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6 Pennsylvania opinions name it 3 courts 1977–2014 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.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Freemangreen
pa · 2003 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Accord Commonwealth v. Holland, 518 Pa. 405, 416-17 , 543 A.2d 1068, 1073 (1988), overruled on other grounds by Commonwealth v. Freeman, 573 Pa. 532, 574 , 827 A.2d 385, 410 (2003).

2014Accord Commonwealth v. Holland, 518 Pa. 405, 416-17 , 543 A.2d 1068, 1073 (1988), overruled on other grounds by Commonwealth v. Freeman, 573 Pa. 532, 574 , 827 A.2d 385, 410 (2003).

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Commonwealth v. Hollandgreen
pa · 1988 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Accord Commonwealth v. Holland, 518 Pa. 405, 416-17 , 543 A.2d 1068, 1073 (1988), overruled on other grounds by Commonwealth v. Freeman, 573 Pa. 532, 574 , 827 A.2d 385, 410 (2003).

2014Accord Commonwealth v. Holland, 518 Pa. 405, 416-17 , 543 A.2d 1068, 1073 (1988), overruled on other grounds by Commonwealth v. Freeman, 573 Pa. 532, 574 , 827 A.2d 385, 410 (2003).

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Commonwealth v. Baileygreen
pa · 1975 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See Commonwealth v. Bailey, 463 Pa. 354 , 344 A.2d 869 (1975). .

1977See Commonwealth v. Bailey, 463 Pa. 354 , 344 A.2d 869 (1975). .

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Kachinski v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board green
pa · 1987
2 sentences

1992Co.), 516 Pa. 240 , 532 A.2d 374 (1987), the Supreme Court articulated the test applicable to modification cases. 1.

1992Co.), 516 Pa. 240 , 532 A.2d 374 (1987), the Supreme Court articulated the test applicable to modification cases. 1.

11992–1992
Kopar v. MAMONE green
pa · 1966
2 sentences

1991Co., 436 Pa. 494 , 260 A.2d 785 (1970), where the Supreme Court articulated the rule as follows: [I]t has long been the rule in Pennsylvania that where the testimony of the party having the burden of proof is oral, the credibility of that testimony is always for the jury: Kopar v. Mamone, 419 Pa. 601 , 215 A.2d 641 (1966); Exner v. Safeco Ins.

1991Co., 436 Pa. 494 , 260 A.2d 785 (1970), where the Supreme Court articulated the rule as follows: [I]t has long been the rule in Pennsylvania that where the testimony of the party having the burden of proof is oral, the credibility of that testimony is always for the jury: Kopar v. Mamone, 419 Pa. 601 , 215 A.2d 641 (1966); Exner v. Safeco Ins.

11991–1991
Exner v. Safeco Insurance Co. of America green
pa · 1961
2 sentences

1991Co. of America, 402 Pa. 473 , 167 A.2d 703 (1961); Cadwallader v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co., 396 Pa. 582 , 152 A.2d 484 (1959); and Nanty-Glo Borough v. American Surety Co., 309 Pa. 236 , 163 A. 523 (1932).

1991Co. of America, 402 Pa. 473 , 167 A.2d 703 (1961); Cadwallader v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co., 396 Pa. 582 , 152 A.2d 484 (1959); and Nanty-Glo Borough v. American Surety Co., 309 Pa. 236 , 163 A. 523 (1932).

11991–1991
Cadwallader v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co. green
pa · 1959
2 sentences

1991Co. of America, 402 Pa. 473 , 167 A.2d 703 (1961); Cadwallader v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co., 396 Pa. 582 , 152 A.2d 484 (1959); and Nanty-Glo Borough v. American Surety Co., 309 Pa. 236 , 163 A. 523 (1932).

1991Co. of America, 402 Pa. 473 , 167 A.2d 703 (1961); Cadwallader v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co., 396 Pa. 582 , 152 A.2d 484 (1959); and Nanty-Glo Borough v. American Surety Co., 309 Pa. 236 , 163 A. 523 (1932).

11991–1991
Bremmer v. Protected Home Mutual Life Insurance green
pa · 1970
2 sentences

1991Co., 436 Pa. 494 , 260 A.2d 785 (1970), where the Supreme Court articulated the rule as follows: [I]t has long been the rule in Pennsylvania that where the testimony of the party having the burden of proof is oral, the credibility of that testimony is always for the jury: Kopar v. Mamone, 419 Pa. 601 , 215 A.2d 641 (1966); Exner v. Safeco Ins.

1991Co., 436 Pa. 494 , 260 A.2d 785 (1970), where the Supreme Court articulated the rule as follows: [I]t has long been the rule in Pennsylvania that where the testimony of the party having the burden of proof is oral, the credibility of that testimony is always for the jury: Kopar v. Mamone, 419 Pa. 601 , 215 A.2d 641 (1966); Exner v. Safeco Ins.

11991–1991
Nanty-Glo Boro. v. American Surety Co. green
pa · 1932
2 sentences

1991Co. of America, 402 Pa. 473 , 167 A.2d 703 (1961); Cadwallader v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co., 396 Pa. 582 , 152 A.2d 484 (1959); and Nanty-Glo Borough v. American Surety Co., 309 Pa. 236 , 163 A. 523 (1932).

1991Co. of America, 402 Pa. 473 , 167 A.2d 703 (1961); Cadwallader v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co., 396 Pa. 582 , 152 A.2d 484 (1959); and Nanty-Glo Borough v. American Surety Co., 309 Pa. 236 , 163 A. 523 (1932).

11991–1991
Beaver Gasoline Co. v. Osborne Borough green
pa · 1971
2 sentences

1982Justification In Beaver, 445 Pa. at 576 , 285 A.2d at 504 , the Supreme Court articulated a principle beyond the presumption in favor of the validity of ordinances, by explaining: We believe that at least in those circumstances where a total municipality-wide prohibition of an activity which, on its face, does not give rise to an indication of the protection of a legitimate public interest controllable by zoning laws, the applicant has met his burden by showing the total prohibition and the municipality must then establish the legitimacy of the prohibition by evidence establishing what public

1982Therefore, to use the same terms as they employed by the Supreme Court in its statement of the precise question which was decided in Beaver, 445 Pa. at 574 , 285 A.2d at 503 , the township here must “bear the initial burden of demonstrating the constitutionality of a zoning ordinance which completely prohibits an otherwise legitimate business operation in the municipality.” (Emphasis added) Although no majority opinion of the Supreme Court has yet confirmed the Beaver concurring opinion view 8 that the “initial bur den, ’ ’ precisely speaking, is the dnty of going forward with evidence rather

11982–1982
Commonwealth v. Roberson green
pa · 1972
2 sentences

1982Justification In Beaver, 445 Pa. at 576 , 285 A.2d at 504 , the Supreme Court articulated a principle beyond the presumption in favor of the validity of ordinances, by explaining: We believe that at least in those circumstances where a total municipality-wide prohibition of an activity which, on its face, does not give rise to an indication of the protection of a legitimate public interest controllable by zoning laws, the applicant has met his burden by showing the total prohibition and the municipality must then establish the legitimacy of the prohibition by evidence establishing what public

1982Therefore, to use the same terms as they employed by the Supreme Court in its statement of the precise question which was decided in Beaver, 445 Pa. at 574 , 285 A.2d at 503 , the township here must “bear the initial burden of demonstrating the constitutionality of a zoning ordinance which completely prohibits an otherwise legitimate business operation in the municipality.” (Emphasis added) Although no majority opinion of the Supreme Court has yet confirmed the Beaver concurring opinion view 8 that the “initial bur den, ’ ’ precisely speaking, is the dnty of going forward with evidence rather

11982–1982
Lawton v. Steele green
scotus · 1894
2 sentences

1980In Lawton v. Steele, 152 U.S. 133 , 14 S.Ct. 499 , 38 L.Ed. 385 (1894), the Supreme Court articulated the standard to be used by courts in determining the validity under the United States Constitution of a state’s exercise of its police power.

1980In Lawton v. Steele, 152 U.S. 133 , 14 S.Ct. 499 , 38 L.Ed. 385 (1894), the Supreme Court articulated the standard to be used by courts in determining the validity under the United States Constitution of a state’s exercise of its police power.

11980–1980

Where else courts name it

TX 15 (1990–2021) LA 14 (1990–2012) FL 11 (1997–2010) CA 10 (1973–2019) OR 9 (1986–2016) PA 6 (1977–2014) IL 5 (2005–2009) NY 5 (1975–2000) NJ 5 (1975–2008) MO 5 (1984–2012) MN 4 (1985–2026) OH 4 (1999–2024) MI 4 (2017–2018) CO 4 (2015–2016) MD 3 (1990–2000) IA 3 (2022–2022) DC 2 (1985–2020) AL 2 (2015–2018) TN 2 (2004–2004) NC 2 (1995–2011) MA 2 (1989–1999) WA 2 (1988–2001)

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