trial court’s consideration of the best interest of the child was careful and thorough, and we are unable to find any abuse of discretion.”); see also id., supra, (stating that a reviewing court may not interfere with a trial court’s conclusions where they are reasonable in view of the trial court’s factual findings). 2017See A.V., supra (stating that “[a]ppellate interference is unwarranted if the trial court’s consideration of the best interest of the child was careful and thorough, and we are unable to find any abuse of discretion.”); see also id., supra, (stating that a reviewing court may not interfere with a trial court’s conclusions where they are reasonable in view of the trial court’s factual findings). | 2 | 2 |
Wm. Penn Parking Garage, Inc. v. City of Pittsburghgreen2 sentences1999Chapman v. Federal Power Comm., 345 U.S. 153 , 73 S.Ct. 609 , 97 L.Ed. 918 (1953), to be "a sound principle" for resolving whether a Pennsylvania governmental agency had statutory standing); William Penn Parking Garage v. City of Pittsburgh, 464 Pa. 168, 192 , 346 A.2d 269, 281 (1975) (citing federal cases to support Pennsylvania standing requirements); Dwyer v. Dilworth, 392 Pa. 123 , 127 n. 7, 139 A.2d 653 , 655 n. 7 (1958)(citing "case or controversy" requirement in Article III of U.S. Constitution to support Pennsylvania standing requirements). [11] The operative language in Article III st 1999Chapman v. Federal Power Comm., 345 U.S. 153 , 73 S.Ct. 609 , 97 L.Ed. 918 (1953), to be "a sound principle" for resolving whether a Pennsylvania governmental agency had statutory standing); William Penn Parking Garage v. City of Pittsburgh, 464 Pa. 168, 192 , 346 A.2d 269, 281 (1975) (citing federal cases to support Pennsylvania standing requirements); Dwyer v. Dilworth, 392 Pa. 123 , 127 n. 7, 139 A.2d 653 , 655 n. 7 (1958)(citing "case or controversy" requirement in Article III of U.S. Constitution to support Pennsylvania standing requirements). [11] The operative language in Article III st | 2 | 2 |
Brown v. Stategreen2 sentences2020There, the defendant called police to his home after claiming to have ____________________________________________ 4 See, e.g., Brown v. Texas, 856 S.W.2d 177 (Tex. Crim. 2000Our review leads us to conclude that a sound exception to the warrant requirement must exist where a defendant has summoned police and set the tone for the initial investigation. ¶ 6 In Brown v. Texas, 856 S.W.2d 177 (Tex.Crim.App.1993), the defendant called police and reported having discovered his wife dead in the garage. | 1 | 4 |
Commonwealth v. Buksagreen1 sentence2025See Buksa, supra; Rush, supra. We instruct the parties to attach a copy of Judge DeFino-Nastasi’s decision in the event of further proceedings. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Basemoregreen1 sentence2021See id. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Riveragreen1 sentence2021See Rivera, supra. Further, White’s argument that the charges should have been severed pursuant to Grillo is also unavailing. | 1 | 1 |
Berry v. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIAgreen1 sentence2021See Chmiel, supra. In his third issue, Mosley argues that the PCRA court erred in failing to appoint Mosley new counsel due to a conflict of interest. | 1 | 1 |
In re Reglan/Metoclopramide Litigationgreen1 sentence2021See id. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Gonzalezgreen1 sentence2021See Gonzalez, supra. Hall, essentially, asks us to re-weigh the evidence in his favor, which this Court is not empowered to do. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Conwaygreen1 sentence2020See Conway, supra; Boyd, supra. Additionally, Appellant’s oral and written plea colloquies confirm Appellant’s plea was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.1 See Fluharty, supra. See also Moser, supra; Pollard, supra. Concerning Appellant’s claim that counsel “abandoned him” by refusing to file a petition to withdraw the guilty plea on Appellant’s behalf, the court considered Appellant’s pro se motion and denied it on the grounds asserted. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Dunphygreen1 sentence2020See Dunphy, supra. We instruct the parties to attach a copy of Judge DeFino-Nastasi’s decision in the event of further proceedings. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Talbertgreen1 sentence2020See id.; see also Commonwealth v. Talbert, 129 A.3d 536, 545 (Pa. Super. 2015) (stating that “it is well-settled that inconsistent verdicts are permissible in Pennsylvania,” and “[w]hen an acquittal on one count [] is -6- J-S19040-20 inconsistent with a conviction on a second count, the court looks upon the acquittal as no more than the jury’s assumption of power which they had no right to exercise, but to which they were disposed through lenity.”) (citations and quotations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Rutiglianogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Melvingreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Grahamgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Laboygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Pattersongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Wright v. Commonwealthgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Mastromatteogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Gonzalesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Rupert v. Sellersgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Devlin v. Kearny Mesa AMC/Jeep/Renault, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Norman Turkishgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ferruzza v. Pittsburghgreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Commonwealth v. Witman
green
2 sentences2026In Witman, a panel of this Court concluded “that a sound exception to the warrant requirement must exist where a defendant has summoned police and set the tone for the initial investigation.” Witman, 750 A.2d at 335 . 2020In Witman, supra, this Court first addressed the issue of implied consent to search and held, after examining the law of our sister states,4 that “a sound exception to the warrant requirement must exist where a defendant has summoned police and set the tone for the initial investigation.” Id. at 335 . | 4 | 2015–2026 |
Baugh's Estate
neutral
2 sentences1956It is a sound rule of construction that “A codicil should not be held to interfere with any of the specific provisions of a will, unless its language naturally and obviously produce such result, or the terms of the codicil expressly recognize the alteration” ’: Baugh’s Est., 288 Pa. 308, 311 , and cases there cited.” As was said in Conner’s Estate, 346 Pa. 271 , at page 273: “While this is a layman’s will in the handwriting of testatrix, and it is proper to explore the four corners of the will in the light of the circumstances under which it was written to discover her testamentary intent, we 1943It is a sound rule of construction that “A codicil should not be held to interfere with any of the. specific provisions of a will, unless its language naturally and obviously produce such result, or the terms of the codicil expressly recognize the alteration” ’: Baugh’s Est., 288 Pa. 308, 311 , and cases there cited.” See also, Chauncey’s Est., 335 Pa. 73, 76 , 5 A. 2d 795 . | 3 | 1931–1956 |
Falcone v. Branker
green
2 sentences2023In Falcone v. Branker, 135 N.J.Super. 137 , 342 A.2d 875 (1975), the Superior Court of New Jersey employed a sound analysis for determining when a scar constitutes permanent serious disfigurement for purposes of its statutory equivalent to the limited tort option of the MVFRL. 2023In Falcone v. Branker, 135 N.J.Super. 137 , 342 A.2d 875 (1975), the Superior Court of New Jersey employed a sound analysis for determining when a scar constitutes permanent serious disfigurement for purposes of its statutory equivalent to the limited tort option of the MVFRL. | 2 | 2002–2023 |
Wagner v. Erie Insurance
green
2 sentences2018See Chenot, supra ; Wagner, supra ; St. 2018See Chenot, supra; Wagner, supra; St. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Menges v. Dentler
green
2 sentences2004They rest on the sound doctrine, expressed in Menges v. Dentler, [ 33 Pa. at 495 ] and repeated in Kay v. Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 65 Pa. 269 , that the law of the case at that time when it became complete is an inherent element in it; and, if changed or annulled, the law is annulled, justice denied, and the due course of law is violated. 2004They rest on the sound doctrine, expressed in Menges v. Dentler, [ 33 Pa. at 495 ] and repeated in Kay v. Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 65 Pa. 269 , that the law of the case at that time when it became complete is an inherent element in it; and, if changed or annulled, the law is annulled, justice denied, and the due course of law is violated. | 2 | 1908–2004 |
Kay v. Pennsylvania Railroad
green
2 sentences2004They rest on the sound doctrine, expressed in Menges v. Dentler, [ 33 Pa. at 495 ] and repeated in Kay v. Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 65 Pa. 269 , that the law of the case at that time when it became complete is an inherent element in it; and, if changed or annulled, the law is annulled, justice denied, and the due course of law is violated. 2004They rest on the sound doctrine, expressed in Menges v. Dentler, [ 33 Pa. at 495 ] and repeated in Kay v. Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 65 Pa. 269 , that the law of the case at that time when it became complete is an inherent element in it; and, if changed or annulled, the law is annulled, justice denied, and the due course of law is violated. | 2 | 1908–2004 |
United States Ex Rel. Chapman v. Federal Power Commission
green
2 sentences1999Chapman v. Federal Power Comm., 345 U.S. 153 , 73 S.Ct. 609 , 97 L.Ed. 918 (1953), to be "a sound principle" for resolving whether a Pennsylvania governmental agency had statutory standing); William Penn Parking Garage v. City of Pittsburgh, 464 Pa. 168, 192 , 346 A.2d 269, 281 (1975) (citing federal cases to support Pennsylvania standing requirements); Dwyer v. Dilworth, 392 Pa. 123 , 127 n. 7, 139 A.2d 653 , 655 n. 7 (1958)(citing "case or controversy" requirement in Article III of U.S. Constitution to support Pennsylvania standing requirements). [11] The operative language in Article III st 1999Chapman v. Federal Power Comm., 345 U.S. 153 , 73 S.Ct. 609 , 97 L.Ed. 918 (1953), to be "a sound principle" for resolving whether a Pennsylvania governmental agency had statutory standing); William Penn Parking Garage v. City of Pittsburgh, 464 Pa. 168, 192 , 346 A.2d 269, 281 (1975) (citing federal cases to support Pennsylvania standing requirements); Dwyer v. Dilworth, 392 Pa. 123 , 127 n. 7, 139 A.2d 653 , 655 n. 7 (1958)(citing "case or controversy" requirement in Article III of U.S. Constitution to support Pennsylvania standing requirements). [11] The operative language in Article III st | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Dwyer v. Dilworth
green
2 sentences1999Chapman v. Federal Power Comm., 345 U.S. 153 , 73 S.Ct. 609 , 97 L.Ed. 918 (1953), to be "a sound principle" for resolving whether a Pennsylvania governmental agency had statutory standing); William Penn Parking Garage v. City of Pittsburgh, 464 Pa. 168, 192 , 346 A.2d 269, 281 (1975) (citing federal cases to support Pennsylvania standing requirements); Dwyer v. Dilworth, 392 Pa. 123 , 127 n. 7, 139 A.2d 653 , 655 n. 7 (1958)(citing "case or controversy" requirement in Article III of U.S. Constitution to support Pennsylvania standing requirements). [11] The operative language in Article III st 1999Chapman v. Federal Power Comm., 345 U.S. 153 , 73 S.Ct. 609 , 97 L.Ed. 918 (1953), to be "a sound principle" for resolving whether a Pennsylvania governmental agency had statutory standing); William Penn Parking Garage v. City of Pittsburgh, 464 Pa. 168, 192 , 346 A.2d 269, 281 (1975) (citing federal cases to support Pennsylvania standing requirements); Dwyer v. Dilworth, 392 Pa. 123 , 127 n. 7, 139 A.2d 653 , 655 n. 7 (1958)(citing "case or controversy" requirement in Article III of U.S. Constitution to support Pennsylvania standing requirements). [11] The operative language in Article III st | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Austin-Nichols & Co. v. Union Trust Co.
green
2 sentences1936The cases are legion, and from many courts, in which this sound rule of equity and common honesty has been enforced’......‘A corporation may not avail itself even of ultra vires as a defense where a contract has been entered into and executed in good faith by the other party and the corporation has received the benefit of the performance.’ ” If the defendant cannot avail itself of this defense, neither can the plaintiff as the rights of an attaching creditor cannot rise higher than those which defendant had against the garnishee, and the liability of the latter is measured by his responsibilit 1936The cases are legion, and from many courts, in which this sound rule of equity and common honesty has been enforced’......‘A corporation may not avail itself even of ultra vires as a defense where a contract has been entered into and executed in good faith by the other party and the corporation has received the benefit of the performance.’ ” If the defendant cannot avail itself of this defense, neither can the plaintiff as the rights of an attaching creditor cannot rise higher than those which defendant had against the garnishee, and the liability of the latter is measured by his responsibilit | 2 | 1935–1936 |
Knight v. Red B. T. Co. and A. Ins. Co.
neutral
2 sentences1936The cases are legion, and from many courts, in which this sound rule of equity and common honesty has been enforced’......‘A corporation may not avail itself even of ultra vires as a defense where a contract has been entered into and executed in good faith by the other party and the corporation has received the benefit of the performance.’ ” If the defendant cannot avail itself of this defense, neither can the plaintiff as the rights of an attaching creditor cannot rise higher than those which defendant had against the garnishee, and the liability of the latter is measured by his responsibilit 1936The cases are legion, and from many courts, in which this sound rule of equity and common honesty has been enforced’......‘A corporation may not avail itself even of ultra vires as a defense where a contract has been entered into and executed in good faith by the other party and the corporation has received the benefit of the performance.’ ” If the defendant cannot avail itself of this defense, neither can the plaintiff as the rights of an attaching creditor cannot rise higher than those which defendant had against the garnishee, and the liability of the latter is measured by his responsibilit | 2 | 1935–1936 |
Hickory Tree Road
green
2 sentences1930In the case last cited Mr. Justice Elkin said, at page 183: “We think the sound rule is, especially as to acts which provide for the assessment and collection of annual taxes, that a statute repealing former laws on the same subject does not abolish all rights and remedies under the repealed acts, if the legislative intent not to abolish them appeared.” In Hickory Tree Road, 43 Pa. 139, 143 , Chief Justice Lowrie said: “And the distinction adopted by us, that proceedings fall on the repeal of the jurisdiction, and continue on the repeal or change of the remedy, appears often in our books as on 1909This view of the law finds ample support in Hickory Tree Road, 43 Pa. 139 ; Telegraph Company v. Com., 66 Pa. 70 , and Wright v. Oakley, 46 Mass. 400 . | 2 | 1909–1930 |
Commonwealth v. Rush
green
1 sentence2025See Buksa, supra; Rush, supra. We instruct the parties to attach a copy of Judge DeFino-Nastasi’s decision in the event of further proceedings. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Commonwealth v. Pollard green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Commonwealth v. Moser
green
1 sentence2020See Conway, supra; Boyd, supra. Additionally, Appellant’s oral and written plea colloquies confirm Appellant’s plea was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.1 See Fluharty, supra. See also Moser, supra; Pollard, supra. Concerning Appellant’s claim that counsel “abandoned him” by refusing to file a petition to withdraw the guilty plea on Appellant’s behalf, the court considered Appellant’s pro se motion and denied it on the grounds asserted. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Commonwealth v. Fluharty
green
1 sentence2020See Conway, supra; Boyd, supra. Additionally, Appellant’s oral and written plea colloquies confirm Appellant’s plea was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.1 See Fluharty, supra. See also Moser, supra; Pollard, supra. Concerning Appellant’s claim that counsel “abandoned him” by refusing to file a petition to withdraw the guilty plea on Appellant’s behalf, the court considered Appellant’s pro se motion and denied it on the grounds asserted. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Commonwealth v. Boyd
green
1 sentence2020See Conway, supra; Boyd, supra. Additionally, Appellant’s oral and written plea colloquies confirm Appellant’s plea was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.1 See Fluharty, supra. See also Moser, supra; Pollard, supra. Concerning Appellant’s claim that counsel “abandoned him” by refusing to file a petition to withdraw the guilty plea on Appellant’s behalf, the court considered Appellant’s pro se motion and denied it on the grounds asserted. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Frank v. Tewinkle
green
1 sentence2020We find no error in the trial court’s sound analysis, and therefore, Appellants have not stated a claim for relief on this basis.3 See Kuznik, supra; Frank, supra. Having concluded the deed of easement expressly created a reservation of right for the grantors’, their heirs and assigns, and this reservation is not a personal right, but one appurtenant to the grantors’ property, we note there ____________________________________________ 3 We note Appellants make a claim in their brief that equity requires the grantors’ assigns and heirs be prohibited from using the easement for ingress, egress, | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Commonwealth v. Smith green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Commonwealth v. Enick green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Commonwealth v. Smith green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Commonwealth v. Bender green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Commonwealth v. Battaglia green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Frazier v. City of Philadelphia green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Perry v. Payne green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Byers v. Amerisure Insurance green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Appeal of Coggins green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Barton v. Thaw green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Scranton Electric Co. v. Avoca Borough School District green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Jenkintown Towing Service v. Zoning Hearing Board green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| National Metal Edge Box Co. v. American Metal Edge Box Co. neutral | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Massarella v. Illinois green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Turkish v. United States green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Gould v. Interstate Commerce Commission green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| McCornack v. Sharples green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Cooper v. Downingtown School District green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Com. Col. of Beaver Cty. v. Soc. of Fac. green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Tobin v. Grossman green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Grandin v. Rochester German Insurance green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Kindt v. Reading Co. green | 1 | 1971–1971 |
| Aber v. Pennsylvania Co. for Insurances on Lives green | 1 | 1968–1968 |
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.