approved instruction in Pennsylvania

8 Pennsylvania opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2020 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.

Followed or applied (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
Commonwealth v. Burnsgreen pa · 1963 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973 2 sentences 1973We recommended the very standard and instruction given in the instant case in Commonwealth v. Burns, 409 Pa. 619 , 187 A. 2d 552 412 (1963) and reaffirmed the approved instruction as recently as Commonwealth v. Pearson, 450 Pa. 467 , 303 A. 2d 481 (1973). 1973We recommended the very standard and instruction given in the instant case in Commonwealth v. Burns, 409 Pa. 619 , 187 A. 2d 552 412 (1963) and reaffirmed the approved instruction as recently as Commonwealth v. Pearson, 450 Pa. 467 , 303 A. 2d 481 (1973).	1	2
Ross-Araco v. Com., Bd. of Fin. & Rev.green pa · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013However, I acknowledge this Court approved of the test in Ross-Araco Corp. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Board of Finance and Revenue, 544 Pa. 74 , 674 A.2d 691, 694 (1996). 2013However, I acknowledge this Court approved of the test in Ross-Araco Corp. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Board of Finance and Revenue, 544 Pa. 74 , 674 A.2d 691, 694 (1996).	1	1
Commonwealth v. Triplettgreen pa · 1977 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998Commonwealth v. Triplett, 476 Pa. 83, 89 , 381 A.2d 877, 881 (1977) (holding that although the issue of waiver as to the appellant's allegation of trial court error had not been addressed by either party, this Court could raise the issue of waiver sua sponte). [8] There are comparable rules requiring specific objections to trial court's instructions in both civil and criminal cases. 1998Commonwealth v. Triplett, 476 Pa. 83, 89 , 381 A.2d 877, 881 (1977) (holding that although the issue of waiver as to the appellant's allegation of trial court error had not been addressed by either party, this Court could raise the issue of waiver sua sponte). [8] There are comparable rules requiring specific objections to trial court's instructions in both civil and criminal cases.	1	1
Commonwealth v. Spencergreen pa · 1971 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998This instruction regarding the jury's obligation to reach an agreement is in complete harmony with the American Bar Association’s approved instruction which this Court specifically recommended in Commonwealth v. Spencer, 442 Pa. 328, 337-38 , 275 A.2d 299, 304-05 (1971). . 1998This instruction regarding the jury's obligation to reach an agreement is in complete harmony with the American Bar Association’s approved instruction which this Court specifically recommended in Commonwealth v. Spencer, 442 Pa. 328, 337-38 , 275 A.2d 299, 304-05 (1971). .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

Case	Cited	Years
Majczyk v. Oesch green pasuperct · 2001 1 sentence 2020Capriotti argues that the jury was properly instructed, and its verdict is lawful under Majczyk v. Oesch, 789 A.2d 717 (Pa. Super. 2001) (en banc), in which this Court approved a defense verdict in a car accident case where, as here, the defense expert conceded -3- J-S48044-20 that the accident caused some level of plaintiff injury.	1	2020–2020
Commonwealth v. Zook green pa · 1992 2 sentences 1995Hill cites Commonwealth v. Zook, 532 Pa. 79 , 615 A.2d 1 (1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 974 , 113 S.Ct. 1420 , 122 L.Ed.2d 789 (1993), for the proposition that this Court approved of an instruction in which the judge allegedly advised the jury that it could consider mercy and sympathy as a reason for imposing a life sentence. 1995Hill cites Commonwealth v. Zook, 532 Pa. 79 , 615 A.2d 1 (1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 974 , 113 S.Ct. 1420 , 122 L.Ed.2d 789 (1993), for the proposition that this Court approved of an instruction in which the judge allegedly advised the jury that it could consider mercy and sympathy as a reason for imposing a life sentence.	1	1995–1995
Zimmerman v. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance green scotus · 1993 1 sentence 1995Hill cites Commonwealth v. Zook, 532 Pa. 79 , 615 A.2d 1 (1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 974 , 113 S.Ct. 1420 , 122 L.Ed.2d 789 (1993), for the proposition that this Court approved of an instruction in which the judge allegedly advised the jury that it could consider mercy and sympathy as a reason for imposing a life sentence.	1	1995–1995
Rogers v. Oregon green scotus · 1993 1 sentence 1995Hill cites Commonwealth v. Zook, 532 Pa. 79 , 615 A.2d 1 (1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 974 , 113 S.Ct. 1420 , 122 L.Ed.2d 789 (1993), for the proposition that this Court approved of an instruction in which the judge allegedly advised the jury that it could consider mercy and sympathy as a reason for imposing a life sentence.	1	1995–1995
Burton v. City of Youngstown green scotus · 1993 1 sentence 1995Hill cites Commonwealth v. Zook, 532 Pa. 79 , 615 A.2d 1 (1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 974 , 113 S.Ct. 1420 , 122 L.Ed.2d 789 (1993), for the proposition that this Court approved of an instruction in which the judge allegedly advised the jury that it could consider mercy and sympathy as a reason for imposing a life sentence.	1	1995–1995
State v. Holeman green wash · 1985 2 sentences 1990State v. Holeman, 103 Wash.2d 426 , 693 P.2d 89 (1985) (en banc). [11] In People v. Kelley, 3 Cal.App.3d 146 , 83 Cal.Rptr. 287 (1969), the court approved an instruction which informed the jury that an "arrestee may stand his ground and defend himself if he has a reasonable basis for believing that serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon him". [12] The court and counsel were referring to the landmark United States Supreme Court case of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), in which the Court announced for the first time the now established constitu 1990State v. Holeman, 103 Wash.2d 426 , 693 P.2d 89 (1985) (en banc). [11] In People v. Kelley, 3 Cal.App.3d 146 , 83 Cal.Rptr. 287 (1969), the court approved an instruction which informed the jury that an "arrestee may stand his ground and defend himself if he has a reasonable basis for believing that serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon him". [12] The court and counsel were referring to the landmark United States Supreme Court case of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), in which the Court announced for the first time the now established constitu	1	1990–1990
People v. Kelley green calctapp · 1969 2 sentences 1990In People v. Kelley, 3 Cal.App.3d 146 , 83 Cal.Rptr. 287 (1969), the court approved an instruction which informed the jury that an "arrestee may stand his ground and defend himself if he has a reasonable basis for believing that serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon him”. . 1990In People v. Kelley, 3 Cal.App.3d 146 , 83 Cal.Rptr. 287 (1969), the court approved an instruction which informed the jury that an "arrestee may stand his ground and defend himself if he has a reasonable basis for believing that serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon him”. .	1	1990–1990
Brady v. Maryland green scotus · 1963 2 sentences 1990State v. Holeman, 103 Wash.2d 426 , 693 P.2d 89 (1985) (en banc). [11] In People v. Kelley, 3 Cal.App.3d 146 , 83 Cal.Rptr. 287 (1969), the court approved an instruction which informed the jury that an "arrestee may stand his ground and defend himself if he has a reasonable basis for believing that serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon him". [12] The court and counsel were referring to the landmark United States Supreme Court case of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), in which the Court announced for the first time the now established constitu 1990State v. Holeman, 103 Wash.2d 426 , 693 P.2d 89 (1985) (en banc). [11] In People v. Kelley, 3 Cal.App.3d 146 , 83 Cal.Rptr. 287 (1969), the court approved an instruction which informed the jury that an "arrestee may stand his ground and defend himself if he has a reasonable basis for believing that serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon him". [12] The court and counsel were referring to the landmark United States Supreme Court case of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), in which the Court announced for the first time the now established constitu	1	1990–1990
Davis v. Alaska green scotus · 1974 2 sentences 1990State v. Holeman, 103 Wash.2d 426 , 693 P.2d 89 (1985) (en banc). [11] In People v. Kelley, 3 Cal.App.3d 146 , 83 Cal.Rptr. 287 (1969), the court approved an instruction which informed the jury that an "arrestee may stand his ground and defend himself if he has a reasonable basis for believing that serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon him". [12] The court and counsel were referring to the landmark United States Supreme Court case of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), in which the Court announced for the first time the now established constitu 1990State v. Holeman, 103 Wash.2d 426 , 693 P.2d 89 (1985) (en banc). [11] In People v. Kelley, 3 Cal.App.3d 146 , 83 Cal.Rptr. 287 (1969), the court approved an instruction which informed the jury that an "arrestee may stand his ground and defend himself if he has a reasonable basis for believing that serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon him". [12] The court and counsel were referring to the landmark United States Supreme Court case of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), in which the Court announced for the first time the now established constitu	1	1990–1990
Commonwealth v. Brown green pa · 1942 2 sentences 1979Id., 346 Pa. at 200 , 29 A.2d at 797 . 1979Id., 346 Pa. at 200 , 29 A.2d at 797 .	1	1979–1979
Commonwealth v. Pearson green pa · 1973 2 sentences 1973We recommended the very standard and instruction given in the instant case in Commonwealth v. Burns, 409 Pa. 619 , 187 A. 2d 552 412 (1963) and reaffirmed the approved instruction as recently as Commonwealth v. Pearson, 450 Pa. 467 , 303 A. 2d 481 (1973). 1973We recommended the very standard and instruction given in the instant case in Commonwealth v. Burns, 409 Pa. 619 , 187 A. 2d 552 412 (1963) and reaffirmed the approved instruction as recently as Commonwealth v. Pearson, 450 Pa. 467 , 303 A. 2d 481 (1973).	1	1973–1973

Where else courts name it

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