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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.

Followed or applied (26)

CaseFollowedCited
Dennis v. E. J. Lavino & Co.green
pasuperct · 1964 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1973–2000
2 sentences

2000Lavino & Co., 203 Pa.Super. 357 , 201 A.2d 276, 279 (1964).

2000Lavino & Co., 203 Pa.Super. 357 , 201 A.2d 276, 279 (1964).

33
Chenot v. A.P. Green Services, Inc.green
pasuperct · 2006 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Chenot, supra ; Wagner, supra ; St.

2018See Chenot, supra; Wagner, supra; St.

22
A.V. v. S.T.green
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

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).

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).

22
Wm. Penn Parking Garage, Inc. v. City of Pittsburghgreen
pa · 1975 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

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

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

22
Brown v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2000–2020
2 sentences

2020There, 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.

14
Commonwealth v. Buksagreen
pasuperct · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Buksa, supra; Rush, supra. We instruct the parties to attach a copy of Judge DeFino-Nastasi’s decision in the event of further proceedings.

11
Commonwealth v. Basemoregreen
pa · 2000 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See id.

11
Commonwealth v. Riveragreen
pasuperct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Rivera, supra. Further, White’s argument that the charges should have been severed pursuant to Grillo is also unavailing.

11
Berry v. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIAgreen
pa · 2011 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See 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.

11
In re Reglan/Metoclopramide Litigationgreen
pa · 2012 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See id.

11
Commonwealth v. Gonzalezgreen
pasuperct · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Gonzalez, supra. Hall, essentially, asks us to re-weigh the evidence in his favor, which this Court is not empowered to do.

11
Commonwealth v. Conwaygreen
pasuperct · 2011 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See 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.

11
Commonwealth v. Dunphygreen
pasuperct · 2011 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Dunphy, supra. We instruct the parties to attach a copy of Judge DeFino-Nastasi’s decision in the event of further proceedings.

11
Commonwealth v. Talbertgreen
pasuperct · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See 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).

11
Commonwealth v. Rutiglianogreen
pasuperct · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Commonwealth v. Melvingreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Commonwealth v. Grahamgreen
pasuperct · 2013 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Commonwealth v. Laboygreen
pa · 2007 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Commonwealth v. Pattersongreen
pa · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Wright v. Commonwealthgreen
pa · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Commonwealth v. Mastromatteogreen
pasuperct · 1998 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Commonwealth v. Gonzalesgreen
pa · 1975 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Rupert v. Sellersgreen
nyappdiv · 1975 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Devlin v. Kearny Mesa AMC/Jeep/Renault, Inc.green
calctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
United States v. Norman Turkishgreen
ca2 · 1980 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11
Ferruzza v. Pittsburghgreen
pa · 1958 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (54)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Witman green
pasuperct · 2000
2 sentences

2026In 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 .

42015–2026
Baugh's Estate neutral
· 1927
2 sentences

1956It 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 .

31931–1956
Falcone v. Branker green
njsuperctappdiv · 1975
2 sentences

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.

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.

22002–2023
Wagner v. Erie Insurance green
pasuperct · 2002
2 sentences

2018See Chenot, supra ; Wagner, supra ; St.

2018See Chenot, supra; Wagner, supra; St.

22018–2018
Menges v. Dentler green
pa · 1859
2 sentences

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.

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.

21908–2004
Kay v. Pennsylvania Railroad green
pa · 1870
2 sentences

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.

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.

21908–2004
United States Ex Rel. Chapman v. Federal Power Commission green
scotus · 1953
2 sentences

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

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

21999–1999
Dwyer v. Dilworth green
pa · 1958
2 sentences

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

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

21999–1999
Austin-Nichols & Co. v. Union Trust Co. green
· 1927
2 sentences

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

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

21935–1936
Knight v. Red B. T. Co. and A. Ins. Co. neutral
pa · 1932
2 sentences

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

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

21935–1936
Hickory Tree Road green
pa · 1862
2 sentences

1930In 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 .

21909–1930
Commonwealth v. Rush green
pasuperct · 2017
1 sentence

2025See Buksa, supra; Rush, supra. We instruct the parties to attach a copy of Judge DeFino-Nastasi’s decision in the event of further proceedings.

12025–2025
Commonwealth v. Pollard green
pasuperct · 2003
12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Moser green
pasuperct · 2007
1 sentence

2020See 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.

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Fluharty green
pasuperct · 1993
1 sentence

2020See 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.

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Boyd green
pasuperct · 2007
1 sentence

2020See 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.

12020–2020
Frank v. Tewinkle green
pasuperct · 2012
1 sentence

2020We 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,

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Smith green
pasuperct · 2017
12019–2019
Commonwealth v. Enick green
pasuperct · 2013
12018–2018
Commonwealth v. Smith green
pasuperct · 2008
12017–2017
Commonwealth v. Bender green
pasuperct · 1977
12017–2017
Commonwealth v. Battaglia green
pasuperct · 1999
12017–2017
Frazier v. City of Philadelphia green
pa · 1999
12016–2016
Perry v. Payne green
pa · 1907
12002–2002
Byers v. Amerisure Insurance green
paed · 1990
11993–1993
Appeal of Coggins green
· 1889
11991–1991
Barton v. Thaw green
pa · 1914
11991–1991
Scranton Electric Co. v. Avoca Borough School District green
pasuperct · 1944
11991–1991
Jenkintown Towing Service v. Zoning Hearing Board green
pacommwct · 1982
11990–1990
National Metal Edge Box Co. v. American Metal Edge Box Co. neutral
pa · 1914
11989–1989
Massarella v. Illinois green
scotus · 1981
11981–1981
Turkish v. United States green
scotus · 1981
11981–1981
Gould v. Interstate Commerce Commission green
scotus · 1981
11981–1981
McCornack v. Sharples green
pa · 1916
11980–1980
Cooper v. Downingtown School District green
pasuperct · 1976
11979–1979
Com. Col. of Beaver Cty. v. Soc. of Fac. green
pa · 1977
11979–1979
Tobin v. Grossman green
ny · 1969
11976–1976
Grandin v. Rochester German Insurance green
pa · 1884
11973–1973
Kindt v. Reading Co. green
pa · 1945
11971–1971
Aber v. Pennsylvania Co. for Insurances on Lives green
· 1921
11968–1968

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