ROBB v. W.C.A.B.(DEPT. OF PUB. WELFARE), 718 A.2d 875 (Pa.Commw. 1998)

718 A.2d 875 Thomas ROBB, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE), Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs March 27, 1998. Decided September 15, 1998. Appeal from the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, No. A96-4977. Page 876 Vincent L. Moran, Philadelphia, for petitioner. Paul E. Peel, Plymouth Meeting, for respondent. Before DOYLE […]

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DIXON v. CAMERON COUNTY SCHOOL DIST., 802 A.2d 696 (Pa.Commw. 2002)

802 A.2d 696 Tina L. Dixon, Appellant v. Cameron County School District No. 2352 C.D. 2001.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: April 10, 2002. Filed: June 28, 2002. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, 59th Judicial District, Cameron County, Roof, P.J. Page 697 Christopher E. Mohney, DuBois, for appellant. Mark S. Jacob, St. Marys, for appellee. […]

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BURNWORTH v. BD. OF VEHICLE MFRS., 139 Pa. Commw. 21 (1991)

589 A.2d 294 Robert E. BURNWORTH and Burnworth Auto, Petitioners, v. STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs October 2, 1990. Decided April 8, 1991. Appeal from the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, Nos. 86-60-1818 and 89-60-1564. Page 22 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]

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COM. of S. v. CITY COMM., C. of PHILA., 111 Pa. Commw. 205 (1987)

533 A.2d 1083 Committee of Seventy, et al. v. City Commissioners of the City of Philadelphia, et al. Democratic City Committee, Appellant. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 7, 1987. November 20, 1987. Elections — Redistricting — Pennsylvania Election Code, Act of June 3, 1937, P.L. 1333 — Jurisdiction — Waiver — Collateral estoppel — Validity […]

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA v. GLIM, 149 Pa. Commw. 491 (1992)

613 A.2d 613 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA and Philadelphia Fire Department, Appellants, v. Bruce GLIM, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted June 16, 1992. Decided July 31, 1992. Appeal from the Common Pleas Court, Philadelphia County, No. 2348 July Term, 1990, Albert W. Sheppard, Jr., J. Page 492 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT […]

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LIQUOR CONTROL BD. v. FRANZONI et al., 71 Pa. Commw. 248 (1983)

454 A.2d 1170 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Appellant v. Rico Franzoni, Jr. and Yvonne A. Franzoni, t/a Rico’s Big Trout Inn, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. January 18, 1983. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board — License violation — Operating another business on licensed premises — Scope of appellate review — Error of law […]

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EDWARDS v. PENNSYLVANIA BD. OF PROBATION, 291 MD 2008 (Pa.Commw. 2-25-2009)

Robert A. Edwards, Spencer Broaddus, Louis C. Mickens-Thomas and Isaac James, Petitioners v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole and Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Respondents. No. 291 MD 2008.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. February 25, 2009. ORDER BONNIE BRIGANCE LEADBETTER, President Judge NOW, February 25, 2009, having considered petitioners’ application for reargument, and respondent’s answer, the […]

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W.C.A.B. v. OVERMYER MOLD CO., 20 Pa. Commw. 456 (1975)

342 A.2d 439 Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and William H. Collier v. Overmyer Mold Company and American Mutual Insurance Companies, Appellants. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 9, 1975 July 25, 1975. Workmen’s compensation — Medical services — Reimbursement of medical expenses — Designation of physicians — Authorization — Inadequate medical […]

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MARTYNA v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMP. BD. OF REV., 692 A.2d 594 (Pa.Commw. 1997)

692 A.2d 594 Carole MARTYNA, Petitioner v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BOARD OF REVIEW, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted February 7, 1997. Decided April 2, 1997. Reargument Denied May 15, 1997. Appeal from the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, No. B-350587-B. Page 595 Robert L. Damewood, Farrell, for petitioner. Norina K. S. Stone, Assistant Counsel, and Clifford […]

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SCAVO v. OLD FORGE BOROUGH, 978 A.2d 1076 (Pa.Commw. 2009)

978 A.2d 1076 Samuel SCAVO, Appellant v. OLD FORGE BOROUGH, Mary Lynn Bartoletti, Michelle Awisato, Anthony Pero, Dominick Vender, Russell Rinaldi, Mary Rose Fumanti, Michael Bartoletti, and Robert Semenza. No. 1650 C.D. 2008.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs: May 22, 2009. Decided: August 5, 2009. Page 1077 Nicholas E. Fick, Scranton, for appellant. William J. […]

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HARMAN v. HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, 108 Pa. Commw. 285 (1987)

529 A.2d 1153 Susan W. Harman, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Housing Finance Agency, Homeowners’ Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. August 7, 1987. Mortgage assistance — Scope of appellate review — Housing Finance Agency Law, Act of December 3, 1959, P.L. 1688 — Income history — Present monthly net income — […]

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FRIEDLANDER v. Z.H.B., SAYRE BORO., 119 Pa. Commw. 164 (1988)

546 A.2d 755 Kay Friedlander, Appellant v. The Zoning Hearing Board of Sayre Borough, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 19, 1988. August 25, 1988. Zoning — Scope of appellate review — Jurisdiction — Standing — Hospital. 1. When the trial court takes no additional evidence in a zoning appeal, the scope of review of […]

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PREBISH v. W.C.A.B. (DPW/WESTERN CENTER), 954 A.2d 677 (Pa.Commw. 2008)

954 A.2d 677 Monica PREBISH, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (DPW/WESTERN CENTER), Respondent. No. 319 C.D. 2007.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: May 7, 2008. Decided: July 14, 2008. Appeal from the the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, Nos. A06-0090 and A06-0091. Page 678 Robert A. Cohen, Oakdale, for petitioner. James B. Hudzik, Pittsburgh, for respondent. BEFORE: […]

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P.U.C. v. FRANCONIA TWP., ET AL., 22 Pa. Commw. 537 (1976)

349 A.2d 807 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission v. Franconia Township, Appellant. Philadelphia Electric Company, Intervening Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 10, 1975 January 6, 1976. Public utilities — Certificate of public convenience — Extension of electric service — Public necessity — Public Utility Law, Act 1937, May 28, P.L. 1053 — […]

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CAROLINA FREIGHT CAR. v. UNEMP. COMP., 168 Pa. Commw. 281 (1994)

650 A.2d 1101 CAROLINA FREIGHT CARRIERS CORPORATION, Petitioner, v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BOARD OF REVIEW, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted August 19, 1994. Decided November 4, 1994. Appeal from the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, No. B-319214-B. Page 282 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY […]

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COHEN v. RENDELL, 684 A.2d 1102 (Pa.Commw. 1996)

684 A.2d 1102 David COHEN, Councilman; Thomas Paine Cronin, President (AFSCME); Lance Haver, Education Director; James Shigaki, 12th and Somerville STS Residents Association, Appellants, v. Edward G. RENDELL, Mayor; John F. Street, President of City Council; and City of Philadelphia. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 8, 1996. Decided November 6, 1996. Appeal from the Common […]

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GRAHAM REALTY COMPANY APPEAL, 67 Pa. Commw. 318 (1982)

447 A.2d 342 In Re: Condemnation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, etc. Graham Realty Company et al. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation. Graham Realty Company, Appellant. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 5, 1982 July 8, 1982. Eminent domain — Leasehold — Bonus value — Partial taking. 1. A leasehold interest […]

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LANGLEY v. UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DIST., 28 Pa. Commw. 69 (1977)

367 A.2d 736 Warren L. Langley v. Uniontown Area School District. Daniel F. Zack v. Uniontown Area School District. Warren L. Langley and Daniel F. Zack, Appellants. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 27, 1976 January 4, 1977. Schools — Termination of professional employe — Public School Code of 1949, Act 1949, March 10, P.L. 30 […]

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M.J.M. FIN. SERV., INC. v. BURGESS, 111 Pa. Commw. 301 (1987)

533 A.2d 1092 M.J.M. Financial Services, Inc., Appellant v. Beatrice Burgess, an Incompetent, by her guardian, Michael P. Dignazio, Appellee. In Re: Upset Price Tax Sale of September 9, 1985, by the Tax Claim Bureau of Delaware County. M.J.M. Financial Services, Inc., Appellant. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued June 11, 1987. November 25, 1987. Tax sale […]

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GRIFFITH v. W.C.A.B., 798 A.2d 324 (Pa.Commw. 2002)

798 A.2d 324 Barry Griffith, Petitioner v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (New Holland North America, Inc.), Respondent. No. 2510 C.D. 2001.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted: April 5, 2002. Filed: May 17, 2002. Page 325 Thomas S. Cook, Harrisburg, for petitioner. Paul J. Dellasega, Harrisburg, for respondent. Before: Honorable Doris A. Smith-Ribner, Judge; Honorable Robert Simpson, Judge; […]

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BALENT v. CITY OF WILKES-BARRE, 167 Pa. Commw. 556 (1994)

648 A.2d 1273 Joseph J. BALENT and George Barto, v. CITY OF WILKES-BARRE, Appellant. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 12, 1994 Decided September 22, 1994. Petition for Allowance of Appeal Granted December 29, 1994. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, No. 5123-C-1983, Mundy, J. Page 557 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]

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ROMAIN v. MIDDLETOWN AREA SCH. DIST., 1 Pa. Commw. 419 (1971)

275 A.2d 400 Reba Romain v. Middletown Area School District. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 20, 1971 March 22, 1971. Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission — Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Act 1955, October 27, P. L. 744, as amended — Racial discrimination in hiring — Appellate review — Substantial evidence test. 1. For a prospective employer […]

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AIKEN v. BOROUGH OF BLAWNOX, 747 A.2d 1282 (Pa.Commw. 2000)

747 A.2d 1282 JOSHUA D. AIKEN, Appellant v. THE BOROUGH OF BLAWNOX, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; THE BOROUGH OF OAKMONT, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; THE BOROUGH OF TARENTUM, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, AND; NEWCOM, A PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIP OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS. No. 3434 C.D. 1998.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: November 1, 1999. Filed: March 15, 2000. Page 1283 Appeal from […]

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DANYSH v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, 845 A.2d 260 (Pa.Commw. 2004)

845 A.2d 260 Kurt Michael Danysh, Petitioner v. Department of Corrections; Cindy Walsavage, Inmate Accounting Assistant I; Robert Shannon, Superintendent of the State Correctional Institution at Frackville, Respondents. No. 940 M.D. 2002.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted: February 4, 2004. Filed: March 24, 2004. Page 261 Kurt M. Danysh, petitioner, pro se. Alan M. Robinson, Camp Hill, […]

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BAGELL v. UNEMPL. COMP. BD. of REVIEW, 59 Pa. Commw. 647 (1981)

430 A.2d 729 David Bagell, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued March 5, 1981 June 12, 1981. Unemployment compensation — Timeliness of appeal — Unemployment Compensation Law, Act of December 5, 1936, P.L. (1937) 2897 — Confusion. 1. When a notice of a decision in an […]

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WOODWARD TP. v. ZERBE, 6 A.3d 651 (Pa.Commw. 2010)

6 A.3d 651 WOODWARD TOWNSHIP, a municipal corporation of Clinton County, Pennsylvania, Appellant v. Lisa A. ZERBE, Amy Bechdel, David R. Zerbe and Chester A. Zerbe, Administrator of the Estate of William G. Zerbe. No. 430 C.D. 2009.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued March 17, 2010. Decided October 20, 2010. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, […]

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HICKS v. SEPTA, 154 Pa. Commw. 641 (1993)

624 A.2d 690 Pamela HICKS, Appellant, v. SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 19, 1992. Decided April 8, 1993. Appeal from the Common Pleas Court, Philadelphia County, 0527 April Term, 1990, Norman Ackerman, J. Page 642 Jay M. Fox, for appellant. Stephen E. Verdo, for appellee. Before DOYLE and KELLEY, JJ., and […]

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ANGLO-AMERICAN INS. CO. v. MOLIN, 670 A.2d 194 (Pa.Commw. 1995)

670 A.2d 194 ANGLO-AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY and Richard Lawrence, an Underwriter at Lloyds’ London, on behalf of himself and all those other Lloyds Underwriters subscribing to Policy No. 595/LEO 09501, Plaintiffs, v. Emil J. MOLIN, Theodore D. Nering, Frederic S. Richardson, Bernard D. Richardson, Mark A. Alexander, Joseph S. Breakey, Thomas Matayjasik, James Oas, Harry […]

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MacLEOD v. DeMARCO, 53 Pa. Commw. 1 (1980)

416 A.2d 623 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, by its Secretary, Gordon K. MacLeod, M.D., Plaintiff v. Peter T. DeMarco, M.D., Defendant. S.O.S. Association, Inc., Intervenor. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued June 2, 1980 July 11, 1980. Physicians — Equity — Findings of fact — Substantial evidence — Dispensing drugs — The Controlled Substance, Drug, […]

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ROBINSON v. UNEMPL. COMP. BD. of REVIEW, 51 Pa. Commw. 72 (1980)

414 A.2d 143 William Robinson, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 7, 1980 April 28, 1980. Unemployment compensation — Wilful misconduct — Unemployment Compensation Law, Act 1936, December 5, P.L. (1937) 2897 — Violation of rules — Consumption of alcohol — Medication. 1. The consumption […]

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MOSCATO v. STATE BD. OF MEDICINE, 965 A.2d 1234 (Pa.Commw. 2008)

965 A.2d 1234 Anthony F. MOSCATO, M.D., Petitioner v. STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE, Respondent. No. 2290 C.D. 2007.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: September 8, 2008. Decided: October 23, 2008. Ordered Published: January 14, 2009. Appeal from the Department of State, State Board of Medicine, No. 1961-49-06. Page 1235 James J. Kutz, Harrisburg, for petitioner. Sabina I. […]

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JOE v. PRISON HEALTH SERVICES, 782 A.2d 24 (Pa.Commw. 2001)

782 A.2d 24 Darlene Joe, Mother and Administratrix of the Estate of Darlene Lucretia Joe and Rashawn Feister, Minor by his Grandmother and Legal Guardian, Darlene Joe, Individually v. Prison Health Services, Inc., c/o CT Corporation, America Service Group, Inc., City of Philadelphia, Emilio Caucci, DO, Michael Pompey, MD, Thomas J. Costello, Jeffrey Bairstow, c/o […]

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BARTHOLOMEW v. STATE ETHICS COMM., 795 A.2d 1073 (Pa.Commw. 2002)

795 A.2d 1073 Linda J. Bartholomew, Petitioner v. State Ethics Commission, Respondent. No. 1508 C.D. 2001.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: February 11, 2002. Filed: March 27, 2002. John J. Mead, Erie, for petitioner. John J. Contion, Harrisburg, for respondent. Before: Honorable James Gardner Colins, President Judge; Honorable Mary Hannah Leavitt, Judge; Honorable James R. Kelley, Senior […]

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PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COM’N v. JELLIG, 128 Pa. Commw. 171 (1989)

563 A.2d 202 PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, Appellant v. Susan JELLIG and Bernard Jellig, her husband; Christopher Kiernan; Norman Cogliaitti; Stabler Construction Company; Eastern Industries, Inc., D.B.S. Transit Company; Michael Baker, Jr., Inc.; Leco Corporation; and John J. Wolf; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Appellees. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 14, 1988. Decided: July 25, […]

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COM. OF PA. v. MALIN, 38 Pa. Commw. 288 (1978)

392 A.2d 911 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Michael H. Malin, 2235 Line Lexington Road, Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Hatfield Township, Appellant. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 3, 1978 October 25, 1978. Ordinance — Appeal from District Justice — Appeal to wrong division of court of common pleas — Weeds — Sufficient evidence. 1. An appeal timely filed […]

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McDONALD v. PENN HILLS TWP. SCH. BD. et al., 7 Pa. Commw. 339 (1972)

298 A.2d 612 McDonald v. Penn Hills Township School Board, et al. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 30, 1972 December 29, 1972. Appeals — Local Agency Law, Act 1968, December 2, P. L. ___, No. 353 — Constitution of Pennsylvania, Article V, Section 9 — Words and phrases — Political subdivision — Statutory Construction Act, […]

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WEST PENN POWER v. PUBLIC UTIL. COM’N, 154 Pa. Commw. 136 (1993)

623 A.2d 383 WEST PENN POWER COMPANY, Petitioner, v. PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, Respondent, ARMCO ADVANCED MATERIALS CORPORATION and Allegheny Ludlum Corporation, Petitioners, v. PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 21, 1992. Decided March 10, 1993. Appeal from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, No. P-880286. Page 137 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]

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S.E. PA. TRANSP. AUTH. v. ACORN, 128 Pa. Commw. 292 (1989)

563 A.2d 565 SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, Appellant v. ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR REFORM NOW et al., Appellees. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued June 7, 1989. Decided: July 31, 1989. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Samuel M. Lehrer, J. Page 293 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN […]

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BOWERS v. UNEMPL. COMP. BD. OF REVIEW, 38 Pa. Commw. 171 (1978)

392 A.2d 890 Mike Bowers, a/k/a Michael Bowers, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 11, 1978 October 19, 1978. Unemployment compensation — Wilful misconduct — Unemployment Compensation Law, Act 1936, December 5, P.L. (1937) 2897 — Habitual tardiness — Warnings — Labor agreement — Absence […]

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IN RE CONDEMNATION, 914 A.2d 962 (Pa.Commw. 2007)

In Re: CONDEMNATION BY the COUNTY OF BERKS, a Third Class County, of Lands and all Improvements thereon for Public Recreation Places and Public Parks, Situate in the Township of Alsace and Lower Alsace, Berks County, Pennsylvania Appeal of: M.B. Investments. No. 1149 C.D. 2006.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 11, 2006. Decided January 9, 2007. […]

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SINGER ET AL. v. SHEPPHARD ET AL., 33 Pa. Commw. 276 (1978)

381 A.2d 1007 Richard J. Singer et al., Plaintiffs v. William J. Sheppard, et al., Defendants. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 15, 1977 January 9, 1978. Insurance — Constitutionality of Pennsylvania No-fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act, Act 1974, July 19, P.L. 489 — Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act, Act 1923, June 18, P.L. 840 — Resolution […]

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PHILA. FOOD S.E.L.C. v. UN. COMP. B. of R., 61 Pa. Commw. 645 (1981)

434 A.2d 899 Philadelphia Food Store Employer Labor Council et al., Petitioners v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Respondent. Retail Joint Council of Philadelphia and Vicinity of Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America and Locals 195 and 198, Intervenors. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued June 1, 1981 September 21, 1981. […]

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MARRIOTT CORP. v. W.C.A.B. (KNECHTEL), 837 A.2d 623 (Pa.Commw. 2003)

837 A.2d 623 Marriott Corporation, Petitioner, v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Knechtel), Respondent. No. 2983 C.D. 2002.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted: October 17, 2003. Filed: December 5, 2003. Page 624 Richard B. Tucker, III, Pittsburgh, for petitioner. William G. Cohen, New Castle, for respondent. BEFORE FRIEDMAN, Judge, COHN, Judge, McCLOSKEY, Senior Judge. OPINION BY SENIOR Judge […]

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LUZERNE COUNTY RETIREMENT BD. v. SEACRIST, 988 A.2d 785 (Pa.Commw. 2010)

988 A.2d 785 LUZERNE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD v. Dolores SEACRIST, Appellant. No. 217 C.D. 2009.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs: September 25, 2009. Decided: January 27, 2010. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Luzerne County, No. 13097 of 2007, Muroski, P.J. Page 786 Bruce J. Phillips, Wilkes Barre, for appellant. Donald G. Karpowich, Sean […]

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DECISIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS, 777 A.2d 1264 (Pa.Commw. ____)

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. DECISIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS DOCKET TRIAL COURT/CAPTION NUMBER DATE DOCKET NUMBER DISPOSITION Bentley v. Borough of Lincoln . . . . . . . 1726CD00 6/1/2001 Allegheny County Affirmed GD99-18834 Sustrick v. Borough of Charleroi . . . . . . 2860CD00 6/1/2001 Washington Affirmed County 2000-853 Comm., Dept. of Trans., […]

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COM. OF PA. v. PA. APSCO SYSTEM, INC., 10 Pa. Commw. 138 (1973)

309 A.2d 184 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Acting by Attorney General J. Shane Creamer, Plaintiff v. Pennsylvania APSCO System, Inc. and Daniel Goldstein, Individually and as President of Pennsylvania APSCO System, Inc. and Mark Myers, Individually and as Treasurer of Pennsylvania APSCO System, Inc. and Kenneth L. Miskinis, Individually and as Vice President of Pennsylvania APSCO […]

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MANILLA v. Z.H.B. of WORCESTER TWP., 55 Pa. Commw. 114 (1980)

422 A.2d 1216 Vivian Manilla, Appellant v. Zoning Hearing Board of Worcester Township, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 8, 1980 December 4, 1980. Zoning — Scope of appellate review — Abuse of discretion — Error of law. 1. In a zoning case where the lower court took no additional evidence, review by the Commonwealth […]

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NEFF v. TRUSTEES, PUB. S.E. R. BD. et al., 53 Pa. Commw. 100 (1980)

416 A.2d 649 Harry Neff, Petitioner v. Trustees of the Public School Employees’ Retirement Board of Pennsylvania et al., Respondents. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued June 6, 1980 July 17, 1980. Retirement — Challenge to benefit amount — Adjudication — Administrative Agency Law, 2 Pa. C.S. § 101 and 507 — Demurrer — Reliance — Estoppel. […]

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Y.M.C.A. v. ZON. HEARING BD. OF L. MERION TWP., 2 Pa. Commw. 80 (1971)

277 A.2d 169 Young Men’s Christian Association v. Zoning Hearing Board of Lower Merion Township. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued February 10, 1971 April 28, 1971. Zoning — Appeals from courts of common pleas — No additional evidence taken in the court below — Scope of review by Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania — Special exceptions to […]

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BLACKWELL v. PA. BD. OF PROB. PAROLE, 36 Pa. Commw. 31 (1978)

387 A.2d 506 Alexander Blackwell, Jr., Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole and Mr. Mahlon King, Records Officer and Joseph Bowers, K 3225 and Kenneth James Dixon, K 3031 and John M. Ratchford, K 2114, Respondents. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. June 9, 1978. Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole — […]

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DECISIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS, 787 A.2d 1135 (Pa.Commw. ____)

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. DECISIONS WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS City of Butler v. Zoning Hearing Board of City of Butler ………. 2780CD00 12/21/2001 Butler County Affirmed AD00-10856 AD00-10913 Nelson v. Comm. of PA, Dept. of Trans., Bureau of Driver Lic. ….. 486CD01 12/21/2001 Washington County Affirmed 2000-3246 Comm. of PA, Dept. of Trans. v. Sanns ………….. […]

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M. v. STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE, 725 A.2d 1266 (Pa.Commw. 1999)

725 A.2d 1266 M., M.D., Petitioner, v. STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 7, 1998. Decided February 26, 1999. Appeal from the State Board of Medicine, No. 0638-49-97. Donald J. Martin, Norristown, for petitioner. Janet M. Sloan, Harrisburg, for respondent. Before: PELLEGRINI, J., FLAHERTY, J., JIULIANTE, Senior Judge. PELLEGRINI,[1] Judge. [1] […]

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BUREAU of TRAFFIC SAFETY v. PARR, 56 Pa. Commw. 203 (1981)

424 A.2d 604 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Safety, Appellant v. Tony R. Parr, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 11, 1980 January 21, 1981. Motor vehicles — Certified record of conviction — Suspension — Delay. 1. The Department of Transportation cannot act to suspend a motor vehicle operator’s license until […]

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COMTH. DEPT. TRANS. v. SAPONE, 16 Pa. Commw. 394 (1974)

328 A.2d 563 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Appellant, v. Josephine Sapone, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 7, 1974 November 22, 1974. Eminent domain — Highest and best use — Adaptability of property — Need — Possibilities — Eminent Domain Code, Act 1964, June 22, P. L. 84 — Comparable sales — Abuse […]

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BAKER v. COM., 135 Pa. Commw. 597 (1990)

581 A.2d 1019 Robert R. BAKER, Appellant, v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued June 15, 1990. Decided October 25, 1990. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Westmoreland County, No. 2203 C of 1988, Bernard F. Scherer, J. Page 598 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT […]

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JAMISON v. W.C.A.B. (GALLAGHER HOME), 955 A.2d 494 (Pa.Commw. 2008)

955 A.2d 494 Lori JAMISON, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (GALLAGHER HOME HEALTH SERVICES), Respondent. No. 399 C.D. 2008.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs: July 3, 2008. Decided: August 19, 2008. Page 495 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page […]

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BARTHOLOMEW v. FOSTER, 115 Pa. Commw. 430 (1988)

541 A.2d 393 Ann and Craig Bartholomew, on behalf of their son, Jonathan Bartholomew, and The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, on behalf of its members, Petitioners v. Constance B. Foster, in her official capacity as Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 18, 1987. April 25, 1988. Insurance […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. MASSEY, 3 Pa. Commw. 304 (1971)

281 A.2d 371 Commonwealth v. Massey. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 20, 1971 September 20, 1971. Motor vehicles — Suspension of motor vehicle operator’s license — The Vehicle Code, Act 1959, April 29, P. L. 58 — Right to hearing — Scope of review. 1. Where there has been a conviction for misdemeanor involving the […]

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BELIN et al. v. DEPT. OF E. RESOURCES, 5 Pa. Commw. 677 (1972)

291 A.2d 553 Belin, et al. v. Department of Environmental Resources. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 3, 1972 June 7, 1972. Environmental law — Powers of Department of Environmental Resources — Environmental Resources Act, Act 1970, December 3, P. L. 834 — Clean Streams Law, Act 1937, June 22, P. L. 1987 — Water pollution […]

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BERRYHILL et al. v. DUGAN, 89 Pa. Commw. 46 (1985)

491 A.2d 950 Charles Berryhill et al., Appellants v. Robert Dugan, an adult individual and taxpayer, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. April 30, 1985. Municipalities — Public contracts — Equity — Scope of appellate review — The Borough Code, 53 Pa. C. S. § 46402 — Lowest responsible bidder — Sound discretion of municipality — […]

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SACCO v. CITY of SCRANTON, 115 Pa. Commw. 512 (1988)

540 A.2d 1370 Rose Sacco, Appellant v. City of Scranton, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued February 26, 1988. May 2, 1988. Municipalities — Governmental immunity — Judgment notwithstanding the verdict — Motion for new trial — Scope of appellate review — Error of law — Abuse of discretion — Bifurcated trial — Pa. R.C.P. No. […]

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LOWE v. PA. BD. of PROB. and PAROLE, 72 Pa. Commw. 648 (1983)

457 A.2d 206 Robert Lowe, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. March 18, 1983. Submitted on briefs February 7, 1983, to Judges ROGERS, CRAIG and MacPHAIL, sitting as a panel of three. Appeal, No. 380 Misc. Dkt. No. 3, in case of Robert Lowe v. […]

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CASES REPORTED WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS, 129 Pa. Commw. 663 (1989)

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Bedner v. DOT 1594CD88 10/2/89 Allegheny County Affirmed S.A. 545 of 1988 Minum v. Borough of New Cumberland … 3061CD88 10/2/89 Cumberland County Affirmed 10 Civil 1988 Gerrity v. Pocono Twp. Zon. Hearing Bd. .. 3020CD88 10/6/89 Monroe County Affirmed 1593 Civil of 1988 DOT v. Alden … 2637CD87 10/10/89 Wyoming […]

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BORO. of INGRAM v. Z.H.B., BORO. of INGRAM, 118 Pa. Commw. 574 (1988)

545 A.2d 989 Borough of Ingram, Appellant v. Zoning Hearing Board of The Borough of Ingram et al., Appellees. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 24, 1988. August 15, 1988. Zoning — Variance — Scope of appellate review — Error of law — Abuse of discretion — Dwelling — Garage — Setback requirements — Remand. 1. […]

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LEE v. UN. COMP. BD. of REV. et al., 73 Pa. Commw. 264 (1983)

458 A.2d 629 Tracy Ann Lee, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Respondent. Strawbridge and Clothier, Intervenor. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. April 5, 1983. Unemployment compensation — Right to counsel — Remand — Harmless error — Willful misconduct. 1. When an unemployment compensation referee fails to advise the claimant of her […]

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WESTMORELAND HOSP. v. W.C.A.B. (PICKFORD), 29 A.3d 120 (Pa.Commw. 2011)

WESTMORELAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (PICKFORD), Respondent. No. 1188 C.D. 2009.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 10, 2010. Decided September 23, 2011. Appeal from the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board), No. A08-0682. Page 121 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE […]

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SPRAGUE v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMP. BD., 167 Pa. Commw. 184 (1994)

647 A.2d 675 Richard A. SPRAGUE, Petitioner, v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BOARD OF REVIEW, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs July 8, 1994. Decided August 29, 1994. Appeal from the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, No. B-317595-B. Page 185 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE […]

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CHARLESWORTH v. DEPT. of PUB. WELFARE, 80 Pa. Commw. 372 (1984)

471 A.2d 917 Benita A. Charlesworth, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 15, 1983 February 22, 1984. Public assistance — Due process — Notice — General creditor — Overpayment — Form letters. 1. Until the Department of Public Welfare takes action to enforce collection of an […]

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GARTNER v. W.C.A.B., 796 A.2d 1056 (Pa.Commw. 2002)

796 A.2d 1056 Kathleen Gartner, Petitioner v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Kmart Corporation), Respondent Kmart Corporation, Petitioner v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Gartner), Respondent. No. 2684 C.D. 2001, 2685 C.D. 2001.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted: March 15, 2002. Filed: April 25, 2002. Page 1057 Peter J. Classetti, Newton, for petitioner. Kevin L. Connors, Exton, for respondent. […]

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JABBOUR v. STATE BD. OF MEDICINE, 162 Pa. Commw. 164 (1994)

638 A.2d 406 Nabil JABBOUR, M.D., Petitioner, v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 17, 1993. Decided February 17, 1994. Page 165 Kenneth R. Behrend, for petitioner. John F. Alcorn, Deputy Chief Counsel, for respondent. Before CRAIG, President Judge, and SMITH, J., and KELTON, Senior Judge. Page 166 […]

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CASES REPORTED WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINIONS, 161 Pa. Commw. 714 (1994)

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Radfar v. Comm., Dept. of Trans., Bureau of Driver Lic. ………… 1239CD93 1/7/94 Allegheny County Affirmed SA 4118 of 1992 and Remanded Comm., Dept. of Trans., Bureau of Driver Lic. v. Smith ……….. 1057CD93 1/10/94 Allegheny County Reversed SA 3921 of 1992 Baker v. Coraopolis Zoning Hearing Bd. …………. 956CD93 1/10/94 […]

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BARNER et al. v. JUNIATA C. TAX C.B., 104 Pa. Commw. 468 (1987)

522 A.2d 169 Stanley C. Barner, II and Julia B. Barner, Appellants v. Juniata County Tax Claim Bureau, Walker Township, Juniata County Board of Supervisors, Juniata County School Board, Appellees. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. March 10, 1987. Taxation — Tax sale — Injunction — Continuance — Abuse of discretion — Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure […]

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KITCHENOFF v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP., 147 Pa. Commw. 552 (1992)

608 A.2d 645 Lloyd H. KITCHENOFF, Jr., Appellant v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs February 14, 1992. Decided: April 29, 1992. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Berks County, No. 1146-91 A.D., Thomas J. Eshelman, J. Page 553 Lawrence J. Hracho, for appellant. David R. White, […]

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WILSON v. W.C.A.B. (ALUMINUM CO.), 159 Pa. Commw. 296 (1993)

632 A.2d 1361 Judith M. WILSON, Petitioner, v. WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA), Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs September 3, 1993. Decided October 22, 1993. Reargument Denied December 8, 1993. Appeal from the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board, No. A92-0539. Page 297 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT […]

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BARASCH v. PUBLIC UTILITY COM’N., 133 Pa. Commw. 285 (1990)

576 A.2d 79 David M. BARASCH, Consumer Advocate, Petitioner, v. PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, Respondent. PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and Mary Jane Isenberg, Petitioners, v. PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, Respondent. Barry STEINHARDT, The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, Petitioners, v. PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION, Respondent. CONSUMER EDUCATION AND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION and Carol Walton, […]

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VIRGO v. W.C.A.B. (COUNTY OF LEHIGH), 890 A.2d 13 (Pa.Commw. 2005)

Lorna VIRGO, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (COUNTY OF LEHIGH-CEDARBROOK), Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs November 18, 2005. Decided December 22, 2005. Appeal from the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, No. A04-1619. Page 14 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]

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LOBOLITO, INC. v. NORTH POCONO SCH. DIST., 722 A.2d 249 (Pa.Commw. 1998)

722 A.2d 249 LOBOLITO, INC., Appellant v. NORTH POCONO SCHOOL DISTRICT. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 8, 1998. Decided December 31, 1998. Appeal from Common Pleas Court, Wayne County, No. 325-1996-CIVIL, Conway, President Judge. Page 250 Guy P. Beneventano, for appellant. William J. Rinaldi, for appellee. Before McGINLEY, J., LEADBETTER, J., and NARICK, Senior Judge. […]

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LATROBE COUNTRY CLUB v. PA. LIQ. CON. BD., 31 Pa. Commw. 265 (1977)

375 A.2d 1360 Latrobe Country Club v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Appellant. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 6, 1976 July 25, 1977. Liquor — Club liquor license — Liquor Code, Act 1951, April 12, P.L. 90 — Words and phrases — Quarters — Extension of license to include more than one building […]

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INS. CO. of N. AM. v. CENTRE CONCRETE CO., 107 Pa. Commw. 326 (1987)

528 A.2d 685 Insurance Company of North America, Appellant v. Centre Concrete Company, a corporation, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 22, 1987. July 13, 1987. Limitation of actions — Surety bonds — Judicial Code, 42 Pa. C. S. §§ 5502 and 5523 — Accrual of cause of action — Public Works Contractors’ Bond Law […]

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IN RE KELLER, 994 A.2d 1165 (Pa.Commw. 2010)

In re: The Nomination Petitions and Papers of Daniel G. KELLER, (Democratic) Candidate for Pennsylvania State Representative for the 20th District. Appeal of: Karen McCue. No. 525 C.D. 2010.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs April 16, 2010. Decided April 16, 2010. Publication Ordered May 6, 2010. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, […]

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PIEHL v. PHILADELPHIA, 930 A.2d 607 (Pa.Commw. 2007)

Linda PIEHL and William Piehl, h/w, Appellants v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. No. 368 C.D. 2006.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued June 13, 2007. Decided July 27, 2007. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, No. 318, March Term 2005, Allen, J. Page 608 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

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BUREAU of TRAFFIC SAFETY v. GARVIN, 67 Pa. Commw. 424 (1982)

447 A.2d 695 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Safety, Appellant v. Cheryl A. Garvin, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued February 1, 1982 July 15, 1982. Motor vehicles — Operator’s license — Revocation — Habitual offender. 1. It is error for a trial court to permit the revocations of an habitual offender’s […]

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SULLIVAN v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP., 682 A.2d 5 (Pa.Commw. 1996)

682 A.2d 5 David J. SULLIVAN v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Appellant. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued June 12, 1996. Decided July 29, 1996. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, County of Allegheny, No. S.A. 2008 of 1995, Doyle, J. Page 6 Timothy P. Wile, for Appellant. No appearance […]

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LEONARD et al. v. THORNBURGH et al., 75 Pa. Commw. 553 (1983)

463 A.2d 77 Thomas A. Leonard et al., Petitioners v. Richard L. Thornburgh, Governor et al., Respondents. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. July 19, 1983. Taxation — Equity — Judicial Code, 42, Pa. C. S. § 761(a)(1) — Original jurisdiction — Preliminary injunction — Burden of proof. 1. A chancellor in equity possesses the broad and […]

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CALLOWAY v. BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, 692 A.2d 641 (Pa.Commw. 1997)

692 A.2d 641 Mikhail CALLOWAY, Petitioner v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs March 14, 1997. Decided April 15, 1997. Mikhail Calloway, petitioner, for himself. Robert A. Greevy, Assistant Counsel, Harrisburg, for respondent. Before COLINS, President Judge, SMITH, J., and LORD, Senior Judge. COLINS, President Judge. Presently before […]

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PennDOT v. SHAFFER, 100 Pa. Commw. 66 (1986)

513 A.2d 1154 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Safety, Appellant v. Theodore N. Shaffer, Appellee. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. August 20, 1986. Motor vehicles — License — Suspension — Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C. S. § 1547(b) — Breathalyzer — Refusal — Scope of appellate review — Arrest. 1. In order […]

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HOROWITZ v. CHELTENHAM TWP. et al., 123 Pa. Commw. 586 (1989)

554 A.2d 188 Marcia Horowitz, Executrix of the Estate of Neil Horowitz, and Marcia Horowitz, in her own right v. Cheltenham Township and Abington Township. Abington Township, Appellant. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 12, 1988. February 23, 1989. Municipalities — Governmental immunity — Judicial Code, 42 Pa. C. S. § 8542 — Failure to correct […]

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KUJAWA v. LATROBE BREWING CO., 4 Pa. Commw. 599 (1972)

288 A.2d 847 Kujawa v. Latrobe Brewing Co. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued February 25, 1972 March 28, 1972. Workmen’s compensation — The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act, Act 1915, June 2, P. L. 736 — Limitation of actions — Time of death — Independent nature of death claim. 1. A claim for death benefits under The […]

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TOWNSEND BOTTUM, INC. v. W.C.A.B., 50 Pa. Commw. 460 (1980)

413 A.2d 436 Townsend Bottum, Inc. and Michigan Mutual Insurance Co., Petitioners v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board and Clifford C. Way, Respondents. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued March 14, 1980 April 11, 1980. Workmen’s compensation — Remand — Interlocutory order. 1. An order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board remanding a case to […]

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TWP. of HAVERFORD v. Z.H.B. et al., 64 Pa. Commw. 187 (1982)

439 A.2d 1299 Township of Haverford v. Zoning Hearing Board of Haverford Township et al. Joseph J. Burrowes and Helen Burrowes et al., Appellants. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 19, 1981 January 20, 1982. Zoning — Testimony — Variance — Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act of July 31, 1968, P.L. 805 — Scope of appellate […]

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SHAPIRO v. STATE BD. OF ACCOUNTANCY, 856 A.2d 864 (Pa.Commw. 2004)

856 A.2d 864 William SHAPIRO, Petitioner v. STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, Respondent. Kenneth Steven Shapiro, Petitioner v. State Board of Accountancy, Respondent. No. 2452 C.D. 2003.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs April 30, 2004. Decided: July 26, 2004. Reargument and/or Reconsideration Denied: September 17, 2004. Page 865 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

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REED v. COM. of PA., 107 Pa. Commw. 434 (1987)

528 A.2d 699 Frederick F. Reed, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 21, 1987. July 16, 1987. Recorder of Deeds — Refund of transfer tax — Voiding the recording of a deed — The Fiscal Code, Act of April 9, 1929, P.L. 343 — Refund procedure. 1. A recorder of […]

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MARKLEY v. UNEMPL. COMP. BD. of REVIEW, 47 Pa. Commw. 148 (1979)

407 A.2d 144 Jay L. Markley, Petitioner v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Respondent. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 10, 1979 November 1, 1979. Unemployment compensation — Burden of proof — Words and phrases — Wilful misconduct — Unemployment Compensation Law, Act 1936, December 5, P.L. (1937) 2897 — Sleeping on the […]

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ZONING BD. OF ADJ. v. KOEHLER ET AL., 2 Pa. Commw. 260 (1971)

278 A.2d 375 Zoning Board of Adjustment of Hanover Township, Northampton County v. Donald M. Koehler, et al. Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 3, 1971 June 15, 1971. Zoning — Variance front zoning restrictions — Essentials of proof — Burden of proof — Act 1968, July 31, P. L. ___ No. 247, § 912. The […]

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McMAHON v. PLEASANT VALLEY WEST ASS’N, 952 A.2d 731 (Pa.Commw. 2008)

952 A.2d 731 John McMAHON, Petitioner v. PLEASANT VALLEY WEST ASSOCIATION a/k/a Pleasant Valley West Club and Lee Conklin and Susan Conklin, Respondents. No. 1644 C.D. 2007.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: March 10, 2008. Decided: June 13, 2008. Page 732 Andrew R. Spirit, Philadelphia, for petitioner. Lindsay D. Liebman, Philadelphia, for respondent, Pleasant Valley West Association […]

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