60 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1936–2025 8 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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In Re Adoption of Hessgreen1 sentence2022See Hess, 608 A.2d at 14 , citing 23 Pa.C.S. §2713(2) (“[T]he court, in its discretion, may dispense with consents other than that of the adoptee . . . when … the adoptee is under 18 years of age and has no parent living whose consent is required.”). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Mourygreen1 sentence2021The court noted the presumption that arises with the preparation and filing of a PSI, i.e., that the court is “aware of relevant information regarding the defendant’s character and weighed those considerations along with mitigating statutory factors.” Id. (quoting Commonwealth v. Moury, 992 A.2d 162, 172 (Pa. Super. 2010)). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Atanasiogreen1 sentence2020Although Appellant’s brief, at 5, uses the word “excessive” in a quote from Commonwealth v. Atanasio, 997 A.2d 1181, 1183 (Pa. Super. 2010), the brief does not otherwise argue that the amount of restitution was excessive, and nothing else in the brief implies that Appellant is challenging the discretionary aspects of his sentence of restitution. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Walkergreen1 sentence2020Relying upon Commonwealth v. Reed, 543 A.2d 587, 589 (Pa. Super. ____________________________________________ 6 This Court noted an exception for “challenges alleging that a sentence of restitution is excessive under the circumstance[,]” which would, instead, be considered “challenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing.” Walker, 666 A.2d at 307 (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Reedgreen1 sentence2020Relying upon Commonwealth v. Reed, 543 A.2d 587, 589 (Pa. Super. ____________________________________________ 6 This Court noted an exception for “challenges alleging that a sentence of restitution is excessive under the circumstance[,]” which would, instead, be considered “challenges to the discretionary aspects of sentencing.” Walker, 666 A.2d at 307 (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Reardon v. Allegheny Collegegreen1 sentence2017Co., 83 A.3d 418 (Pa.Super. 2013) (quoting Reardon v. Allegheny College, 926 A.2d 477, 486 (Pa.Super. 2007), this Court noted that the doctrine forecloses tort claims “(1) arising solely from the contractual relationship between the parties; (2) when the alleged duties breached were grounded in the contract itself; (3) where any liability stems from the contract; and (4) when the tort claim essentially duplicates the breach of contract claim or where the success of the tort claim is dependent on the success of the breach of contract claim.” - 24 - J-A14016-17 causing water to leak into homes a | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Forbesgreen2 sentences2015See id. 2015See id. | 1 | 1 |
| Walls v. Phoenix Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Kiak v. Crown Equipment Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Fetterman v. Greengreen | 1 | 1 |
| Strickland v. Washingtongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lefkowitz v. Cunninghamgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Minnesota v. Murphygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Huntley & Huntley, Inc. v. Council of Oakmontgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Stewart v. Rossigreen | 1 | 1 |
| Excavation Technologies, Inc. v. Columbia Gas Co. of Pennsylvaniagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Chamberlaingreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Arroyogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hiscott and Robinson v. Kinggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Akron Borough v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissiongreen | 1 | 1 |
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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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Cangemi Ex Rel. Estate of Cangemi v. Cone
green
2 sentences2018Estate of Cangemi v. Cone, 774 A.2d 1262 , 1265 (Pa. Super. 2001)). 2018Estate of Cangemi v. Cone , 774 A.2d 1262 , 1265 (Pa. Super. 2001) ). | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Criswell v. King
green
2 sentences2018Id. at 364 (citing Criswell , 834 A.2d at 512 ). 2018Id. at 364 (citing Criswell , 834 A.2d at 512 ). | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Stapas, J. v. Giant Eagle, Inc.
green
2 sentences2018Further, the court noted a claim that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence warrants a new trial only "where the verdict is so contrary to the evidence it shocks one's sense of justice." Id. (quoting Cangemi ex rel. 2018Further, the court noted a claim that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence warrants a new trial only "where the verdict is so contrary to the evidence it shocks one's sense of justice." Id. (quoting Cangemi ex rel. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Commonwealth v. Roberts
green
2 sentences2025The Court noted that this test involves consideration of factors such as the duration and conditions attendant to the interview, and the attitude of the interviewer, as well as any other factors “that could drain a person’s ability to withstand coercion.” Id. at *5 (citing Roberts, 969 A.2d at 599 ). 2025The Court noted that this test involves consideration of factors such as the duration and conditions attendant to the interview, and the attitude of the interviewer, as well as any other factors “that could drain a person’s ability to withstand coercion.” Id. at *5 (citing Roberts, 969 A.2d at 599 ). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
M & D Auto Body v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
green
1 sentence2025M & D Auto Body, 599 A.2d at 1019 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Simone, N. v. Zakiul Alam, M.
green
1 sentence2025Id. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Commonwealth v. Kriegler
green
1 sentence2024Id. at 14 (citing Commonwealth v. Kriegler, 127 A.3d 840 (Pa.Super. 2015)). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Commonwealth v. Johnson
green
1 sentence2021Id. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Com. v. Johnson, D.
green
1 sentence2021Discussing the evolution of case law with regard to application of the compulsory joinder rule, the Court noted that the rule was mandated under the Court’s “supervisory powers,” id. 247 A.3d at 983, that the statutory scheme of compulsory joinder was derived from principles of the Model Penal Code, id., and that the Justices’ “intent was generally to require summary and greater offenses arising out of single criminal episodes to be consolidated in the common pleas courts.” Id. at 984. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Township of Exeter v. Zoning Hearing Board
green
1 sentence2020First Trial Court Decision The trial court noted that analysis of whether a particular zoning ordinance creates a de facto prohibition on a particular use is guided by the two-part test established by our Supreme Court in Township of Exeter v. Zoning Hearing Board of Exeter Township, 962 A.2d 653 (Pa. 2009).11 R.R. at 602a. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Commonwealth v. Boyle
green
1 sentence2018Id. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Stafford v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
green
1 sentence2018Stafford, 933 A.2d at 143 n.7. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
In Re Estate of Pedrick
green
2 sentences2017There, the Court noted that the doctrine of unclean hands “is derived from the unwillingness of a court to give relief to a suitor who has so conducted himself as to shock the moral sensibilities of the judge, and it has nothing to do with the rights or liabilities of the parties.” Id. 2017The doctrine’s applicability is limited, however, and “does not bar relief to a party merely because his conduct in general has been shown not to be blameless; the doctrine only applies where the wrongdoing directly affects the relationship subsisting between the parties and is directly connected with the matter in controversy.” Id. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Indalex Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance
green
1 sentence2017Co., 83 A.3d 418 (Pa.Super. 2013) (quoting Reardon v. Allegheny College, 926 A.2d 477, 486 (Pa.Super. 2007), this Court noted that the doctrine forecloses tort claims “(1) arising solely from the contractual relationship between the parties; (2) when the alleged duties breached were grounded in the contract itself; (3) where any liability stems from the contract; and (4) when the tort claim essentially duplicates the breach of contract claim or where the success of the tort claim is dependent on the success of the breach of contract claim.” - 24 - J-A14016-17 causing water to leak into homes a | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Commonwealth v. Ferguson
green
1 sentence2017While the teenage victims’ recollections of the abuse were “not perfect,” it “found their testimony credible and persuasive.” Id. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Hennebont Co. v. Kroger Co.
green
2 sentences2016Citing this Court’s decision in Dixon v, Fuller, 196 Pa. 349 , 46 A. 553 (1900), and its own decision in Hennebont Co. v. Kroger Co., 221 Pa.Super. 65 , 289 A.2d 229 (1972), the court noted that the doctrine of estoppel by deed is well established in this Commonwealth, and concluded that, pursuant thereto, “[Appellants] are barred from denying that the Lease covers all 62 acres of the leased premises.” Shedden, 88 A.3d at 233 . 2016Citing this Court’s decision in Dixon v, Fuller, 196 Pa. 349 , 46 A. 553 (1900), and its own decision in Hennebont Co. v. Kroger Co., 221 Pa.Super. 65 , 289 A.2d 229 (1972), the court noted that the doctrine of estoppel by deed is well established in this Commonwealth, and concluded that, pursuant thereto, “[Appellants] are barred from denying that the Lease covers all 62 acres of the leased premises.” Shedden, 88 A.3d at 233 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Dixon v. Fuller
green
2 sentences2016Citing this Court’s decision in Dixon v, Fuller, 196 Pa. 349 , 46 A. 553 (1900), and its own decision in Hennebont Co. v. Kroger Co., 221 Pa.Super. 65 , 289 A.2d 229 (1972), the court noted that the doctrine of estoppel by deed is well established in this Commonwealth, and concluded that, pursuant thereto, “[Appellants] are barred from denying that the Lease covers all 62 acres of the leased premises.” Shedden, 88 A.3d at 233 . 2016Citing this Court’s decision in Dixon v, Fuller, 196 Pa. 349 , 46 A. 553 (1900), and its own decision in Hennebont Co. v. Kroger Co., 221 Pa.Super. 65 , 289 A.2d 229 (1972), the court noted that the doctrine of estoppel by deed is well established in this Commonwealth, and concluded that, pursuant thereto, “[Appellants] are barred from denying that the Lease covers all 62 acres of the leased premises.” Shedden, 88 A.3d at 233 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Commonwealth v. Kidd
green
1 sentence2016Id. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Shedden v. Anadarko E & P Co.
neutral
1 sentence2016Citing this Court’s decision in Dixon v, Fuller, 196 Pa. 349 , 46 A. 553 (1900), and its own decision in Hennebont Co. v. Kroger Co., 221 Pa.Super. 65 , 289 A.2d 229 (1972), the court noted that the doctrine of estoppel by deed is well established in this Commonwealth, and concluded that, pursuant thereto, “[Appellants] are barred from denying that the Lease covers all 62 acres of the leased premises.” Shedden, 88 A.3d at 233 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Lamp v. Heyman
green
1 sentence2015Nevertheless, our High Court determined that there was “too much potential for abuse in a rule which permits a plaintiff to keep an action alive without proper notice to a defendant merely by filing a praecipe for a writ of summons and then having the writ reissued in a timely fashion without attempting to effectuate service.” Id. at 888 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Beattie v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Liberty Mutual Insurance)
green
1 sentence2014While these distinctions are accurate, these cases, along with several others, nevertheless are instructive on how to resolve the present matter....In [Campbell v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Foamex), 707 A.2d 1188 (Pa.Cmwlth.1998) ] and [Beattie v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.), 713 A.2d 187 (Pa.Cmwlth.1998) ], reinstatement cases, the claimants involuntarily left their modified duty positions and, in considering whether reinstatement of the benefits was proper under Section 413 of the Act, this Court again examined the reasons behind the claimants’ | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| BRATIC v. Rubendall green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
United States v. Chadwick
red
2 sentences2014Moreover, the Court noted that the exception is narrow, and generally limited to dangers posed by the arrestee himself, and that outside threats do not “lurk in all custodial arrests.” Id. (citing United States v. Chadwick, 433 U.S. 1, 14-15 , 97 S.Ct. 2476 , 53 L.Ed.2d 538 (1977)). 2014Moreover, the Court noted that the exception is narrow, and generally limited to dangers posed by the arrestee himself, and that outside threats do not “lurk in all custodial arrests.” Id. (citing United States v. Chadwick, 433 U.S. 1, 14-15 , 97 S.Ct. 2476 , 53 L.Ed.2d 538 (1977)). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Campbell v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
green
1 sentence2014While these distinctions are accurate, these cases, along with several others, nevertheless are instructive on how to resolve the present matter....In [Campbell v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Foamex), 707 A.2d 1188 (Pa.Cmwlth.1998) ] and [Beattie v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.), 713 A.2d 187 (Pa.Cmwlth.1998) ], reinstatement cases, the claimants involuntarily left their modified duty positions and, in considering whether reinstatement of the benefits was proper under Section 413 of the Act, this Court again examined the reasons behind the claimants’ | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp. green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Keslar Unemployment Compensation Case green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| United States v. Bagley green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Goodman Appeal green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Anders v. California green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| In Re Erie Golf Course green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Bilt-Rite Contractors, Inc. v. Architectural Studio green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Commonwealth v. Friend red | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Cianchetti v. Kaylen green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Gozdonovic v. Pleasant Hills Realty Co. green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Hughes v. Seven Springs Farm, Inc. green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Commonwealth v. Ewing neutral | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Commonwealth v. Collins green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County v. Earls green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Zemprelli v. Thornburgh green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Knox v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
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.