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9 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2020 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 |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Dobsongreen2 sentences2010See Commonwealth v. Dobson, 465 Pa. 91 , 348 A.2d 132 (1975); Commonwealth v. Barron, 438 Pa. 259 , 264 A.2d 710 (1970); Commonwealth v. Pearson, 427 Pa. 45 , 233 A.2d 552 (1967). 2010See Commonwealth v. Dobson, 465 Pa. 91 , 348 A.2d 132 (1975); Commonwealth v. Barron, 438 Pa. 259 , 264 A.2d 710 (1970); Commonwealth v. Pearson, 427 Pa. 45 , 233 A.2d 552 (1967). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Storygreen2 sentences1995In Commonwealth v. Story, 476 Pa. 391 , 383 A.2d 155 (1978), the Supreme Court held that “in applying the overwhelming evidence test to determine if an error is harmless, a court may rely only on uncontradicted evidence.” Commonwealth v. Story, supra at 417, 383 A.2d at 168 . 1995In Commonwealth v. Story, 476 Pa. 391 , 383 A.2d 155 (1978), the Supreme Court held that “in applying the overwhelming evidence test to determine if an error is harmless, a court may rely only on uncontradicted evidence.” Commonwealth v. Story, supra at 417, 383 A.2d at 168 . | 1 | 5 |
Commonwealth v. Duffeygreen2 sentences1991Commonwealth v. Duffey, 519 Pa. 348, 365-366 , 548 A.2d 1178, 1186 (1988) (citations omitted). 1991Commonwealth v. Duffey, 519 Pa. 348, 365-366 , 548 A.2d 1178, 1186 (1988) (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Barron
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2 sentences2010See Commonwealth v. Dobson, 465 Pa. 91 , 348 A.2d 132 (1975); Commonwealth v. Barron, 438 Pa. 259 , 264 A.2d 710 (1970); Commonwealth v. Pearson, 427 Pa. 45 , 233 A.2d 552 (1967). 2010See Commonwealth v. Dobson, 465 Pa. 91 , 348 A.2d 132 (1975); Commonwealth v. Barron, 438 Pa. 259 , 264 A.2d 710 (1970); Commonwealth v. Pearson, 427 Pa. 45 , 233 A.2d 552 (1967). | 2 | 1978–2010 |
Commonwealth v. Pearson
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2 sentences2010See Commonwealth v. Dobson, 465 Pa. 91 , 348 A.2d 132 (1975); Commonwealth v. Barron, 438 Pa. 259 , 264 A.2d 710 (1970); Commonwealth v. Pearson, 427 Pa. 45 , 233 A.2d 552 (1967). 2010See Commonwealth v. Dobson, 465 Pa. 91 , 348 A.2d 132 (1975); Commonwealth v. Barron, 438 Pa. 259 , 264 A.2d 710 (1970); Commonwealth v. Pearson, 427 Pa. 45 , 233 A.2d 552 (1967). | 2 | 1978–2010 |
Commonwealth v. Henderson
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2 sentences1995This follows the test applied by Mr. Justice Rehnquist for the Court in Schneble v. Florida, 405 U.S. 427, 431 , 92 S.Ct. 1056, 1059 , 31 L.Ed.2d 340 (1972), where the improper admission of a co-defendant’s confession was held harmless because the evidence supporting the prosecution’s theory was “overwhelming” and “not contradicted by any other evidence in the case.” In Commonwealth v. Henderson, 456 Pa. 234 , 317 A.2d 288 (1974), this Court, per Mr. Justice Eagen (now Chief Justice), held an error not harmless under the overwhelming evidence test because there was evidence in the case which c 1995This follows the test applied by Mr. Justice Rehnquist for the Court in Schneble v. Florida, 405 U.S. 427, 431 , 92 S.Ct. 1056, 1059 , 31 L.Ed.2d 340 (1972), where the improper admission of a co-defendant’s confession was held harmless because the evidence supporting the prosecution’s theory was “overwhelming” and “not contradicted by any other evidence in the case.” In Commonwealth v. Henderson, 456 Pa. 234 , 317 A.2d 288 (1974), this Court, per Mr. Justice Eagen (now Chief Justice), held an error not harmless under the overwhelming evidence test because there was evidence in the case which c | 2 | 1978–1995 |
Commonwealth v. Camm
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2 sentences1995In that case, we distinguished Commonwealth v. Camm, 443 Pa. 253 , 277 A.2d 325 , cert. denied, 405 U.S. 1046 , 92 S.Ct. 1320 , 31 L.Ed.2d 589 (1972) (holding an error harmless), because in Camm “there was no evidence that could have supported acquittal.” 443 Pa. at 268-69 , 277 A.2d at 333 , quoted at 456 Pa. at 242 , 317 A.2d at 293 . 1995In that case, we distinguished Commonwealth v. Camm, 443 Pa. 253 , 277 A.2d 325 , cert. denied, 405 U.S. 1046 , 92 S.Ct. 1320 , 31 L.Ed.2d 589 (1972) (holding an error harmless), because in Camm “there was no evidence that could have supported acquittal.” 443 Pa. at 268-69 , 277 A.2d at 333 , quoted at 456 Pa. at 242 , 317 A.2d at 293 . | 2 | 1978–1995 |
Schneble v. Florida
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2 sentences1995This follows the test applied by Mr. Justice Rehnquist for the Court in Schneble v. Florida, 405 U.S. 427, 431 , 92 S.Ct. 1056, 1059 , 31 L.Ed.2d 340 (1972), where the improper admission of a co-defendant’s confession was held harmless because the evidence supporting the prosecution’s theory was “overwhelming” and “not contradicted by any other evidence in the case.” In Commonwealth v. Henderson, 456 Pa. 234 , 317 A.2d 288 (1974), this Court, per Mr. Justice Eagen (now Chief Justice), held an error not harmless under the overwhelming evidence test because there was evidence in the case which c 1995This follows the test applied by Mr. Justice Rehnquist for the Court in Schneble v. Florida, 405 U.S. 427, 431 , 92 S.Ct. 1056, 1059 , 31 L.Ed.2d 340 (1972), where the improper admission of a co-defendant’s confession was held harmless because the evidence supporting the prosecution’s theory was “overwhelming” and “not contradicted by any other evidence in the case.” In Commonwealth v. Henderson, 456 Pa. 234 , 317 A.2d 288 (1974), this Court, per Mr. Justice Eagen (now Chief Justice), held an error not harmless under the overwhelming evidence test because there was evidence in the case which c | 2 | 1978–1995 |
Manuel v. Salisbury
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2 sentences1995In that case, we distinguished Commonwealth v. Camm, 443 Pa. 253 , 277 A.2d 325 , cert. denied, 405 U.S. 1046 , 92 S.Ct. 1320 , 31 L.Ed.2d 589 (1972) (holding an error harmless), because in Camm "there was no evidence that could have supported acquittal." 443 Pa. at 268-69 , 277 A.2d at 333 , quoted at 456 Pa. at 242 , 317 A.2d at 293 . 1995In that case, we distinguished Commonwealth v. Camm, 443 Pa. 253 , 277 A.2d 325 , cert. denied, 405 U.S. 1046 , 92 S.Ct. 1320 , 31 L.Ed.2d 589 (1972) (holding an error harmless), because in Camm “there was no evidence that could have supported acquittal.” 443 Pa. at 268-69 , 277 A.2d at 333 , quoted at 456 Pa. at 242 , 317 A.2d at 293 . | 2 | 1978–1995 |
McConnell v. Anderson
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2 sentences1995In that case, we distinguished Commonwealth v. Camm, 443 Pa. 253 , 277 A.2d 325 , cert. denied, 405 U.S. 1046 , 92 S.Ct. 1320 , 31 L.Ed.2d 589 (1972) (holding an error harmless), because in Camm "there was no evidence that could have supported acquittal." 443 Pa. at 268-69 , 277 A.2d at 333 , quoted at 456 Pa. at 242 , 317 A.2d at 293 . 1995In that case, we distinguished Commonwealth v. Camm, 443 Pa. 253 , 277 A.2d 325 , cert. denied, 405 U.S. 1046 , 92 S.Ct. 1320 , 31 L.Ed.2d 589 (1972) (holding an error harmless), because in Camm “there was no evidence that could have supported acquittal.” 443 Pa. at 268-69 , 277 A.2d at 333 , quoted at 456 Pa. at 242 , 317 A.2d at 293 . | 2 | 1978–1995 |
Commonwealth v. Thornton
green
2 sentences1982Commonwealth v. Thornton, 494 Pa. 260 , 431 A.2d 248 (1981). [8] The victim testified that the gun she was threatened with in the park was white and silver, while the gun introduced at trial was brown and grey. [9] The Commonwealth contends that this issue has been waived, since appellant raised it for the first time in the Superior Court. 1982Commonwealth v. Thornton, 494 Pa. 260 , 431 A.2d 248 (1981). [8] The victim testified that the gun she was threatened with in the park was white and silver, while the gun introduced at trial was brown and grey. [9] The Commonwealth contends that this issue has been waived, since appellant raised it for the first time in the Superior Court. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Commonwealth v. Dancer
green
2 sentences1978Similarly, a third case, Commonwealth v. Dancer, 452 Pa. 221 , 305 A.2d 364 (1973), is better analyzed under the cumulative evidence test than under the overwhelming evidence test. 1978Similarly, a third case, Commonwealth v. Dancer, 452 Pa. 221 , 305 A.2d 364 (1973), is better analyzed under the cumulative evidence test than under the overwhelming evidence test. | 1 | 1978–1978 |
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