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10 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1918–2019 0 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 |
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Bournonville v. Goodallgreen2 sentences1939See also Bournonville v. Goodall, 10 Pa. 133 ; Fitzpatrick v. Riley, 163 Pa. 65 . *489 The mere entry of a nonsuit does not bar the right to bring a subsequent action: Bournonville v. Goodall, supra; Cleary v. Quaker City Cab Co., 285 Pa. 241 ; Fine v. Soifer, supra. Accordingly, as the record in the first case is devoid of any judgment that operates as a bar to the institution of this suit by the plaintiff, it contained nothing that was relevant in support of the defendants’ plea of res judicata. 1937And this is true whether the non-suit be compulsory or voluntary: Bournonville v. Goodall, 10 Pa. 133 . | 1 | 2 |
Bowser v. Lee Hospitalgreen2 sentences1997See Bowser v. Lee Hospital, 399 Pa.Super. 332 , 582 A.2d 369 (1990); Storm v. Golden, 371 Pa.Super. 368 , 538 A.2d 61 (1988). 1997See Bowser v. Lee Hospital, 399 Pa.Super. 332 , 582 A.2d 369 (1990); Storm v. Golden, 371 Pa.Super. 368 , 538 A.2d 61 (1988). | 1 | 1 |
Sagala v. Tavaresgreen2 sentences1995Where surgery is performed without informed consent a technical battery occurs and the physician is liable for “any injuries resulting from that invasion.” Sagala v. Tavares, 367 Pa.Super. 573 , 533 A.2d 165, 169 (1987), app. den., 518 Pa. 626 , 541 A.2d 1138 (1988) (emphasis added). 1995Where surgery is performed without informed consent a technical battery occurs and the physician is liable for “any injuries resulting from that invasion.” Sagala v. Tavares, 367 Pa.Super. 573 , 533 A.2d 165, 169 (1987), app. den., 518 Pa. 626 , 541 A.2d 1138 (1988) (emphasis added). | 1 | 1 |
Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authoritygreen2 sentences1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). 1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). | 1 | 1 |
Eways v. Reading Parking Authoritygreen2 sentences1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). 1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). | 1 | 1 |
Faranda Appealgreen2 sentences1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). 1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). | 1 | 1 |
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Fine v. Soifer
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2 sentences1939See also Bournonville v. Goodall, 10 Pa. 133 ; Fitzpatrick v. Riley, 163 Pa. 65 . *489 The mere entry of a nonsuit does not bar the right to bring a subsequent action: Bournonville v. Goodall, supra; Cleary v. Quaker City Cab Co., 285 Pa. 241 ; Fine v. Soifer, supra. Accordingly, as the record in the first case is devoid of any judgment that operates as a bar to the institution of this suit by the plaintiff, it contained nothing that was relevant in support of the defendants’ plea of res judicata. 1937We will quote the reasons assigned by Judge Hughes in the aforesaid case, at page 361: “The mere entry of a nonsuit does not bar the right to bring a subsequent action: Fine v. Soifer, 288 Pa. 164, 170 . | 3 | 1929–1939 |
Barnes, D. v. ALCOA, Inc.
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1 sentence2019Barnes, supra at 735 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Storm v. Golden
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2 sentences1997See Bowser v. Lee Hospital, 399 Pa.Super. 332 , 582 A.2d 369 (1990); Storm v. Golden, 371 Pa.Super. 368 , 538 A.2d 61 (1988). 1997See Bowser v. Lee Hospital, 399 Pa.Super. 332 , 582 A.2d 369 (1990); Storm v. Golden, 371 Pa.Super. 368 , 538 A.2d 61 (1988). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Kirkbride v. Lisbon Contractors, Inc.
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2 sentences1996In accordance with Kirkbride v. Lisbon Contractors, Inc., 521 Pa. 97 , 555 A.2d 800 (1989), we look to Restatement (Second) of *481 Torts section 908(2) for our standard in determining whether punitive damages may be awarded: (2) Punitive damages may be awarded for conduct that is outrageous, because of the defendant’s evil motive or his reckless indifference to the rights of others. 1996In accordance with Kirkbride v. Lisbon Contractors, Inc., 521 Pa. 97 , 555 A.2d 800 (1989), we look to Restatement (Second) of *481 Torts section 908(2) for our standard in determining whether punitive damages may be awarded: (2) Punitive damages may be awarded for conduct that is outrageous, because of the defendant’s evil motive or his reckless indifference to the rights of others. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority
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2 sentences1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). 1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). | 1 | 1966–1966 |
Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority
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2 sentences1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). 1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). | 1 | 1966–1966 |
Blumenschein v. Housing Authority of Pittsburgh
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2 sentences1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). 1966Faranda Appeal, 420 Pa. 295, 300 , 216 A. 2d 769, 771-2 (1966); Hyam v. Upper Montgomery Joint Authority, 399 Pa. 446, 455-6 , 160 A. 2d 539, 545 , cert. denied, 364 U.S. 288 , 81 S. Ct. 50 (1960); Eways v. Reading Parking Authority, 385 Pa. 592, 597 , 124 A. 2d 92, 94-5 (1956); Blumenschein v. Pittsburgh Housing Authority, 379 Pa. 566, 572-4 , 109 A. 2d 331, 334-5 (1954), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 806 , 76 S. Ct. 68 (1955). | 1 | 1966–1966 |
Cleary v. Quaker City Cab Co.
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1 sentence1939See also Bournonville v. Goodall, 10 Pa. 133 ; Fitzpatrick v. Riley, 163 Pa. 65 . *489 The mere entry of a nonsuit does not bar the right to bring a subsequent action: Bournonville v. Goodall, supra; Cleary v. Quaker City Cab Co., 285 Pa. 241 ; Fine v. Soifer, supra. Accordingly, as the record in the first case is devoid of any judgment that operates as a bar to the institution of this suit by the plaintiff, it contained nothing that was relevant in support of the defendants’ plea of res judicata. | 1 | 1939–1939 |
Fitzpatrick v. Riley
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1 sentence1939See also Bournonville v. Goodall, 10 Pa. 133 ; Fitzpatrick v. Riley, 163 Pa. 65 . *489 The mere entry of a nonsuit does not bar the right to bring a subsequent action: Bournonville v. Goodall, supra; Cleary v. Quaker City Cab Co., 285 Pa. 241 ; Fine v. Soifer, supra. Accordingly, as the record in the first case is devoid of any judgment that operates as a bar to the institution of this suit by the plaintiff, it contained nothing that was relevant in support of the defendants’ plea of res judicata. | 1 | 1939–1939 |
Vought v. Sober
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1 sentence1933In the case of Vought v. Sober, 73 Pa. 49, 51 , the court held that a judgment of non suit rendered by a justice of the peace is no bar to a suit upon the same cause of action and that its only effect was to put an end to the action without concluding the rights of the parties. | 1 | 1933–1933 |
Reeder v. Lehigh Valley Coal Co.
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1 sentence1918Under such conditions, it would not be contributory negligence for plaintiff to use the new, instead of the old way (Reeder v. Lehigh Valley Coal Co., 231 Pa. 563, 571-2 ) ; but the nonsuit at bar was not entered on the ground of contributory negligence. | 1 | 1918–1918 |
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.