78 Pennsylvania opinions name it 21 courts 1926–2026 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.
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Capstone Capital Group v. Alexander Perry, Incgreen2 sentences2022Under the full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution, “[a] final judgment in one State, if rendered by a court with adjudicatory authority over the subject matter and persons governed by the judgment, qualifies for recognition throughout the land.” Capstone, 263 A.3d at 1182 (citation omitted); see U.S. Const. art. 2022Pursuant to the full faith and credit clause and UEFJA, a Pennsylvania court as to which the foreign judgment is transferred may not revisit the merits of the underlying litigation resolved in the foreign state and instead the foreign judgment may only be challenged on the basis that “the sister state must have had proper jurisdiction over the defendant and afforded him or her due process of law.” Capstone, 263 A.3d at 1183 (citation omitted). | 3 | 3 |
Barnes v. Buckgreen2 sentences2004Banes v. Buck, 464 Pa. 357 , 346 A.2d 778 (1975). 2004Banes v. Buck, 464 Pa. 357 , 346 A.2d 778 (1975). | 2 | 3 |
Everson v. Eversongreen2 sentences1992I differ with the majority which attempts to analogize this proceeding, based upon support law and registration under the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (RURESA), 23 Pa. C.S. § 4501 et seq., which is reciprocal legislation and statutory in nature and not dependent upon the full faith and credit provisions of the Constitution, with Everson v. Everson, 494 Pa. 348 , 431 A.2d 889 (1981), which deals with property and registration of a foreign judgment which is governed by the full faith and credit clause. 1992I differ with the majority which attempts to analogize this proceeding, based upon support law and registration under the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (RURESA), 23 Pa. C.S. § 4501 et seq., which is reciprocal legislation and statutory in nature and not dependent upon the full faith and credit provisions of the Constitution, with Everson v. Everson, 494 Pa. 348 , 431 A.2d 889 (1981), which deals with property and registration of a foreign judgment which is governed by the full faith and credit clause. | 2 | 3 |
Cole v. Cunninghamgreen2 sentences1974Cole v. Cunningham, 133 U.S. 107 , 10 S. Ct. 269 (1890), had decided that question long before; under Cole , an anti-suit injunction violates neither the full faith and credit clause nor the privileges and immunities clause of the United States Constitution. 1974Cole v. Cunningham, 133 U.S. 107 , 10 S. Ct. 269 (1890), had decided that question long before; under Cole , an anti-suit injunction violates neither the full faith and credit clause nor the privileges and immunities clause of the United States Constitution. | 2 | 3 |
Greate Bay Hotel & Casino, Inc. v. Saltzmangreen2 sentences2026See Greate Bay Hotel & Casino, Inc, v, Saltzman, 415 Pa. Super. 408, 415 , 609 A.2d 817, 820 (1992) (finding that a New Jersey default judgment entered against a Pennsylvania resident in an action to recover unpaid gambling debts was entitled to full faith and credit in Pennsylvania, and stating that “[i]t follows that the trial court in Pennsylvania could not refuse to enforce the judgment obtained against [defendant] in New Jersey merely because, by statute in Pennsylvania, gambling contracts will not be enforced here.”); Desert Palace, Inc, v. Weiss, 17 Pa. D. & C.4th 51, 52-53 (Alleg. 2026See Greate Bay Hotel & Casino, Inc, v, Saltzman, 415 Pa. Super. 408, 415 , 609 A.2d 817, 820 (1992) (finding that a New Jersey default judgment entered against a Pennsylvania resident in an action to recover unpaid gambling debts was entitled to full faith and credit in Pennsylvania, and stating that “[i]t follows that the trial court in Pennsylvania could not refuse to enforce the judgment obtained against [defendant] in New Jersey merely because, by statute in Pennsylvania, gambling contracts will not be enforced here.”); Desert Palace, Inc, v. Weiss, 17 Pa. D. & C.4th 51, 52-53 (Alleg. | 2 | 2 |
Tandy Computer Leasing v. DeMarcogreen2 sentences1999Tandy Computer Leasing v. DeMarco, 388 Pa.Super. 128 , 564 A.2d 1299, 1301 (1989). ¶ 5 The full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution requires state courts to recognize and enforce the judgments of sister states. 1999Tandy Computer Leasing v. DeMarco, 388 Pa.Super. 128 , 564 A.2d 1299, 1301 (1989). ¶ 5 The full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution requires state courts to recognize and enforce the judgments of sister states. | 2 | 2 |
Southern Medical Supply Co. v. Myersgreen2 sentences2014This Court has stated that, “The full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution requires state courts to recognize and enforce the judgments of sister states.” Southern Medical Supply Co. v. Myers, 804 A.2d 1252, 1256 (Pa. Super. 2002). 2008“The full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution requires state courts to recognize and enforce the judgments of sister states.” Southern Medical Supply Company v. Myers 804 A.2d 1252, 1256 (Pa.Super.2002) (internal citations omitted). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth Ex Rel. McVay v. McVaygreen2 sentences1974McVay v. McVay, 383 Pa. 70, 72 , 118 A.2d 144, 146 (1955), we said that if the full faith and credit clause "requires *157 that the Nevada divorce be recognized in this Commonwealth [the husband's] obligation to support his wife ceased automatically when the divorce was granted.. . ." Although in both Esenwein and McVay , we held that the Nevada decrees were invalid on jurisdictional grounds, we recognized and restated the long-established law of Pennsylvania that a permanent alimony award is improper following a divorce from the bond of matrimony. 1974McVay v. McVay, 383 Pa. 70, 72 , 118 A.2d 144, 146 (1955), we said that if the full faith and credit clause "requires *157 that the Nevada divorce be recognized in this Commonwealth [the husband's] obligation to support his wife ceased automatically when the divorce was granted.. . ." Although in both Esenwein and McVay , we held that the Nevada decrees were invalid on jurisdictional grounds, we recognized and restated the long-established law of Pennsylvania that a permanent alimony award is improper following a divorce from the bond of matrimony. | 2 | 2 |
Milliken v. Meyergreen2 sentences2021On the contrary, “the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution precludes any inquiry into the merits of the cause of action, the logic or consistency of the decision, or the validity of the legal principles on which the judgment is based.” V.L. v. E.L., 577 U.S. 404, 407 (2016) (per curiam) (quoting Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 462 (1940)). 1954The Supreme Court of the United States so held in Miliken v. Meyer, 311 U. S. 457, 462 , 61 S. Ct. 339 : “ ‘. . . the full faith and credit clause of the constitution precludes any inquiry into the merits of the cause of action, the logic or consistency of the decision, or the validity of the legal principles on which the judgment is based.’ Our own cases have long recognized this rule. | 1 | 3 |
Milwaukee County v. M. E. White Co.green2 sentences1992White Co., 296 U.S. 268 , 56 S.Ct. 229 , 80 L.Ed. 220 (1935): The very purpose of the full faith and credit clause was to alter the status of the several states as independent foreign sovereignties, each free to ignore obligations created under the laws or by the judicial proceedings of the others, and to make them integral parts of a single nation throughout which a remedy upon a just obligation might be demanded as of right, irrespective of the state of its origin. 1992White Co., 296 U.S. 268 , 56 S.Ct. 229 , 80 L.Ed. 220 (1935): The very purpose of the full faith and credit clause was to alter the status of the several states as independent foreign sovereignties, each free to ignore obligations created under the laws or by the judicial proceedings of the others, and to make them integral parts of a single nation throughout which a remedy upon a just obligation might be demanded as of right, irrespective of the state of its origin. | 1 | 3 |
Morris Lapidus Associates v. Airportels, Inc.green2 sentences1990While the party challenging the foreign judgment may not attack the transferred judgment by raising any and all defenses (a judgment is entitled to full faith and credit in the transferee state even though the underlying claim would not be enforced in that forum, Morris Lapidus Associates v. Airportels, Inc., 240 Pa.Super. 80 , 361 A.2d 660 (1976)), the defense of lack of personal jurisdiction over the defendant by the judgment-rendering state is a situation under which the full faith and credit principle has no effect. 1990While the party challenging the foreign judgment may not attack the transferred judgment by raising any and all defenses (a judgment is entitled to full faith and credit in the transferee state even though the underlying claim would not be enforced in that forum, Morris Lapidus Associates v. Airportels, Inc., 240 Pa.Super. 80 , 361 A.2d 660 (1976)), the defense of lack of personal jurisdiction over the defendant by the judgment-rendering state is a situation under which the full faith and credit principle has no effect. | 1 | 3 |
Thompson v. Whitmangreen2 sentences1951See Thompson v. Whitman, 18 Wall. 457 , 21 L. 1926It is well settled law that a judgment in personam rendered in one state, without having acquired jurisdiction of the person of the defendant, is not enforceable in other states under the full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution: Price v. Schaeffer, 161 Pa. 530 ; Thompson v. Whitman, 85 U. S. 457 ; Knowles v. Gaslight and Coke Co., 86 U. S. 58 . | 1 | 3 |
Nelson v. Georgegreen2 sentences2018Citing Nelson v. George, 399 U.S. 224, 229 (1970), we held that full faith and credit did not apply because “the full faith and credit clause is inapplicable with respect to a preliminary procedural matter involving a penal judgment.”3 Iverson, 516 A.2d at 739 n.2. 1986In Nelson v. George, 399 U.S. 224, 229 , 90 S.Ct. 1963, 1966-67 , 26 L.Ed.2d 578 (1970), however, the United States Supreme Court noted that while the states were not required to enforce a penal judgment of a sister state, the states were free to determine what effect, if any, they should give to the prior decision. | 1 | 2 |
Hanson v. Dencklagreen2 sentences1999“In order for our courts to recognize [a] judgment as valid and enforceable, the sister state must have had proper jurisdiction over the defendant and afforded him or her due process of law.” Commonwealth Capital Funding, Inc. v. Franklin Square Hospital, 423 Pa.Super. 149 , 620 A.2d 1154, 1156 (1993). “[T]he full and faith and credit clause does not require that we give recognition to a judgment rendered without jurisdiction or without notice and a fair opportunity to be heard; indeed, due process of law mandates that we not do so.” Barnes v. Buck, 464 Pa. 357, 364 , 346 A.2d 778, 782 (1975) 1999“In order for our courts to recognize [a] judgment as valid and enforceable, the sister state must have had proper jurisdiction over the defendant and afforded him or her due process of law.” Commonwealth Capital Funding, Inc. v. Franklin Square Hospital, 423 Pa.Super. 149 , 620 A.2d 1154, 1156 (1993). “[T]he full and faith and credit clause does not require that we give recognition to a judgment rendered without jurisdiction or without notice and a fair opportunity to be heard; indeed, due process of law mandates that we not do so.” Barnes v. Buck, 464 Pa. 357, 364 , 346 A.2d 778, 782 (1975) | 1 | 2 |
Riley v. New York Trust Co.green2 sentences1987Riley v. New York Trust Co., 315 U.S. 343 , 62 S.Ct. 608 , 86 L.Ed. 885 (1942); Noetzel, 338 Pa.Super. at 466-67 , 487 A.2d at 1376 . 1987Riley v. New York Trust Co., 315 U.S. 343 , 62 S.Ct. 608 , 86 L.Ed. 885 (1942); Noetzel, 338 Pa.Super. at 466-67 , 487 A.2d at 1376 . | 1 | 2 |
| Haddock v. Haddockred | 1 | 2 |
| Desert Palace Inc. v. Weissgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Harper v. Younggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hess v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissiongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Baker v. General Motors Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| V.L. v. E.L.green | 1 | 1 |
| Standard Chartered Bank v. Ahmad Hamad Al Gosaibi & Bros.green | 1 | 1 |
| cluster 448020green | 1 | 1 |
| Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse SA v. Financial Software Systems, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Worcester County Trust Co. v. Rileygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Singer v. Dong Sup Chagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Jordache Enterprises, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Adoption of N.M.B.green | 1 | 1 |
| Schoenfeld v. Marshgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Capital Funding, Inc. v. Franklin Square Hospitalgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Tronagun Corp. v. Mizerockgreen | 1 | 1 |
| National Union Fire Insurance v. Nicholasgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sutton v. Leibgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Klaiber v. Frankgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad v. Kepnergreen | 1 | 1 |
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Noetzel v. Glasgow, Inc.
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2 sentences2022This docttine of res judicata is a part of the “national jurisprudence” by virtue of the full faith and credit clause of the federal constitution. id. (citations omitted). 2014In Noetzel v. Glasgow, Inc., 338 Pa.Super. 458 , 487 A.2d 1372 (1985), the Superior Court examined the effect of the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution of the United States on foreign judgments. | 4 | 1987–2022 |
New York Ex Rel. Halvey v. Halvey
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2 sentences1990Kovacs v. Brewer, 356 U.S. 604 , 78 S.Ct. 963 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1008 (1958); New York ex rel Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947). 1990Kovacs v. Brewer, 356 U.S. 604 , 78 S.Ct. 963 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1008 (1958); New York ex rel Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947). | 4 | 1951–1990 |
Williams v. North Carolina
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2 sentences1943If the judgment of a sovereign state can be lightly set aside, as appears to have been done here, then the full faith and credit clause of the National Constitution and the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, in Williams v. North Carolina, 317 U. S. 287 , 63 S. Ct. 207 , are no protection. 1943If the judgment of a sovereign state can be lightly set aside, as appears to have been done here, then the full faith and credit clause of the National Constitution and the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, in Williams v. North Carolina, 317 U. S. 287 , 63 S. Ct. 207 , are no protection. | 3 | 1942–1973 |
Barber v. Barber Ex Rel. Cronkhite
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2 sentences1961Ed. 905 (1909) : . . where a decree is rendered for alimony and is made payable in future instalments the right to such instalments becomes absolute and vested upon becoming due, and is therefore protected by the full faith and credit clause, provided no modification of the decree has been made prior to the maturity of the instalments, . . . this general rule, however, does not obtain where by the law of the state in which a judgment for future alimony is rendered the right to demand and receive such future alimony is discretionary with the court which rendered the decree, to such an extent th 1961Ed. 905 (1909) : . . where a decree is rendered for alimony and is made payable in future instalments the right to such instalments becomes absolute and vested upon becoming due, and is therefore protected by the full faith and credit clause, provided no modification of the decree has been made prior to the maturity of the instalments, . . . this general rule, however, does not obtain where by the law of the state in which a judgment for future alimony is rendered the right to demand and receive such future alimony is discretionary with the court which rendered the decree, to such an extent th | 3 | 1928–1961 |
Phillips Petroleum Co. v. Shutts
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2 sentences2006Specifically, Appellant argues that the Michels court made express findings that the class notice satisfied minimal due process requirements, as required pursuant to Phillips Petroleum Co. v. Shutts, 472 U.S. 797 , 105 S.Ct. 2965 , 86 L.Ed.2d 628 (1985), and that the Superior Court violated the Full Faith and Credit clause and statute, 28 U.S.C. § 1738 , by disregarding that finding. 2006Specifically, Appellant argues that the Michels court made express findings that the class notice satisfied minimal due process requirements, as required pursuant to Phillips Petroleum Co. v. Shutts, 472 U.S. 797 , 105 S.Ct. 2965 , 86 L.Ed.2d 628 (1985), and that the Superior Court violated the Full Faith and Credit clause and statute, 28 U.S.C. § 1738 , by disregarding that finding. | 2 | 2001–2006 |
Stambaugh v. Stambaugh
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2 sentences2004Id. ¶ 9 A divorce granted in one jurisdiction is enforceable in another jurisdiction through the Full Faith and Credit clause of the United States Constitution. 1992There, the Court said that judgments entered in sister states are entitled to full faith and credit in Pennsylvania so long as “there was jurisdiction by the court which originally awarded the judgment, see Stambaugh v. Stambaugh, 458 Pa. 147 , 329 A.2d 483 (1974), and the defendant had an opportunity to appear and defend, see Morris Lapidus Associates v. Airportels, Inc., 240 Pa.Super. 80 , 361 A.2d 660 (1976).” Everson v. Everson, 494 Pa. 348, 361 , 431 A.2d 889, 895-896 (1981). | 2 | 1992–2004 |
National Labor Relations Board v. Automotive Maintenance MacHinery Co.
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2 sentences1987Riley v. New York Trust Co., 315 U.S. 343 , 62 S.Ct. 608 , 86 L.Ed. 885 (1942); Noetzel, 338 Pa.Super. at 466-67 , 487 A.2d at 1376 . 1987Riley v. New York Trust Co., 315 U.S. 343 , 62 S.Ct. 608 , 86 L.Ed. 885 (1942); Noetzel, 338 Pa.Super. at 466-67 , 487 A.2d at 1376 . | 2 | 1985–1987 |
Higbee Estate
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2 sentences1977The full faith and credit clause precludes any inquiry into the merits of the action, and hence we do not discuss these contentions: Higbee Estate, 372 Pa. 233 , 93 A. 2d 467 (1953). . 1977The full faith and credit clause precludes any inquiry into the merits of the action, and hence we do not discuss these contentions: Higbee Estate, 372 Pa. 233 , 93 A. 2d 467 (1953). . | 2 | 1954–1977 |
Irizarry Appeal
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2 sentences1970In Irizarry Appeal, 195 Pa. Superior Ct. 104 , 169 A. 2d 307 (1961). 1970Graham v. Graham, 367 Pa. 553 (1951); Irizarry Appeal, 195 Pa. Superior Ct. 104 , cert. denied 368 U. S. 928 (1961). | 2 | 1970–1970 |
Commonwealth Ex Rel. Graham v. Graham
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2 sentences1970Graham v. Graham, 367 Pa. 553 , 80 A. 2d 829 (1951), are based on the proposition that the full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution is not applicable where there has been a change of jurisdiction and a change of circumstances in temporary orders of custody. 1970Graham v. Graham, 367 Pa. 553 , 80 A. 2d 829 (1951), are based on the proposition that the full faith and credit clause of the United States Constitution is not applicable where there has been a change of jurisdiction and a change of circumstances in temporary orders of custody. | 2 | 1970–1970 |
Mitchell, Receiver of the Liberty Clay Products Co.
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2 sentences1954In Mitchell, Receiver of the Liberty Clay Products Co., 291 Pa. 282 , 139 A. 853 , Mr. Justice Walling said for the Court (p. 288) : ‘Of course, the questions of the Court’s .jurisdiction and as to payment of the judgment are always open, but they are not contested here, and beyond these questions the courts of another state will not go: (citing cases)’. 1954In Mitchell, Receiver of the Liberty Clay Products Co., 291 Pa. 282 , 139 A. 853 , Mr. Justice Walling said for the Court (p. 288) : ‘Of course, the questions of the Court’s .jurisdiction and as to payment of the judgment are always open, but they are not contested here, and beyond these questions the courts of another state will not go: (citing cases)’. | 2 | 1953–1954 |
Sistare v. Sistare
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2 sentences1946In the case of Sistare v. Sistare, 218 U. S. 1 , the Supreme Court of the United States, in a very learned and comprehensive opinion by Justice White, considered this class of case under the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution. 1946We believe that the law as enunciated in the case of Sistare v. Sistare, supra, by Mr. Justice White, is applicable where he goes on to say: “. . . where a decree is rendered for alimony and is made payable in future installments the right to such installments becomes absolute and vested upon becoming due, and is therefore protected by the full faith and credit clause, etc.” And again where he says: “. . . we think it becomes quite clear that the mere enlargement of the power of the court so as to permit modification of the allowance for alimony upon the application of the husband did not conf | 2 | 1928–1946 |
Roche v. McDonald
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2 sentences1946In quoting from Roche v. McDonald, 275 U. S. 449, 451 . 453: “It is settled by repeated decisions of this court that the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution requires that the judgment of a state court which had jurisdiction of the parties and the subject-matter in suit, shall be given in the courts of every other State the same credit, validity and effect which it has in the state where it was rendered, and be equally conclusive upon the merits; ...” The statutes and the cases of the State of Kentucky have been examined and nowhere is there found any statute authorizing the court 1937Quoting from the opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States in Roche v. McDonald, 275 U. S. 449 at 451-452: “It is settled by repeated decisions of this court that the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution requires that the judgment of a State court which had jurisdiction of the parties and the subject-matter in suit, shall be given in the courts of everjs other state the same credit, validity and effect which it has in the state where it was rendered, and be equally conclusive upon the merits: and that only such defenses as would be good to a suit thereon in that State can b | 2 | 1937–1946 |
Streitwolf v. Streitwolf
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2 sentences1943There is no doubt of the power of the courts below to inquire into the jurisdictional facts necessary to confer jurisdiction on the Nevada court: Bell v. Bell, 181 U. S. 175 ; Streitwolf v. Streitwolf, 181 U. S. 179 ; Andrews v. Andrews, 188 U. S. 15 ; German Savings and Loan Society v. Dormitzer, 192 U. S. 125 ; Com. ex rel v. Yarnell, 313 Pa. 244, 251 ; Beale, Conflict of Laws (1935), sections 111.1 and 111.2. 1937Thompson v. Whitman, 18 Wall. 457 ; Streitwolf v. Streitwolf, 181 U. S. 179 ; Andrews v. Andrews, 188 U. S. 14 .” Comment (a) under Section 111 of the Restatement, Conflict of Laws, reads in part: “A finding of domicil by a court in a divorce proceeding cannot create jurisdiction. | 2 | 1937–1943 |
Bell v. Bell
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2 sentences1943There is no doubt of the power of the courts below to inquire into the jurisdictional facts necessary to confer jurisdiction on the Nevada court: Bell v. Bell, 181 U. S. 175 ; Streitwolf v. Streitwolf, 181 U. S. 179 ; Andrews v. Andrews, 188 U. S. 15 ; German Savings and Loan Society v. Dormitzer, 192 U. S. 125 ; Com. ex rel v. Yarnell, 313 Pa. 244, 251 ; Beale, Conflict of Laws (1935), sections 111.1 and 111.2. 1937And if there was no jurisdiction, either of the subject matter or of the person of the defendant, the courts of another State are not required, by virtue of the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution, to enforce such decree......” The dissenting opinion in the Haddock case also announces this principle as follows (p. 608) : “Doubtless the jurisdiction of the court granting the divorce may be inquired into, and if it appear that the plaintiff had not acquired a bona fide domicil in that State at the time of instituting proceedings, the decree is open to collateral attack, Bell v. Bell | 2 | 1937–1943 |
| Colvin v. Reed green | 2 | 1937–1941 |
| Knowles v. The Gaslight and Coke Company green | 2 | 1926–1936 |
| Converse v. Hamilton green | 2 | 1934–1936 |
| Price v. Schaeffer green | 2 | 1926–1927 |
| Ferrelli v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Commonwealth v. Iverson green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Bourdeev v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Clark v. Clark green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Sherrer v. Sherrer green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Snyder v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole green | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Commonwealth v. Adcock green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Nevada v. Hall red | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Kovacs v. Brewer green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| May v. Anderson green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Ford v. Ford green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Weesner v. Weesner green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Home Insurance v. Dick green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Hughes v. Fetter green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Rosenstiel v. Rosenstiel green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Estin v. Estin green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Williams v. North Carolina green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Griffith v. United Air Lines, Inc. green | 1 | 1972–1972 |
| Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt green | 1 | 1972–1972 |
| Dayan v. California green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| Carroll v. Lanza green | 1 | 1967–1967 |
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.