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7 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1980–2006 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 |
|---|---|---|
Crusco v. Strunk Steel Co.green2 sentences2006In the case of Key v. Jetto, 1 Pittsb.R. 117, Judge Woodward, sitting at nisi prius in 1854, held that the privilege did not extend to defendants in criminal cases. . . .’” Crusco v. Strunk Steel Co., 365 Pa. 326, 327-28 , 74 A.2d 142, 143 (1950). 2006In the case of Key v. Jetto, 1 Pittsb.R. 117, Judge Woodward, sitting at nisi prius in 1854, held that the privilege did not extend to defendants in criminal cases. . . .’” Crusco v. Strunk Steel Co., 365 Pa. 326, 327-28 , 74 A.2d 142, 143 (1950). | 1 | 1 |
Callahan v. Commonwealthgreen2 sentences1980However, in Callahan v. Pennsylvania State Police, 39 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 609, 612 , 396 A.2d 81, 83 (1979), this court stated the general rule that “whether a letter of an agency constitutes an adjudication . . . depends on whether the letter announces a final determination, inter alia, of a person’s personal or property rights.” Here, the letter of April 25, 1979 merely informed Yellow of the new procedural framework in which the PUC would consider Yellow’s application. 1980However, in Callahan v. Pennsylvania State Police, 39 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 609, 612 , 396 A.2d 81, 83 (1979), this court stated the general rule that “whether a letter of an agency constitutes an adjudication . . . depends on whether the letter announces a final determination, inter alia, of a person’s personal or property rights.” Here, the letter of April 25, 1979 merely informed Yellow of the new procedural framework in which the PUC would consider Yellow’s application. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Wood v. Boyle
green
2 sentences2006Before it reached that result, however, the court stated the general rule that persons appearing in court on criminal charges are not immune from service of civil process: “The question of the legality of service of civil process on a nonresident defendant brought into a county on criminal warrant issued on the information of the same party who had instituted a civil action against that defendant was considered by this court in Wood v. Boyle, 177 Pa. 620 , 35 A. 853 [ 55 Am.St.Rep. 747 ], There we said [in 177 Pa. at page 632 , 35 A. at page 854 ]: ‘... the great preponderance of authority is 2006Before it reached that result, however, the court stated the general rule that persons appearing in court on criminal charges are not immune from service of civil process: “The question of the legality of service of civil process on a nonresident defendant brought into a county on criminal warrant issued on the information of the same party who had instituted a civil action against that defendant was considered by this court in Wood v. Boyle, 177 Pa. 620 , 35 A. 853 [ 55 Am.St.Rep. 747 ], There we said [in 177 Pa. at page 632 , 35 A. at page 854 ]: ‘... the great preponderance of authority is | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Bedeski v. Greater Nanticoke Area School District
green
1 sentence1993In Bedeski v. Greater Nanticoke Area School District, 58 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 400, 404, 427 A.2d 1269, 1271 , (1981), this court stated the general test that, “the key considerations in determining whether one is a public officer are the nature of the office, the powers wielded, and the responsibilities which are carried out.” However, we decline to apply this subjective test based on the function of a job to the daily workings of the salary board, in favor of the more consistent and certain distinctions outlined in the Code. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Cloverleaf Development, Inc. v. Horizon Financial F.A.
green
2 sentences1987The court stated the general rule that an order dismissing some counts of a multi-count complaint is interlocutory and stated the exception as put forth in Cloverleaf Development, supra, 347 Pa.Super. at 81 , 500 A.2d at 166 -67: However, the general rule is not without exceptions. 1987The court stated the general rule that an order dismissing some counts of a multi-count complaint is interlocutory and stated the exception as put forth in Cloverleaf Development, supra, 347 Pa.Super. at 81 , 500 A.2d at 166 -67: However, the general rule is not without exceptions. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Estate of Gasbarini v. Medical Center of Beaver County, Inc.
green
2 sentences1987However, the Court also stated the exception to this rule that provides that a final judgment may be opened if fraud “or other equitable considerations required the granting of such relief.” Id., 487 Pa. at 270 , 409 A.2d at 345 . 1987However, the Court also stated the exception to this rule that provides that a final judgment may be opened if fraud “or other equitable considerations required the granting of such relief.” Id., 487 Pa. at 270 , 409 A.2d at 345 . | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Commonwealth v. Hart
green
2 sentences1980Hence, while cases may contain language which at first blush supports the Commonwealth's position, the language was never meant to dispense with the requirement that the slayer's act be in furtherance of the felony. [11] In further support of its position, the Commonwealth cites decisions of this Court such as Commonwealth v. Stelma, 327 Pa. 317 , 192 A. 906 (1906), Commonwealth v. Hart, 403 Pa. 652 , 170 A.2d 850 (1961), and Commonwealth v. Slavik, 437 Pa. 354 , 261 A.2d 583 (1970), wherein we held that, if a homicide occurs in the perpetration of or an attempt to *97 commit a robbery or othe 1980Hence, while cases may contain language which at first blush supports the Commonwealth's position, the language was never meant to dispense with the requirement that the slayer's act be in furtherance of the felony. [11] In further support of its position, the Commonwealth cites decisions of this Court such as Commonwealth v. Stelma, 327 Pa. 317 , 192 A. 906 (1906), Commonwealth v. Hart, 403 Pa. 652 , 170 A.2d 850 (1961), and Commonwealth v. Slavik, 437 Pa. 354 , 261 A.2d 583 (1970), wherein we held that, if a homicide occurs in the perpetration of or an attempt to *97 commit a robbery or othe | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Commonwealth v. Slavik
green
2 sentences1980Hence, while cases may contain language which at first blush supports the Commonwealth's position, the language was never meant to dispense with the requirement that the slayer's act be in furtherance of the felony. [11] In further support of its position, the Commonwealth cites decisions of this Court such as Commonwealth v. Stelma, 327 Pa. 317 , 192 A. 906 (1906), Commonwealth v. Hart, 403 Pa. 652 , 170 A.2d 850 (1961), and Commonwealth v. Slavik, 437 Pa. 354 , 261 A.2d 583 (1970), wherein we held that, if a homicide occurs in the perpetration of or an attempt to *97 commit a robbery or othe 1980Hence, while cases may contain language which at first blush supports the Commonwealth's position, the language was never meant to dispense with the requirement that the slayer's act be in furtherance of the felony. [11] In further support of its position, the Commonwealth cites decisions of this Court such as Commonwealth v. Stelma, 327 Pa. 317 , 192 A. 906 (1906), Commonwealth v. Hart, 403 Pa. 652 , 170 A.2d 850 (1961), and Commonwealth v. Slavik, 437 Pa. 354 , 261 A.2d 583 (1970), wherein we held that, if a homicide occurs in the perpetration of or an attempt to *97 commit a robbery or othe | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Shechter v. SHECHTER
green
2 sentences1980In Schechter , this Court stated the general rule that “unless there are no conflicting inferences to be drawn it is far better to hear the defense so that the appellate court may have the benefit of findings of fact and conclusions of law by the chancellor confirmed by the court en banc.’’ 366 Pa. at 33 , 76 A.2d at 755 . 1980In Schechter , this Court stated the general rule that “unless there are no conflicting inferences to be drawn it is far better to hear the defense so that the appellate court may have the benefit of findings of fact and conclusions of law by the chancellor confirmed by the court en banc.’’ 366 Pa. at 33 , 76 A.2d at 755 . | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Commonwealth v. Stelma
green
2 sentences1980Hence, while cases may contain language which at first blush supports the Commonwealth's position, the language was never meant to dispense with the requirement that the slayer's act be in furtherance of the felony. [11] In further support of its position, the Commonwealth cites decisions of this Court such as Commonwealth v. Stelma, 327 Pa. 317 , 192 A. 906 (1906), Commonwealth v. Hart, 403 Pa. 652 , 170 A.2d 850 (1961), and Commonwealth v. Slavik, 437 Pa. 354 , 261 A.2d 583 (1970), wherein we held that, if a homicide occurs in the perpetration of or an attempt to *97 commit a robbery or othe 1980Hence, while cases may contain language which at first blush supports the Commonwealth's position, the language was never meant to dispense with the requirement that the slayer's act be in furtherance of the felony. [11] In further support of its position, the Commonwealth cites decisions of this Court such as Commonwealth v. Stelma, 327 Pa. 317 , 192 A. 906 (1906), Commonwealth v. Hart, 403 Pa. 652 , 170 A.2d 850 (1961), and Commonwealth v. Slavik, 437 Pa. 354 , 261 A.2d 583 (1970), wherein we held that, if a homicide occurs in the perpetration of or an attempt to *97 commit a robbery or othe | 1 | 1980–1980 |
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.