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9 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1837–2024 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. $6,425.00 Seized from Esquilingreen2 sentences2024In a forfeiture proceeding, “the Commonwealth bears the initial burden of proving . . . by a preponderance of the evidence, that a nexus exists between the money and a violation of the [Drug] Act.” Commonwealth v. $6,425.00 Seized from Esquilin, 880 A.2d 523, 529 (Pa. 2005). 2014See Commonwealth v. $6,425.00, 583 Pa. 544 , 880 A.2d 523, 529 (2005). | 2 | 2 |
Com. v. $34,440.00 U.S. Currency Appeal of: R. Falettegreen1 sentence2017See Commonwealth v. $34,440.00 U.S. Currency, 138 A.3d 102, 111 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2016) (stating “the Commonwealth sufficiently established close proximity between the $34,440.00 and the drugs thereby triggering the statutory rebuttable presumption, and it had no obligation to present any more evidence”) (citation omitted). [J-39-2017] - 6 purported rationale for withdrawing all of the money in cash, namely, to impress his friends, was inconsistent with his action of concealing it within the b-pillar of someone else’s vehicle. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. $2,523.48 U.S. Currencygreen1 sentence2017Indeed, this construction of Subsection 6802(j) is consistent with prior pronouncements from this Court in which we described the innocent owner defense as a means of protecting a property owner from the harsh result of forfeiture because of illegal drug use to which the owner did not consent. 1997 Chevrolet and Contents Seized from Young, 160 A.3d at 193 ; Commonwealth v. $2,523.48 U.S. Currency, 649 A.2d 658, 661 (Pa. 1994). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. One Thousand Two Hundred & Twenty Dollars ($1,220.00) Cash, U.S.green1 sentence2011Commonwealth v. One Thousand Two Hundred & Twenty Dollars Cash, 749 A.2d 1013, 1016 (Pa.Cmwlth.2000), appeal denied, 563 Pa. 704 , 761 A.2d 551 (2000). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. $32,950.00 U.S. Currency Seized From Safe Deposit Box No. 437 Meridian Bankgreen2 sentences2005To meet its burden, the Commonwealth must establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a nexus exists between the money and a violation of the Controlled Substance Act. 6 See id.; Commonwealth v. $16,208.38 U.S. Currency Seized From Holt, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 440 , 635 A.2d 233, 238 (1993), appeal denied, 538 Pa. 634 , 647 A.2d 509 (1994); Commonwealth v. $82,950.00 U.S. Currency, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 58 , 634 A.2d 697, 698 (1993), appeal denied sub nom. 2005To meet its burden, the Commonwealth must establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a nexus exists between the money and a violation of the Controlled Substance Act. 6 See id.; Commonwealth v. $16,208.38 U.S. Currency Seized From Holt, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 440 , 635 A.2d 233, 238 (1993), appeal denied, 538 Pa. 634 , 647 A.2d 509 (1994); Commonwealth v. $82,950.00 U.S. Currency, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 58 , 634 A.2d 697, 698 (1993), appeal denied sub nom. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. $16,208.38 U.S. Currency Seized From Holtgreen2 sentences2005To meet its burden, the Commonwealth must establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a nexus exists between the money and a violation of the Controlled Substance Act. 6 See id.; Commonwealth v. $16,208.38 U.S. Currency Seized From Holt, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 440 , 635 A.2d 233, 238 (1993), appeal denied, 538 Pa. 634 , 647 A.2d 509 (1994); Commonwealth v. $82,950.00 U.S. Currency, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 58 , 634 A.2d 697, 698 (1993), appeal denied sub nom. 2005To meet its burden, the Commonwealth must establish, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a nexus exists between the money and a violation of the Controlled Substance Act. 6 See id.; Commonwealth v. $16,208.38 U.S. Currency Seized From Holt, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 440 , 635 A.2d 233, 238 (1993), appeal denied, 538 Pa. 634 , 647 A.2d 509 (1994); Commonwealth v. $82,950.00 U.S. Currency, 160 Pa.Cmwlth. 58 , 634 A.2d 697, 698 (1993), appeal denied sub nom. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Yaracs v. Summit Academy
green
1 sentence2017See Money I; Yaracs v. Summit Academy, 845 A.2d 203 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2004); Summit Township. 3 The trial court’s September 1, 2011 order approving the Settlement Agreement states “[t]his Court shall retain jurisdiction over this matter for purposes of enforcing the terms of the Settlement Agreement.” (R.R. at 26a.) 3 Board approved the Maintenance Agreement and accompanying landscape plan, despite Money’s objection.4 Money appealed5 the Board’s approval of the Maintenance Agreement to the trial court, and Chester Outdoor filed a petition to strike arguing Money was not a party to the Settlement Ag | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Commonwealth v. 1997 Chevrolet & Contents Seized From Young
green
1 sentence2017Indeed, this construction of Subsection 6802(j) is consistent with prior pronouncements from this Court in which we described the innocent owner defense as a means of protecting a property owner from the harsh result of forfeiture because of illegal drug use to which the owner did not consent. 1997 Chevrolet and Contents Seized from Young, 160 A.3d at 193 ; Commonwealth v. $2,523.48 U.S. Currency, 649 A.2d 658, 661 (Pa. 1994). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Commonwealth v. Minnick
green
2 sentences1970The factual situation after the conclusion of this court that defendant did, in fact, know what he was doing brings it close to that of Commonwealth v. Minnick, 432 Pa. 462 , 247 A. 2d 569 (1968), and Commonwealth ex rel. 1970The factual situation after the conclusion of this court that defendant did, in fact, know what he was doing brings it close to that of Commonwealth v. Minnick, 432 Pa. 462 , 247 A. 2d 569 (1968), and Commonwealth ex rel. | 1 | 1970–1970 |
Messier v. Amery
neutral
1 sentence1848Besides, when lands are sold by an executor under a power to sell for payment of debts, the purchaser takes the land discharged of the lien, as is held in Harris v. Spear, 1 Y. 533 ; 2 Dal. 293 . | 1 | 1848–1848 |
Wharf v. Howell
neutral
1 sentence1837Besides, it would undoubtedly be at variance with what was laid down by this court, in Wharf v. Howell, 5 Binn. 499, where it was held, that the absence of a covenant or other personal obligation to pay the money was no bar to a redemption of the estate. | 1 | 1837–1837 |
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.
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.