64 Pennsylvania opinions name it 6 courts 1930–2025 4 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 |
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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sterngreen2 sentences1993As stated in Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Stern, 515 Pa. 68, 80 , 526 A.2d 1180, 1186 (1987), the primary purpose of our disciplinary system is to protect the interests of the public while also upholding the integrity of the bar. 1993As stated in Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Stern, 515 Pa. 68, 80 , 526 A.2d 1180, 1186 (1987), the primary purpose of our disciplinary system is to protect the interests of the public while also upholding the integrity of the bar. | 14 | 30 |
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kellergreen2 sentences2025In its subsequent recommendation, the 2017 Board opined that the “conduct for which [Cappuccio] was disbarred is not so egregious as to preclude consideration of his [p]etition[.]” 2017 Board’s Report and Recommendation, 11/27/17, at 18 (citing Keller, supra). 2009Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Keller, 509 Pa. 573 , 506 A.2d 872 (1986); In re Iulo, 564 Pa. 205 , 766 A.2d 335 (2001). | 4 | 9 |
Boyd v. Smithgreen2 sentences2002However, ‘‘[w]here public policy requires the observance of a statute, it cannot be waived by an individual or denied effect by courts, since the integrity of the rule expressed by the Legislature is necessary for the common welfare.” Juniata Valley Bank v. Martin Oil Company, 736 A.2d 650, 664 (Pa.Super.1999) (quoting Boyd v. Smith, 372 Pa. 306, 310 , 94 A.2d 44, 46 (1953)). 2002However, ‘‘[w]here public policy requires the observance of a statute, it cannot be waived by an individual or denied effect by courts, since the integrity of the rule expressed by the Legislature is necessary for the common welfare.” Juniata Valley Bank v. Martin Oil Company, 736 A.2d 650, 664 (Pa.Super.1999) (quoting Boyd v. Smith, 372 Pa. 306, 310 , 94 A.2d 44, 46 (1953)). | 3 | 5 |
McCurdy's Estategreen2 sentences2021“Where the legislature has, by definite and unequivocal language, determined the public policy of this Commonwealth with regard to a particular subject, that pronouncement cannot be set aside and rendered unenforceable by a contract between individuals.” Id. at 46 , quoting, respectively, In re McCurdy’s Estate, 154 A. 707, 709 (Pa. 1931) and Bell v. McAnulty, 37 A.2d 543, 544 (Pa. 1944); see also Warren City Lines, Inc. v. United Refining Co., 287 A.2d 149, 151-52 (Pa. Super. 1971) (negligent violation of a regulation intended for the protection of the public renders an exculpatory clause inv 1977Where public policy requires the observance of a statute, it cannot be waived by an individual or denied effect by courts, since the integrity of the rule expressed by the Legislature is necessary for the common welfare." Id. 372 Pa. at 309-310 , 94 A.2d at 46 . | 1 | 2 |
Bell, Etc. v. McAnultygreen2 sentences1953Where public policy requires the observance of a statute, it cannot be waived by an individual or denied effect by courts since the integrity of the rule expressed by the legislature is necessary for the common welfare.” And in Bell, Secretary of Banking, v. McAnulty, 349 Pa. 384, 386 , 37 A. 2d 543, 544 , it was said: “Where the legislature has, by definite and unequivocal language, determined the public policy of this Commonwealth with regard to a particular subject, that pronouncement cannot be set aside and rendered unenforceable by a contract between individuals.” Here the very title of t 1953Where public policy requires the observance of a statute, it cannot be waived by an individual or denied effect by courts since the integrity of the rule expressed by the legislature is necessary for the common welfare.” And in Bell, Secretary of Banking, v. McAnulty, 349 Pa. 384, 386 , 37 A. 2d 543, 544 , it was said: “Where the legislature has, by definite and unequivocal language, determined the public policy of this Commonwealth with regard to a particular subject, that pronouncement cannot be set aside and rendered unenforceable by a contract between individuals.” Here the very title of t | 1 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Sargentgreen2 sentences2018See also Commonwealth v. Sargent, 385 A.2d 484, 485 (Pa. Super. 1978) (finding -2- J-S57007-18 that attacks on the integrity of defense counsel “undercut the fairness of the trial in a particularly severe way”). 2018Moreover, unlike the extreme comments presented in Green and Sargent, supra, the prosecutor’s fleeting remark here did not impugn the integrity of defense counsel, pertain to evidence not in the record, or suggest an inference not fairly drawn such that Appellant was denied a fair trial. | 1 | 2 |
Warren City Lines, Inc. v. United Refining Co.green1 sentence2021“Where the legislature has, by definite and unequivocal language, determined the public policy of this Commonwealth with regard to a particular subject, that pronouncement cannot be set aside and rendered unenforceable by a contract between individuals.” Id. at 46 , quoting, respectively, In re McCurdy’s Estate, 154 A. 707, 709 (Pa. 1931) and Bell v. McAnulty, 37 A.2d 543, 544 (Pa. 1944); see also Warren City Lines, Inc. v. United Refining Co., 287 A.2d 149, 151-52 (Pa. Super. 1971) (negligent violation of a regulation intended for the protection of the public renders an exculpatory clause inv | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. DiClaudiogreen1 sentence2021Did [] Myhre suffer layered ineffective assistance of counsel [] On appeal[,| where counsel failed to investigate/argue the inherent issues herein[ ? | 4 See Commonwealth v. DiClaudio, 210 A.3d 1070, 1074 (Pa. Super. 2019) (recognizing that, in accordance with the “prisoner mailbox rule,” “a pro se prisoner’s document is deemed filed on the date he delivers it to prison authorities for mailing.”). -5- J-S12043-21 J-S12044-21 J-S12045-21 Brief for Appellant at 5-6 (unnumbered) (some capitalization omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Juniata Valley Bank v. Martin Oil Co.green1 sentence2002However, ‘‘[w]here public policy requires the observance of a statute, it cannot be waived by an individual or denied effect by courts, since the integrity of the rule expressed by the Legislature is necessary for the common welfare.” Juniata Valley Bank v. Martin Oil Company, 736 A.2d 650, 664 (Pa.Super.1999) (quoting Boyd v. Smith, 372 Pa. 306, 310 , 94 A.2d 44, 46 (1953)). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Maguigangreen2 sentences1995See In re Investigating Grand Jury, 527 Pa. 432, 438-39 , 593 A.2d 402, 405 (1991), where the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, citing Commonwealth v. Maguigan, 511 Pa. 112, 124 , 511 A.2d 1327, 1333 (1986), said that “the roots of the attorney-client privilege are firmly entrenched in our common law, described fittingly as ‘... the most revered of our common law privileges.’ ” The purpose of the privilege “is to create an atmosphere that will encourage confidence and dialogue between attorney and client[;] ... [t]he intended beneficiary of this policy is not the individual client so much as the sys 1995See In re Investigating Grand Jury, 527 Pa. 432, 438-39 , 593 A.2d 402, 405 (1991), where the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, citing Commonwealth v. Maguigan, 511 Pa. 112, 124 , 511 A.2d 1327, 1333 (1986), said that “the roots of the attorney-client privilege are firmly entrenched in our common law, described fittingly as ‘... the most revered of our common law privileges.’ ” The purpose of the privilege “is to create an atmosphere that will encourage confidence and dialogue between attorney and client[;] ... [t]he intended beneficiary of this policy is not the individual client so much as the sys | 1 | 1 |
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lucarinigreen2 sentences1995Office of Disciplinary Coun sel v. Lucarini, 504 Pa. 271, 281 , 472 A.2d 186, 190 (1983). 1995Office of Disciplinary Coun sel v. Lucarini, 504 Pa. 271, 281 , 472 A.2d 186, 190 (1983). | 1 | 1 |
In Re Investigating Grand Jurygreen2 sentences1995See In re Investigating Grand Jury, 527 Pa. 432, 438-39 , 593 A.2d 402, 405 (1991), where the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, citing Commonwealth v. Maguigan, 511 Pa. 112, 124 , 511 A.2d 1327, 1333 (1986), said that “the roots of the attorney-client privilege are firmly entrenched in our common law, described fittingly as ‘... the most revered of our common law privileges.’ ” The purpose of the privilege “is to create an atmosphere that will encourage confidence and dialogue between attorney and client[;] ... [t]he intended beneficiary of this policy is not the individual client so much as the sys 1995See In re Investigating Grand Jury, 527 Pa. 432, 438-39 , 593 A.2d 402, 405 (1991), where the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, citing Commonwealth v. Maguigan, 511 Pa. 112, 124 , 511 A.2d 1327, 1333 (1986), said that “the roots of the attorney-client privilege are firmly entrenched in our common law, described fittingly as ‘... the most revered of our common law privileges.’ ” The purpose of the privilege “is to create an atmosphere that will encourage confidence and dialogue between attorney and client[;] ... [t]he intended beneficiary of this policy is not the individual client so much as the sys | 1 | 1 |
Matter of Leopoldgreen2 sentences1992“A court has the duty, since attorneys are its officers, to insist upon the maintenance of the integrity of the bar and to prevent the transgressions of an individual lawyer from bringing its image into disrepute.” Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lewis, 493 Pa. 519, 528 , 426 A.2d 1138, 1142 (1981); Matter of Leopold, 469 Pa. 384 , 366 A.2d 227, 231-232 (1976), quoting Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. v. Agnew, 271 Md. 543 , 318 A.2d 811 (1974). (emphasis added) In order to preserve the integrity of the bar and to send a clear message to attorneys of this Commonwealth that similar conduc 1992“A court has the duty, since attorneys are its officers, to insist upon the maintenance of the integrity of the bar and to prevent the transgressions of an individual lawyer from bringing its image into disrepute.” Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lewis, 493 Pa. 519, 528 , 426 A.2d 1138, 1142 (1981); Matter of Leopold, 469 Pa. 384 , 366 A.2d 227, 231-232 (1976), quoting Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. v. Agnew, 271 Md. 543 , 318 A.2d 811 (1974). (emphasis added) In order to preserve the integrity of the bar and to send a clear message to attorneys of this Commonwealth that similar conduc | 1 | 1 |
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lewisgreen2 sentences1992“A court has the duty, since attorneys are its officers, to insist upon the maintenance of the integrity of the bar and to prevent the transgressions of an individual lawyer from bringing its image into disrepute.” Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lewis, 493 Pa. 519, 528 , 426 A.2d 1138, 1142 (1981); Matter of Leopold, 469 Pa. 384 , 366 A.2d 227, 231-232 (1976), quoting Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. v. Agnew, 271 Md. 543 , 318 A.2d 811 (1974). (emphasis added) In order to preserve the integrity of the bar and to send a clear message to attorneys of this Commonwealth that similar conduc 1992“A court has the duty, since attorneys are its officers, to insist upon the maintenance of the integrity of the bar and to prevent the transgressions of an individual lawyer from bringing its image into disrepute.” Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lewis, 493 Pa. 519, 528 , 426 A.2d 1138, 1142 (1981); Matter of Leopold, 469 Pa. 384 , 366 A.2d 227, 231-232 (1976), quoting Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. v. Agnew, 271 Md. 543 , 318 A.2d 811 (1974). (emphasis added) In order to preserve the integrity of the bar and to send a clear message to attorneys of this Commonwealth that similar conduc | 1 | 1 |
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Simongreen2 sentences1991CONCLUSION I direct the attention of the board to the opinion of the Supreme Court in Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Simon, 510 Pa. 312, 323 , 507 A.2d 1215, 1221 (1986): “The Code of Professional Responsibility embodies the standards for attorneys practicing law in this Commonwealth so that the public is protected and the integrity of the bar preserved. 1991CONCLUSION I direct the attention of the board to the opinion of the Supreme Court in Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Simon, 510 Pa. 312, 323 , 507 A.2d 1215, 1221 (1986): “The Code of Professional Responsibility embodies the standards for attorneys practicing law in this Commonwealth so that the public is protected and the integrity of the bar preserved. | 1 | 1 |
In Re Search Warrant B-21778green2 sentences1991In re Search Warrant B-21778, 513 Pa. 429 , 521 A.2d 422, 428 (1987); Estate of Kofsky, supra. To preserve the integrity of the privilege, the burden of proof is upon the party asserting that disclosure of the information would not violate the attorney-client privilege. 1991In re Search Warrant B-21778, 513 Pa. 429 , 521 A.2d 422, 428 (1987); Estate of Kofsky, supra. To preserve the integrity of the privilege, the burden of proof is upon the party asserting that disclosure of the information would not violate the attorney-client privilege. | 1 | 1 |
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Kahngreen1 sentence1981This certainly is evidence of willful and intentional deceit involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in violation of Rule 1-102(A)(4).” As stated in Bar Association of Baltimore City v. Siegel, 275 MD. 521, 528, 340 A. 2d 710 (1975); quoted in Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Kahn, 431 A. 2d 1336, 1351-52 (MD. 1981): “ . . . but because an attorney’s character must remain beyond reproach this Court has the duty, since attorneys are its officers to insist upon the maintenance of the integrity of the bar and to prevent the transgressions of an individual lawyer from | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Zdrok
green
2 sentences1996Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Zdrok, 538 Pa. 41 , 645 A.2d 830 (1994). 1996Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Zdrok, 538 Pa. 41 , 645 A.2d 830 (1994). | 6 | 1995–1996 |
Maryland State Bar Ass'n v. Agnew
green
2 sentences1992“A court has the duty, since attorneys are its officers, to insist upon the maintenance of the integrity of the bar and to prevent the transgressions of an individual lawyer from bringing its image into disrepute.” Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lewis, 493 Pa. 519, 528 , 426 A.2d 1138, 1142 (1981); Matter of Leopold, 469 Pa. 384 , 366 A.2d 227, 231-232 (1976), quoting Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. v. Agnew, 271 Md. 543 , 318 A.2d 811 (1974). (emphasis added) In order to preserve the integrity of the bar and to send a clear message to attorneys of this Commonwealth that similar conduc 1992“A court has the duty, since attorneys are its officers, to insist upon the maintenance of the integrity of the bar and to prevent the transgressions of an individual lawyer from bringing its image into disrepute.” Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lewis, 493 Pa. 519, 528 , 426 A.2d 1138, 1142 (1981); Matter of Leopold, 469 Pa. 384 , 366 A.2d 227, 231-232 (1976), quoting Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. v. Agnew, 271 Md. 543 , 318 A.2d 811 (1974). (emphasis added) In order to preserve the integrity of the bar and to send a clear message to attorneys of this Commonwealth that similar conduc | 2 | 1977–1992 |
Olson & French, Inc. v. Commonwealth
neutral
2 sentences2025As the Court explained, “the capital stock tax return in the Graham [Farm Land] case constituted an admission against interest on the part of the sole stockholder and verily impeached the integrity of his claim.” Id. 2025The Court recognized that “[t]he applicability of [its] ruling in the Graham [Farm Land] case with respect to the admissibility of a corporation’s capital stock tax return in a condemnation proceeding has been appropriately restricted to the peculiar facts of that case.” Olson & French, 160 A.2d at 403 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Berry v. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIA
green
1 sentence2018Our review of the transcript of both parties’ closing arguments indicates that the “passing” comment did not have the “unavoidable effect [of] prejudic[ing] the jury, forming in their minds a fixed bias and hostility toward the defendant such that they could not weigh the evidence and render a fair verdict.” Chmiel, 30 A.3d at 1146-47 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
In Re Iulo
green
2 sentences2009Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Keller, 509 Pa. 573 , 506 A.2d 872 (1986); In re Iulo, 564 Pa. 205 , 766 A.2d 335 (2001). 2009Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Keller, 509 Pa. 573 , 506 A.2d 872 (1986); In re Iulo, 564 Pa. 205 , 766 A.2d 335 (2001). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kissel
green
2 sentences1993See Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Stern, 515 Pa. 68 , 526 A.2d 1180 (1987); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kissel, 497 Pa. 467 , 442 A.2d 217 (1982). 1993See Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Stern, 515 Pa. 68 , 526 A.2d 1180 (1987); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kissel, 497 Pa. 467 , 442 A.2d 217 (1982). | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Leidy v. Deseret Enterprises, Inc.
green
1 sentence1988Leidy v. Deseret Enterprises, Inc., supra 252 Pa.Super. at 169-70 , 381 A.2d at 168 (quoting Boyd v. Smith, 372 Pa. 306, 309-10 , 94 A.2d 44, 46 (1953)). | 1 | 1988–1988 |
In the Matter of Hiss
green
1 sentence1984So regarded, this rule, intended to maintain the integrity of the bar, would encourage corruption in these latter petitioners for reinstatement and, again paradoxically, might permit reinstatement of those least fit to serve.” 368 Mass at 457-9, 333 N.E. 2d at 436-7 . | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Bar Ass'n of Balto. City v. Siegel
green
1 sentence1981This certainly is evidence of willful and intentional deceit involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in violation of Rule 1-102(A)(4).” As stated in Bar Association of Baltimore City v. Siegel, 275 MD. 521, 528, 340 A. 2d 710 (1975); quoted in Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Kahn, 431 A. 2d 1336, 1351-52 (MD. 1981): “ . . . but because an attorney’s character must remain beyond reproach this Court has the duty, since attorneys are its officers to insist upon the maintenance of the integrity of the bar and to prevent the transgressions of an individual lawyer from | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Denniston v. Haddock green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
| Coolbaugh v. Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Co. neutral | 1 | 1959–1959 |
Gallagher v. Hicks
neutral
2 sentences1959An examination of onr decisions will indicate that following Caldwell some decisions' appear to cast further doubt on the integrity of the rule “that the lease of coal in place with the right to mine and remove all of it for a stipulated royalty vests in the lessee a fee”: Smith v. Glen Alden Coal Company, 347 Pa. 290, 301 , supra. In Gallagher v. Hicks, 216 Pa. 243 , 65 A. 623 , the Court said (p. 245) : “. . . an unfortunate expression in the opinion [Hope’s Appeal, 1 Sadler 307 ] has been the starting point of a tendency to class together all contracts about coal in place as absolute sales 1959An examination of onr decisions will indicate that following Caldwell some decisions' appear to cast further doubt on the integrity of the rule “that the lease of coal in place with the right to mine and remove all of it for a stipulated royalty vests in the lessee a fee”: Smith v. Glen Alden Coal Company, 347 Pa. 290, 301 , supra. In Gallagher v. Hicks, 216 Pa. 243 , 65 A. 623 , the Court said (p. 245) : “. . . an unfortunate expression in the opinion [Hope’s Appeal, 1 Sadler 307 ] has been the starting point of a tendency to class together all contracts about coal in place as absolute sales | 1 | 1959–1959 |
Hope's Appeal
green
1 sentence1959An examination of onr decisions will indicate that following Caldwell some decisions' appear to cast further doubt on the integrity of the rule “that the lease of coal in place with the right to mine and remove all of it for a stipulated royalty vests in the lessee a fee”: Smith v. Glen Alden Coal Company, 347 Pa. 290, 301 , supra. In Gallagher v. Hicks, 216 Pa. 243 , 65 A. 623 , the Court said (p. 245) : “. . . an unfortunate expression in the opinion [Hope’s Appeal, 1 Sadler 307 ] has been the starting point of a tendency to class together all contracts about coal in place as absolute sales | 1 | 1959–1959 |
Smith v. Glen Alden Coal Co.
green
1 sentence1959An examination of onr decisions will indicate that following Caldwell some decisions' appear to cast further doubt on the integrity of the rule “that the lease of coal in place with the right to mine and remove all of it for a stipulated royalty vests in the lessee a fee”: Smith v. Glen Alden Coal Company, 347 Pa. 290, 301 , supra. In Gallagher v. Hicks, 216 Pa. 243 , 65 A. 623 , the Court said (p. 245) : “. . . an unfortunate expression in the opinion [Hope’s Appeal, 1 Sadler 307 ] has been the starting point of a tendency to class together all contracts about coal in place as absolute sales | 1 | 1959–1959 |
Burke Et Ux. v. Kerr
green
2 sentences1959What Denniston v. Haddock [ 200 Pa. 426 ] and the cases which have followed it did was to check the tendency to indiscriminate lumping of all such contracts together and to recall in regard to them the true principles of construction applicable alike to all contracts.” See also: Coolbaugh v. Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Co., 213 Pa. 28 , 62 A. 94 ; Burke et ux. v. Kerr, 142 Pa. Superior Ct. 37 , 15 A. 2d 685 . 1959What Denniston v. Haddock [ 200 Pa. 426 ] and the cases which have followed it did was to check the tendency to indiscriminate lumping of all such contracts together and to recall in regard to them the true principles of construction applicable alike to all contracts.” See also: Coolbaugh v. Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Co., 213 Pa. 28 , 62 A. 94 ; Burke et ux. v. Kerr, 142 Pa. Superior Ct. 37 , 15 A. 2d 685 . | 1 | 1959–1959 |
| Lineaweaver's Estate neutral | 1 | 1950–1950 |
| In re Davies green | 1 | 1930–1930 |
| Kennedy's Disbarment neutral | 1 | 1930–1930 |
| Maires's Disbarment neutral | 1 | 1930–1930 |
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.