9 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1960–2024 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. Albrechtgreen1 sentence2024See Albrecht, 994 A.2d at 1093 . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Lyonsgreen1 sentence2020See Commonwealth v. Samuel, 102 A.3d 1001, 1005 (Pa.Super. 2014); Commonwealth v. Lyons, 833 A.2d 245, 252 (Pa.Super.2003). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Samuelgreen1 sentence2020See Commonwealth v. Samuel, 102 A.3d 1001, 1005 (Pa.Super. 2014); Commonwealth v. Lyons, 833 A.2d 245, 252 (Pa.Super.2003). | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. Syedgreen1 sentence2019See Williams, 782 A.2d at 1096 (“Neither mere negligence, nor even gross negligence, shows sufficient culpability to justify a punitive damage award;” punitive damages proper in cases of outrageous behavior or egregious conduct showing evil motive or reckless indifference to rights of other) (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
McSorley v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissiongreen2 sentences2015In footnote 20, the majority posits that it is merely following the Watson test to End that the General Assembly wanted the Executive Director to be "independent.” What it is doing, though, is expanding Watson to areas to which it was not intended to apply by ignoring that our Supreme Court in McSorley stated that Watson had a "restricted scope.” McSorley v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 390 Pa. 81 , 134 A.2d 201, 203 (1957). 2015In footnote 20, the majority posits that it is merely following the Watson test to End that the General Assembly wanted the Executive Director to be "independent.” What it is doing, though, is expanding Watson to areas to which it was not intended to apply by ignoring that our Supreme Court in McSorley stated that Watson had a "restricted scope.” McSorley v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 390 Pa. 81 , 134 A.2d 201, 203 (1957). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Yagergreen2 sentences2003Commonwealth v. Yager, 454 Pa.Super. 428 , 685 A.2d 1000, 1004 (1996) (en banc). ‘This is similar to the “manifest injustice” standard applicable to all post-sentence at *796 tempts to withdraw a guilty plea.’ Id.” Brief for Appellant, at 17-18. ¶ 18 Here, concerning Watson’s first two assertions of counsel’s ineffectiveness, the trial court rejected Watson’s claim that the factual record supporting his plea was insufficient and that plea counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the fatally insufficient factual summary. 2003Commonwealth v. Yager, 454 Pa.Super. 428 , 685 A.2d 1000, 1004 (1996) (en banc). ‘This is similar to the “manifest injustice” standard applicable to all post-sentence at *796 tempts to withdraw a guilty plea.’ Id.” Brief for Appellant, at 17-18. ¶ 18 Here, concerning Watson’s first two assertions of counsel’s ineffectiveness, the trial court rejected Watson’s claim that the factual record supporting his plea was insufficient and that plea counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the fatally insufficient factual summary. | 1 | 1 |
Konigsberg v. State Bar of Cal.green1 sentence1960Such being the unquestioned situation, “Obviously the State could not draw unfavorable inferences as to [her] truthfulness, candor or [her] moral character in general if [her] refusal to answer was based on a belief that the United States Constitution prohibited the type of in quiries which the Committee was making”: Konigsberg v. State Bar of California, 353 U. S. 252, 270 (1957). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Md. & Va. Churches v. Sharpsburg Ch.green1 sentence1987But see Maryland and Virginia Eldership of the Churches of God v. Church of God at Sharpsburg, Inc., 396 U.S. 367, 368-70 (1970) (Brennan, J., concurring) (where the identity of the governing body that exercises general authority within a church is in dispute civil courts should not inquire into religious law necessary to resolve controversy and Watson rule should not be employed). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Commonwealth v. Prisk
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2 sentences2020“The determination of what constitutes a substantial question must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.” Commonwealth v. Prisk, 13 A.3d 526 , ____________________________________________ 4 Watson’s brief does not include a separate concise statement pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 2119(f). 2020“The determination of what constitutes a substantial question must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.” Commonwealth v. Prisk, 13 A.3d 526 , ____________________________________________ 4 Watson’s brief does not include a separate concise statement pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 2119(f). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Commonwealth, Department of Transportation v. Greisler Bros.
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2 sentences2010Department of Transportation v. Greisler Brothers, 68 Pa.Cmwlth. 493 , 449 A.2d 832 (1982). 2010Department of Transportation v. Greisler Brothers, 68 Pa.Cmwlth. 493 , 449 A.2d 832 (1982). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Barenblatt v. United States
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1 sentence1960Even if Mrs. Watson’s plea of the First Amendment was not well placed (cf. Barenblatt v. United States, 360 U. S. 109 ), her refusal to ansAver the Committee’s questions did not render her incompetent as a public school teacher. | 1 | 1960–1960 |
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