44 Pennsylvania opinions name it 7 courts 1892–2026 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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Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Partygreen2 sentences2025Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges, a plaintiff must establish that a “law is unconstitutional in all of its applications.” Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party, [ 552 U.S. 442, 449 (2008)]. 2025Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges, a plaintiff must establish that a “law is unconstitutional in all of its applications.” Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party, 552 U.S. 442, 449 [ ] (2008). | 2 | 2 |
Weissberger v. Myersgreen2 sentences2016See Weissberger v. Myers, 90 A.3d 730, 735 (Pa. Super. 2014) (explaining that a party proving fraud must meet the more exacting standard of clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher standard of persuasion than mere preponderance of the evidence). 2016See Weissberger v. Myers, 90 A.3d 730, 735 (Pa. Super. 2014) (explaining that a party proving fraud must meet the more exacting standard of clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher standard of persuasion than mere preponderance of the evidence). | 2 | 2 |
Pittsburgh National Bank v. Larsongreen2 sentences2015Bank v. Larson, 352 Pa.Super. 250 , 507 A.2d 867, 869 (1986) (“stating that a party proving fraud must meet the more exacting standard of clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher standard of persuasion than mere preponderance of the evidence”). 5 As stated in Sutliff v. Sutliff, 518 Pa. 378 , 543 A.2d 534, 538 (1988), in the predominant number of civil cases, where only economic and property interests are at stake, the evidentiary burden requires only proof by a preponderance of the evidence. 2015Bank v. Larson, 352 Pa.Super. 250 , 507 A.2d 867, 869 (1986) (“stating that a party proving fraud must meet the more exacting standard of clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher standard of persuasion than mere preponderance of the evidence”). 5 As stated in Sutliff v. Sutliff, 518 Pa. 378 , 543 A.2d 534, 538 (1988), in the predominant number of civil cases, where only economic and property interests are at stake, the evidentiary burden requires only proof by a preponderance of the evidence. | 2 | 2 |
Com. v. Kehr, II, J.green1 sentence2025See Kehr, supra. Further belying Kahl’s “unknowing” assertion, the criminal complaint, at the “rape of child” offense, references Victim as having been “twelve years of age[.]” Criminal Complaint, 4/27/23, at 2. | 1 | 1 |
City of L. A. v. Patelgreen1 sentence2025Rather, the Supreme Court simply clarified that in considering whether a statute is “unconstitutional in all its applications” in accordance with the governing no-set-of-circumstances standard, the word “applications” means “actual applications,” circumstances where the statute “actually authorizes” the conduct as [J-75-2024] [MO: Todd, C.J.] - 4 opposed to situations where it is “irrelevant.” Patel, 576 U.S. at 418-19 (internal quotations and citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Sutliff v. Sutliffgreen2 sentences2015Bank v. Larson, 352 Pa.Super. 250 , 507 A.2d 867, 869 (1986) (“stating that a party proving fraud must meet the more exacting standard of clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher standard of persuasion than mere preponderance of the evidence”). 5 As stated in Sutliff v. Sutliff, 518 Pa. 378 , 543 A.2d 534, 538 (1988), in the predominant number of civil cases, where only economic and property interests are at stake, the evidentiary burden requires only proof by a preponderance of the evidence. 2015Bank v. Larson, 352 Pa.Super. 250 , 507 A.2d 867, 869 (1986) (“stating that a party proving fraud must meet the more exacting standard of clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher standard of persuasion than mere preponderance of the evidence”). 5 As stated in Sutliff v. Sutliff, 518 Pa. 378 , 543 A.2d 534, 538 (1988), in the predominant number of civil cases, where only economic and property interests are at stake, the evidentiary burden requires only proof by a preponderance of the evidence. | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Rueygreen2 sentences2012The Commonwealth, for its part, does not contend that Detective Evans’ investigation meets the Melendez requirement of “true independence.” Rather, it advocates the application of a less exacting standard to circumstances that do not involve a knowing circumvention of a suspect’s constitutional rights through intentional police misconduct. 9 The Commonwealth explains that this is, at least in substance, the approach taken by the Superior Court in a series of decisions involving illegal acquisitions of blood-related evidence, see Commonwealth v. Ruey, 854 A.2d 560 (Pa.Super.2004), affd on other 2012The Commonwealth, for its part, does not contend that Detective Evans’ investigation meets the Melendez requirement of “true independence.” Rather, it advocates the application of a less exacting standard to circumstances that do not involve a knowing circumvention of a suspect’s constitutional rights through intentional police misconduct. 9 The Commonwealth explains that this is, at least in substance, the approach taken by the Superior Court in a series of decisions involving illegal acquisitions of blood-related evidence, see Commonwealth v. Ruey, 854 A.2d 560 (Pa.Super.2004), affd on other | 1 | 1 |
N.Y. Life Ins. Co. v. Brandwene Et Ux.green2 sentences2012Co. v. Brandwene, 316 Pa. 218 , 172 A. 669 (1934) (“clear and satisfactory”)- The question then becomes whether [plaintiffs] proof of every element met this exacting standard. [W]e must examine whether a fraudulent misrepresentation was uttered. 2012Co. v. Brandwene, 316 Pa. 218 , 172 A. 669 (1934) (“clear and satisfactory”)- The question then becomes whether [plaintiffs] proof of every element met this exacting standard. [W]e must examine whether a fraudulent misrepresentation was uttered. | 1 | 1 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Lopezgreen1 sentence2011The more exacting analysis of the class certification requirements in [Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Lopez, 93 S.W.3d 548, 557 (Tex.App.2002)], Basco [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 216 F.Supp.2d 592 (E.D.La.2002)], Petty [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 148 Ohio App.3d 348 , 773 N.E.2d 576 (2002)], Harrison [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 170 N.C.App. 545 , 613 S.E.2d 322 (2005)] is more closely aligned with the Court of Appeals's interpretation of Md. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Navasgreen2 sentences2010See, e.g., State v. Navas, 81 Hawai’i 113, 913 P.2d 39 (1996) (expressly rejecting the Gates standard of review in favor of ele novo review of a magistrate’s determination of probable cause because the Hawaii Constitution provided more extensive protections than the United States Constitution); State v. Thurman, 846 P.2d 1256 (Utah 1993) (holding that, because Utah Supreme Court had authority under its state constitution to manage the appellate process and supervisory authority over all state courts, it had power to fashion standards of review and, thus, absent any prohibition by the United St 2010See, e.g., State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113 , 913 P.2d 39 (1996) (expressly rejecting the Gates standard of review in favor of de novo review of a magistrate's determination of probable cause because the Hawaii Constitution provided more extensive protections than the United States Constitution); State v. Thurman, 846 P.2d 1256 (Utah 1993) (holding that, because Utah Supreme Court had authority under its state constitution to manage the appellate process and supervisory authority over all state courts, it had power to fashion standards of review and, thus, absent any prohibition by the United St | 1 | 1 |
| McKenna v. Sossogreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Estate of Vanonigreen | 1 | 1 |
| Commonwealth v. Bondgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Mellon Bank Corporation and Mellon Bank, N.A., in No. 90-3712 v. First Union Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Investments, in No. 90-3790green | 1 | 1 |
| Piezo Crystal Co. v. Uddeholm Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Island Creek Coal Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Boardgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Diffenderfer v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Boardgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Stafford v. Reedgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Stafford v. Reed, Admr.green | 1 | 1 |
| Edelstein v. Carole House Apartments, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Richards v. Ameriprise Financial, Inc.green2 sentences2020To prove a claim for common law fraud, a plaintiff must prove the 6 elements set forth in Richards, supra; but see also Richards, 152 A.3d at 1038 (stating that a plaintiff alleging common law fraud “must meet the more exacting standard of clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher standard of persuasion than mere preponderance of the evidence.” (citation omitted)). 2020To prove a claim for common law fraud, a plaintiff must prove the 6 elements set forth in Richards, supra; but see also Richards, 152 A.3d at 1038 (stating that a plaintiff alleging common law fraud “must meet the more exacting standard of clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher standard of persuasion than mere preponderance of the evidence.” (citation omitted)). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
G.V. v. Department of Public Welfare
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2 sentences2014I, 52 A.3d at 444 . 7 In addition, these cases present oth er evidentiary challenges. 2014I, 52 A.3d at 444 . 5 In addition, these cases present other evidentiary challenges. | 4 | 2014–2014 |
Commonwealth v. Packer
green
2 sentences2026“Accordingly,” in the concurrence’s view, the Packer Court did not have “any intention of applying a more exacting standard for malice as stated by the [d]issent here.” Id. 2024Instead, the Court has time and again equated malice with reckless conduct that “might cause a death or serious bodily injury.” See Packer, 168 A.3d at 172 .2 I see as the Dissent’s second error its statement that Appellant’s life- threatening decisions leading up to the accident were irrelevant to the issue of malice. | 2 | 2024–2026 |
State v. Glenn
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2 sentences2017The court suggested that to hold law enforcement to a more exacting standard than reasonable belief in the truth of the third- party’s information could “result in a Catch-22 situation” where the police “would be required to conduct virtually a complete investigation and present the magistrate with a confirmed, absolutely true affidavit before a valid warrant could be issued, but such a complete investigation would be nearly impossible without a warrant.” Id. 2017The court suggested that to hold law enforcement to a more exacting standard than reasonable belief in the truth of the third-party’s information could “result in a Catch-22 situation” where the police “would be required to conduct virtually a complete investigation and present the magistrate with a confirmed, absolutely true affidavit before a valid warrant could be issued, but such a complete investigation would be nearly impossible without a warrant.” Id. | 2 | 2017–2017 |
United States v. Nelson
green
2 sentences1999In United States v. Nelson, 931 F.Supp. 194 (W.D.N.Y.1996), aff'd, 131 F.3d 132 (2d Cir. 1997), the court held that police not only had reasonable suspicion to stop the defendant, but also possessed probable cause to arrest him where an officer received a radio report that fellow officers were chasing an individual a few blocks away. 3 The officer drove to the scene and was informed that the fugitive was a black male wearing dark clothing and that he had run down a certain alleyway. 1999In United States v. Nelson, 931 F.Supp. 194 (W.D.N.Y.1996), aff'd, 131 F.3d 132 (2d Cir.1997), the court held that police not only had reasonable suspicion to stop the defendant, but also possessed probable cause to arrest him where an officer received a radio report that fellow officers were chasing an individual a few blocks away. [3] The officer drove to the scene and was informed that the fugitive was a black male wearing dark clothing and that he had run down a certain alleyway. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Township of Jackson v. Wagner
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2 sentences1897The subject was carefully considered in the recent case of Jackson Township v. Wagner, 127 Pa. 184 .” In the latter case, the governing principles were thus laid down by Mr. Justice Williams : “ Township officers are bound to anticipate and provide against the ordinary needs of travel conducted in the ordinary manner, and to remove obstructions and defects which would naturally or probably cause .injury to the traveler along the highways; but the township is not an insurer against all possible accidents, nor is it bound to anticipate the danger to which a broken wagon or a frightened horse may 1892The subject was carefully considered in the recent case of Jackson Tp. v. Wagner, 127 Pa. 184 , where our Brother Williams said: “ Township officers are bound to anticipate and provide against the ordinary needs of travel conducted in the ordinary manner,.....but are not bound to anticipate the danger to which a broken wagon or a frightened horse may expose the driver.” And again: “ It is necessary to inquire whether the accident was the natural or probable result of any act or omission of the township officers, which rendered the highway unsafe for the purposes of travel, conducted in the ord | 2 | 1892–1897 |
Martell v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
green
1 sentence2024Absent this exacting standard, “piecemeal hearings prompted by the wisdom of hindsight would become the rule rather than the exception.” Martell, 707 A.2d at 244 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Commonwealth v. Henderson
green
1 sentence2020The Court, in an opinion authored by then-Justice (now-Chief Justice) Saylor and joined in full by former Chief Justice Castille and former Justices Eakin and McCaffery,12 noted the Commonwealth did not contest that the second investigation failed to meet the Melendez requirement of “true independence,” but nevertheless “advocate[d] the application of a less exacting standard to circumstances that do not involve a knowing circumvention of a suspect’s constitutional rights through intentional police misconduct.” Id. at 802 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Commonwealth v. Gribble
green
2 sentences2019Gribble, supra at 676 , 863 A.2d at 472 . 2019Gribble, supra at 676 , 863 A.2d at 472 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Commonwealth v. Lloyd
green
1 sentence2012The Commonwealth, for its part, does not contend that Detective Evans’ investigation meets the Melendez requirement of “true independence.” Rather, it advocates the application of a less exacting standard to circumstances that do not involve a knowing circumvention of a suspect’s constitutional rights through intentional police misconduct. 9 The Commonwealth explains that this is, at least in substance, the approach taken by the Superior Court in a series of decisions involving illegal acquisitions of blood-related evidence, see Commonwealth v. Ruey, 854 A.2d 560 (Pa.Super.2004), affd on other | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Commonwealth v. Smith
green
1 sentence2012The Commonwealth, for its part, does not contend that Detective Evans’ investigation meets the Melendez requirement of “true independence.” Rather, it advocates the application of a less exacting standard to circumstances that do not involve a knowing circumvention of a suspect’s constitutional rights through intentional police misconduct. 9 The Commonwealth explains that this is, at least in substance, the approach taken by the Superior Court in a series of decisions involving illegal acquisitions of blood-related evidence, see Commonwealth v. Ruey, 854 A.2d 560 (Pa.Super.2004), affd on other | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Commonwealth v. Ruey
green
1 sentence2012The Commonwealth, for its part, does not contend that Detective Evans’ investigation meets the Melendez requirement of “true independence.” Rather, it advocates the application of a less exacting standard to circumstances that do not involve a knowing circumvention of a suspect’s constitutional rights through intentional police misconduct. 9 The Commonwealth explains that this is, at least in substance, the approach taken by the Superior Court in a series of decisions involving illegal acquisitions of blood-related evidence, see Commonwealth v. Ruey, 854 A.2d 560 (Pa.Super.2004), affd on other | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Harrison v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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2 sentences2011The more exacting analysis of the class certification requirements in [Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Lopez, 93 S.W.3d 548, 557 (Tex.App.2002)], Basco [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 216 F.Supp.2d 592 (E.D.La.2002)], Petty [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 148 Ohio App.3d 348 , 773 N.E.2d 576 (2002)], Harrison [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 170 N.C.App. 545 , 613 S.E.2d 322 (2005)] is more closely aligned with the Court of Appeals's interpretation of Md. 2011The more exacting analysis of the class certification requirements in [Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Lopez, 93 S.W.3d 548, 557 (Tex.App.2002)], Basco [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 216 F.Supp.2d 592 (E.D.La.2002)], Petty [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 148 Ohio App.3d 348 , 773 N.E.2d 576 (2002)], Harrison [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 170 N.C.App. 545 , 613 S.E.2d 322 (2005)] is more closely aligned with the Court of Appeals's interpretation of Md. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Basco v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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1 sentence2011The more exacting analysis of the class certification requirements in [Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Lopez, 93 S.W.3d 548, 557 (Tex.App.2002)], Basco [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 216 F.Supp.2d 592 (E.D.La.2002)], Petty [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 148 Ohio App.3d 348 , 773 N.E.2d 576 (2002)], Harrison [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 170 N.C.App. 545 , 613 S.E.2d 322 (2005)] is more closely aligned with the Court of Appeals's interpretation of Md. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Creveling v. Government Employees Insurance
green
2 sentences2011Rule 2-231 articulated in [Philip Morris Inc. v. Angeletti, 358 Md. 689 , 752 A.2d 200 (2000)] and Creveling [v. GEICO, 376 Md. 72 , 828 A.2d 229 (2003)]. 2011Rule 2-231 articulated in [Philip Morris Inc. v. Angeletti, 358 Md. 689 , 752 A.2d 200 (2000)] and Creveling [v. GEICO, 376 Md. 72 , 828 A.2d 229 (2003)]. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Philip Morris Inc. v. Angeletti
green
2 sentences2011Rule 2-231 articulated in [Philip Morris Inc. v. Angeletti, 358 Md. 689 , 752 A.2d 200 (2000)] and Creveling [v. GEICO, 376 Md. 72 , 828 A.2d 229 (2003)]. 2011Rule 2-231 articulated in [Philip Morris Inc. v. Angeletti, 358 Md. 689 , 752 A.2d 200 (2000)] and Creveling [v. GEICO, 376 Md. 72 , 828 A.2d 229 (2003)]. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Petty v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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2 sentences2011The more exacting analysis of the class certification requirements in [Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Lopez, 93 S.W.3d 548, 557 (Tex.App.2002)], Basco [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 216 F.Supp.2d 592 (E.D.La.2002)], Petty [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 148 Ohio App.3d 348 , 773 N.E.2d 576 (2002)], Harrison [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 170 N.C.App. 545 , 613 S.E.2d 322 (2005)] is more closely aligned with the Court of Appeals's interpretation of Md. 2011The more exacting analysis of the class certification requirements in [Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Lopez, 93 S.W.3d 548, 557 (Tex.App.2002)], Basco [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 216 F.Supp.2d 592 (E.D.La.2002)], Petty [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 148 Ohio App.3d 348 , 773 N.E.2d 576 (2002)], Harrison [v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 170 N.C.App. 545 , 613 S.E.2d 322 (2005)] is more closely aligned with the Court of Appeals's interpretation of Md. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Gouled v. United States
green
2 sentences2010See, e.g., State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113 , 913 P.2d 39 (1996) (expressly rejecting the Gates standard of review in favor of de novo review of a magistrate's determination of probable cause because the Hawaii Constitution provided more extensive protections than the United States Constitution); State v. Thurman, 846 P.2d 1256 (Utah 1993) (holding that, because Utah Supreme Court had authority under its state constitution to manage the appellate process and supervisory authority over all state courts, it had power to fashion standards of review and, thus, absent any prohibition by the United St 2010See, e.g., State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113 , 913 P.2d 39 (1996) (expressly rejecting the Gates standard of review in favor of de novo review of a magistrate's determination of probable cause because the Hawaii Constitution provided more extensive protections than the United States Constitution); State v. Thurman, 846 P.2d 1256 (Utah 1993) (holding that, because Utah Supreme Court had authority under its state constitution to manage the appellate process and supervisory authority over all state courts, it had power to fashion standards of review and, thus, absent any prohibition by the United St | 1 | 2010–2010 |
State v. Thurman
green
2 sentences2010See, e.g., State v. Navas, 81 Hawai’i 113, 913 P.2d 39 (1996) (expressly rejecting the Gates standard of review in favor of ele novo review of a magistrate’s determination of probable cause because the Hawaii Constitution provided more extensive protections than the United States Constitution); State v. Thurman, 846 P.2d 1256 (Utah 1993) (holding that, because Utah Supreme Court had authority under its state constitution to manage the appellate process and supervisory authority over all state courts, it had power to fashion standards of review and, thus, absent any prohibition by the United St 2010See, e.g., State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113 , 913 P.2d 39 (1996) (expressly rejecting the Gates standard of review in favor of de novo review of a magistrate's determination of probable cause because the Hawaii Constitution provided more extensive protections than the United States Constitution); State v. Thurman, 846 P.2d 1256 (Utah 1993) (holding that, because Utah Supreme Court had authority under its state constitution to manage the appellate process and supervisory authority over all state courts, it had power to fashion standards of review and, thus, absent any prohibition by the United St | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Stanford v. Texas
green
2 sentences2010See, e.g., State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113 , 913 P.2d 39 (1996) (expressly rejecting the Gates standard of review in favor of de novo review of a magistrate's determination of probable cause because the Hawaii Constitution provided more extensive protections than the United States Constitution); State v. Thurman, 846 P.2d 1256 (Utah 1993) (holding that, because Utah Supreme Court had authority under its state constitution to manage the appellate process and supervisory authority over all state courts, it had power to fashion standards of review and, thus, absent any prohibition by the United St 2010See, e.g., State v. Navas, 81 Hawai'i 113 , 913 P.2d 39 (1996) (expressly rejecting the Gates standard of review in favor of de novo review of a magistrate's determination of probable cause because the Hawaii Constitution provided more extensive protections than the United States Constitution); State v. Thurman, 846 P.2d 1256 (Utah 1993) (holding that, because Utah Supreme Court had authority under its state constitution to manage the appellate process and supervisory authority over all state courts, it had power to fashion standards of review and, thus, absent any prohibition by the United St | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Commonwealth v. Torres green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Strickland v. Washington green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Commonwealth v. Priovolos green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Commonwealth v. Pierce green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Commonwealth v. Romero green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Ferraccio v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Kaolin Mushroom Farms, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Commonwealth v. Thomas green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Certainteed Corporation v. National Labor Relations Board green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Clingerman v. Sadowski green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Commonwealth Ex Rel. Ulmer v. Sommerville green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Pratt v. Stein green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Gerfin v. Colonial Smelting & Refining Co. green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Universal Builders Supply, Inc. v. Shaler Highlands Corp. neutral | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Crane v. Neal green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
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.