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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Stosselgreen2 sentences2020See Commonwealth v. Stossel, 17 A.3d 1286, 1290 (Pa. Super. 2011). 2020See Commonwealth v. Stossel, 17 A.3d 1286, 1290 (Pa. Super. 2011). | 6 | 6 |
Commonwealth v. Robinsongreen2 sentences2020A 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. | 3 | 5 |
Barton v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.green2 sentences2021Barton 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. | 3 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Gordongreen2 sentences2016However, 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 | 2 | 3 |
Weiner v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.green2 sentences2015“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 | 2 | 3 |
Janicik v. Prudential Insurance Co. of Americagreen2 sentences2002The 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. | 1 | 2 |
O'NEILL v. Checker Motors Corp.green2 sentences1998O’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). | 1 | 2 |
Thelma Greiner v. Volkswagenwerk Aktiengeselleschaft and Volkswagen of America, Inc.green2 sentences1995Greiner 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). | 1 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Barnyakgreen1 sentence2026The 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). | 1 | 1 |
Com. v. Carmenates, V.green1 sentence2026Id. 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.”). | 1 | 1 |
Raymond, K. & Hannis, B. v. Raymond, M.green1 sentence2026See Raymond, supra; S.S., supra; Tucker, supra. Accordingly, we affirm. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Smithgreen1 sentence2026Id. 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.”). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Turnergreen1 sentence2025See 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. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Rossgreen2 sentences2024See 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. | 1 | 1 |
In Re Adoption of R.J.S.green1 sentence2023See 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). | 1 | 1 |
A.V. v. S.T.green1 sentence2022See 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. | 1 | 1 |
In Re RDgreen1 sentence2021In re R.D., 44 A.3d 657, 674 (Pa. Super. 2012). | 1 | 1 |
| Krebs v. United Refining Co. of Pennsylvaniagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Beemac Trucking, LLC v. CNG Concepts, LLCgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Fillmore v. Hillgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Boyle v. Independent Lift Truck, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Borgel v. Hoffmangreen | 1 | 1 |
| Kelso Woods Ass'n v. Swansongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ward v. Board of Educationgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Wrightgreen | 1 | 1 |
| M.T. v. Department of Educationgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Stallworthgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Widmergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Laboygreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Ullmangreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Spuckgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Schindler v. Sofamor, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Bryantgreen | 1 | 1 |
| French v. Commonwealth Associates, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Marshallgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Com. v. Washingtongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Burstein v. Prudential Property & Casualty Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Whitegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Staymates v. ITT Holub Industriesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Seaboard Industries, Inc. v. Monacogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Griffin
green
2 sentences2021Id. at 21-23 . 2021Id. at 21-23 . | 2 | 2021–2021 |
Morris v. Musser
green
2 sentences1993In 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. | 2 | 1992–1993 |
Zebra v. Pittsburgh School District
green
2 sentences1977Zebra 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). | 2 | 1974–1977 |
York v. Montrose Area School District
green
2 sentences1974The 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). | 2 | 1974–1974 |
Lanzetta v. New Jersey
green
1 sentence2026(McCormack’s Brief (Br.) at 9-12 (citing Lanzetta v. State of New Jersey, 306 U.S. 451 (1939); Connally v. Gen. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Tucker v. R.M. Tours
green
1 sentence2026See Raymond, supra; S.S., supra; Tucker, supra. Accordingly, we affirm. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
S.S. v. T.J.
green
1 sentence2026See Raymond, supra; S.S., supra; Tucker, supra. Accordingly, we affirm. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Commonwealth v. Storey
green
1 sentence2023Id. at 7 n.3. ____________________________________________ 5 The court also found that the lack of an instruction did not prejudice Appellant. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Commonwealth v. Finley
green
1 sentence2023Supplemental 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. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Commonwealth v. Turner
green
1 sentence2023Supplemental 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. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Commonwealth v. Houck
green
1 sentence2022Id. at 458 . -6- J-A18044-22 remaining claims. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Commonwealth v. LaMonte green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Bundy, K., Aplt v. Wetzel
green
1 sentence2020Sigman 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. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Commonwealth v. Grazier
green
1 sentence2020Pursuant 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. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Commonwealth v. Benito green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Commonwealth v. Hunzer green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| East Allegheny School District v. Secretary of Education green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Commonwealth v. Gould green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Coulter v. Ramsden green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Commonwealth v. Karns green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Dunn v. ALLEGHENY CTY. PROP. ASSESSMENT green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Mountain Home Beagle Media v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Village Gentry, Inc. v. West Village green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| PENNSYLVANIA STATE ED. ASS'N v. Com. green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association v. Commonwealth Department of Community and Economic Development neutral | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Commonwealth v. Washington green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Troxel v. Granville green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance v. Kaminski Lumber Co. green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Jeanes Hospital v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Commonwealth v. Presley green | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Morris v. Pathmark Corp. green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Long v. Kistler green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Azzarello v. Black Bros. Co., Inc. red | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Edmond v. Commonwealth green | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| Incollingo v. Ewing green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Incollingo v. EWING green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Commonwealth v. Stewart green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Wilbur v. Kerr green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
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.
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.