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concern rule in Pennsylvania

10 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1970–2024 3 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Koniasgreen
pasuperct · 2016 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024The concern for error as it relates to the admissibility of witness testimony is minimized in a non-jury trial where the trial court, sitting as the trier of fact, “is presumed to know the law, ignore prejudicial statements, and disregard inadmissible evidence.” Commonwealth v. Smith, 97 A.3d 782, 788 (Pa. Super. 2014); see also Commonwealth v. Konias, 136 A.3d 1014, 1022 (Pa. Super. 2016).

2018See Commonwealth v. Konias, 136 A.3d 1014, 1022 (Pa.Super. 2016), appeal denied, 636 Pa. 673 , 145 A.3d 724 (2016) (citing Commonwealth v. Smith, 97 A.3d 782, 788 (Pa.Super. 2014) (reiterating general rule that trial court, sitting as trier of fact, “is presumed to know the law, ignore prejudicial statements, and disregard inadmissible evidence”)).

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Commonwealth v. Smithgreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024The concern for error as it relates to the admissibility of witness testimony is minimized in a non-jury trial where the trial court, sitting as the trier of fact, “is presumed to know the law, ignore prejudicial statements, and disregard inadmissible evidence.” Commonwealth v. Smith, 97 A.3d 782, 788 (Pa. Super. 2014); see also Commonwealth v. Konias, 136 A.3d 1014, 1022 (Pa. Super. 2016).

2018See Commonwealth v. Konias, 136 A.3d 1014, 1022 (Pa.Super. 2016), appeal denied, 636 Pa. 673 , 145 A.3d 724 (2016) (citing Commonwealth v. Smith, 97 A.3d 782, 788 (Pa.Super. 2014) (reiterating general rule that trial court, sitting as trier of fact, “is presumed to know the law, ignore prejudicial statements, and disregard inadmissible evidence”)).

22
Commonwealth v. Christine, J., Aplt.green
pa · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Id. at 401 (“The theory of the exception is that the weapon possessed could have been the weapon used…”).

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Com. v. Koniasgreen
pa · 2016 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Commonwealth v. Konias, 136 A.3d 1014, 1022 (Pa.Super. 2016), appeal denied, 636 Pa. 673 , 145 A.3d 724 (2016) (citing Commonwealth v. Smith, 97 A.3d 782, 788 (Pa.Super. 2014) (reiterating general rule that trial court, sitting as trier of fact, “is presumed to know the law, ignore prejudicial statements, and disregard inadmissible evidence”)).

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Commonwealth v. Giuntagreen
pa · 2016 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Commonwealth v. Konias, 136 A.3d 1014, 1022 (Pa.Super. 2016), appeal denied, 636 Pa. 673 , 145 A.3d 724 (2016) (citing Commonwealth v. Smith, 97 A.3d 782, 788 (Pa.Super. 2014) (reiterating general rule that trial court, sitting as trier of fact, “is presumed to know the law, ignore prejudicial statements, and disregard inadmissible evidence”)).

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Commonwealth v. Petersgreen
pa · 1977 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Commonwealth v. Peters, 473 Pa. 72, 86-87 , 373 A.2d 1055, 1062-63 (1977).

1995See Commonwealth v. Peters, 473 Pa. 72, 86-87 , 373 A.2d 1055, 1062-63 (1977).

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Knaub v. Gotwaltgreen
pa · 1966 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970See, e.g., Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267 , 220 A. 2d 646 (1966) (not the view of a majority of the court); Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161 , 142 A. 2d 263 (1958); Huston v. Freemansburg Borough, 212 Pa. 548 , 61 Atl. 1022 (1905); Ewing v. Pittsburgh Railway Co., 147 Pa. 40 , 23 Atl. 340 (1892).

1970See, e.g., Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267 , 220 A. 2d 646 (1966) (not the view of a majority of the court); Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161 , 142 A. 2d 263 (1958); Huston v. Freemansburg Borough, 212 Pa. 548 , 61 Atl. 1022 (1905); Ewing v. Pittsburgh Railway Co., 147 Pa. 40 , 23 Atl. 340 (1892).

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Stipetich green
pa · 1995
2 sentences

2021Id. at 1296 .

2019Id. at 1296 .

22019–2021
Commonwealth v. Burkett green
pasuperct · 2003
1 sentence

2017See Pa.R.Crim.P. 607; Gillard, supra; Burkett, supra. Moreover, the trial court did not specifically address this concern in its analysis.

12017–2017
Commonwealth v. Gillard green
pasuperct · 2004
1 sentence

2017See Pa.R.Crim.P. 607; Gillard, supra; Burkett, supra. Moreover, the trial court did not specifically address this concern in its analysis.

12017–2017
Commonwealth v. Starr green
pa · 1995
2 sentences

2001Commonwealth v. Starr, 541 Pa. 564 , 664 A.2d 1326 (1995).

2001Commonwealth v. Starr, 541 Pa. 564 , 664 A.2d 1326 (1995).

12001–2001
Mumper's Appeal green
pa · 1842
1 sentence

1974As early as Mumper’s Ap., 3 W. & S. 441 (1842), the rule was announced that whether a will is established or not is the concern of those who claim as legatees or devisees as opposed to those who claim as next of kin.

11974–1974
Ewing v. Pittsb. C. & St. L. Ry. Co. red
pa · 1892
2 sentences

1970See, e.g., Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267 , 220 A. 2d 646 (1966) (not the view of a majority of the court); Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161 , 142 A. 2d 263 (1958); Huston v. Freemansburg Borough, 212 Pa. 548 , 61 Atl. 1022 (1905); Ewing v. Pittsburgh Railway Co., 147 Pa. 40 , 23 Atl. 340 (1892).

1970See, e.g., Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267 , 220 A. 2d 646 (1966) (not the view of a majority of the court); Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161 , 142 A. 2d 263 (1958); Huston v. Freemansburg Borough, 212 Pa. 548 , 61 Atl. 1022 (1905); Ewing v. Pittsburgh Railway Co., 147 Pa. 40 , 23 Atl. 340 (1892).

11970–1970
Huston v. Freemansburg Borough green
pa · 1905
2 sentences

1970See, e.g., Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267 , 220 A. 2d 646 (1966) (not the view of a majority of the court); Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161 , 142 A. 2d 263 (1958); Huston v. Freemansburg Borough, 212 Pa. 548 , 61 Atl. 1022 (1905); Ewing v. Pittsburgh Railway Co., 147 Pa. 40 , 23 Atl. 340 (1892).

1970See, e.g., Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267 , 220 A. 2d 646 (1966) (not the view of a majority of the court); Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161 , 142 A. 2d 263 (1958); Huston v. Freemansburg Borough, 212 Pa. 548 , 61 Atl. 1022 (1905); Ewing v. Pittsburgh Railway Co., 147 Pa. 40 , 23 Atl. 340 (1892).

11970–1970
Bosley v. Andrews green
pa · 1958
2 sentences

1970See, e.g., Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267 , 220 A. 2d 646 (1966) (not the view of a majority of the court); Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161 , 142 A. 2d 263 (1958); Huston v. Freemansburg Borough, 212 Pa. 548 , 61 Atl. 1022 (1905); Ewing v. Pittsburgh Railway Co., 147 Pa. 40 , 23 Atl. 340 (1892).

1970See, e.g., Knaub v. Gotwalt, 422 Pa. 267 , 220 A. 2d 646 (1966) (not the view of a majority of the court); Bosley v. Andrews, 393 Pa. 161 , 142 A. 2d 263 (1958); Huston v. Freemansburg Borough, 212 Pa. 548 , 61 Atl. 1022 (1905); Ewing v. Pittsburgh Railway Co., 147 Pa. 40 , 23 Atl. 340 (1892).

11970–1970

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5947 (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

CA 15 (1979–2023) IL 12 (1962–2022) DC 10 (1981–2016) PA 10 (1970–2024) MA 10 (1982–2019) NY 8 (1977–2021) MD 7 (1982–2017) NJ 6 (1977–2018) IN 6 (1991–2020) FL 5 (1983–2006) DE 5 (1977–2025) MI 4 (1981–2023) AK 4 (1997–2019) WA 4 (1989–2019) TX 4 (1992–2021) UT 4 (1989–2025) ND 4 (1978–2018) NM 4 (1966–2002) NH 3 (2003–2020) OH 3 (2007–2011) LA 2 (1986–1997) OR 2 (2012–2022) WY 2 (1980–1990) NC 2 (1984–1999) NE 2 (1994–1994) CT 2 (1989–2016) MT 2 (1987–2023)

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.

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