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2015Whether the trial judge committed reversible error in failing to instruct the jury about improper prosecutor remarks during a closing when [Appellant] was called a “monster” and a “snake in the grass,” despite an objection from counsel on the basis of Commonwealth v. Joyner [ 365 A.2d 1233 (Pa. 1976)][?] V.

2015Whether the trial judge committed reversible error in failing to instruct the jury about improper prosecutor remarks during a closing when [Appellant] was called a “monster” and a “snake in the grass,” despite an objection from counsel on the basis of Commonwealth v. Joyner [ 365 A.2d 1233 (Pa. 1976)][?] V.

1982This court, in Commonwealth v. Wilds, 240 Pa.Super. 278 , 362 A.2d 273 (1976), outlined the prerequisites for preserving for appellate review a contention of error in the trial court’s charge: “Error is preserved for appellate review in two ways.

1982This court, in Commonwealth v. Wilds, 240 Pa.Super. 278 , 362 A.2d 273 (1976), outlined the prerequisites for preserving for appellate review a contention of error in the trial court’s charge: “Error is preserved for appellate review in two ways.

1977In Commonwealth v. Shadron, 471 Pa. 461 , 370 A.2d 697 (1977), this court, in discussing the failure of the trial court to charge on the elements of an underlying felony when felony murder is one of the theories of the Commonwealth’s case, stated: “ . . .

1977In Commonwealth v. Shadron, 471 Pa. 461 , 370 A.2d 697 (1977), this court, in discussing the failure of the trial court to charge on the elements of an underlying felony when felony murder is one of the theories of the Commonwealth’s case, stated: “ . . .

1970In tbe recent case of Commonwealth v. Winebrenner, 439 Pa. 73 , 265 A. 2d 108 , we reviewed tbis issue at great length, and once again we reaffirmed a score of prior decisions of tbis Court which held that self-defense was an affirmative defense and tbe defendant bad tbe burden of proving self-defense by a fair preponderance of tbe evidence.

1970In tbe recent case of Commonwealth v. Winebrenner, 439 Pa. 73 , 265 A. 2d 108 , we reviewed tbis issue at great length, and once again we reaffirmed a score of prior decisions of tbis Court which held that self-defense was an affirmative defense and tbe defendant bad tbe burden of proving self-defense by a fair preponderance of tbe evidence.

1967The testimony of Robert Vernon, corroborated by Kristol, reveals that he, Vernon, was critical of Levin’s ventilation of the area in which the Cerami-Glaze was being used. *369 Appellant now contends that the trial judge committed reversible error in his refusal to charge the jury-in accordance with appellant’s request that persons who deal with poisonous, noxious, or dangerous substances are held to the highest degree of care to prevent injury resulting from their use, and that it was error for the trial judge to permit the jury to determine its own standard of legal liability by not differen

1967The testimony of Robert Vernon, corroborated by Kristol, reveals that he, Vernon, was critical of Levin’s ventilation of the area in which the Cerami-Glaze was being used. *369 Appellant now contends that the trial judge committed reversible error in his refusal to charge the jury-in accordance with appellant’s request that persons who deal with poisonous, noxious, or dangerous substances are held to the highest degree of care to prevent injury resulting from their use, and that it was error for the trial judge to permit the jury to determine its own standard of legal liability by not differen

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .

1957Although broader language may be found in a few cases, “There is not the slightest doubt [under the law of Pennsylvania] that a plaintiff is guilty of contributory • negligence and cannot' re cover if his negligence contributed in any degree, * however slight, to the injury: Grimes v. Yellow Cab Co., 344 Pa. 298, 304 , 25 A. 2d 294 ; McFadden v. Pennzoil Co., 341 Pa. 433, 436 , 19 A. 2d 370 ; Robinson v. American Ice Co., 292 Pa. 366, 369 , 141 A. 244 ; Goff v. College Hill Borough, 299 Pa. 343, 347 , 149 A. 477 .”: McDonald v. Ferrebee, 366 Pa. 543, 546 , 79 A. 2d 232 .