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concluded requirement in Pennsylvania

64 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1951–2026 16 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Cappellinigreen
pasuperct · 1997 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024See Commonwealth v. Schutzues, 54 A.3d 86 (Pa. Super. 2012); Commonwealth v. Cappellini, 690 A.2d 1220, 1228 (Pa. Super. 1997) (despite 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9721(b) providing, “the court shall make as a part of the record, and disclose in open court at the time of sentencing, a statement of the reason or reasons for the sentence imposed” the court concluded that a claim that the court did not provide its reasons for sentencing constituted a discretionary sentencing claim).

2015See Commonwealth v. Schutzues, 54 A.3d 86 (Pa. Super. 2012); Commonwealth v. Cappellini, 690 A.2d 1220, 1228 (Pa. Super. 1997) (despite 42 Pa.C.S. § 9721(b) providing, “the court shall make as a part of the record, and disclose in open court at the time of sentencing, a statement of the reason or reasons for the sentence imposed” the court concluded that a claim that the court did not provide its reasons for sentencing constituted a discretionary sentencing claim).

33
Commonwealth v. Schutzuesgreen
pasuperct · 2012 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024See Commonwealth v. Schutzues, 54 A.3d 86 (Pa. Super. 2012); Commonwealth v. Cappellini, 690 A.2d 1220, 1228 (Pa. Super. 1997) (despite 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9721(b) providing, “the court shall make as a part of the record, and disclose in open court at the time of sentencing, a statement of the reason or reasons for the sentence imposed” the court concluded that a claim that the court did not provide its reasons for sentencing constituted a discretionary sentencing claim).

2015See Commonwealth v. Schutzues, 54 A.3d 86 (Pa. Super. 2012); Commonwealth v. Cappellini, 690 A.2d 1220, 1228 (Pa. Super. 1997) (despite 42 Pa.C.S. § 9721(b) providing, “the court shall make as a part of the record, and disclose in open court at the time of sentencing, a statement of the reason or reasons for the sentence imposed” the court concluded that a claim that the court did not provide its reasons for sentencing constituted a discretionary sentencing claim).

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Commonwealth v. Goodmondgreen
pasuperct · 2018 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019For example, in Commonwealth v. Goodmond , 190 A.3d 1197 , 1202 (Pa. Super. 2018), this Court concluded that defense counsel was not ineffective for failure to call two character witnesses when the appellant "failed to demonstrate to the PCRA court or to this Court that trial counsel had been aware of these particular witnesses at the time of trial, or should have been aware of them[,]" and that "the absence of the proposed witnesses' testimony was so prejudicial as to deny him a fair trial[.]" Although Appellant presented affidavits from four alleged character witnesses that satisfied the fir

2019For example, in Commonwealth v. Goodmond, 190 A.3d 1197, 1202 (Pa. Super. 2018), this Court concluded that defense counsel was not ineffective for failure to call two character witnesses when the appellant “failed to demonstrate to the PCRA court or to this Court that trial counsel had been aware of these particular witnesses at the time of trial, or should have been aware of them[,]” and that “the absence ____________________________________________ 8As Appellant notes in his brief, Appellant’s Brief at 22, 28, the PCRA court only analyzed this issue pursuant to the prejudice prong.

22
In re L.J.green
pasuperct · 1997 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See In re L.J., 456 Pa.Super. 685 , 691 A.2d 520, 526 (1997) (stating “[T]he Juvenile Act focuses on the care and control afforded a child, regardless of the status of the provider: natural parent, foster parent, or parent substitute.

2007See In re L.J., 456 Pa.Super. 685 , 691 A.2d 520, 526 (1997) (stating “[T]he Juvenile Act focuses on the care and control afforded a child, regardless of the status of the provider: natural parent, foster parent, or parent substitute.

22
E.A., III v. E.C.green
pasuperct · 2021 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025In affirming the trial court, the Lacer Court observed that the Child Custody Act (the Act), 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5321, et seq., “defines ‘legal custody’ as ‘the right to make major decisions on behalf of the child, including, but not limited to, medical, religious and educational decisions.’ It defines ‘sole legal custody’ as ‘the right of one individual to exclusive legal custody of the child.’” Id. (unpublished memorandum at 5) (quoting 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5322). - 22 - J-A11006-25 Considering the language of the Act in conjunction with our holding in E.A., supra, the Lacer Court concluded the trial c

2025In affirming the trial court, the Lacer Court observed that the Child Custody Act (the Act), 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5321, et seq., “defines ‘legal custody’ as ‘the right to make major decisions on behalf of the child, including, but not limited to, medical, religious and educational decisions.’ It defines ‘sole legal custody’ as ‘the right of one individual to exclusive legal custody of the child.’” Id. (unpublished memorandum at 5) (quoting 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5322). - 22 - J-A11006-25 Considering the language of the Act in conjunction with our holding in E.A., supra, the Lacer Court concluded the trial c

12
Pennsylvania Electric Co. v. Commonwealthgreen
pacommwct · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Electric, 458 A.2d at 628 (emphasis added).6 Consequently, if 6 In support of this declaration, the Pennsylvania Electric Court cited to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision in Penn Hills School District v. Unemployment Compensation Board of 6 other reasons exist that support the conclusion that a claimant has removed herself from the job market, she may be disqualified from receiving benefits.

11
Com. v. Taylorgreen
pasuperct · 2016 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Akes, 154 A.3d 870 (unpublished memorandum at 8-14).

11
J.J. DeLuca Co. v. Toll Naval Associatesgreen
pasuperct · 2012 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Commonwealth v. Colongreen
pasuperct · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Crane v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Commonwealth v. Bergergreen
pasuperct · 1992 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Commonwealth v. Floydgreen
pasuperct · 2007 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Com. v. Dentgreen
pa · 2005 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Daley-Sand v. West American Insurancegreen
pa · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Commonwealth v. Hickmangreen
pa · 1973 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raabgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Conway v. Danagreen
pa · 1974 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
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 (45)

CaseCitedYears
Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2026The affidavits, by their very name, constituted “testimonial statements.” Id. at 310 .

2026The affidavits, by their very name, constituted “testimonial statements.” Id. at 310 .

32026–2026
Jal v. Eph green
pasuperct · 1996
2 sentences

2000The court concluded that the hearing officer had properly relied on J.A.L. v. E.P.H., 453 Pa.Super. 78 , 682 A.2d 1314 (1996) regarding the issue of Appellee’s standing. ¶ 15 Sometime in early September, the parties attempted to implement the trial court’s limited visitation schedule.

2000The court concluded that the hearing officer had properly relied on J.A.L. v. E.P.H., 453 Pa.Super. 78 , 682 A.2d 1314 (1996) regarding the issue of Appellee’s standing. ¶ 15 Sometime in early September, the parties attempted to implement the trial court’s limited visitation schedule.

32000–2000
Commonwealth v. Tobin green
pasuperct · 2014
2 sentences

2024Commonwealth v. Tobin, 89 A.3d 663 , 669 n.4 (Pa. Super. 2014). -4- J-S26024-24 sentence . . . [because] Appellant has prior convictions for aggravated assault, aggravated harassment by a prisoner, and resisting arrest, which render him ineligible for [an] RRRI minimum sentence.” See Trial Court Opinion, 3/18/24, at 3-4; see also Appellant’s Brief at 1-12.

2015Tobin, 89 A.3d at 669 n.4.

22015–2024
In Re: Petition of A.M.M. v. The PA State Police green
pasuperct · 2018
2 sentences

2020Id. at 6 (relying on A.M.M. v. Pennsylvania State Police, 194 A.3d 1114 (Pa. Super. 2018)).

2020Id. at 6 (relying on A.M.M. v. Pennsylvania State Police, 194 A.3d 1114 (Pa. Super. 2018)).

22020–2020
In the Interest of J.B. green
pa · 2014
2 sentences

2020Id. at 19 .

2020Id. at 19 .

22020–2020
T.L. Anderson v. J. Talaber, Esq., and PA BPP green
pacommwct · 2017
2 sentences

2019However, in Anderson v. Talaber , 171 A.3d 355 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2017), this Court concluded that a challenge to the Board's discretion to award credit for time spent in good standing on parole plus reference to the parolee's eligibility under Section 6138(a)(2.1) of the Parole Code "fairly encompasse[d] the argument addressed in Pittman ." Anderson , 171 A.3d at 361 .

2019However, in Anderson v. Talaber , 171 A.3d 355 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2017), this Court concluded that a challenge to the Board's discretion to award credit for time spent in good standing on parole plus reference to the parolee's eligibility under Section 6138(a)(2.1) of the Parole Code "fairly encompasse[d] the argument addressed in Pittman ." Anderson , 171 A.3d at 361 .

22019–2019
Barna v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board green
pa · 1987
1 sentence

2025The Court concluded that this rule “promotes the early payment to injured employees which is clearly contemplated by the Act while it preserves the legitimate expectation that an employer’s liability under the Act for work-related injuries not become a general disability insurance policy.” Id.

12025–2025
Poorbaugh v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission green
pacommwct · 1995
1 sentence

2025Id. (distinguishing Elkin).

12025–2025
Commonwealth v. Paddy green
pa · 2002
1 sentence

2024In rejecting appellant’s argument, the Court concluded the claim failed “for the fundamental reason that Paddy agreed at trial to counsel’s decision not to call the witnesses in question.” Id. at 315 .

12024–2024
Brendley v. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry green
pacommwct · 2007
1 sentence

2024After considering these cases in Brendley, this Court concluded that a claim for medical monitoring may be compensable if the facts show that a claimant has been exposed to hazardous substances at a level sufficient to create a risk of future harm that can only be remedied by continued testing.8 926 A.2d at 1281 .

12024–2024
R.M. v. Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency green
pacommwct · 1999
1 sentence

2023Id.

12023–2023
Commonwealth v. DiNicola green
pa · 2005
1 sentence

2023Upon review, this Court concluded that defense counsel did not provide ineffective assistance for failing to object to such testimony, noting that “the Commonwealth’s elicitation of the [detective’s] testimony regarding this fact constituted fair response.” Id. at 336 .

12023–2023
McGriff v. Vidovich green
pacommwct · 1997
1 sentence

2022Here, the trial court concluded this standard was met, and, therefore, dismissed the Complaint and denied the Application by simply reiterating the above language in its October 20, 2020 10 Tejada initially filed his appeal in the Superior Court, which transferred the appeal to this Court. 11 Our review of a trial court’s decision dismissing a matter pursuant to Civil Rule 240(j) is “limited to a determination of whether constitutional rights have been violated, [and] whether the trial court abused its discretion or committed an error of law.” McGriff v. Vidovich, 699 A.2d 797 , 798 n.2 (Pa. C

12022–2022
CTD v. Nee green
pasuperct · 1995
1 sentence

2021Id. at 30-31 .

12021–2021
United States v. Richardson green
ca7 · 2011
1 sentence

2021The court concluded that the rule set forth in Dickerson that a police officer may not go beyond a frisk unless immediately apparent illegal contraband is detected “does not apply until the officer concludes that the object at issue is not a weapon.” Id. at 524 .

12021–2021
Tincher, T. v. Omega Flex, Inc., Aplt. green
pa · 2014
1 sentence

2021The Court concluded that the rule established by Azzarello was overbroad, impracticable, and based on “unsupported assumptions and conclusory statements.” Id. at 380 .

12021–2021
Interiors v. Wall of Fame Management Co. green
pa · 1986
1 sentence

2020Id.

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Walker green
pasuperct · 1995
1 sentence

2020In Walker, the appellant additionally argued that the trial court ordered restitution without making “a determination of criminal responsibility for the injuries sustained[,]” and this Court concluded that this claim “pose[d] a challenge to the legality of the sentence of restitution[.]” 666 A.2d at 308 (citing Reed, 543 A.2d 587 (order of restitution requiring a defendant to make restitution for a loss which, according to the record, he did not cause, is illegal)).

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Reed green
pa · 1988
1 sentence

2020In Walker, the appellant additionally argued that the trial court ordered restitution without making “a determination of criminal responsibility for the injuries sustained[,]” and this Court concluded that this claim “pose[d] a challenge to the legality of the sentence of restitution[.]” 666 A.2d at 308 (citing Reed, 543 A.2d 587 (order of restitution requiring a defendant to make restitution for a loss which, according to the record, he did not cause, is illegal)).

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Padilla green
pa · 2013
1 sentence

2020Because the stipulation—“as read to the jury”—was sufficient to support its findings, this Court concluded that his challenge necessarily “must fail.” Id. (emphasis in original).

12020–2020
William M. v. State green
nev · 2008
1 sentence

2020Relying upon Gault, the Court concluded that the privilege was available to juveniles in certification proceedings and held that the statute’s mandate that a juvenile “admit to the charged criminal conduct in order to overcome the presumption of adult certification . . . violate[d] the juvenile’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.” Id. at 457 .

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Treiber, S., Aplt green
pa · 2015
1 sentence

2019Treiber , 121 A.3d at 464 ; see Goodmond , 190 A.3d at 1202 .

12019–2019
Johnson v. Pa. Bd. of Prob. & Parole green
pacommwct · 2019
1 sentence

2019However, when the Board raised a similar waiver defense in Johnson v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole, 206 A.3d 88 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2019), this Court held: In Anderson v. Talaber, 171 A.3d 355 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2017), this Court concluded that a challenge to the Board’s discretion to award credit for time spent in good standing on parole plus reference to the parolee’s eligibility under Section 6138(a)(2.1) of the Parole Code ‘fairly encompasse[d] the argument addressed in Pittman.’ Anderson, 171 A.3d at 361 .

12019–2019
Holmes v. South Carolina green
scotus · 2006
12018–2018
In Re Petition of Viola green
pacommwct · 2003
12017–2017
Carll v. Terminix International Co., LP green
pasuperct · 2002
12017–2017
Sanchez-Llamas v. Oregon green
scotus · 2006
12016–2016
Lycoming County v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board green
pacommwct · 2008
12013–2013
C.E. v. Department of Public Welfare green
pacommwct · 2007
12010–2010
Commonwealth v. Farquharson green
pa · 1976
12009–2009
Press-Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court of Cal., Riverside Cty. green
scotus · 1984
12007–2007
Press-Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court of Cal., County of Riverside green
scotus · 1986
12007–2007
Commonwealth v. Walzack green
pa · 1976
12005–2005
St. Margaret Seneca Place v. Board of Property Assessment green
pa · 1994
12002–2002
Conner v. Quality Coach, Inc. green
pasuperct · 1999
12000–2000
Shadoan v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. green
oklacivapp · 1995
11999–1999
Kennedy v. Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co. green
nyappdiv · 1993
11999–1999
Commonwealth v. Turner green
pa · 1982
11994–1994
Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives' Assn. green
scotus · 1989
11992–1992
Commonwealth v. Poindexter green
pa · 1988
11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9711 (6) PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2702 (4) PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3121 (4) PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6106 (4) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9541 (4) PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3124.1 (3) PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6105 (3) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9799.14 (3) PA § 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 9799.24 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

CA 235 (1965–2026) IL 158 (1908–2026) TX 156 (1916–2026) FL 77 (1966–2025) MD 69 (1958–2025) WA 68 (1943–2025) PA 64 (1951–2026) MI 55 (1970–2026) NJ 52 (1958–2025) OR 47 (1966–2025) WI 47 (1962–2025) OH 44 (1978–2024) CT 42 (1976–2023) IN 35 (1982–2021) MN 35 (1939–2016) TN 33 (1997–2025) CO 32 (1959–2026) NY 31 (1975–2023) LA 30 (1954–2023) KS 29 (1982–2025) AZ 29 (1987–2026) NC 21 (1979–2025) MO 21 (1892–2019) UT 19 (1988–2026) IA 19 (1974–2025) MA 19 (1995–2025) AL 18 (1985–2016) ND 17 (1962–2020) DC 16 (1973–2022) NM 16 (1991–2023) NE 14 (1960–2022) AK 14 (1981–2025) OK 13 (1944–2025) NV 12 (1986–2018) KY 11 (1936–2021) HI 10 (1996–2018) ID 10 (1987–2023) VA 9 (1988–2020) SC 9 (1956–2021) GA 9 (1983–2022) MT 8 (1981–2022) VT 8 (1992–2026) MS 7 (1972–2021) WV 7 (1978–2014) DE 6 (1992–2026) RI 6 (1970–2001) ME 5 (1996–2016) WY 5 (2000–2025) AR 5 (1983–2009) NH 3 (2003–2012) SD 3 (1990–2023)

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.

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