737 A.2d 746Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1999 DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEALS Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket or Title Date Number Docket Citation Shiloh, In re ………. 2/22/99 705 M.D. Denied Pa.Cmwlth., (1998) 718 A.2d 917 Still v. Pennsylvania Bd. of […]
Category: Pennsylvania Superior Court Opinions
IN RE APPEAL OF LVGC PARTNERS, 502 MAL 2008 (Pa. 12-30-2008)
IN RE: THE APPEAL OF LVGC PARTNERS, LP AND LEBANON VALLEY GOLF CLUB, INC., FROM THE DECISION OF THE JACKSON TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD ON THE PETITION REGARDING THE VALIDITY OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 5-2006, PETITION OF: LVGC PARTNERS, LP AND LEBANON VALLEY GOLF CLUB, INC. No. 502 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle […]
ALICEA v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, 124 MM 2009 (Pa. 9-15-2009)
MIGUEL ALICEA, Petitioner v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Respondent. No. 124 MM 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. September 15, 2009. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 15th day of September, 2009, the Petition for Permission to Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc is GRANTED. Petitioner is directed to file his appeal within 30 days of this order; […]
THOMAS v. GUARDIAN ELDER CARE, 600 Pa. 764 (2009)
967 A.2d 960 SHERRY THOMAS, ADMINISTRATRIX FOR THE ESTATE OF LEO GEORGE HILLWIG, SR., DECEASED, FOR HERSELF AND FOR ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED, Petitioner v. GUARDIAN ELDER CARE, INC., A PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESS CORPORATION, D/B/A BRADYVIEW MANOR, GUARDIAN ELDER CARE LTC MANAGEMENT, INC., A PENNSYLVANIA CORPORATION, D/B/A GUARDIAN ELDER CARE, GUARDIAN ELDER CARE, LLC, A PENNSYLVANIA […]
IN RE WRIGHT, 587 Pa. 494 (2006)
901 A.2d 490 In the Matter of Ronald Alonzo WRIGHT. No. 1138 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 23, 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 23rd day of June, 2006, Ronald Alonzo Wright having been suspended from the practice of law in the District of Columbia for a period of one year […]
COM. v. STRICKLER, 563 Pa. 47 (2000)
757 A.2d 884 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellee v. BRETT EUGENE STRICKLER, Appellant. [J-256(B)-1999]Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District.Argued: November 17, 1999. Decided: August 24, 2000 Page 48 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 49 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. […]
COM. v. JOHNSON, 577 Pa. 694 (2004)
845 A.2d 817 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. IRA JOHNSON, Petitioner. No. 451 EAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 2, 2004. No. 451 EAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 2nd day of March, 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]
COM. v. DILLARD, 477 Pa. 207 (1978)
383 A.2d 896 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Gordon DILLARD, Appellant (two cases). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted November 15, 1977. Decided March 23, 1978. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division, Criminal Section of Philadelphia, at Nos. 1935-1936, January Sessions 1975, Lawrence Prattis, J. Page 208 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES […]
IN MATTER OF RAFTERY, 91 DB 2011 (Pa. 7-25-2011)
In the Matter of LAWRENCE MICHAEL RAFTERY. PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT FROM INACTIVE STATUS. No. 91 DB 2011 (No. 37 RST 2011).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 25, 2011. Attorney Registration No. 26560 (Beaver County). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 25th day of July, 2011, the Report and Recommendation of Disciplinary Board Member dated July 12, […]
COM. v. YEAGER, 578 Pa. 700 (2004)
852 A.2d 312 COM. v. YEAGER. No. 958 MAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 18, 2004. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 841 A.2d 581. Disposition of Petition for Allowance of Appeal DENIED.
RHOADES v. COM., 496 Pa. 418 (1981)
437 A.2d 943 Honorable James J. RHOADES, Senator, 29th Senatorial District, Pennsylvania and Honorable Edward J. Lucyk, Representative, 123d House District, Pennsylvania; Frank E. Wayne and Stanley J. Piaskowski, Appellants v. COMMONWEALTH OF Pennsylvania; Honorable Richard Thornburgh, Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Department of Public Welfare; Helen B. O’Bannon, Secretary of Public Welfare, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. […]
CASAMENTO v. CAPPARA, 270 WAL 2010 (Pa. 10-14-2010)
8 A.3d 897 DANIEL A. CASAMENTO, I/A/D/B/A CODA MANAGEMENT, Respondent v. ALBERT I. CAPPARA, I/A/D/B/A NORTHWIND OPTICAL, Petitioner. No. 270 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. October 14, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 14th day of October 2010, the Petition […]
SCHULZ’S CASE, 318 Pa. 110 (1935)
177 A. 798 Schulz’s Case. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 7, 1935. March 25, 1935. Lunatics and weak-minded persons — Jurisdiction — Change of domicile — Care of estate — Adjudication — Evidence — Act of May 28, 1907, P. L. 292. In a proceeding on a petition presented to the court of common pleas under […]
COMMONWEALTH v. MILLS, 350 Pa. 478 (1944)
39 A.2d 572 Commonwealth v. Mills, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 25, 1944. October 31, 1944. Criminal law — Murder — Trial — Charge — Alibi — Burden of proof — Alibi evidence — Creation of reasonable doubt — Instructions about future parole — Reference to prior offense not in record. 1. A trial judge’s […]
ODUM v. SUBURBAN FOOD SERVICE, 572 Pa. 743 (2003)
815 A.2d 1042 PHYLLIS ODUM, Petitioner v. SUBURBAN FOOD SERVICE AND MARK DALY, Respondents. No. 707 MAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. February 19, 2003. No. 707 MAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 19th day of February 2003, the Petition […]
LOFTUS v. MINERS NAT. BANK, 308 Pa. 362 (1932)
162 A. 227 Loftus, Admr., Appellant, v. Miners Nat. Bank of Pottsville. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 24, 1932. June 30, 1932. Written instrument — Power of attorney — Alteration — Addition of subscribing witness after execution. 1. The addition of a name as a witness to a power of attorney, which was already signed and […]
ZANE v. FRIENDS HOSP., 566 Pa. 322 (2001)
781 A.2d 93 JERILYN ZANE, v. FRIENDS HOSPITAL, DR. JOHN DOE AND RONALD E. ANDERSON, PETITION OF: FRIENDS HOSPITAL. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 13, 2001. No. 109 EAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 13th day of September, 2001, the Petition […]
COM. v. JACKSON, 603 Pa. 674 (2009)
982 A.2d 64 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DAMON JACKSON, Petitioner. No. 145 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. October 14, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 970 A.2d 469. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COMMONWEALTH v. THOMAS, 460 Pa. 442 (1975)
333 A.2d 856 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Samuel Lee THOMAS, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: March 19, 1974. Decided: March 18, 1975. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, Criminal Division, at Nos. 78 and 90, O. T. September term 1967, David Olbum, J. Page 443 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. […]
DISPOSITONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 560 Pa. 730 (1999)
746 A.2d 1216Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 1999. Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket or Title Date Number Docket Citation ___________________ _______ ________ ___________ ____________ Smith, Estate of, v. Simek ……………… 10/7/1999 530 Denied Pa.Super., M.D. 738 A.2d 1061 (1999) Weidenrnoyer v. Worthington Associates, Inc. ………………. 10/8/1999 831 Denied No. 1106 M.D. (1998) […]
COM. v. POTTS, 509 Pa. 195 (1985)
501 A.2d 633 COMMONWEALTH, Petitioner, v. John J. POTTS. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. December 4, 1985. Appeal No. 801 E.D. Allocatur Docket 1985, from Order of Superior Court entered May 31, 1985, No. 1336 Philadelphia Page 196 1984, 345 Pa. Super. 621, 496 A.2d 853 (1985), Affirming Order of Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division, […]
COMMONWEALTH v. MITCHELL, 445 Pa. 461 (1971)
285 A.2d 93 Commonwealth v. Mitchell, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 1, 1970. December 20, 1971. Criminal Law — Evidence — Confession — Constitutional warnings — Awareness of constitutional rights — Prior incriminating statements — Subsequent statements not exploitation of the original illegality. 1. Evidence of incriminating statements made by an accused after he has […]
COM. v. PLAIR, 494 Pa. 169 (1981)
430 A.2d 1170 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Wade PLAIR, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 3, 1981. Decided July 2, 1981. Appeal No. 80-1-101, from the judgment of sentence entered on April 30, 1976 in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Criminal Division, at No. CC7507538; George Ross, Judge. John H. […]
PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 524 Pa. 623 (1989)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1989 Young v. Motorists Mut. Ins. Co. …. 11/3/89 599 E.D. Denied No. 738 (1989) Philadelphia 1989 Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation Cherry Valley Associates v. Stroud Tp. Bd. of Sup’rs …… 12/1/89 214 E.D. Denied 123 Pa.Cmwlth. […]
IN RE ORDER RESCINDING RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 644 (Pa. 6-30-2005)
IN RE: ORDER RESCINDING RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 644; PROMULGATING NEW RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 644; AMENDING RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 646, and APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE COMMENT TO RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 647. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 30, 2005. No. 323. Criminal Procedural Rules Docket No. 2. ORDER PER CURIAM: NOW, this […]
PILGRIM v. W.C.A.B., 580 Pa. 692 (2004)
859 A.2d 770 ERIC PILGRIM, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (WAYNE STORAGE COMPANY), Respondent. No. 103 EAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 29, 2004. No. 103 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of September, 2004, the […]
COM. v. NIBBLINS, 590 EAL 2010 (Pa. 2-16-2011)
15 A.3d 490 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JAREL NIBBLINS, Petitioner. No. 590 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 16, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 16th day of February, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]
COM. v. NASH, 457 Pa. 296 (1974)
324 A.2d 344 Commonwealth v. Nash, Appellant. Commonwealth v. Robinson, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 23, 1974. July 1, 1974. Criminal Law — Evidence — Hearsay — Declaration against penal interest — Statement exculpatory of defendant. At the trial of defendants who were charged with robbery and several related crimes, the defense called a witness […]
COM. v. POPOW, 1068 MAL 2005 (Pa. 5-11-2006)
898 A.2d 1070 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. KENNETH M. POPOW, Petitioner. No. 1068 MAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. May 11, 2006. No. 1068 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 11th day of May 2006, we hereby DENY the […]
ALLEGHENY CO. v. MOON TWP., 436 Pa. 54 (1969)
258 A.2d 630 Allegheny County v. Moon Township, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 2, 1969. November 11, 1969. Taxation — Exemption — Public property used for public purposes — Exemption of property not only from property taxes but also from taxes on activities conducted on property — Townships — Greater Pittsburgh Airport — Tax on […]
IN RE J.I., 598 Pa. 759 (2008)
955 A.2d 358 In re J.I.[16] . No. 1048 MAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 25, 2008. [16] Justice TODD did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 944 A.2d 809. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals. DENIED.
COM. v. WILSON, 581 Pa. 676 (2004)
863 A.2d 1146 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL THOMAS WILSON, Petitioner. No. 686 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 9, 2004. No. 686 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 9th day of December 2004, the Petition for Allowance […]
COMMONWEALTH v. HARTMAN, 467 Pa. 453 (1976)
359 A.2d 364 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Barbara HARTMAN, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 8, 1976. Decided July 6, 1976. Appeal No. 113 March Term, 1975 from Judgment of Sentence of Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division, of Lawrence County at No. 743 of 1973; Howard W. Lyon, Judge. George P. Micacchione, Asst. Public […]
COM. v. CLAGON, 588 Pa. 747 (2006)
902 A.2d 1239 Com. v. Clagon.[2] 43 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 28, 2006. [2] Justice EAKIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. Appeal from the Pa. Super., 890 A.2d 1094. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
BEHAN ESTATE, 399 Pa. 314 (1960)
160 A.2d 209 Behan Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 6, 1959. March 22, 1960. Decedents’ estates — Surviving spouse — Rights — Trust created by decedent — Estates Act of 1947. 1. Where a spouse creates an inter vivos trust and retains a special power of appointment by will over the principal thereof, the surviving […]
COM. v. BUTLER, 564 Pa. 471 (2001)
769 A.2d 442 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ALBERT BUTLER Petitioner Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 27, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court No. 596 Eastern District. Prior report: Pa.Cmwlth., 756 A.2d 55 (1999). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 27th day of March, 2001, the Petition for Allowance […]
IN RE ESTATE OF CHIN, 584 Pa. 690 (2005)
882 A.2d 476 IN RE: ESTATE OF AMY P.C. CHIN, DECEASED. APPEAL OF: JIMMY GUO-FENG ZHAN. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. August 17, 2005. No. 171 EAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 17th day of August 2005, the Petition for […]
DUTY ET AL. v. VACUUM OIL CO. ET AL., 317 Pa. 15 (1934)
175 A. 522 Duty et al., Appellants v. Vacuum Oil Co. et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 3, 1934. November 26, 1934. Injunctions — Nuisances — Gasoline service stations — Operation in commercial district — Proximity to nonexclusive residential district and to school — Test as to whether business constitutes nuisance — Reasonableness — Findings […]
COM. v. CLIFTON, 211 EAL 2003 (Pa. 8-19-2003)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ZEBBIE CLIFTON, Petitioner. No. 211 EAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. August 19, 2003. No. 211 EAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 19th day of August, 2003, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]
GRIEST v. PLAYTOWN, INC., 414 Pa. 58 (1964)
199 A.2d 131 Griest v. Playtown, Inc., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 23, 1964. March 24, 1964. Practice — Trial — Charge to jury — Submission of negligence issue — Evidence — Admissibility — Answers to interrogatories — Adminisibility for impeachment — Life expectancy tables — Closing speech of counsel accusing witness of perjury. 1. […]
COM. v. HUFFMASTER, 579 Pa. 710 (2004)
858 A.2d 109 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL HUFFMASTER, Petitioner. No. 854 MAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. September 8, 2004. No. 854 MAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 8th day of September, 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]
MATZ v. CLAIRTON CITY, 340 Pa. 98 (1940)
16 A.2d 300 Matz, Appellant, v. Clairton City et al. Stephanovic, Appellant, v. Clairton City et al. Fulmer, Appellant, v. Clairton City et al. Peterson, Appellant, v. Clairton City et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 4, 1940. October 31, 1940. Municipal corporations — Employees — Police officers — Civil service — Power of board to […]
IN RE AMENDMENT OF RULES 219(a), 98 (Pa. 4-8-2011)
IN RE: AMENDMENT OF RULES 219(a) AND 502(b) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF DISCIPLINARY ENFORCEMENT. No. 98.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 8, 2011. Disciplinary Rule Docket. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 8th day of April, 2011, it is hereby ORDERED that: (1) Rules 219(a) and 502(b) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement are […]
KOPPENHAVER v. SWAB, 316 Pa. 207 (1934)
174 A. 393 Koppenhaver, Appellant, v. Swab. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 22, 1934. June 30, 1934. Negligence — Pedestrian — Walking on public highway in country — Collision as proof of negligence. 1. A pedestrian’s rights upon a paved roadway are equal to those of a vehicle under given circumstances. [210] 2. A pedestrian cannot, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEALS, 561 Pa. 663 (1999)
747 A.2d 896-904DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEALS Marion Center School Dist. v. Marion Center Area Educ. Ass’n ……. 12/3/1999 280 Denied Pa.Cmwlth., W.D. 734 A.2d 500 (1999) McCormick v. W.C.A.B. (City of Philadelphia) ………. 12/1/1999 540 Denied Pa.Cmwlth., E.D. 734 A.2d 473 (1999) McGaffic v. Redevelopment Authority of City of New Castle …………. […]
COMMONWEALTH v. ALMEIDA, 362 Pa. 596 (1949)
68 A.2d 595 Commonwealth v. Almeida, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 11, 1949. October 4, 1949. Appeals — Review — Criminal law — Trial — Charge of court. 1. In reviewing the charge of the trial court for the purpose of determining the existence of reversible error, the charge must be read as a whole […]
COM. v. HUGHES, 480 Pa. 311 (1978)
389 A.2d 1081 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Andrew C. HUGHES, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued March 13, 1978. Decided July 26, 1978. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division, Cambria County, at No. C-1192, 1975, Alton A. McDonald, J. Page 312 Russell J. Heiple, Johnstown, for appellant. Page 313 D. Gerard Long, Dist. […]
SAMBOR v. HADLEY ET AL., 291 Pa. 395 (1928)
140 A. 347 Sambor, Appellant, v. Hadley, Controller, et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 28, 1927. January 3, 1928. Municipalities — Ordinances — Appropriation for Sesqui-Centennial Exposition — Corporation as agent of municipality — Payment of debts — Moral obligation — Transfer of funds — Constitutional law — Local or special statutes — Classification — […]
USCHOCK v. COM., 593 Pa. 759 (2007)
932 A.2d 77 Uschock v. Com., Dept. of Transp.[4] No. 156 WAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 14, 2007. [4] Reargument Denied September 14, 2007. Appeal from the Pa.Cmwlth., 918 A.2d 848. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
WOODS v. STATE CIVIL SERVICE COM’N, 585 Pa. 693 (2005)
887 A.2d 1243 MARVIN J. WOODS, JR. v. STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (NEW CASTLE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE). PETITION OF: NEW CASTLE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 10, 2005. No. 71 WAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the […]
COM. v. DENT, 352 WAL 2004, 352 WAL 2004 (Pa. 11-12-2004)
863 A.2d 1143 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MONICA LYNETTE DENT, Petitioner. No. 352 WAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 12, 2004. No. 352 WAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 12th day of November 2004, the Petition for Allowance […]
BONSALL’S ESTATE, 288 Pa. 39 (1927)
135 A. 724 Bonsall’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 29, 1926. January 3, 1927. Wills — Construction — Remainders — “Lineal descendants” — Words and phrases — “Similar or equivalent” — Act of June 29, 1923, P. L. 914. 1. Under the Act of June 29, 1923, P. L. 914, which provides that where testator […]
COM. v. BURKHOLDER, 594 Pa. 694 (2007)
934 A.2d 1276 Com. v. Burkholder. No. 583 MAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. November 1, 2007. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Pa.Super., 931 A.2d 41. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. HOFFMAN, 425 WAL 2005 (Pa. 4-3-2006)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RICHARD HOFFMAN, Petitioner. No. 425 WAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. April 3, 2006. No. 425 WAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 3rd day of April, 2006, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]
TUTHILL v. TUTHILL., 565 Pa. 675 (2001)
775 A.2d 808 MARY M. TUTHILL, Petitioner v. DAVID F. TUTHILL, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. April 23, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order and Published Opinion of the Superior Court No. 784 W.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 23rd day of April, 2001, the Petition […]
COM. v. LANAGER, 580 Pa. 711 (2004)
862 A.2d 1254 COM. v. LANAGER. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JEFFREY L. LANAGER, SR., Petitioner. No. 461 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 26, 2004. No. 461 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 26th day of October, 2004, […]
DAVIS v. EVENS, 577 Pa. 720 (2004)
847 A.2d 1286 ANGELIA A. DAVIS, Respondent v. JAMES B. EVENS, JR., Petitioner. Nos. 546 WAL 2003 547 WAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. March 9, 2004. Nos. 546 547 WAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 9th day of March […]
CARSON CONCRETE CORP. v. DEPT. LABOR INDUS., 717 EAL 2005 (Pa. 4-10-2006)
CARSON CONCRETE CORPORATION v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY, OFFICE OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TAX SERVICES, Respondent. No. 717 EAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. April 10, 2006. No. 717 EAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 10th day of April, 2006, […]
SOUDER v. RITE, 593 Pa. 757 (2007)
932 A.2d 76 Souder v. Rite Aid Corp. No. 70 MAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 13, 2007. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 911 A.2d 506. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
CASINO v. PA. GAMING CONTROL, 592 Pa. 505 (2007)
926 A.2d 926 RIVERWALK CASINO, L.P., Petitioner, v. PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD, Respondent. Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners, L.P., Intervenor. HSP Gaming, L.P., Intervenor. No. 27 MM 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 15, 2007. Decided July 17, 2007. Page 506 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, […]
LAFAYETTE v. BRINHAM, 363 Pa. 360 (1949)
69 A.2d 130 Lafayette v. Brinham, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 29, 1949. November 14, 1949. Deeds — Estates — Joint tenancies — Right of survivorship — Consideration — Payment — Gift — Oral agreement for support — Enforcement — Act of March 31, 1812, 5 Sm. L. 395. 1. A deed by the owner […]
IN RE GRANAHAN, 107 DB 2011 (Pa. 8-9-2011)
In the Matter of SEAN T. GRANAHAN PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT FROM INACTIVE STATUS. No. 107 DB 2011 (No. 50 RST 2011).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 9, 2011. Attorney Registration No. 62690, (Susquehanna County). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 9th day of August, 2011, the Report and Recommendation of Disciplinary Board Member dated July 28, […]
COHEN ET UX. v. PERRINO ET UX., 355 Pa. 455 (1947)
50 A.2d 348 Cohen et ux. v. Perrino et ux., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 3, 1946. January 10, 1947. Torts — Intentional harm — Privilege — Lawful act — Motive — Malicious — Effect — Nuisance — “Spite wall” — Restatement, Torts. 1. An owner of land has a privilege to build thereon a […]
FRANCESCO v. GROUP HEALTH INCORPORATED, 606 Pa. 650 (2010)
992 A.2d 890 JERRY FRANCESCO, ASSIGNEE OF PENTECH INFUSIONS, INC., Respondent v. GROUP HEALTH INCORPORATED, A/K/A AND/OR D/B/A GHI, Petitioner. Nos. 226 MAL 2009, 227 MAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 21, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 964 A.2d 897, 968 A.2d 800 Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. IN RE E.F., 606 Pa. 73 (2010)
995 A.2d 326 In re COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. E.F., Appeal of E.F. No. 4 EAP 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Argued: October 20, 2009. Decided: May 26, 2010. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Family Court, No. JP 0609-0705, Brenda FrazierClemons, J. Page 74 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES […]
KILMER INSURANCE GROUP v. BRILLHART, 574 Pa. 766 (2003)
832 A.2d 436 KILMER INSURANCE GROUP, INS. T/A BRILLHART INSURANCE AGENCY, Respondent v. JOSEPH BRILLHART, SANDRA BRILHART AND COLLENS-WAGNER AGENCY, INC., Petitioners. No. 377 MAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. September 23, 2003. No. 377 MAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, […]
COM. v. GONZALEZ, 605 Pa. 221 (2010)
988 A.2d 668 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Petitioner v. Jeorge GONZALEZ, Respondent. No. 377 EAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 25, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal, No. 377 EAL 2008, Order and Memorandum Opinion of the Superior Court at 116 EDA 2007, dated June 12, 2008, reversing the Order of the Court of […]
GLATFELTER BARBER SHOP v. UNEMP. COMP. BD., 599 Pa. 712 (2008)
962 A.2d 1198 GLATFELTER BARBER SHOP, Petitioner v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BOARD OF REVIEW, Respondents and OFFICE OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TAX SERVICES Intervenor. No. 499 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 3, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Cmwlth., 957 A.2d 786. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied.
SCHAAD v. HOTEL EASTON CO., 369 Pa. 486 (1952)
87 A.2d 227 Schaad v. Hotel Easton Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 8, 1952. March 24, 1952. Corporations — Business corporations — Recapitalization — Dissenting shareholder — Rights — Accrued dividends — Substitution of common stock — Relationship between corporation and preferred shareholders — Laws in effect at time of contract — Power to […]
IN RE PETITION OF FITZPATRICK, 573 Pa. 513 (2003)
827 A.2d 374 PETITION TO SET ASIDE THE NOMINATION PETITION OF KATHLEEN M. FITZPATRICK AS A DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNCILPERSON FOR THE SEVENTH DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. PETITION OF CANDIDO SILVA, BARBARA STUHL, EILEEN MILLER, CHESTER ZALENSKI, AND WALTER DETREUX, JR. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. May 16, 2003. […]
COM. v. GESSLER, 589 Pa. 718 (2006)
907 A.2d 1101 Com. v. Gessler. No. 436 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 29, 2006. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 897 A.2d 516. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Page 719
STANLEY v. W.C.A.B. (QUEBECOR PRINTING), 596 Pa. 749 (2008)
946 A.2d 690 JAMES W. STANLEY, Petitioner v. W.C.A.B. (QUEBECOR PRINTING, INC.), Respondents. No. 632 EAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. April 1, 2008. Appeal from the No. 793 CD 2007. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Page 750
COM. v. HAWKINS, 593 Pa. 313 (2007)
929 A.2d 629 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Respondent, v. Georgianna HAWKINS, Petitioner. No. 19 EAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 21, 2007. Petition for Allowance of Appeal No. 19 EAL 2007 from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 21st day of June, 2007, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]
COM. v. FLOYD, 599 Pa. 688 (2008)
960 A.2d 837 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL A. FLOYD, Petitioner. No. 136 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 6, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 945 A.2d 760. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied.
PA. DEPT. OF BANKING v. NCAS OF DELAWARE, 596 Pa. 638 (2008)
948 A.2d 752 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING, Appellee v. NCAS OF DELAWARE, LLC, d/b/a Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs: March 20, 2008. Decided: May 29, 2008. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, No. 519 MD 2006, McGinley, J. Page 639 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT […]
HEPP v. HEPP, 508 Pa. 607 (1985)
499 A.2d 578 Peter S. HEPP v. Norma Devine HEPP, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 21, 1985. Appeal No. 511 E.D. Allocatur Docket 1985, from Order of Superior Court, entered March 29, 1985, No. 1343 Philadelphia 1983, 343 Pa. Super. 624, 494 A.2d 490 (1985), Reversing Order of Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, […]
MILES v. MASTERS, 374 Pa. 127 (1953)
97 A.2d 36 Miles, Appellant, v. Masters. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 21, 1953. May 27, 1953. Workmen’s compensation — Practice — Appeal to common pleas — Filing exceptions — Timeliness — Quashing appeal — Jurisdictional question — Court order — Appealability — Acts of June 2, 1915, P. L. 736 and March 5, 1925, P. […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 546 Pa. 664 (1997)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1997 Com. v. Lusik ……. 11/1/96 0499, Denied 451 Pa. Super. 0510 652, E.D. 679 A.2d 848 (1996) Com. v. McDaniels … 11/18/96 0314 Granted 451 Pa.Super E.D. (0084 626, (1996) E.D. 679 A.2d 255 1996) Com. v. Martin …… 10/29/96 0449 Denied 453 Pa.Super W.D. 683, (1996) 683 A.2d 312 […]
COM. v. COLLINS, 564 Pa. 144 (2001)
764 A.2d 1056 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellee v. CASEY S. COLLINS, Appellant J-79-2000.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District.Submitted: April 12, 2000. Decided: January 17, 2001. Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court dated February 23, 1999, at No. 564 Harrisburg 1997, affirming the Order of the Centre County Common Pleas Court, dated April 27, […]
FUDULA’S PETITION, 297 Pa. 364 (1929)
147 A. 67 Fudula’s Petition. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 22, 1929. July 1, 1929. School laws — Removal of directors — Removal for misconduct in previous term of office — Evidence — Motive and intent — Act of May 18, 1911, P. L. 309 — Public officers — Objection in court below — Costs. 1. […]
IN RE JAMES, 596 Pa. 442 (2008)
944 A.2d 69 In re The Nomination Papers of Harold JAMES as Candidate for Representative in the General Assembly in the 186th Legislative District. Appeal of Mark L. Jones and Ronald R.H. Felder. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs: March 14, 2008. Decided: April 3, 2008. Page 443 Lawrence M. Otter, Harrisburg, for Ronald R.H. […]
COM. v. CIKANOVICH, 424 EAL 2011 (Pa. 11-10-2011)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL CIKANOVICH, Petitioner. No. 424 EAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 10, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 10th day of November, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page 1
WATSON v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION PAROLE, 555 Pa. 146 (1999)
723 A.2d 172 Burnell WATSON, appellant v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION PAROLE, APPELLEE. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. January 21, 1999. Jurisdictional Review. Order PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 21st day of January, 1999, the direct appeal is quashed; the matter is treated as a petition for allowance of appeal and denied. Page 147
IN THE MATTER OF WIGLE, 546 Pa. 2 (1996)
682 A.2d 1245 In the Matter of Sharon L. WIGLE. No. 257, Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 9, 1996. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 9th day of September, 1996, upon consideration of a certified copy of the Certification for Extended Treatment dated July 30, 1996, issued by the Westmoreland County Court […]
PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPS. v. DAUPHIN CTY., 552 Pa. 199 (1998)
713 A.2d 1142 PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS, Successor by Consolidation to Polyclinic Medical Center, Petitioner, v. DAUPHIN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS, County of Dauphin, School District of the City of Harrisburg, City of Harrisburg, Cross-Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 7, 1998. Petitions Nos. 0151-0152 Middle District Allocatur Docket 1998 for Allowance of Appeal; Cross-Petition […]
HARMAN ET UX. v. CHAMBERS, 358 Pa. 516 (1948)
57 A.2d 842 Harman et ux. v. Chambers, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 8, 1948. March 22, 1948. Appeals — Review — Charge — Consideration as a whole — Inaccuracies or misstatements — Opportunity for correction before verdict — General exception. 1. In scrutinizing a trial court’s instructions to the jury for possible error, the […]
COM. v. PACHECO, 598 Pa. 748 (2008)
954 A.2d 576 Com. v. Pacheco. No. 160 EAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 28, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 951 A.2d 1215. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals. DENIED.
BALENA v. PITTSBURGH, 315 Pa. 121 (1934)
172 A. 117 Balena, Appellant, v. Pittsburgh. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 21, 1934. April 23, 1934. Practice — Trial — Charge — Contributory negligence — Case free from contributory negligence. In action to recover for damages sustained as result of negligence of defendant, a charge that the jury, to render a verdict for plaintiff, must […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 544 Pa. 646 (1996)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1996 Com. v. Speaks[*] ……… 8/11/95 0149 Denied 442 Pa.Super. E.D. 661, (1995) 660 A.2d 125 Com. v. Thompson[*] ……. 8/8/95 0250 Denied No. 0664 E.D. Philadelphia (1995) 1995 Com. v. Torres[*] ……… 8/10/95 0206 Denied 442 Pa.Super. E.D. 682, (1995) 660 A.2d 658 Com. v. Trashansky[*] ….. 8/16/95 0136 Denied […]
PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 524 Pa. 595 (1989)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1989 Com. v. DeLuca …… 11/29/89 358 E.D. Granted 388 Pa. Super. 661, (1989) (130 E.D. 560 A.2d 238 1989) Com. v. Derr …….. 11/27/89 182 M.D. Denied 392 Pa. Super. 647, (1989) 564 A.2d 257 Com. v. Dillon …… 11/13/89 792 E.D. Granted 386 Pa. Super. 236, (1989) (123 E.D. […]
COM. v. ALVINO, 572 Pa. 694 (2002)
813 A.2d 835 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RICHARD L. ALVINO, JR., Petitioner. No. 321 WAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 30, 2002. No. 321 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of December, 2002, the Petition for […]
PAYNE v. COM. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS, 582 Pa. 375 (2005)
871 A.2d 795 John M. PAYNE; Paul Nolder; Frank Grazulis; Charles Lee; Richard Guy; All Others Similarly Situated v. COMMONWEALTH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Martin F. Horn, Secretary; Honorable Edward G. Rendell, Governor; Robert Bitner, Chief Hearing Examiner Appeal of John M. Payne, Paul Nolder, Charles Lee and Richard Guy John M. Payne; Paul Nolder; Frank […]
COM. v. BARNES, 600 Pa. 727 (2009)
963 A.2d 466 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner v. RUSSELL BARNES, Petitioner. No. 228 EAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. January 6, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 953 A.2d 822. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
FINANCE CO. OF PA. v. BD. OF FIN. AND REV., 433 Pa. 549 (1969)
252 A.2d 374 Finance Company of Pennsylvania, Appellant, v. Board of Finance and Revenue. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 11, 1968. April 23, 1969. Appeals — Jurisdiction — Supreme Court — Superior Court — Appeal from refusal by Board of Finance and Revenue of petition for refund — Act of August 14, 1963, P. L. 819 […]
ZEMPRELLI v. DANIELS, 496 Pa. 247 (1981)
436 A.2d 1165 Edward P. ZEMPRELLI, J. William Lincoln, Robert J. Mellow, James E. Ross and Eugene F. Scanlon, State Senators, Petitioners v. LeGree S. DANIELS, Robert C. Jubelirer, F. Joseph Loeper, Senate of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Intervenors and Florence J. Baals, Ernesta D. Ballard, H. Edward Black, John C. Goebert, Ezra M. Miller, Mark […]
COM. v. BOND, 604 Pa. 1 (2009)
985 A.2d 810 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. Aquil BOND, Appellant. No. 501 CAP.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District.Argued: May 13, 2009. Decided: December 28, 2009. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Criminal Division, No. 0405-0297 1/2, Sheila Woods-Skipper, J. Page 2 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN […]
COM. v. IVY, 287 EAL 2010 (Pa. 2-16-2011)
15 A.3d 490 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JUBRIL IVY, Petitioner. No. 287 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 16, 2011. Page 1 Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 16th day of February, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]
MATTER OF MEKLER, 549 Pa. 466 (1997)
701 A.2d 549 In the Matter of Arlen B. MEKLER. Nos. 353 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 9, 1997. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 9th day of October, 1997, Arlen B. Mekler having been suspended from the practice of law in the State of Delaware for a period of six months […]
SEBOK v. PENNSYLVANIA EDISON COMPANY, 331 Pa. 524 (1938)
1 A.2d 680 Sebok v. Pennsylvania Edison Company, Appelant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 16, 1938. October 3, 1938. Negligence — Electricity — High tension wires — Amount of care required — Stringing wires over frame house. 1. A person who supplies electricity is bound not only to know the extent of the danger which is […]
COM. v. GALLOWAY, 525 Pa. 12 (1990)
574 A.2d 1045 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellant v. Joseph P. GALLOWAY, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 27, 1988. Decided May 15, 1990. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Fayette County, No. 593 of 1982, William J. Franks, J. Page 13 LeRoy S. Zimmerman, Atty. Gen., Robert L. Keuch, Executive Deputy, Atty. Gen., Lawrence […]