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7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1958–2017 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
MacKubbin v. Rosedale Memorial Park, Inc.green2 sentences2016Rosedale Memorial P.mk, 257 A.2d 587, 589 (Pa. 1969). 2014Park, Inc., 257 A.2d 587, 589 (Pa. 1969) (“Equity protects innocent purchasers by providing that a bona fide purchaser for value and without notice has a perfect defense in a suit brought by a holder of a prior equitable claim.”). | 3 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Wrightgreen1 sentence2017Commonwealth v. Wright, 961 A.2d 119, 135 (Pa. 2008) (holding that, even in the more stringent criminal context, a capital defendant is not entitled to a perfect trial). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Drummondgreen2 sentences2005Commonwealth v. Drummond, 775 A.2d 849, 853 (Pa.Super.2001). 2005Commonwealth v. Drummond, 775 A.2d 849, 853 (Pa.Super.2001). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Lenheim v. Smith
neutral
1 sentence1969Witherow v. Vlachos, 401 Pa. 576 , 165 A. 2d 373 (1960); 1 Lenheim v. Smith, 54 Pa. Superior Ct. 147 (1913); Annot., 79 A.L.R. 2d 1180 ; Pomeroy, Equity Jurisprudence, 5th ed. §§767, 776, 870; Restatement, Restitution §13; 2 Williston, Contracts, rev. ed. §1548 at 4341. | 1 | 1969–1969 |
Witherow v. Vlachos
neutral
2 sentences1969Witherow v. Vlachos, 401 Pa. 576 , 165 A. 2d 373 (1960); 1 Lenheim v. Smith, 54 Pa. Superior Ct. 147 (1913); Annot., 79 A.L.R. 2d 1180 ; Pomeroy, Equity Jurisprudence, 5th ed. §§767, 776, 870; Restatement, Restitution §13; 2 Williston, Contracts, rev. ed. §1548 at 4341. 1969Witherow v. Vlachos, 401 Pa. 576 , 165 A. 2d 373 (1960); 1 Lenheim v. Smith, 54 Pa. Superior Ct. 147 (1913); Annot., 79 A.L.R. 2d 1180 ; Pomeroy, Equity Jurisprudence, 5th ed. §§767, 776, 870; Restatement, Restitution §13; 2 Williston, Contracts, rev. ed. §1548 at 4341. | 1 | 1969–1969 |
Commonwealth v. Patskin
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Donough
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant's attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi `is the most perfect defense in the world'; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt." Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, [*] that is a correct statement of the law. [*] *546 Furthermore, what this Court said | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Schurtz
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Mills
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Becker
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Almeida
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Glenn
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Holley
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. New
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Stelma
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Cargill
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Commonwealth v. Moyer
green
2 sentences1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe 1958In regard to defendant’s attempt to prove an alibi, the trial judge not only charged that such a defense could be established by the mere preponderance of the evidence, but he added that an alibi ‘is the most perfect defense in the world’; he did not need specifically to state, although it is true, that the evidence offered in support of an alibi may be sufficient of itself to raise a reasonable doubt.” Notwithstanding isolated excerpts from several decisions which state the law differently or more broadly, * that is a correct statement of the law* Furthermore, what this Court said in Commonwe | 1 | 1958–1958 |
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.