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lack warning in Pennsylvania

86 Pennsylvania opinions name it 8 courts 1927–2026 17 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 (42)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Stosselgreen
pasuperct · 2011 · cited in 6 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020See Commonwealth v. Stossel, 17 A.3d 1286, 1290 (Pa. Super. 2011).

2020See Commonwealth v. Stossel, 17 A.3d 1286, 1290 (Pa. Super. 2011).

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Commonwealth v. Robinsongreen
pasuperct · 2009 · cited in 5 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020A Grazier hearing is required before we may adjudicate an appeal even when it is clear from the record that a particular appellant “clearly and unequivocally indicates a desire to represent himself,” Commonwealth v. Robinson, 970 A.2d 455, 459-60 (Pa. Super. 2009) (en banc), and even -3- J-S65019-19 when neither of the parties challenged the lack of a hearing.

2020Pursuant to Grazier, 713 A.2d at 82 , “[w]hen a waiver of the right to counsel is sought at the . . . appellate stages, an on-the-record determination should be made that the waiver is a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary one.” A Grazier hearing is required before we may adjudicate an appeal even when it is clear from the record that a particular appellant “clearly and unequivocally indicates a desire to represent himself,” Commonwealth v. Robinson, 970 A.2d 455, 459-60 (Pa. Super. 2009) (en banc), and even when neither of the parties challenged the lack of a hearing.

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Barton v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.green
pasuperct · 2015 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021Barton v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., 124 A.3d 349, 354-55 (Pa. Super. 2015) (internal citations and some quotation marks omitted). -6- J-A04035-21 defective because it did not clarify that “each use” included checking the pins and platform each time the user climbed off the platform.

2021Barton v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., 124 A.3d 349, 354-55 (Pa. Super. 2015) (internal citations and some quotation marks omitted). -6- J-A04035-21 defective because it did not clarify that “each use” included checking the pins and platform each time the user climbed off the platform.

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Commonwealth v. Gordongreen
pa · 1984 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2016However, Benito provides no support for his contention that the mere fact of the parties’ marriage' grants him automatic license to enter the victim’s domicile over her emphatic objection. ■ In its brief, the Commonwealth notes that a lack of privilege may be found from the surrounding circumstances, Commonwealth v. Gordon, 329 Pa.Super. 42 , 477 A.2d 1342, 1348 (1984), and highlights the following facts: (1) L.C.- was the sole person on the lease and controlled who could enter; (2) Benito left his key in the apartment when he traveled to Connecticut; (3) L.C. spoke to Benito while he was in C

2016However, Benito provides no support for his contention that the mere fact of the parties’ marriage' grants him automatic license to enter the victim’s domicile over her emphatic objection. ■ In its brief, the Commonwealth notes that a lack of privilege may be found from the surrounding circumstances, Commonwealth v. Gordon, 329 Pa.Super. 42 , 477 A.2d 1342, 1348 (1984), and highlights the following facts: (1) L.C.- was the sole person on the lease and controlled who could enter; (2) Benito left his key in the apartment when he traveled to Connecticut; (3) L.C. spoke to Benito while he was in C

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Weiner v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.green
pasuperct · 1998 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2009–2015
2 sentences

2015“To succeed on a claim of inadequate or lack of warning, a plaintiff must prove that the lack of warning rendered the product unreasonably dangerous and that it was the proximate cause of the injury.” Id.

2014French v. Commonwealth Associates, Inc., 980 A.2d 623, 632 (Pa.Super. 2009) (quoting Weiner v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 718 A.2d 305, 307-08 (Pa.Super. 1998)) (some internal citations omitted). as a matter of law, even where the plaintiff presents evidence tending to Schindler v. Sofamor, Inc., 774 A.2d 765, 773 (Pa.Super. 2001), appeal denied, 567 Pa. 727 , 786 A.2d 989 (2001). -8- J-A17011-14 must prove that the lack of warning rendered the product unreasonably dangerous and that it was the proxima French, supra at 632 (quoting Weiner, supra at 309 ). [I]t must be demonstrated that th

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Janicik v. Prudential Insurance Co. of Americagreen
pasuperct · 1982 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002The Superior Court in Janicik indicated that an affidavit of counsel that it will advance the necessary costs may be all that is required to support a finding on this factor, id. at 459-GO, and, while there is no mention of such an affidavit here, the lack of a challenge is sufficient for us to hold that Appellants met their burden on this factor.

2002The Superior Court in Janicik indicated that an affidavit of counsel that it will advance the necessary costs may be all that is required to support a finding on this factor, id. at 459-60, and, while there is no mention of such an affidavit here, the lack of a challenge is sufficient for us to hold that Appellants met their burden on this factor.

12
O'NEILL v. Checker Motors Corp.green
pa · 1989 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1991–1998
2 sentences

1998O’Neill v. Checker Motors Corp., 389 Pa.Super. 430 , 567 A.2d 680, 682 (1989).

1998O’Neill v. Checker Motors Corp., 389 Pa.Super. 430 , 567 A.2d 680, 682 (1989).

12
Thelma Greiner v. Volkswagenwerk Aktiengeselleschaft and Volkswagen of America, Inc.green
ca3 · 1976 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1987–1995
2 sentences

1995Greiner v. Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft, 540 F.2d 85 (3rd Cir. 1976).

1987In Pennsylvania, liability for failure to warn exists where the lack of a warning is “unreasonably dangerous and the proximate cause of the accident.” Greiner v. Volkswagenwerk Aktiengeselleschaft, 540 F.2d 85, 96-97 (3rd Cir.1976).

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Commonwealth v. Barnyakgreen
pasuperct · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026The incongruity between the majority’s attempt to circumvent Barnyak for a lack of analysis and its own failure to present legal authority to support that principle is telling. -7- J-S22029-25 exchanges “coupled with the absence by Appellant of any claim of prejudice because of the communication, convinces us that this claim is without merit.” Id. at 169 (emphasis added).

11
Com. v. Carmenates, V.green
pasuperct · 2021 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Id. at 571-72 (quotation marks and citation omitted); see also Commonwealth v. Carmenates, 266 A.3d 1117, 1124 (Pa. Super. 2021) (en banc) (“Knowledge of the right to refuse to consent to the search is a factor to be taken into account, but the Commonwealth is not required to demonstrate such knowledge as a prerequisite to establishing voluntary consent.”).

11
Raymond, K. & Hannis, B. v. Raymond, M.green
pasuperct · 2022 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Raymond, supra; S.S., supra; Tucker, supra. Accordingly, we affirm.

11
Commonwealth v. Smithgreen
pa · 2013 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Id. at 571-72 (quotation marks and citation omitted); see also Commonwealth v. Carmenates, 266 A.3d 1117, 1124 (Pa. Super. 2021) (en banc) (“Knowledge of the right to refuse to consent to the search is a factor to be taken into account, but the Commonwealth is not required to demonstrate such knowledge as a prerequisite to establishing voluntary consent.”).

11
Commonwealth v. Turnergreen
pa · 1982 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Rivera, 296 A.3d at 1161-62 n.19; see also Commonwealth v. Turner, 454 A.2d 537 (Pa. 1982) (remanding due to admission of prejudicial evidence despite trial judge providing curative instruction). 15 See Trial Court Opinion, 2/26/24, at 7-8 (stating it was informed by counsel that complained-of segments would be muted). - 15 - J-S36011-24 refusal to provide a cautionary instruction or declare a mistrial was an abuse of discretion.

11
Commonwealth v. Rossgreen
pasuperct · 2012 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Commonwealth v. Ross, 57 A.3d 85 , 96–97 (Pa. Super. 2012) (en banc) (“This Court does not rely on items dehors the record, such as assertions in an appellate brief or a trial court opinion.”) We simply cannot effectively review the denial of an improperly filed motion when combined with the lack of a hearing that was never requested by Sledge.

2024See Commonwealth v. Ross, 57 A.3d 85 , 96–97 (Pa. Super. 2012) (en banc) (“This Court does not rely on items dehors the record, such as assertions in an appellate brief or a trial court opinion.”) We simply cannot effectively review the denial of an improperly filed motion when combined with the lack of a hearing that was never requested by Sledge.

11
In Re Adoption of R.J.S.green
pasuperct · 2006 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See R.J.S., 901 A.2d at 516 (holding that remand is proper where the evidence of record is insufficient to permit an assessment of the emotional bonds between parent and children).

11
A.V. v. S.T.green
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See A.V., 87 A.3d at 822-23 (holding that “there is no required amount of detail for the trial court’s explanation; all that is required is that the enumerated factors are considered and that the custody decision is based on those considerations”). - 15 - J-S27033-22 with Mother’s attempts to limit Father’s time with [Child] . . . points to an effort to limit Father’s parenting to [Child’s] detriment.” Father’s Brief at 26.

11
In Re RDgreen
pasuperct · 2012 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In re R.D., 44 A.3d 657, 674 (Pa. Super. 2012).

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Krebs v. United Refining Co. of Pennsylvaniagreen
pasuperct · 2006 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Beemac Trucking, LLC v. CNG Concepts, LLCgreen
pasuperct · 2016 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Fillmore v. Hillgreen
pasuperct · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Boyle v. Independent Lift Truck, Inc.green
pa · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Borgel v. Hoffmangreen
pasuperct · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Kelso Woods Ass'n v. Swansongreen
pacommwct · 2000 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Ward v. Board of Educationgreen
pacommwct · 1985 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Commonwealth v. Wrightgreen
pa · 2008 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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M.T. v. Department of Educationgreen
pacommwct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Commonwealth v. Stallworthgreen
pa · 2001 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Commonwealth v. Widmergreen
pa · 2000 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Commonwealth v. Laboygreen
pa · 2007 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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In Re Ullmangreen
pasuperct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Commonwealth v. Spuckgreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Schindler v. Sofamor, Inc.green
pasuperct · 2001 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Commonwealth v. Bryantgreen
pa · 2004 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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French v. Commonwealth Associates, Inc.green
pasuperct · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Commonwealth v. Marshallgreen
pasuperct · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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Com. v. Washingtongreen
pa · 2007 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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Burstein v. Prudential Property & Casualty Insurancegreen
pa · 2002 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
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Commonwealth v. Whitegreen
pa · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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Staymates v. ITT Holub Industriesgreen
pa · 1987 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Seaboard Industries, Inc. v. Monacogreen
pa · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (38)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Griffin green
pasuperct · 2002
2 sentences

2021Id. at 21-23 .

2021Id. at 21-23 .

22021–2021
Morris v. Musser green
pacommwct · 1984
2 sentences

1993In Morris v. Musser, 84 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 170, 478 A.2d 937 (1984), this court held that the lack of immunity does not relieve a plaintiff from establishing what duty, if any, a police officer owed to him.

1992In Morris v. Musser, 84 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 170, 478 A.2d 937 (1984), this court held that the lack of immunity does not relieve a plaintiff from establishing what duty, if any, a police officer owed to him.

21992–1993
Zebra v. Pittsburgh School District green
pa · 1972
2 sentences

1977Zebra v. Pittsburgh School District, 449 Pa. 432 , 296 A.2d 748 (1972).

1977Zebra v. Pittsburgh School District, 449 Pa. 432 , 296 A.2d 748 (1972).

21974–1977
York v. Montrose Area School District green
pacommwct · 1973
2 sentences

1974The courts of this Commonwealth have repeatedly held that the exercise of a School Board’s discretion will not be interfered with unless the action is arbitrary, based on a misconception of law or ignorance through a lack of inquiry into the facts: Zebra v. Pittsburgh School District, supra; York v. Montrose Area School District, 9 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 379 , 307 A.2d 478 (1973).

1974The courts of this Commonwealth have repeatedly held that the exercise of a School Board’s discretion will not be interfered with unless the action is arbitrary, based on a misconception of law or ignorance through a lack of inquiry into the facts: Zebra v. Pittsburgh School District, supra; York v. Montrose Area School District, 9 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 379 , 307 A.2d 478 (1973).

21974–1974
Lanzetta v. New Jersey green
scotus · 1939
1 sentence

2026(McCormack’s Brief (Br.) at 9-12 (citing Lanzetta v. State of New Jersey, 306 U.S. 451 (1939); Connally v. Gen.

12026–2026
Tucker v. R.M. Tours green
pasuperct · 2007
1 sentence

2026See Raymond, supra; S.S., supra; Tucker, supra. Accordingly, we affirm.

12026–2026
S.S. v. T.J. green
pasuperct · 2019
1 sentence

2026See Raymond, supra; S.S., supra; Tucker, supra. Accordingly, we affirm.

12026–2026
Commonwealth v. Storey green
pasuperct · 2017
1 sentence

2023Id. at 7 n.3. ____________________________________________ 5 The court also found that the lack of an instruction did not prejudice Appellant.

12023–2023
Commonwealth v. Finley green
pa · 1988
1 sentence

2023Supplemental Opinion, 4/27/22, at 3, 8.4 ____________________________________________ 3Commonwealth v. Turner, 544 A.2d 927 (Pa. 1988); Commonwealth v. Finley, 550 A.2d 213 (Pa. Super. 1988) (en banc). 4In its opinion, the PCRA court addressed the lack of a hearing on Bass’ PCRA petition, not on his motion for new counsel.

12023–2023
Commonwealth v. Turner green
pa · 1988
1 sentence

2023Supplemental Opinion, 4/27/22, at 3, 8.4 ____________________________________________ 3Commonwealth v. Turner, 544 A.2d 927 (Pa. 1988); Commonwealth v. Finley, 550 A.2d 213 (Pa. Super. 1988) (en banc). 4In its opinion, the PCRA court addressed the lack of a hearing on Bass’ PCRA petition, not on his motion for new counsel.

12023–2023
Commonwealth v. Houck green
pasuperct · 2014
1 sentence

2022Id. at 458 . -6- J-A18044-22 remaining claims.

12022–2022
Commonwealth v. LaMonte green
pasuperct · 2004
12020–2020
Bundy, K., Aplt v. Wetzel green
pa · 2018
1 sentence

2020Sigman argues the merits as to why these deductions violate his rights due to the lack of a hearing prior to the deductions being taken, a right confirmed by our Supreme Court in Bundy v. Wetzel, 184 A.3d 551 (Pa. 2018), and because deductions are being taken from personal gifts.

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Grazier green
pa · 1998
1 sentence

2020Pursuant to Grazier, 713 A.2d at 82 , “[w]hen a waiver of the right to counsel is sought at the . . . appellate stages, an on-the-record determination should be made that the waiver is a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary one.” A Grazier hearing is required before we may adjudicate an appeal even when it is clear from the record that a particular appellant “clearly and unequivocally indicates a desire to represent himself,” Commonwealth v. Robinson, 970 A.2d 455, 459-60 (Pa. Super. 2009) (en banc), and even when neither of the parties challenged the lack of a hearing.

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Benito green
pasuperct · 2016
12019–2019
Commonwealth v. Hunzer green
pasuperct · 2005
12019–2019
East Allegheny School District v. Secretary of Education green
pacommwct · 1992
12017–2017
Commonwealth v. Gould green
pasuperct · 2006
12017–2017
Coulter v. Ramsden green
pasuperct · 2014
12015–2015
Commonwealth v. Karns green
pa · 2012
12014–2014
Dunn v. ALLEGHENY CTY. PROP. ASSESSMENT green
pacommwct · 2002
12012–2012
Mountain Home Beagle Media v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pacommwct · 2008
12011–2011
Village Gentry, Inc. v. West Village green
pa · 1983
12010–2010
PENNSYLVANIA STATE ED. ASS'N v. Com. green
pacommwct · 2009
12010–2010
Pennsylvania State Education Association v. Commonwealth Department of Community and Economic Development neutral
pa · 2010
12010–2010
Commonwealth v. Washington green
pa · 2007
12009–2009
Troxel v. Granville green
scotus · 2000
12006–2006
Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance v. Kaminski Lumber Co. green
pasuperct · 1990
12005–2005
Jeanes Hospital v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board green
pa · 2003
12005–2005
Commonwealth v. Presley green
pasuperct · 1996
11999–1999
Morris v. Pathmark Corp. green
pasuperct · 1991
11991–1991
Long v. Kistler green
pacommwct · 1983
11988–1988
Azzarello v. Black Bros. Co., Inc. red
pa · 1978
11988–1988
Edmond v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1979
11987–1987
Incollingo v. Ewing green
pa · 1971
11986–1986
Incollingo v. EWING green
pa · 1971
11986–1986
Commonwealth v. Stewart green
pa · 1972
11982–1982
Wilbur v. Kerr green
ark · 1982
11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9543 (3) PA § 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3802 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 241 (1968–2026) CA 230 (1943–2026) OH 112 (1981–2025) PA 86 (1927–2026) WA 74 (1974–2025) IL 72 (1908–2026) NY 53 (1898–2023) FL 49 (1973–2026) NJ 44 (1941–2026) GA 43 (1964–2024) MS 41 (1965–2024) IN 40 (1975–2026) MO 40 (1942–2024) MI 37 (1914–2025) MA 34 (1947–2023) LA 25 (1967–2020) CT 25 (1943–2024) OK 24 (1932–2020) MN 24 (1975–2024) IA 21 (1975–2025) OR 21 (1988–2024) MD 20 (1951–2025) VT 18 (1977–2025) NC 18 (1973–2022) CO 18 (1991–2026) AZ 16 (1970–2024) KS 16 (1904–2024) NM 16 (1929–2024) WI 15 (1963–2025) AL 15 (1968–2025) UT 15 (1988–2026) TN 14 (1984–2021) WV 14 (1959–2026) DC 14 (1976–2023) ND 12 (1955–2021) KY 11 (1940–2026) HI 9 (1962–2023) WY 8 (1986–2019) RI 8 (1980–2010) NE 7 (1981–2026) NH 7 (1970–2023) MT 7 (1899–2025) VA 6 (1950–2010) NV 6 (1939–2021) ME 6 (1985–2025) SD 5 (2007–2020) SC 5 (1984–2002) AK 5 (1980–2015) ID 4 (1987–2023) AR 3 (1987–2018) DE 3 (1962–2025) GU 2 (2021–2022)

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