47 Pennsylvania opinions name it 10 courts 1909–2026 6 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 |
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Tri-Continental Corporation v. Battyegreen2 sentences2015The “going concern” concept of fair value in a dissenting shareholders’ appraisal proceeding and the many individual factors comprising it were aptly described by the Delaware Supreme Court in Tri– Continental Corp. v. Battye, Del., 74 A.2d 71, 76 (1950): The basic concept of value under the appraisal is that the stockholder is entitled to be paid for that which has been taken from him, viz., his proportionate interest in a going concern. 2015In Glosser Bros., this Court described the proper methodology to determine the going concern value of a dissenting shareholder’s stock as follows: The “going concern” concept of fair value in a dissenting shareholders' appraisal proceeding and the many individual factors comprising it were aptly described by the Delaware Supreme Court in Tri– Continental Corp. v. Battye, 74 A.2d 71, 76 (Del. 1950): The basic concept of value under the appraisal is that the stockholder is entitled to be paid for that which has been taken from him, viz., his proportionate interest in a going concern. | 3 | 3 |
Commonwealth v. Nelsongreen2 sentences2017Commonwealth v. Nelson, 690 A.2d 728, 731 (Pa. Super. 1997). 2017Commonwealth v. Nelson, 456 Pa.Super. 349 , 690 A.2d 728, 731 (1997). | 2 | 2 |
Pleasant Hills Borough v. Carrollgreen2 sentences1975See Pleasant Hills Borough v. Carroll, 182 Pa. Superior Ct. 102 , 125 A. 2d 466 (1956). 1975See Pleasant Hills Borough v. Carroll, 182 Pa. Superior Ct. 102 , 125 A. 2d 466 (1956). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Kalichakgreen2 sentences2024We are therefore unable to act on the claims asserted in Appellant’s application for re-argument and, instead, are bound by the certified record, which compels us to review this matter as a violation of the terms of Appellant’s parole on his original, seven-year state sentence. -8- J-S41027-23 As previously stated, in order to find an individual in violation of parole, the trial court is required to “determine whether the parolee violated parole and, if so, whether parole remains a viable means of rehabilitating the defendant and deterring future antisocial conduct, or whether revocation, and 2023As previously stated, in order to find an individual in violation of parole, the trial court is required to “determine whether the parolee violated parole and, if so, whether parole remains a viable means of rehabilitating the defendant and deterring future antisocial conduct, or whether revocation, and thus recommitment, are in order.” Kalichak, 943 A.2d 285 , 290–291 (citation omitted). | 1 | 2 |
Kathleen Stoneking v. Bradford Area School Districtgreen1 sentence2025Individual defendants who are policymakers may be liable under Section 1983 if it is shown that such defendants, “with deliberate indifference to the consequences, established and maintained a policy, practice or custom which directly caused [the] constitutional harm.” Stoneking, 882 F.2d at 725 (emphasis added); see also Barkes, 766 F.3d at 316-17 (same); A.M. ex rel. | 1 | 1 |
In Re the Nomination Petitions & Papers of Stevensongreen1 sentence2025J.M.K., 372 F.3d at 585-86 (same).11 Thus, the fact that 10 “[T]he pronouncements of the lower federal courts have only persuasive, not binding, effect on the courts of this Commonwealth . . . .” In re Stevenson, 40 A.3d 1212, 1221 (Pa. 2012). 11 A supervisory government official may also be personally liable under Section 1983 if he or she participated in violating the plaintiff’s rights, directed others to violate them, or, as the person in charge, had knowledge of and acquiesced in his subordinates’ violations. | 1 | 1 |
cluster 786626green1 sentence2025J.M.K., 372 F.3d at 585-86 (same).11 Thus, the fact that 10 “[T]he pronouncements of the lower federal courts have only persuasive, not binding, effect on the courts of this Commonwealth . . . .” In re Stevenson, 40 A.3d 1212, 1221 (Pa. 2012). 11 A supervisory government official may also be personally liable under Section 1983 if he or she participated in violating the plaintiff’s rights, directed others to violate them, or, as the person in charge, had knowledge of and acquiesced in his subordinates’ violations. | 1 | 1 |
Barkes Ex Rel. Barkes v. First Correctional Medical, Inc.green1 sentence2025Individual defendants who are policymakers may be liable under Section 1983 if it is shown that such defendants, “with deliberate indifference to the consequences, established and maintained a policy, practice or custom which directly caused [the] constitutional harm.” Stoneking, 882 F.2d at 725 (emphasis added); see also Barkes, 766 F.3d at 316-17 (same); A.M. ex rel. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Ortegagreen1 sentence2023“The courts of this Commonwealth have long rejected the notion that the sentence of an absconder or delinquent parolee continues to run, as if it were being served, to the point of expiring on its scheduled expiration date.” Commonwealth v. Ortega, 995 A.2d 879, 885 (Pa. Super. 2010), disapproved of on other grounds by Foster, supra. Indeed, as held by this Court in Ortega, if an individual absconds or is otherwise delinquent while on probation, his probationary period will be “extended by his ongoing delinquency.” Id.; see also Commonwealth v. Wright, 116 A.3d 133, 136-137 (Pa. Super. 2015) ( | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Wrightgreen1 sentence2023“The courts of this Commonwealth have long rejected the notion that the sentence of an absconder or delinquent parolee continues to run, as if it were being served, to the point of expiring on its scheduled expiration date.” Commonwealth v. Ortega, 995 A.2d 879, 885 (Pa. Super. 2010), disapproved of on other grounds by Foster, supra. Indeed, as held by this Court in Ortega, if an individual absconds or is otherwise delinquent while on probation, his probationary period will be “extended by his ongoing delinquency.” Id.; see also Commonwealth v. Wright, 116 A.3d 133, 136-137 (Pa. Super. 2015) ( | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Davidsongreen2 sentences2016Under the circumstances, for purposes of decision, we will confine ourselves to the arguments outlined in the briefs. 4 We do not dispute the Commonwealth’s argument that each image of child pornography possessed represents a separate, independent crime, see Appellee’s Brief at 12-13, citing Commonwealth v. Davidson, 938 A.2d 198, 219 (Pa. 2007) (“Each use of a minor to create a visual depiction of child pornography constitutes a separate and distinct abuse of that child, and thus represents an individual violation of the statute.”), and appellant in fact was convicted and sentenced for his mu 2016We do not dispute the Commonwealth’s argument that each image of child pornography possessed represents a separate, independent crime, see Appellee’s Brief at 12-13, citing Commonwealth v. Davidson, 595 Pa. 1 , 938 A.2d 198, 219 (2007) ("Each use of a minor to create a visual depiction of child pornography constitutes a separate and distinct abuse of that child, and thus represents an individual violation of the statute.”), and appellant in fact was convicted and sentenced for his multiple crimes. | 1 | 1 |
White v. Williamsgreen1 sentence2015Conn. 2004) (finding that the proposed class, as defined, was “untenable because the court would have to conduct an individual inquiry regarding the merits of each proposed plaintiff’s claim in order to determine class membership”); White v. Williams, 208 F.R.D. 123, 129-30 (D. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. William Esch, United States of America v. Linda Eschgreen1 sentence2007As noted in United States v. Esch, “the key element of the offense is the use [of] a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of creating a visual depiction of such conduct____Each photograph depended upon a separate and distinct use of [a minor].” Esch, 832 F.2d 531, 542 (10th Cir.1987). | 1 | 1 |
Farago v. Sacred Heart General Hospitalgreen2 sentences2002With regard to Farago’s broader policy discussion, see, e.g., Farago, 522 Pa. at 416-17 , 562 A.2d at 303 (reasoning that “[t]o allow an individual to claim immunity under this provision but in turn to preclude [his] employer the same benefit of the immunity would indeed undermine the stated purpose of the limited immunity conferred under the Act”), the Commonwealth Court characterized such discussion as dicta and deemed it deficient on the ground that it fails to expressly consider the precept that “a ‘principal may not raise immunity of agent as a defense to claim based on respondeat superio 2002With regard to Farago’s broader policy discussion, see, e.g., Farago, 522 Pa. at 416-17 , 562 A.2d at 303 (reasoning that “[t]o allow an individual to claim immunity under this provision but in turn to preclude [his] employer the same benefit of the immunity would indeed undermine the stated purpose of the limited immunity conferred under the Act”), the Commonwealth Court characterized such discussion as dicta and deemed it deficient on the ground that it fails to expressly consider the precept that “a ‘principal may not raise immunity of agent as a defense to claim based on respondeat superio | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. River Coal Company, Inc. Polls Creek Coal Company, Inc. New Brush Creek Mining, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Canulli v. Allstate Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Miller v. Federal Kemper Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. O'Briengreen | 1 | 1 |
| City of Easton v. Marragreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Commonwealth v. Yohe
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2 sentences2026Yohe, 79 A.3d at 523 -[5]24. 2024Yohe, 79 A.3d at 523–[5]24. | 3 | 2018–2026 |
Com. v. Koger, C.
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1 sentence2023Returning to this case, the Superior Court in a footnote acknowledged Foster dealt exclusively with “probation revocations and not parole[.]” Koger, 255 A.3d at 1291 n.6. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
In re Consolidated Return of Sale of Properties
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1 sentence2020Under the above precedent, a legally recognized equitable interest confers standing upon an individual to challenge a tax sale, even if that individual was not entitled to notice of the sale under the Tax Sale Law.7 See, e.g., Sections 601(a)(3) and 602(e)(1) of the Tax Sale Law, 72 P.S. §§5860.601(a)(3), 7 Purchaser’s reliance on Appeal of Yardley, 646 A.2d 751 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994), is unpersuasive. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Commonwealth v. Bartolomucci
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1 sentence2017Id. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Commonwealth v. Anders
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2 sentences2016In Commonwealth v. Anders, 555 Pa. 467 , 725 A.2d 170 (1999), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed the need for prejudice in order to discharge an individual for a violation of the 60-day sentencing rule. 2016In Commonwealth v. Anders, 555 Pa. 467 , 725 A.2d 170 (1999), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed the need for prejudice in order to discharge an individual for a violation of the 60-day sentencing rule. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Commonwealth v. Taylor
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1 sentence2014We granted allowance of appeal to address three issues: (1) “whether a sentencing court has the authority to sentence an individual for a violation of 75 [Pa.C.S.] § 3802 (DUI) prior to the completion of a full drug and alcohol assessment under the requirements of [75 Pa.C.S. § 3814(2) ];” (2) whether “the language of 75 [Pa.C.S.] § 3814 [is] a mandatory sentencing provision requiring a sentencing court to comply with its requirements prior to the imposition of a sentence for a DUI violation, or [whether] § 3814 [is] an optional provision that can be disregarded at the court’s discretion;” and | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Brown v. Court of Common Pleas
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2 sentences2014We granted allowance of appeal to address three issues: (1) “whether a sentencing court has the authority to sentence an individual for a violation of 75 [Pa.C.S.] § 3802 (DUI) prior to the completion of a full drug and alcohol assessment under the requirements of [75 Pa.C.S. § 3814(2) ];” (2) whether “the language of 75 [Pa.C.S.] § 3814 [is] a mandatory sentencing provision requiring a sentencing court to comply with its requirements prior to the imposition of a sentence for a DUI violation, or [whether] § 3814 [is] an optional provision that can be disregarded at the court’s discretion;” and 2014We granted allowance of appeal to address three issues: (1) “whether a sentencing court has the authority to sentence an individual for a violation of 75 [Pa.C.S.] § 3802 (DUI) prior to the completion of a full drug and alcohol assessment under the requirements of [75 Pa.C.S. § 3814(2)];” (2) whether “the language of 75 [Pa.C.S.] § 3814 [is] a mandatory sentencing provision requiring a sentencing court to comply with its requirements prior to the imposition of a sentence for a DUI violation, or [whether] § 3814 [is] an optional provision that can be disregarded at the court’s discretion;” and | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Kohl v. Kohl
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2 sentences2006Kohl v. Kohl, 387 Pa. Super. 367 , 564 A.2d 222 (1989), affirmed, 526 Pa. 263 , 585 A.2d 463 (1991); Rorabaugh v. Rorabaugh, 302 Pa. Super. 1 , 448 A.2d 64 (1982). 2006Kohl v. Kohl, 387 Pa. Super. 367 , 564 A.2d 222 (1989), affirmed, 526 Pa. 263 , 585 A.2d 463 (1991); Rorabaugh v. Rorabaugh, 302 Pa. Super. 1 , 448 A.2d 64 (1982). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Kohl v. Kohl
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2 sentences2006Kohl v. Kohl, 387 Pa. Super. 367 , 564 A.2d 222 (1989), affirmed, 526 Pa. 263 , 585 A.2d 463 (1991); Rorabaugh v. Rorabaugh, 302 Pa. Super. 1 , 448 A.2d 64 (1982). 2006Kohl v. Kohl, 387 Pa. Super. 367 , 564 A.2d 222 (1989), affirmed, 526 Pa. 263 , 585 A.2d 463 (1991); Rorabaugh v. Rorabaugh, 302 Pa. Super. 1 , 448 A.2d 64 (1982). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Commonwealth v. McGill
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2 sentences2006McGill, 832 A.2d at 1023 . 2. 2006McGill, 832 A.2d at 1023 . 2. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Miller v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing
neutral
1 sentence2006Miller v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 835 A.2d 866 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Rorabaugh v. Rorabaugh
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2 sentences2006Kohl v. Kohl, 387 Pa. Super. 367 , 564 A.2d 222 (1989), affirmed, 526 Pa. 263 , 585 A.2d 463 (1991); Rorabaugh v. Rorabaugh, 302 Pa. Super. 1 , 448 A.2d 64 (1982). 2006Kohl v. Kohl, 387 Pa. Super. 367 , 564 A.2d 222 (1989), affirmed, 526 Pa. 263 , 585 A.2d 463 (1991); Rorabaugh v. Rorabaugh, 302 Pa. Super. 1 , 448 A.2d 64 (1982). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Wicks v. Milzoco Builders, Inc.
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2 sentences2002With regard to Farago’s broader policy discussion, see, e.g., Farago, 522 Pa. at 416-17 , 562 A.2d at 303 (reasoning that “[t]o allow an individual to claim immunity under this provision but in turn to preclude [his] employer the same benefit of the immunity would indeed undermine the stated purpose of the limited immunity conferred under the Act”), the Commonwealth Court characterized such discussion as dicta and deemed it deficient on the ground that it fails to expressly consider the precept that “a ‘principal may not raise immunity of agent as a defense to claim based on respondeat superio 2002With regard to Farago’s broader policy discussion, see, e.g., Farago, 522 Pa. at 416-17 , 562 A.2d at 303 (reasoning that “[t]o allow an individual to claim immunity under this provision but in turn to preclude [his] employer the same benefit of the immunity would indeed undermine the stated purpose of the limited immunity conferred under the Act”), the Commonwealth Court characterized such discussion as dicta and deemed it deficient on the ground that it fails to expressly consider the precept that “a ‘principal may not raise immunity of agent as a defense to claim based on respondeat superio | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Regester v. Longwood Ambulance Co., Inc.
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2 sentences2002With regard to Farago's broader policy discussion, see, e.g., Farago, 522 Pa. at 416-17 , 562 A.2d at 303 (reasoning that "[t]o allow an individual to claim immunity under this provision but in turn to preclude [his] employer the same benefit of the immunity would indeed undermine the stated purpose of the limited immunity conferred under the Act"), the Commonwealth Court characterized such discussion as dicta and deemed it deficient on the ground that it fails to expressly consider the precept that "a `principal may not raise immunity of agent as a defense to claim based on respondeat superio 2002With regard to Farago’s broader policy discussion, see, e.g., Farago, 522 Pa. at 416-17 , 562 A.2d at 303 (reasoning that “[t]o allow an individual to claim immunity under this provision but in turn to preclude [his] employer the same benefit of the immunity would indeed undermine the stated purpose of the limited immunity conferred under the Act”), the Commonwealth Court characterized such discussion as dicta and deemed it deficient on the ground that it fails to expressly consider the precept that “a ‘principal may not raise immunity of agent as a defense to claim based on respondeat superio | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Taxel v. Equity General Insurance (In Re Couch)
green
1 sentence1998Defendant supports its position by relying on the reasoning of a federal district court in Taxel v. Equity General Life Insurance Co. (In re Couch), 80 B.R. 512 (S.D. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Scheideman v. Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners
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1 sentence1997However, officials sued in their individual capacity in a section 1983 suit may be liable for punitive damages to the plaintiff if the officials’ conduct “is shown to be motivated by evil motive or intent, or when it involves reckless or callous indifference to the federally protected rights of others.” Scheideman, supra at 283 , quoting Smith v. Wade, 461 U.S. 30 , 103 S.Ct. 1625 , 75 L.Ed.2d 632 (1983). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Smith v. Wade green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Peak v. COM., UNEMPLOYMENT COMP. BD. green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Commonwealth v. Ashenfelder green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| York v. Baynes green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Rose v. Arkansas Valley Environmental & Utility Authority green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Martin v. Abbott Laboratories green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Commonwealth v. Nelson green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Commonwealth v. Bryner green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| cluster 355916 green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| McMonagle v. Allstate Insurance green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| Conley-Irwin Corp. v. Reiter green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Atlantic Seaboard Natural Gas Co. v. Whitten green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Hernandez v. Texas green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Kathleen Hackett, on Behalf of Herself and All Others Similarly Situated v. General Host Corporation green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Stevens v. Watson green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Pfizer, Inc., Defendants-Petitioners v. Honorable Miles W. Lord, United States District Judge, and the States of California, Plaintiffs-Respondents green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| State of West Virginia v. Chas. Pfizer & Co. green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Connecticut General Life Insurance v. Johnson green | 1 | 1938–1938 |
| Swanzey v. Parker neutral | 1 | 1937–1937 |
| Weist v. Jacoby neutral | 1 | 1937–1937 |
| Wolff v. Wilson green | 1 | 1937–1937 |
| Taylor v. Graham neutral | 1 | 1937–1937 |
| Scott v. Latimer green | 1 | 1937–1937 |
| DeMinico v. Craig green | 1 | 1914–1914 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
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.