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inapplicability rule in Pennsylvania

10 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1893–2023 1 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Wannergreen
pasuperct · 2017 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Commonwealth v. Wanner, 158 A.3d 714, 717 (Pa. Super. 2017) (“[The a]ppellant avers that there is a statutory affirmative defense to Defiant Trespass that is applicable in the instant case. [The a]ppellant waived this claim by failing to raise it before the trial court and preserve it in her Pa.R.A.P. 1925(b) Statement.”) (footnote and citation omitted).4 ____________________________________________ 4 Had Appellant not waived his abandonment claim, we would be unpersuaded, based on the record before us, by the Commonwealth’s argument that it successfully established the inapplicability of

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Feldman v. Hoffmangreen
pacommwct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id. at 831-35 .

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cluster 276008green
ca3 · 1967 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
2 sentences

1972In factual situations such as that, we are in agreement that the assured clear distance rule would not apply." A terse reiteration of the inapplicability of the rule where the other vehicle is within the assured clear distance appears in Mihalic v. Texaco, Inc., 377 F. 2d 978, 983 (3d Cir. 1967): "Where an obstacle moves into the driver's path within a distance short of the assured clear distance, and he is unable to *220 stop, the driver is, of course, beyond the scope of the prohibition." The cases make clear that when there is another vehicle within the visible distance other rules become a

1972In factual situations such as that, we are in agreement that the assured clear distance rule would not apply.” A terse reiteration of the inapplicability of the rule where the other vehicle is within the assured clear distance appears in Mihalic v. Texaco, Inc., 377 F. 2d 978, 983 (3d Cir. 1967): “Where an obstacle moves into the driver’s path within a distance short of the assured clear distance, and he is unable to stop, the driver is, of course, beyond the scope of the prohibition.” The cases make clear that when there is another vehicle within the visible distance other rules become applic

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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 (22)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Henderson green
pasuperct · 1980
2 sentences

2023The Commonwealth argues that the evidence established that the building was not abandoned, citing Commonwealth v. Henderson, 419 A.2d 1366 (Pa. Super. 1980), where this Court held that the General Assembly intended “abandon” to track the dictionary definition meaning of “wholly forsaken or deserted.” Id.

2023The Commonwealth argues that the evidence established that the building was not abandoned, citing Commonwealth v. Henderson, 419 A.2d 1366 (Pa. Super. 1980), where this Court held that the General Assembly intended “abandon” to track the dictionary definition meaning of “wholly forsaken or deserted.” Id.

12023–2023
Commonwealth v. Grant green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2011As Blye himself acknowledges: In light of Commonwealth v. Grant, 572 Pa. 48 , 813 A.2d 726 (2002), clarified 573 Pa. 141 , 821 A.2d 1246 (2003) and the inapplicability here of the exception under Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003), cert. denied sub nom.

2011As Blye himself acknowledges: In light of Commonwealth v. Grant, 572 Pa. 48 , 813 A.2d 726 (2002), clarified 573 Pa. 141 , 821 A.2d 1246 (2003) and the inapplicability here of the exception under Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003), cert. denied sub nom.

12011–2011
Marian v. California green
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2011Bomar v. Pennsylvania, 540 U.S. 1115 [ 124 S.Ct. 1053 , 157 L.Ed.2d 906 ] (2004), this claim appears underdeveloped — not waived — for review on the merits on this direct appeal.

12011–2011
Harley v. McMaster green
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2011Bomar v. Pennsylvania, 540 U.S. 1115 [ 124 S.Ct. 1053 , 157 L.Ed.2d 906 ] (2004), this claim appears underdeveloped — not waived — for review on the merits on this direct appeal.

12011–2011
Adams v. Schriro green
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2011Bomar v. Pennsylvania, 540 U.S. 1115 [ 124 S.Ct. 1053 , 157 L.Ed.2d 906 ] (2004), this claim appears underdeveloped — not waived — for review on the merits on this direct appeal.

12011–2011
Commonwealth v. Bomar green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2011As Blye himself acknowledges: In light of Commonwealth v. Grant, 572 Pa. 48 , 813 A.2d 726 (2002), clarified 573 Pa. 141 , 821 A.2d 1246 (2003) and the inapplicability here of the exception under Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003), cert. denied sub nom.

2011As Blye himself acknowledges: In light of Commonwealth v. Grant, 572 Pa. 48 , 813 A.2d 726 (2002), clarified 573 Pa. 141 , 821 A.2d 1246 (2003) and the inapplicability here of the exception under Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003), cert. denied sub nom.

12011–2011
Commonwealth v. Grant green
pa · 2002
2 sentences

2011As Blye himself acknowledges: In light of Commonwealth v. Grant, 572 Pa. 48 , 813 A.2d 726 (2002), clarified 573 Pa. 141 , 821 A.2d 1246 (2003) and the inapplicability here of the exception under Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003), cert. denied sub nom.

2011As Blye himself acknowledges: In light of Commonwealth v. Grant, 572 Pa. 48 , 813 A.2d 726 (2002), clarified 573 Pa. 141 , 821 A.2d 1246 (2003) and the inapplicability here of the exception under Commonwealth v. Bomar, 573 Pa. 426 , 826 A.2d 831 (2003), cert. denied sub nom.

12011–2011
Howell v. Clyde green
pa · 1993
2 sentences

2000If, despite the inapplicability of the doctrine, the plaintiffs negligence contributed to the sustaining of injury, the apportionment of responsibility will follow naturally under comparative negligence law and the defendant will be relieved of responsibility commensurately, if not altogether. .The Supreme Court, as evidenced by the lead opinions in the cases of Howell v. Clyde, 533 Pa. 151 , 620 A.2d 1107 (1993), and Rutter v. Northeastern Beaver County School District, 496 Pa. 590 , 437 A.2d 1198 (1981), twice attempted to abolish the doctrine but came up short of the necessary votes to gain

2000If, despite the inapplicability of the doctrine, the plaintiffs negligence contributed to the sustaining of injury, the apportionment of responsibility will follow naturally under comparative negligence law and the defendant will be relieved of responsibility commensurately, if not altogether. .The Supreme Court, as evidenced by the lead opinions in the cases of Howell v. Clyde, 533 Pa. 151 , 620 A.2d 1107 (1993), and Rutter v. Northeastern Beaver County School District, 496 Pa. 590 , 437 A.2d 1198 (1981), twice attempted to abolish the doctrine but came up short of the necessary votes to gain

12000–2000
Rutter v. Northeastern Beaver County School District green
pa · 1981
2 sentences

2000If, despite the inapplicability of the doctrine, the plaintiffs negligence contributed to the sustaining of injury, the apportionment of responsibility will follow naturally under comparative negligence law and the defendant will be relieved of responsibility commensurately, if not altogether. .The Supreme Court, as evidenced by the lead opinions in the cases of Howell v. Clyde, 533 Pa. 151 , 620 A.2d 1107 (1993), and Rutter v. Northeastern Beaver County School District, 496 Pa. 590 , 437 A.2d 1198 (1981), twice attempted to abolish the doctrine but came up short of the necessary votes to gain

2000If, despite the inapplicability of the doctrine, the plaintiffs negligence contributed to the sustaining of injury, the apportionment of responsibility will follow naturally under comparative negligence law and the defendant will be relieved of responsibility commensurately, if not altogether. .The Supreme Court, as evidenced by the lead opinions in the cases of Howell v. Clyde, 533 Pa. 151 , 620 A.2d 1107 (1993), and Rutter v. Northeastern Beaver County School District, 496 Pa. 590 , 437 A.2d 1198 (1981), twice attempted to abolish the doctrine but came up short of the necessary votes to gain

12000–2000
Commonwealth v. West green
pasuperct · 1979
2 sentences

1996Issue XI, claiming the failure of counsel to cite Commonwealth v. West, 270 Pa.Super. 301 , 411 A.2d 537 (1979), in connection with Issue G (error to order disclosure of witness list) is specious and does not warrant extended discussion except to observe that the trial court was *542 within its authority in seeking a witness list to inquire of the jury if anyone knew of the proposed witness(es) to avoid any chance of a mistrial in the absence of such a precaution.

1996Issue XI, claiming the failure of counsel to cite Commonwealth v. West, 270 Pa.Super. 301 , 411 A.2d 537 (1979), in connection with Issue G (error to order disclosure of witness list) is specious and does not warrant extended discussion except to observe that the trial court was *542 within its authority in seeking a witness list to inquire of the jury if anyone knew of the proposed witness(es) to avoid any chance of a mistrial in the absence of such a precaution.

11996–1996
Whalen v. Roe green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1996As to Issue X, wherein the "right to privacy” remarks of the court to the jury (as not being a defense) were permitted for jury consideration without counsel’s objection, our discussion supra as to the inapplicability of such a defense (see Whalen v. Roe, 429 U.S. 589, 602 , 97 S.Ct. 869, 877-78 , 51 L.Ed.2d 64 (1977)) dispenses with the need to address it here under the cloak of an ineffectiveness of counsel claim.

1996As to Issue X, wherein the "right to privacy” remarks of the court to the jury (as not being a defense) were permitted for jury consideration without counsel’s objection, our discussion supra as to the inapplicability of such a defense (see Whalen v. Roe, 429 U.S. 589, 602 , 97 S.Ct. 869, 877-78 , 51 L.Ed.2d 64 (1977)) dispenses with the need to address it here under the cloak of an ineffectiveness of counsel claim.

11996–1996
Commonwealth v. Kahley green
pa · 1976
2 sentences

1977Id. 467 Pa. at 277 , 356 A.2d at 748 .

1977Id. 467 Pa. at 277 , 356 A.2d at 748 .

11977–1977
Bucks v. American Cigar Box Lumber Co. green
pasuperct · 1933
1 sentence

1937Res adjudicata exists where the four following conditions concur: “(1) Identity of the thing sued for; (2) identity of the cause of action; (3) identity of persons and of parties to the action; (4) identity of the quality in the persons for or against whom the claim is made”: Bucks v. American Cigar Box Lumber Co., 112 Pa. Superior Ct. 193, 197 .

11937–1937
Gearhart v. Jordan neutral
· 1849
1 sentence

1927In Gearhart v. Jordan, 11 Pa. 325 , it was said, speaking of the rule we are considering, “Yet, when the funds or subjects of lien belong to different persons, the inquiry is whether the debt, which is a lien on both of them, or any part of it, ought in justice to be paid by one of them in relief of the other.” See also Huston’s App., 69 Pa. 485 ; Ebenhardt’s App., 8 W. & S. 327 ; Holt v. Bodey, 18 Pa. 207 ; Fessler v. Hickernell, 82 Pa. 150 ; Knouf’s App., 91 Pa. 78 ; Stewart v. Stewart, 207 Pa. 59 ; Miller’s App., 119 Pa. 620 .

11927–1927
Holt v. Bodey green
pa · 1852
1 sentence

1927In Gearhart v. Jordan, 11 Pa. 325 , it was said, speaking of the rule we are considering, “Yet, when the funds or subjects of lien belong to different persons, the inquiry is whether the debt, which is a lien on both of them, or any part of it, ought in justice to be paid by one of them in relief of the other.” See also Huston’s App., 69 Pa. 485 ; Ebenhardt’s App., 8 W. & S. 327 ; Holt v. Bodey, 18 Pa. 207 ; Fessler v. Hickernell, 82 Pa. 150 ; Knouf’s App., 91 Pa. 78 ; Stewart v. Stewart, 207 Pa. 59 ; Miller’s App., 119 Pa. 620 .

11927–1927
Huston's Appeal neutral
pa · 1872
1 sentence

1927In Gearhart v. Jordan, 11 Pa. 325 , it was said, speaking of the rule we are considering, “Yet, when the funds or subjects of lien belong to different persons, the inquiry is whether the debt, which is a lien on both of them, or any part of it, ought in justice to be paid by one of them in relief of the other.” See also Huston’s App., 69 Pa. 485 ; Ebenhardt’s App., 8 W. & S. 327 ; Holt v. Bodey, 18 Pa. 207 ; Fessler v. Hickernell, 82 Pa. 150 ; Knouf’s App., 91 Pa. 78 ; Stewart v. Stewart, 207 Pa. 59 ; Miller’s App., 119 Pa. 620 .

11927–1927
Fessler v. Hickernell & Bomberger neutral
· 1876
1 sentence

1927In Gearhart v. Jordan, 11 Pa. 325 , it was said, speaking of the rule we are considering, “Yet, when the funds or subjects of lien belong to different persons, the inquiry is whether the debt, which is a lien on both of them, or any part of it, ought in justice to be paid by one of them in relief of the other.” See also Huston’s App., 69 Pa. 485 ; Ebenhardt’s App., 8 W. & S. 327 ; Holt v. Bodey, 18 Pa. 207 ; Fessler v. Hickernell, 82 Pa. 150 ; Knouf’s App., 91 Pa. 78 ; Stewart v. Stewart, 207 Pa. 59 ; Miller’s App., 119 Pa. 620 .

11927–1927
Knouf's Appeal neutral
pa · 1879
1 sentence

1927In Gearhart v. Jordan, 11 Pa. 325 , it was said, speaking of the rule we are considering, “Yet, when the funds or subjects of lien belong to different persons, the inquiry is whether the debt, which is a lien on both of them, or any part of it, ought in justice to be paid by one of them in relief of the other.” See also Huston’s App., 69 Pa. 485 ; Ebenhardt’s App., 8 W. & S. 327 ; Holt v. Bodey, 18 Pa. 207 ; Fessler v. Hickernell, 82 Pa. 150 ; Knouf’s App., 91 Pa. 78 ; Stewart v. Stewart, 207 Pa. 59 ; Miller’s App., 119 Pa. 620 .

11927–1927
Miller v. Miller green
pa · 1888
1 sentence

1927In Gearhart v. Jordan, 11 Pa. 325 , it was said, speaking of the rule we are considering, “Yet, when the funds or subjects of lien belong to different persons, the inquiry is whether the debt, which is a lien on both of them, or any part of it, ought in justice to be paid by one of them in relief of the other.” See also Huston’s App., 69 Pa. 485 ; Ebenhardt’s App., 8 W. & S. 327 ; Holt v. Bodey, 18 Pa. 207 ; Fessler v. Hickernell, 82 Pa. 150 ; Knouf’s App., 91 Pa. 78 ; Stewart v. Stewart, 207 Pa. 59 ; Miller’s App., 119 Pa. 620 .

11927–1927
Stewart v. Stewart green
pa · 1903
1 sentence

1927In Gearhart v. Jordan, 11 Pa. 325 , it was said, speaking of the rule we are considering, “Yet, when the funds or subjects of lien belong to different persons, the inquiry is whether the debt, which is a lien on both of them, or any part of it, ought in justice to be paid by one of them in relief of the other.” See also Huston’s App., 69 Pa. 485 ; Ebenhardt’s App., 8 W. & S. 327 ; Holt v. Bodey, 18 Pa. 207 ; Fessler v. Hickernell, 82 Pa. 150 ; Knouf’s App., 91 Pa. 78 ; Stewart v. Stewart, 207 Pa. 59 ; Miller’s App., 119 Pa. 620 .

11927–1927
Ebenhardt's Appeal neutral
pa · 1845
1 sentence

1927In Gearhart v. Jordan, 11 Pa. 325 , it was said, speaking of the rule we are considering, “Yet, when the funds or subjects of lien belong to different persons, the inquiry is whether the debt, which is a lien on both of them, or any part of it, ought in justice to be paid by one of them in relief of the other.” See also Huston’s App., 69 Pa. 485 ; Ebenhardt’s App., 8 W. & S. 327 ; Holt v. Bodey, 18 Pa. 207 ; Fessler v. Hickernell, 82 Pa. 150 ; Knouf’s App., 91 Pa. 78 ; Stewart v. Stewart, 207 Pa. 59 ; Miller’s App., 119 Pa. 620 .

11927–1927
Thomas v. Phila. & Reading R. R. neutral
pa · 1892
1 sentence

1893Co., 148 Pa. 180 , affords a still more striking illustration of the inapplicability of the rule of the highest possible care, in the case of an injured passenger, and of the necessity of affirmative proof of actual negligence, before a recovery could he had.

11893–1893

Where else courts name it

CA 18 (1948–2025) NY 16 (1942–2022) IL 10 (1951–2024) PA 10 (1893–2023) CO 8 (1905–2019) TX 8 (1915–2015) FL 8 (1969–2014) LA 6 (1922–1998) MD 6 (1974–2010) MO 6 (1883–2002) MI 5 (1923–2019) OK 4 (1949–1989) AL 4 (1995–2016) NJ 4 (1989–2021) TN 4 (1954–2018) SC 4 (1986–2007) WV 4 (1909–1992) IN 3 (1882–2018) MA 3 (2003–2007) NC 3 (1951–2014) OH 3 (1952–2021) MT 3 (1937–1994) DC 3 (1974–1996) MN 3 (1910–2024) OR 2 (1945–1984) WY 2 (1991–1991) HI 2 (1963–1963) NM 2 (1991–1998)

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