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Gambone test in Pennsylvania

7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 2007–2025 3 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Shoul v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensinggreen
pa · 2017 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2025
2 sentences

2025See Shoul, 173 A.3d at 678 . 6 In undertaking that evaluation, we do not purport to second-guess the wisdom or soundness of the public policy choices made by the General Assembly; we only ask whether a constitutional 6 The concurrence would utilize this case to disapprove the Gambone standard applicable under our State Charter.

2025See Shoul, 173 A.3d at 678 . 6 In undertaking that evaluation, we do not purport to second-guess the wisdom or soundness of the public policy choices made by the General Assembly; we only ask whether a constitutional 6 The concurrence would utilize this case to disapprove the Gambone standard applicable under our State Charter.

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Gambone v. Commonwealthgreen
pa · 1954 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2023
2 sentences

2020There is, therefore, a less drastic alternative to RELRA broker licensing that is not “unreasonable, unduly oppressive, or patently beyond the necessities of the case.”20 Gambone, 101 A.2d at 637 ; see also Mahony, 651 A.2d at 527-28 (concluding a zoning ordinance failed the Gambone test because “less drastic and intrusive alternatives” existed); cf. Timmons Brief at 12-13 (suggesting short-term vacation property managers should be subject to less restrictive registration requirement). its onerous broker requirements, and thus, she asserts a colorable claim that pursuant to Gambone it is unrea

2020There is, therefore, a less drastic alternative to RELRA broker licensing that is not “unreasonable, unduly oppressive, or patently beyond the necessities of the case.”20 Gambone, 101 A.2d at 637 ; see also Mahony, 651 A.2d at 527-28 (concluding a zoning ordinance failed the Gambone test because “less drastic and intrusive alternatives” existed); cf. Timmons Brief at 12-13 (suggesting short-term vacation property managers should be subject to less restrictive registration requirement). its onerous broker requirements, and thus, she asserts a colorable claim that pursuant to Gambone it is unrea

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Nixon v. Commonwealthgreen
pa · 2003 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2023
2 sentences

2020Ladd admits the Commonwealth may exercise its police power by imposing restrictions on the right to pursue an honest trade to “protect the public health, safety, and welfare[,]” see id. at 26, citing Nixon, 839 A.2d at 286 , but argues the power is not unrestricted and must satisfy both prongs of the Gambone test.

2020Ladd admits the Commonwealth may exercise its police power by imposing restrictions on the right to pursue an honest trade to “protect the public health, safety, and welfare[,]” see id. at 26, citing Nixon, 839 A.2d at 286 , but argues the power is not unrestricted and must satisfy both prongs of the Gambone test.

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Adkins v. Children's Hospital of Columbiared
scotus · 1923 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Adkins, 261 U.S. at 568 (Holmes, J., dissenting) (noting the “vague contours” of Lochner era due process).

2020See Adkins, 261 U.S. at 568 (Holmes, J., dissenting) (noting the “vague contours” of Lochner era due process).

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Mahony v. Township of Hamptongreen
pa · 1994 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020There is, therefore, a less drastic alternative to RELRA broker licensing that is not “unreasonable, unduly oppressive, or patently beyond the necessities of the case.”20 Gambone, 101 A.2d at 637 ; see also Mahony, 651 A.2d at 527-28 (concluding a zoning ordinance failed the Gambone test because “less drastic and intrusive alternatives” existed); cf. Timmons Brief at 12-13 (suggesting short-term vacation property managers should be subject to less restrictive registration requirement). its onerous broker requirements, and thus, she asserts a colorable claim that pursuant to Gambone it is unrea

2020There is, therefore, a less drastic alternative to RELRA broker licensing that is not “unreasonable, unduly oppressive, or patently beyond the necessities of the case.”20 Gambone, 101 A.2d at 637 ; see also Mahony, 651 A.2d at 527-28 (concluding a zoning ordinance failed the Gambone test because “less drastic and intrusive alternatives” existed); cf. Timmons Brief at 12-13 (suggesting short-term vacation property managers should be subject to less restrictive registration requirement). its onerous broker requirements, and thus, she asserts a colorable claim that pursuant to Gambone it is unrea

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Tonkovic v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurancegreen
pa · 1987 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Insurance Co., 513 Pa. 445, 456 , 521 A.2d 920, 926 (1987). 10 The problem with Gambone’s argument is that it ignores the applicable rules of insurance policy interpretation. ¶ 43 It is well-settled that when policy language is unambiguous, we give effect to that language.

2007Insurance Co., 513 Pa. 445, 456 , 521 A.2d 920, 926 (1987). 10 The problem with Gambone’s argument is that it ignores the applicable rules of insurance policy interpretation. ¶ 43 It is well-settled that when policy language is unambiguous, we give effect to that language.

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Strine v. Commonwealth green
pa · 2006
2 sentences

2024Strine, 894 A.2d at 738 .

2024Strine, 894 A.2d at 738 .

12024–2024
S. Ladd, S. Harris, and Pocono Mountain Vacation Properties, LLC v. Real Estate Commission of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and DOS (BPOA) green
pacommwct · 2018
2 sentences

2020Id. at 16-17, citing Ladd, 187 A.3d at 1077-78 .

2020Id. at 16-17, citing Ladd, 187 A.3d at 1077-78 .

12020–2020
Mazur v. Trinity Area School District green
pa · 2008
2 sentences

2020Id. at 38-39, quoting Mazur, 961 A.2d at 101 .

2020Id. at 38-39, quoting Mazur, 961 A.2d at 101 .

12020–2020
Meyer v. Gwynedd Development Group, Inc. green
pasuperct · 2000
2 sentences

2020Thus, we conduct our Gambone analysis in light of the apparent legislative goal of protecting the public from the fraudulent conduct of those “engaged in the business of trading real estate.” Meyer, 756 A.2d at 69 n.2.

2020As a preliminary matter, we recognize the government’s legitimate interest in protecting consumers from fraudulent conduct by those “engaged in the business of trading real estate.” Id.

12020–2020

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