interspousal immunity (Pennsylvania) · Go Syfert
← Pennsylvania issues

interspousal immunity in Pennsylvania

8 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1971–1981 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Bounds v. Caudlegreen
tex · 1977 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981See, e.g., Bounds v. Caudle, 560 S.W. 2d 925 , Tex. 1977.

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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 (34)

CaseCitedYears
Hack v. Hack green
pa · 1981
2 sentences

1981Hence we abrogate the judicially-created doctrine of interspousal immunity.” 495 Pa. at 303 , 433 A.2d at 860-861 .

1981Hence we abrogate the judicially-created doctrine of interspousal immunity.” 495 Pa. at 303 , 433 A.2d at 860-861 .

21981–1981
Rains v. Rains green
colo · 1935
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Bushnell v. Bushnell green
conn · 1925
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Brooks v. Robinson green
ind · 1972
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Company green
idaho · 1975
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Jacobs v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. green
nysupct · 1956
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Leach v. Leach green
ark · 1957
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Turner v. Turner neutral
pa · 1979
2 sentences

1981In his brief in support of the preliminary obj ections, defendant cites the case of Turner v. Turner, 487 Pa. 403 , 409 A. 2d 412, 1979 , as an assertion of the continuing vitality of the Married Woman’s Privacy Act, 48 P.S. §111 from which the interspousal immunity doctrine is derived.

1981In his brief in support of the preliminary obj ections, defendant cites the case of Turner v. Turner, 487 Pa. 403 , 409 A. 2d 412, 1979 , as an assertion of the continuing vitality of the Married Woman’s Privacy Act, 48 P.S. §111 from which the interspousal immunity doctrine is derived.

11981–1981
MacDonald v. MacDonald green
me · 1980
2 sentences

1981MacDonald v. MacDonald, 412 A. 2d 71 Me., 1980, overruling Abbott v. Abbott, 67 Me. 304, 1877 , holding that a person injured by the tortious conduct of another person was not precluded from asserting liability against the tortfeasor in a civil action solely because the tortious conduct occurred while they were married to each other.

1981MacDonald v. MacDonald, 412 A. 2d 71 Me., 1980, overruling Abbott v. Abbott, 67 Me. 304, 1877 , holding that a person injured by the tortious conduct of another person was not precluded from asserting liability against the tortfeasor in a civil action solely because the tortious conduct occurred while they were married to each other.

11981–1981
Rupert Ex Rel. Rupert v. Stienne green
nev · 1974
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Schnabel v. Lionel Leisure, Inc. neutral
pasuperct · 1980
1 sentence

1981Accordingly, the order of the Superior Court, 285 Pa.Super. 625 , 428 A.2d 234 , is reversed, the order of the trial court granting summary judgment and stay vacated, and the record remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

11981–1981
Commonwealth v. Wolf neutral
pasuperct · 1980
1 sentence

1981Accordingly, the order of the Superior Court, 285 Pa.Super. 625 , 428 A.2d 234 , is reversed, the order of the trial court granting summary judgment and stay vacated, and the record remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

11981–1981
Beaudette v. Frana green
minn · 1969
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Maestas v. Overton green
nm · 1975
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Brown v. Gosser green
kyctapphigh · 1953
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Lewis v. Lewis green
mass · 1976
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
DiGIROLAMO v. Apanavage green
pa · 1973
2 sentences

1981Hence we abrogate the judicially-created doctrine of interspousal immunity. *304 I This Court’s most recent decision upholding the doctrine of interspousal immunity was rendered in DiGirolamo v. Apanavage, 454 Pa. 557 , 312 A.2d 382 (1973) (Roberts, J., joined by Nix, J., dissenting, and Manderino, J., dissenting).

1981Hence we abrogate the judicially-created doctrine of interspousal immunity. *304 I This Court’s most recent decision upholding the doctrine of interspousal immunity was rendered in DiGirolamo v. Apanavage, 454 Pa. 557 , 312 A.2d 382 (1973) (Roberts, J., joined by Nix, J., dissenting, and Manderino, J., dissenting).

11981–1981
Cramer v. Cramer green
alaska · 1963
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Immer v. Risko green
nj · 1970
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Klein v. Klein green
cal · 1962
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Hosko v. Hosko green
mich · 1971
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Thompson v. Thompson green
nh · 1963
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Bennett v. Bennett green
ala · 1932
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Abbott v. Abbott green
me · 1877
2 sentences

1981MacDonald v. MacDonald, 412 A. 2d 71 Me., 1980, overruling Abbott v. Abbott, 67 Me. 304, 1877 , holding that a person injured by the tortious conduct of another person was not precluded from asserting liability against the tortfeasor in a civil action solely because the tortious conduct occurred while they were married to each other.

1981MacDonald v. MacDonald, 412 A. 2d 71 Me., 1980, overruling Abbott v. Abbott, 67 Me. 304, 1877 , holding that a person injured by the tortious conduct of another person was not precluded from asserting liability against the tortfeasor in a civil action solely because the tortious conduct occurred while they were married to each other.

11981–1981
Courtney v. Courtney green
okla · 1938
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Coffindaffer v. Coffindaffer green
wva · 1978
2 sentences

1981“We agree with Mr. Justice Miller of West Virginia as he stated in Coffindaffer v. Coffindaffer, 244 S.E. 2d 338 , W.

1981“We agree with Mr. Justice Miller of West Virginia as he stated in Coffindaffer v. Coffindaffer, 244 S.E. 2d 338 , W.

11981–1981
Fitzmaurice v. Fitzmaurice green
nd · 1932
2 sentences

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

1981Bennett v. Bennett, 224 Ala. 335 , 140 So. 378,1932 ; Cramer v. Cramer, 379 P. 2d 95 , Alaska 1963; Leach v. Leach, 227 Ark. 599 , 300 S.W. 2d 15,1957 ; Klein v. Klein, 58 Cal. 2d 692 , 26 Cal. Rptr. 102 , 376 P. 2d 70, 1962 ; Rains v. Rains, 97 Colo. 19 , 46 P. 2d 740, 1935 ; Bushnell v. Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583 , 131 A. 432,1925 ; Rogers v. Yellowstone Park Co., 97 Idaho 14 , 539 P. 2d 566, 1975 ; Brooks v. Robinson, 259 Ind. 16 , 284 N.E. 2d 794, 1972 ; Brown v. Gosser, 262 S.W. 2d 480 , Ky. 1953; Lewis v. Lewis, 351 N.E. 2d 526 , Mass. 1976; Hosko v. Hosko, 385 Mich. 39 , 187 N.W. 2d 236, 1

11981–1981
Smith v. Smith green
pasuperct · 1975
2 sentences

1980Similarly, in Smith v. Smith, 235 Pa.Super. 286 , 340 A.2d 552 (1975), this court held that issues of due process and equal protection asserted by a wife in a divorce action could not be raised for the first time on appeal.

1980Similarly, in Smith v. Smith, 235 Pa.Super. 286 , 340 A.2d 552 (1975), this court held that issues of due process and equal protection asserted by a wife in a divorce action could not be raised for the first time on appeal.

11980–1980
Commonwealth v. Butler green
pa · 1974
11979–1979
Adoption of Patricia Jeanine Walker green
pa · 1976
2 sentences

1979The text of this act, passed by the legislature two months after the interspousal immunity act, previously quoted, provides as follows: “From and after the passage of this act, any wife, who has been deserted, abandoned, or driven from her home by her husband, may sue her husband civilly, in any court of this Commonwealth having the jurisdiction, upon any cause of action now existing or hereafter accruing, with like effect as if such wife were a feme sole; and in such case the wife shall be a competent witness against the husband: Provided, however, That nothing in this act contained shall be

1979The text of this act, passed by the legislature two months after the interspousal immunity act, previously quoted, provides as follows: “From and after the passage of this act, any wife, who has been deserted, abandoned, or driven from her home by her husband, may sue her husband civilly, in any court of this Commonwealth having the jurisdiction, upon any cause of action now existing or hereafter accruing, with like effect as if such wife were a feme sole; and in such case the wife shall be a competent witness against the husband: Provided, however, That nothing in this act contained shall be

11979–1979
Miller v. Miller green
pa · 1863
11973–1973
Burnet v. Coronado Oil & Gas Co. green
scotus · 1932
11971–1971
West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish green
scotus · 1937
11971–1971
Kelley v. Earle green
pa · 1937
11971–1971

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