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pleadings inquiry in Pennsylvania

10 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1931–2023 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
DiAndrea v. Reliance Savings & Loan Ass'ngreen
pasuperct · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023DiAndrea v. Reliance Savings & Loan Association, 456 A.2d 1066, 1069 (Pa. Super. 1983) “A motion for judgment on the pleadings is in the nature of a demurrer in which all of the nonmovant’s well-pleaded allegations are viewed as true, but only those facts specifically admitted by the nonmovant may be considered against him.” Kerr, 614 A.2d at 339 .

11
Adamski v. Allstate Insurance Co.green
pasuperct · 1999 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007For purposes of an action against an insurer for failure to pay a claim, such conduct imports a dishonest purpose and means breach of a known duty (i.e., good faith and fair dealing), through some motive of self-interest or ill will; mere negligence or bad judgment is not bad faith.” Adamski v. Allstate Insurance Company, 738 A.2d 1033, 1036 (Pa. Super. 1999). (citations omitted) The available relief for a bad faith claim is provided in 42 Pa.C.S. §8371. 1 At the preliminary objections stage of the pleadings and under the standard for evaluating a demurrer to the plaintiffs’ complaint, we find

11
State Camp of Penna. of Patriotic Sons of America v. Kelleygreen
pa · 1920 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1931–1931
1 sentence

1931See State C. of Pa. P. S. of A. v. Kelley, 267 Pa. 49 .

11

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
Kerr v. Borough of Union City green
pacommwct · 1992
1 sentence

2023DiAndrea v. Reliance Savings & Loan Association, 456 A.2d 1066, 1069 (Pa. Super. 1983) “A motion for judgment on the pleadings is in the nature of a demurrer in which all of the nonmovant’s well-pleaded allegations are viewed as true, but only those facts specifically admitted by the nonmovant may be considered against him.” Kerr, 614 A.2d at 339 .

12023–2023
Gorman v. Jacobs green
paed · 2009
1 sentence

2019Following its review of the pleadings and a hearing on Appellees’ Preliminary Objections, the trial court, analogizing this case to Gorman, supra, concluded that Appellant failed to meet its burden to prove that Appellees evinced the intent to interact with Pennsylvania through their internet activity.6 In particular, the court found that Appellant had not satisfied the third prong of the Calder “Effects Test,” i.e., that Appellees tortious activity was “expressly aimed” at Pennsylvania.

12019–2019
Raneri v. DePOLO green
pacommwct · 1982
1 sentence

2018See Joseph, supra; Raneri, supra. Further, his general averment that Ms. Pray’s “charges” resulted in “publicity” and “negative attention in or from the news media” does not set forth a prima facie case of defamation.

12018–2018
Hess v. Merion Title & Trust Co. of Ardmore green
pa · 1935
2 sentences

1994In Hess v. Merion Title & Trust Co. of Ardmore, 317 Pa. 501 , 177 A. 53 (1935), the Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs filing of a reply to the defendant’s new matter prior to filing a motion for judgment on the pleadings was not a waiver of the plaintiffs right to request such judgment in view of a statute requiring the filing of a reply to new matter under penalty of being deemed to have admitted the averments in the new matter. 3 The September 29, 1993 letter from the chief administrative judge of the Board specifically directed PIHS to file a response to Department’s new matter and cou

1994In Hess v. Merion Title & Trust Co. of Ardmore, 317 Pa. 501 , 177 A. 53 (1935), the Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs filing of a reply to the defendant’s new matter prior to filing a motion for judgment on the pleadings was not a waiver of the plaintiffs right to request such judgment in view of a statute requiring the filing of a reply to new matter under penalty of being deemed to have admitted the averments in the new matter. 3 The September 29, 1993 letter from the chief administrative judge of the Board specifically directed PIHS to file a response to Department’s new matter and cou

11994–1994
Davis Cookie Co., Inc. v. Wasley green
pa · 1989
1 sentence

1992Davis Cookie Co. Inc. v. Wasley, supra, 389 Pa. Super, at 121, 566 A.2d at 874 .

11992–1992
VENNERI v. COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY green
pacommwct · 1972
2 sentences

1980While it is true that a court cannot enter peremptory judgment where there are substantial issues of fact, Venneri v. County of Allegheny, 5 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 105 , 289 A.2d 523 (1972), the judge here correctly found, after the evidentiary hearing, that there remained no substantially disputed issue of facts.

1980While it is true that a court cannot enter peremptory judgment where there are substantial issues of fact, Venneri v. County of Allegheny, 5 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 105 , 289 A.2d 523 (1972), the judge here correctly found, after the evidentiary hearing, that there remained no substantially disputed issue of facts.

11980–1980
Ruhe v. Kroger Co. green
pa · 1967
2 sentences

1975See Goldman v. McShain, supra; Ruhe v. Kroger Co., 425 Pa. 213 , 228 A.2d 750 (1967) ; Pisiechko v. Diaddorio, supra; Chivers, Jr. v. School Dist. of Mt.

1975See Goldman v. McShain, supra; Ruhe v. Kroger Co., 425 Pa. 213 , 228 A.2d 750 (1967) ; Pisiechko v. Diaddorio, supra; Chivers, Jr. v. School Dist. of Mt.

11975–1975
Conrad v. Commonwealth green
pa · 1971
2 sentences

1974The principal authority cited by the defendants is Conrad v. Commonwealth, Department of Highways, 441 Pa. 530 , 272 A. 2d 470 (1971).

1974The principal authority cited by the defendants is Conrad v. Commonwealth, Department of Highways, 441 Pa. 530 , 272 A. 2d 470 (1971).

11974–1974

Where else courts name it

TX 67 (1890–2026) TN 38 (2007–2026) CA 36 (1900–2026) IL 32 (1912–2024) NY 25 (1848–2025) FL 20 (1938–2025) GA 14 (1927–2025) WI 14 (1906–2025) MO 13 (1909–2024) MA 13 (1935–2020) LA 12 (1943–2024) OH 11 (2001–2024) MS 11 (1966–2019) PA 10 (1931–2023) DE 10 (2016–2026) RI 9 (1968–2025) NC 9 (1890–2018) AL 9 (1983–2026) UT 8 (1998–2025) OR 8 (1901–2016) OK 5 (1912–1975) MI 5 (1938–2019) NJ 5 (1855–2010) KS 5 (1912–1995) ME 5 (2004–2018) IA 5 (1922–2022) CT 5 (1933–2013) WA 4 (1931–2023) MT 4 (1995–2007) SC 4 (1941–2020) NM 4 (1964–2012) WY 3 (1979–1993) DC 3 (1951–2008) CO 2 (1907–1936) ND 2 (1915–1991) IN 2 (1970–1996) VA 2 (1997–1999) KY 2 (1897–1961) WV 2 (1959–2019) AR 2 (1928–1934)

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