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individual violation in Pennsylvania

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.

Followed or applied (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Tri-Continental Corporation v. Battyegreen
del · 1950 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1989–2015
2 sentences

2015The “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.

33
Commonwealth v. Nelsongreen
pasuperct · 1997 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Commonwealth v. Nelson, 690 A.2d 728, 731 (Pa. Super. 1997).

2017Commonwealth v. Nelson, 456 Pa.Super. 349 , 690 A.2d 728, 731 (1997).

22
Pleasant Hills Borough v. Carrollgreen
pasuperct · 1956 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1974–1975
2 sentences

1975See 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).

22
Commonwealth v. Kalichakgreen
pasuperct · 2008 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024
2 sentences

2024We 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).

12
Kathleen Stoneking v. Bradford Area School Districtgreen
ca3 · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Individual 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.

11
In Re the Nomination Petitions & Papers of Stevensongreen
pa · 2012 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025J.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.

11
cluster 786626green
ca3 · 2004 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025J.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.

11
Barkes Ex Rel. Barkes v. First Correctional Medical, Inc.green
ca3 · 2014 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Individual 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.

11
Commonwealth v. Ortegagreen
pasuperct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“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) (

11
Commonwealth v. Wrightgreen
pasuperct · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“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) (

11
Commonwealth v. Davidsongreen
pa · 2007 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Under 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.

11
White v. Williamsgreen
njd · 2002 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Conn. 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.

11
United States v. William Esch, United States of America v. Linda Eschgreen
ca10 · 1988 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007As 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).

11
Farago v. Sacred Heart General Hospitalgreen
pa · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

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

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

11
United States v. River Coal Company, Inc. Polls Creek Coal Company, Inc. New Brush Creek Mining, Inc.green
ca6 · 1984 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Canulli v. Allstate Insurancegreen
pa · 1983 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Miller v. Federal Kemper Insurancegreen
pa · 1986 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11
Commonwealth v. O'Briengreen
pasuperct · 1980 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
City of Easton v. Marragreen
pasuperct · 1974 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11

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 (43)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Yohe green
pa · 2013
2 sentences

2026Yohe, 79 A.3d at 523 -[5]24.

2024Yohe, 79 A.3d at 523–[5]24.

32018–2026
Com. v. Koger, C. green
pasuperct · 2021
1 sentence

2023Returning 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.

12023–2023
In re Consolidated Return of Sale of Properties green
pacommwct · 1994
1 sentence

2020Under 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.

12020–2020
Commonwealth v. Bartolomucci green
pa · 1976
1 sentence

2017Id.

12017–2017
Commonwealth v. Anders green
pa · 1999
2 sentences

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.

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.

12016–2016
Commonwealth v. Taylor neutral
pa · 2013
1 sentence

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

12014–2014
Brown v. Court of Common Pleas neutral
pa · 2013
2 sentences

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

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

12014–2014
Kohl v. Kohl green
pa · 1991
2 sentences

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).

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).

12006–2006
Kohl v. Kohl green
pa · 1989
2 sentences

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).

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).

12006–2006
Commonwealth v. McGill green
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2006McGill, 832 A.2d at 1023 . 2.

2006McGill, 832 A.2d at 1023 . 2.

12006–2006
Miller v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing neutral
pacommwct · 2003
1 sentence

2006Miller v. Dep’t of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 835 A.2d 866 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003).

12006–2006
Rorabaugh v. Rorabaugh green
pa · 1982
2 sentences

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).

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).

12006–2006
Wicks v. Milzoco Builders, Inc. green
pa · 1978
2 sentences

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

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

12002–2002
Regester v. Longwood Ambulance Co., Inc. green
pacommwct · 2000
2 sentences

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

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

12002–2002
Taxel v. Equity General Insurance (In Re Couch) green
casd · 1987
1 sentence

1998Defendant 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.

11998–1998
Scheideman v. Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners green
ksd · 1995
1 sentence

1997However, 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).

11997–1997
Smith v. Wade green
scotus · 1983
11997–1997
Peak v. COM., UNEMPLOYMENT COMP. BD. green
pa · 1985
11994–1994
Commonwealth v. Ashenfelder green
pa · 1964
11989–1989
York v. Baynes green
pasuperct · 1959
11989–1989
Rose v. Arkansas Valley Environmental & Utility Authority green
mowd · 1983
11986–1986
Martin v. Abbott Laboratories green
wash · 1984
11985–1985
Commonwealth v. Nelson green
pa · 1980
11983–1983
Commonwealth v. Bryner green
pasuperct · 1981
11982–1982
cluster 355916 green
ca2 · 1978
11979–1979
McMonagle v. Allstate Insurance green
pa · 1975
11978–1978
Conley-Irwin Corp. v. Reiter green
pa · 1964
11975–1975
Atlantic Seaboard Natural Gas Co. v. Whitten green
pa · 1934
11975–1975
Hernandez v. Texas green
scotus · 1954
11974–1974
Kathleen Hackett, on Behalf of Herself and All Others Similarly Situated v. General Host Corporation green
ca3 · 1972
11974–1974
Stevens v. Watson green
scotus · 1972
11974–1974
Pfizer, Inc., Defendants-Petitioners v. Honorable Miles W. Lord, United States District Judge, and the States of California, Plaintiffs-Respondents green
ca2 · 1971
11973–1973
State of West Virginia v. Chas. Pfizer & Co. green
nysd · 1970
11973–1973
Connecticut General Life Insurance v. Johnson green
scotus · 1938
11938–1938
Swanzey v. Parker neutral
pa · 1865
11937–1937
Weist v. Jacoby neutral
pa · 1869
11937–1937
Wolff v. Wilson green
pasuperct · 1905
11937–1937
Taylor v. Graham neutral
pasuperct · 1916
11937–1937
Scott v. Latimer green
ca8 · 1898
11937–1937
DeMinico v. Craig green
mass · 1911
11914–1914

Statutes the citing opinions construe

PA § 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6312 (3) PA § 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6302 (3) PA § 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6303 (3) PA § 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6341 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

CA 206 (1896–2026) IL 94 (1903–2026) NY 82 (1889–2026) OH 80 (1982–2025) NJ 70 (1910–2026) TX 68 (1919–2025) NC 56 (1874–2026) MS 56 (1974–2025) PA 47 (1909–2026) CO 45 (1978–2026) OR 38 (1938–2022) MD 37 (1980–2026) MI 37 (1918–2026) AZ 35 (1974–2025) FL 34 (1933–2026) MO 32 (1869–2025) VA 30 (1925–2025) NM 28 (1990–2022) WA 28 (1895–2023) IN 28 (1934–2020) ID 27 (1925–2023) WI 26 (1866–2026) GA 24 (1905–2026) KS 23 (1914–2026) IA 22 (1923–2025) AL 21 (1927–2017) MA 21 (1908–2025) CT 19 (1931–2022) UT 18 (1918–2024) TN 15 (1946–2026) ND 15 (2001–2019) SC 14 (1970–2026) OK 12 (1897–2017) LA 11 (1939–2018) ME 10 (1981–2020) AK 10 (1977–2024) DE 9 (1986–2022) WY 9 (1923–2019) HI 9 (1960–2020) MN 7 (1972–2016) KY 7 (1944–2020) DC 7 (1972–2007) MT 6 (1988–2010) WV 5 (1938–2017) NV 5 (1955–2019) VT 5 (1914–2025) AR 4 (1993–2010) SD 4 (1982–2006) NE 3 (1933–2022) NH 2 (2016–2020) RI 2 (2006–2022) PR 2 (1945–1961)

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