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practice defense in Pennsylvania

7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1906–2026 2 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
Salemo v. Salemogreen
pa · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Id. (“In incarceration cases, telephone or video testimony should now be the practice standard, not the exception.”).

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Commonwealth v. Webergreen
pasuperct · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Weber, 450 Pa.Super. 32, 40 , 675 A.2d 295, 298-99 (1996); Commonwealth v. Widmer, 446 Pa.Super. 408, 421-22 , 667 A.2d 215, 222 (1995); Commonwealth v. Smith, 410 Pa.Super. 363, 367 , 599 A.2d 1340, 1342 (1991).

1998See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Weber, 450 Pa.Super. 32, 40 , 675 A.2d 295, 298-99 (1996); Commonwealth v. Widmer, 446 Pa.Super. 408, 421-22 , 667 A.2d 215, 222 (1995); Commonwealth v. Smith, 410 Pa.Super. 363, 367 , 599 A.2d 1340, 1342 (1991).

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Commonwealth v. Wallgreen
pasuperct · 1992 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998“By excluding from trial evidence of the victim’s past sexual conduct, the possibility of confusion and prejudice is thus minimized.” Commonwealth v. Wall, 413 Pa. Super. 599, 611 , 606 A.2d 449, 455 (1992). “[T]he Rape Shield Law aids in the fact-finder’s search for the truth by excluding evidence which might distract from legitimate issues involved in sexual assault cases.” Id.

1998“By excluding from trial evidence of the victim’s past sexual conduct, the possibility of confusion and prejudice is thus minimized.” Commonwealth v. Wall, 413 Pa. Super. 599, 611 , 606 A.2d 449, 455 (1992). “[T]he Rape Shield Law aids in the fact-finder’s search for the truth by excluding evidence which might distract from legitimate issues involved in sexual assault cases.” Id.

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Commonwealth v. Widmergreen
pasuperct · 1995 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Weber, 450 Pa.Super. 32, 40 , 675 A.2d 295, 298-99 (1996); Commonwealth v. Widmer, 446 Pa.Super. 408, 421-22 , 667 A.2d 215, 222 (1995); Commonwealth v. Smith, 410 Pa.Super. 363, 367 , 599 A.2d 1340, 1342 (1991).

1998See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Weber, 450 Pa.Super. 32, 40 , 675 A.2d 295, 298-99 (1996); Commonwealth v. Widmer, 446 Pa.Super. 408, 421-22 , 667 A.2d 215, 222 (1995); Commonwealth v. Smith, 410 Pa.Super. 363, 367 , 599 A.2d 1340, 1342 (1991).

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Commonwealth v. Smithgreen
pasuperct · 1991 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Weber, 450 Pa.Super. 32, 40 , 675 A.2d 295, 298-99 (1996); Commonwealth v. Widmer, 446 Pa.Super. 408, 421-22 , 667 A.2d 215, 222 (1995); Commonwealth v. Smith, 410 Pa.Super. 363, 367 , 599 A.2d 1340, 1342 (1991).

1998See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Weber, 450 Pa.Super. 32, 40 , 675 A.2d 295, 298-99 (1996); Commonwealth v. Widmer, 446 Pa.Super. 408, 421-22 , 667 A.2d 215, 222 (1995); Commonwealth v. Smith, 410 Pa.Super. 363, 367 , 599 A.2d 1340, 1342 (1991).

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Colavecchi v. Knarrgreen
pasuperct · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See e.g., Colavecchi v. Knarr, 311 Pa.Super. 58 , 457 A.2d 111 (1983).

1989See e.g., Colavecchi v. Knarr, 311 Pa.Super. 58 , 457 A.2d 111 (1983).

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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
S.T. v. R.W. green
pasuperct · 2018
1 sentence

2025This Court has also stated: “In incarceration cases, telephone or video testimony should now be the practice standard, not the exception.” Id.

12025–2025
Commonwealth v. Guy green
pasuperct · 1996
1 sentence

1998By so doing, the legislature hoped to end the practice of those defense attorneys who elected to try the victim instead of defend their client.” Commonwealth v. Guy, 454 Pa. Super, at 587-88, 686 A.2d at 400 .

11998–1998
In Re Appeal of Borough of Churchill green
pa · 1990
2 sentences

1993We reaffirm the right of the trial court to regulate the practice before it by permitting or refusing to permit exceptions in tax assessment appeals and in general over all *93 statutory appeals, whether designated as `exceptions' or as `post-trial relief.' Borough of Churchill, 525 Pa. at 89-90 , 575 A.2d at 554-55 .

1993We reaffirm the right of the trial court to regulate the practice before it by permitting or refusing to permit exceptions in tax assessment appeals and in general over all *93 statutory appeals, whether designated as `exceptions' or as `post-trial relief.' Borough of Churchill, 525 Pa. at 89-90 , 575 A.2d at 554-55 .

11993–1993
Allegheny Savings Bank v. Meyer green
pa · 1868
1 sentence

1906It has been well said that “ Though the attachment execution is a proceeding of purely legislative origin, the legislation upon the subject is singularly incomplete, and the procedure, as a system, may be said to be due entirely to the plastic hand of judicial discretion.” In an early case, since frequently cited with approval, the district court of Philadelphia defined the proper practice on the hearing of rules for judgment against garnishees on answers in the following language: “ It is a rule of practice of the court, intended for the protection of garnishees against the claims of those wh

11906–1906

Where else courts name it

NY 27 (1862–2026) CA 26 (1969–2024) TX 15 (1914–2015) WA 11 (1891–2016) MI 11 (1908–2018) MA 10 (1913–2015) GA 10 (1910–2013) IL 9 (1895–2005) OK 8 (1915–2012) MS 8 (1975–2005) NJ 8 (1911–2008) PA 7 (1906–2026) IN 7 (1872–2015) FL 7 (1929–1998) NE 7 (1895–2024) MD 6 (1974–2007) OH 6 (1941–2026) MO 6 (1871–2020) WI 6 (1986–2021) CO 6 (1880–2024) AL 5 (1902–2011) TN 5 (1878–2003) MN 5 (1927–2016) KS 5 (1890–2020) VT 5 (1933–2023) UT 5 (1992–2024) DC 5 (1984–2010) IA 5 (1870–1964) LA 3 (2006–2010) OR 3 (1946–2013) NM 2 (1924–1981) KY 2 (1935–1937) VA 2 (1887–1986) CT 2 (2001–2004) MT 2 (1979–1981) AZ 2 (1991–2020) AR 2 (1912–2007) DE 2 (1951–1965)

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