RICE ET UX. v. SCRANTON, 311 Pa. 534 (1933)

166 A. 865 Rice et ux., Appellants, v. Scranton Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 12, 1933. May 1, 1933. Practice — Statement of claim — Sufficiency — Affidavit of defense raising questions of law — Motion to strike off — Rule for more specific statement — Non process — Amendment — Act of May 14, 1915, […]

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COM. CULVER, 572 Pa. 730 (2002)

815 A.2d 631 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. FRANKLIN CULVER, Petitioner. No. 226 EAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 24, 2002. No. 226 EAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 24th day of December, 2002, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal […]

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MACAULEY v. ARONSKI, 568 Pa. 702 (2002)

796 A.2d 984 LISA MACAULEY AND MARGARET MCGINLEY, Petitioners v. EDWARD ARONSKI AND UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. (“UPS”), Respondents. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 21, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court No. 598 E.D. Allocatur Docket 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 21st day of February, 2001, the […]

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IN RE APPOINTMENT TO DOMESTIC, 541 (Pa. 1-31-2011)

IN RE: APPOINTMENT TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS PROCEDURAL RULES COMMITTEE. No. 541 Civil Procedural Rules Docket.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. January 31, 2011. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 31st day of January, 2011, The Honorable Kathryn M. Hens-Greco, in her capacity as Administrative Judge of the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny […]

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FRAZIER v. MANSFIELD ET AL., 305 Pa. 359 (1931)

157 A. 798 Frazier, Appellant, v. Mansfield et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 8, 1931. November 23, 1931. Equity — Bill for accounting — Partnership — Sharing profits — Advancement of capital — Clean hands — Amendment of bill — Chancellor’s findings — Appeals. 1. A share of a firm’s profits as compensation for services […]

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LOWER SALFORD TWP. v. DEPT. OF ENV. PROT., 46 MAL 2011 (Pa. 6-20-2011)

23 A.3d 1058 LOWER SALFORD TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY, v. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Cross Petition Of: Upper Gwynedd Towanmencin Municipal Authority. No. 46 MAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. June 20, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 20th day of June, 2011, the […]

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JAMESON v. PITTSBURGH, 381 Pa. 366 (1955)

113 A.2d 454 Jameson v. Pittsburgh, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 12, 1954. April 18, 1955. Municipalities — Pittsburgh — Employees — Firemen — Policemen — Retirement compensation — Increase after retirement — Constitutional law — Article III, § 11 of Constitution — Acts of 1953, P. L. 978, P. L. 1003 and P. L. […]

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COM. v. EDWARDS (Pa. 6-25-1999)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ROBERT MARCUS EDWARDS, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. June 25, 1999. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order and Memorandum Opinion of the Superior Court, No. 532 W.D. Alloc. Dkt. 1998. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 25th day of June, 1999, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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COM. v. LISSANSKY, 594 Pa. 712 (2007)

937 A.2d 444 Com. v. Lissansky. No. 466 EAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. November 27, 2007. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Pa.Super., 895 A.2d 648. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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COM. v. ATWELL, 584 Pa. 671 (2005)

880 A.2d 1235 COM. v. ATWELL. IN RE ATWELL.[1] No. 1122 MAL (2004).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 20, 2005. [1] Reargument Denied August 22, 2005. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 863 A.2d 1218. Disposition of petition for allowance of appeal denied.

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GERSTENBERG v. BANDALA, 107 MM 2008 (Pa. 11-17-2008)

KATHLEEN GERSTENBERG, AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM D. GERSTENBERG, DECEASED v. LEONARD C. BANDALA, M.D., ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF EASTON, P.A., KATHY SCHILLING, CRNA AND EASTON HOSPITAL v. PRITCHA BOONSWANG. PETITION OF KATHY SCHILLING, CRNA. No. 107 MM 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 17, 2008. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 17th […]

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SAFEGUARD MUTUAL INS. CO. v. COM., 455 Pa. 632 (1973)

303 A.2d 822 Safeguard Mutual Insurance Company, Appellant, v. Commonwealth. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 25, 1972 Decided May 4, 1973 Before JONES, C. J., EAGEN, O’BRIEN, ROBERTS, POMEROY, NIX and MANDERINO, JJ. Appeal, No. 80, May T., 1972, from order of Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, No. 278 C.D. of 1971, in re Safeguard Mutual […]

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COM. v. BUTLER, 112 EM 2010 (Pa. 1-18-2011)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. SHARIFF BUTLER, Petitioner. No. 112 EM 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. January 18, 2011. Page 1 ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of January, 2011, the Petition for Permission to File Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc, treated as a Petition for Leave to File Petition for Allowance of […]

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COM. v. DAWSON, 598 Pa. 198 (2008)

955 A.2d 352 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Respondent v. Lonnie DAWSON, Petitioner. No. 54 EM 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 20, 2008. Application No. 54 EM 2008 for Leave to File Reconsideration Out of Time. Page 199 ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 20th day of August, 2008, the Application for Leave to File Reconsideration Out […]

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COM. v. MARINEZ, 567 Pa. 739 (2001)

788 A.2d 374 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MANUEL JESUS MARINEZ, Petitioner. No. 437 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 31, 2001. No. 437 MAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 31st day of October, 2001, the petition for allowance of appeal is […]

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ESTATE OF McGROREY, 474 Pa. 402 (1977)

378 A.2d 855 Estate of Claire M. McGROREY, late a minor, Appeal of Claire M. McGROREY. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 20, 1977. Decided October 7, 1977. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Montgomery County, Orphans’ Court Division, No. 73,971, Alfred L. Taxis, Jr., J. Page 403 John J. O’Brien, Jr., Elizabeth McKenna Iannelli, […]

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CROUSE, INC. v. BRADDOCK B. SCH. DIST., 341 Pa. 497 (1941)

19 A.2d 843 Crouse, Inc., Appellant, v. Braddock Borough School District. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 28, 1941. April 14, 1941. Schools — Contracts — Written — Award on minutes of board — Discretionary power to revoke award — School Code of May 18, 1911, P. L. 309. 1. Under the School Code, as amended, the […]

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E.Y. v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, 574 Pa. 776 (2003)

833 A.2d 144 E.Y., Petitioner v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, Respondent. No. 188 WAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. September 23, 2003. No. 188 WAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 23rd day of September, 2003, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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COM. v. McKENRICK, 599 Pa. 690 (2008)

960 A.2d 838 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. HAROLD CHARLES MCKENRICK, Petitioner. No. 155 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. September 19, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 951 A.2d 1214. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied.

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JEFFERSON v. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS, 567 Pa. 749 (2001)

788 A.2d 380 BERNARD JEFFERSON, Petitioner v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Respondent. No. 548 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 17, 2001. 548 MAL 2001 Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 17th day of October, 2001, the petition for allowance of appeal […]

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OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL V. SMITH, 562 Pa. 332 (2000)

755 A.2d 687 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. Stephen Gene SMITH, Respondent. No. 603 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 29, 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 29th day of June, 2000, there having been filed with this Court by Stephen Gene Smith his verified Statement of Resignation dated May 31, […]

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SCRANTON FEDERATION v. SCRANTON, ETC., 498 Pa. 58 (1982)

444 A.2d 1144 SCRANTON FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, LOCAL 1147, AFT, Appellant, v. SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 19, 1982. Decided April 19, 1982. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, No. 2076 C.D. 1978, Blatt, J. Page 59 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, […]

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COM. v. O’BRIEN, 577 Pa. 695 (2004)

845 A.2d 817 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. EDWARD O’BRIEN, Petitioner. No. 548 EAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 1, 2004. No. 548 EAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 1st day of March, 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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BERNARDI v. PENNA. R. R. CO., 328 Pa. 373 (1937)

195 A. 38 Bernardi, Appellant, v. Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 30, 1937. November 22, 1937. Negligence — Evidence — Incontrovertible physical facts — Judgment n. o. v. — Railroads — Passengers — Falling through window. 1. A verdict based upon evidence which incontrovertible physical facts demonstrate to be untrue cannot be sustained. […]

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COM. v. CASTRO, 564 Pa. 692 (2000)

764 A.2d 48 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DANIEL CASTRO, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. October 12, 2000. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court, No. 134 E.D. Allocatur Docket 2000 ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 12th day of October 2000, the petition for allowance of appeal is DENIED. Page […]

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IN RE MEYERS, 600 Pa. 746 (2009)

964 A.2d 895 LILLIAN F. MEYERS v. LINCOLN MEYERS, ROBERT MEYERS, AND LESLIE R. MEYERS PETITION OF LINCOLN MEYERS. No. 345 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. February 4, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 954 A.2d 48. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. RYDZEWSKI, 555 Pa. 421 (1999)

724 A.2d 928 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. Joseph Robert RYDZEWSKI, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 24, 1999. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 24th day of February, 1999, there having been filed with this Court by Joseph Robert Rydzewski his Page 422 verified Statement of Resignation dated January 13, 1999, stating that […]

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DICKERSON ET AL. v. SPRINGFIELD TWP., 458 Pa. 638 (1974)

326 A.2d 331 Dickerson et al., Appellants, v. Springfield Township. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 25, 1973. October 16, 1974. Appeal, No. 429, Jan. T., 1973, from decree of Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, No. 2203 of 1973, in case of Leonard C. Dickerson and Homer H. Edwards, partners trading as Eddick Construction Co. […]

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WELLS FARGO BANK v. HAMMER, 73 WM 2008 (Pa. 10-29-2008)

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Respondent v. NANCY HAMMER, Petitioner. No. 73 WM 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. October 29, 2008. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of October, 2008, the Emergency Motion to Stay Writ of Possession Pending Appeal from the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Dated […]

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KVAERNER METALS v. COMMERCIAL UNION INS., 589 Pa. 317 (2006)

908 A.2d 888 KVAERNER METALS DIVISION OF KVAERNER U.S., INC. f/k/a Kvaerner Davy Division of Kvaerner U.S. Inc. f/k/a Davy International, A Division of Trafalgar House, Inc. and Kvaerner Songer, Inc., f/k/a Kvaerner Davy Songer, Inc. f/k/a Davy Songer, Inc., Together A Joint Venture; Kvaerner Metals Division of Kvaerner U.S., Inc. f/k/a Kvaerner Davy Division […]

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MacDOUGALL v. PENNA. POWER LIGHT CO., 311 Pa. 387 (1933)

166 A. 589 MacDougall v. Penna. Power Light Co. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 1, 1933. May 26, 1933. Negligence — Electric company — Person working on roof — Contact with fuse box — Failure to post warning of danger — Standard of care — Contributory negligence — Case for jury. 1. Where, in an action […]

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SACK v. GLENS FALLS INS. CO., 356 Pa. 487 (1947)

52 A.2d 173 Sack, Appellant, v. Glens Falls Insurance Company. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 28, 1947. April 17, 1947. Insurance — Fire — Value reports — Time — Report after loss — Words and phrases — “Last reported value” — Construction — Intention of parties — Ambiguity. 1. Contracts of insurance should be construed so […]

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SINGER v. STATE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY, 862 MAL 2005 (Pa. 4-11-2006)

897 A.2d 1185 JAMES SINGER, Petitioner v. STATE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY, Respondent. No. 862 MAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 11, 2006. No. 862 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 11th day of April, 2006, the Petition for Allowance […]

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CLYDE’S ESTATE, 329 Pa. 552 (1938)

198 A. 640 Clyde’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 22, 1938. April 18, 1938. Executors and administrators — Trustees — Powers — Mortgage of decedent’s real estate — Benefit to estate — Agreement — Consideration — Time of performance — Exoneration for disbursements — Benefits to estate — Account — Principal and income — Allocation […]

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CARPENTER ET AL. v. RUSIN, 434 Pa. 550 (1969)

252 A.2d 150 Carpenter et al., Appellants, v. Rusin. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 10, 1969. April 23, 1969. Argued January 10, 1969. Before BELL, C. J., JONES, COHEN, EAGEN, O’BRIEN, ROBERTS and POMEROY, JJ. Appeals, Nos. 19 to 22, inclusive, Jan. T., 1969, from decree of Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Nos. 10125 […]

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COM. v. TAYLOR, 567 Pa. 713 (2001)

785 A.2d 89 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. GARY TAYLOR, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 28, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order and Memorandum Opinion of the Superior Court No. 706 E.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 28th day of March, 2001, the Petition for […]

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COM. v. HUDSON, 598 Pa. 746 (2008)

954 A.2d 575 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. KENNETH HUDSON, Petitioner. No. 10 WAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. July 16, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 945 A.2d 762. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals. DENIED.

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COM. v. HARDY, 355 MAL 2010 (Pa. 8-23-2010)

4 A.3d 1051 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. KJELLIN TIMOTHY HARDY, Petitioner. No. 355 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. August 23, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 23rd day of August, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.

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COM. v. WHALING, 279 WAL 2009 (Pa. 12-30-2009)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MARK J. WHALING, Petitioner. No. 279 WAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 30, 2009. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 30th day of December, 2009, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.

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HOSPITAL/COMPSERVICES v. APPEAL BD. (IRWIN), 895 MAL 2009 (Pa. 11-1-2010)

9 A.3d 631 NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL/COMPSERVICES, v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (IRWIN), PETITION OF: THOMAS IRWIN THOMAS IRWIN v. Petitioner WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL/COMPSERVICES), Respondents. Nos. 895 MAL 2009, 896 MAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 1, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth ORDER […]

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VITO v. RODA, M.D., 527 Pa. 70 (1991)

588 A.2d 497 Fred VITO, Administrator of the Estate of Carolyn Vito, Deceased and as Trustee Ad Litem, Appellant v. Paul RODA, M.D., Stanley Yamulla, M.D. and Hazelton State General Hospital, Appellees. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 6, 1990. Decided March 22, 1991. Appeal No. 49 E.D. Appeal Dkt. 1990 from the Order of the […]

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PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 515 Pa. 593 (1987)

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1987 Com. v. Kocher ……. 6/26/87 656 W.D. Denied 362 Pa. Super. 625, (1986) 520 A.2d 65 Com. v. Lawson ……. 7/7/87 643 W.D. Granted 362 Pa. Super. 625, (1986) (55 W.D. 520 A.2d 65 1987) Com. v. Moretti …… 6/2/87 1112 E.D. Denied 358 Pa. Super. 141, (1986) 516 A.2d […]

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COM. COL. OF BEAVER CTY. v. SOC. OF FAC., 473 Pa. 576 (1977)

375 A.2d 1267 COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BEAVER COUNTY v. COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BEAVER COUNTY, SOCIETY OF THE FACULTY (PSEA/NEA), Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 21, 1976. Decided July 8, 1977. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court at No. 631 C.D. 1974, 17 Pa. Commw. 231, 331 A.2d 921, James S. Bowman, J. Page 577 [EDITORS’ […]

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COM. v. CORPORAN, 531 Pa. 348 (1992)

613 A.2d 530 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. Pedro CORPORAN, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted April 8, 1992. Decided: June 17, 1992. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, York County, No. 1997 C.A. 1989, John H. Chronister, J. Page 349 Floyd P. Jones, Asst. Public Defender, for appellant. Christy H. Fawcett, Deputy Prosecutor, for […]

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MIZZER v. PHILA. READING C. I. CO., 289 Pa. 73 (1927)

137 A. 126 Mizzer, Appellant, v. Philadelphia Reading Coal Iron Co. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.February 7, 1927. March 14, 1927. Workmen’s compensation — Explosion in coal mine — Unlawful use of lights — Act of June 2, 1891, P. L. 196. A coal miner cannot recover compensation for injuries received in an explosion in a […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. THOMAS, 357 Pa. 68 (1947)

53 A.2d 112 Commonwealth v. Thomas, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 24, 1947. May 26, 1947. Criminal law — Murder — Accessory after the fact — Witnessing crime in one’s home — Combination to commit unlawful act — Charge of trial judge — Circumstantial evidence. 1. One may be an accessory after the fact to […]

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PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 546 Pa. 693 (1997)

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1997 Com. v. Richardson .. 1/7/97 269 Denied 451 Pa.Super. E.D. 602, (1996) 678 A.2d 833 Com. v. Rios …….. 1/7/97 382 Denied 451 Pa.Super. M.D. 654, (1996) 679 A.2d 849 Com. v. Robinson …. 12/27/96 724 Denied 454 Pa.Super. E.D. 709, (1996) 685 A.2d 1047 Com. v. Ross …….. 1/7/97 […]

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BORING v. CONEMAUGH MEM. HOSP., 566 Pa. 632 (2001)

781 A.2d 137 KATHLEEN BORING, Petitioner v. CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Respondent. No. 653 W.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. June 12, 2001. No. 653 Western District Allocatur, Docket 2000; Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 12th day of June, 2001, the Petition for […]

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PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 528 Pa. 645 (1991)

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September/October 1991. Schuster v. Reeves .. 10/3/91 471 E.D. Denied 403 Pa. Super. 518, (1991) 589 A.2d 731 Steier v. Steier …. 9/16/91 98 E.D. Denied 408 Pa. Super. 659, (1991) 588 A.2d 570 Stocker, Petition of ……………. 10/7/91 484 E.D. Denied No. 01746 (1991) Philadelphia 1990 Appeal from the Commonwealth […]

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POKORA v. POKORA, 585 Pa. 689 (2005)

887 A.2d 1241 JODY I. POKORA, Petitioner v. ANTHONY POKORA, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 10, 2005. No. 221 WAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 10th day of November, 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]

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COATESVILLE SCRAP IRON METAL v. E.B. AUTO WRECK., 555 Pa. 565 (1999)

725 A.2d 1197 COATESVILLE SCRAP IRON METAL COMPANY. INC., Petitioner, v. E.B. AUTO WRECKING, INC. d/b/a E.B. Corp., Inc., and Earnest Barkman, Individually and d/b/a E.B. Sales, Respondents. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 25, 1999. Petitions Nos. 846 and 847 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 1998, for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court. Steven […]

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ARZINGER ET AL. v. BAUGHMAN ET AL., 348 Pa. 84 (1943)

34 A.2d 64 Arzinger et al. v. Baughman (et al., Appellant). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 27, 1943. October 15, 1943. Replevin — Intervention — Procedure — Pa. R. C. P. 2328, 2329 and 126 — Act of April 19, 1901, P. L. 88 — Pleadings — Amendment — Court below — Discretion — Abuse. 1. […]

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COM. v. HILL, 143 EM 2010 (Pa. 3-4-2011)

19 A.3d 1050 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LARRY HILL, Petitioner. No. 143 EM 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 4, 2011. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 4th day of March, 2011, the Petition for Extension of Time to File a Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page 1

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COMMONWEALTH v. FOEMAN, 425 Pa. 633 (1967)

229 A.2d 574 Commonwealth v. Foeman, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted April 28, 1967. May 24, 1967. Before BELL, C. J., MUSMANNO, JONES, EAGEN, O’BRIEN and ROBERTS, JJ. Appeal, No. 137, Jan. T., 1967, from order of Court of Oyer and Terminer of Chester County, Feb. T., 1939, Nos. 67 and 68, in case of […]

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MADERA v. MONONGAHELA RY. CO. ET AL., 356 Pa. 460 (1947)

52 A.2d 329 Madera, Appellant, v. Monongahela Railway Co. et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 27, 1947. April 14, 1947. Labor Law — Master and servant — Employe — Seniority rights — Basis — Equity — Laches. 1. An employe has no inherent right to seniority in service except as provided for in the contract […]

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COM. v. TOMLIN, 183 EM 2006 (Pa. 3-8-2007)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. TYRONE TOMLIN, A/K/A KAREE DAVIS, Petitioner. No. 183 EM 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 8, 2007. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 8th day of March, 2007, the Motion to Request Permission to File Petition for Allowance of Appeal Out of Time, Nunc Pro Tunc is granted. James […]

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COM. v. PARHAM, 605 Pa. 682 (2010)

989 A.2d 916 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. PAUL PARHAM, Petitioner. No. 599 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 16, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 981 A.2d 930. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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COM. v. HURLEY, 669 WAL 2010 (Pa. 5-5-2011)

40 A.3d 1191, 21 A.3d 1191 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DANIEL RICHARD HURLEY, Petitioner. No. 669 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. May 5, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 5th day of May 2011, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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JACOBY v. GOLDSTEIN, 354 Pa. 456 (1946)

47 A.2d 652 Jacoby et al. v. Goldstein, et vir, Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 28, 1946. June 25, 1946. Partition — Tenants in common — Act of April 7, 1807, P. L. 155. 1. Under the Act of April 7, 1807, P. L. 155, parties who own real estate as tenants in common are […]

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COM. v. LEWIS, 591 Pa. 690 (2007)

917 A.2d 844 Com. v. Lewis.[1] No. 447 MAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. January 11, 2007. [1] Justice EAKIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 898 A.2d 1130. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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COM. v. PAUTIENUS, 564 MAL 2010 (Pa. 3-16-2011)

20 A.3d 486 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ARAGON E. PAUTIENUS, Petitioner. No. 564 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 16, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 16th day of March, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. […]

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COM. v. WATTLEY, 592 Pa. 304 (2007)

924 A.2d 1203 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. James WATTLEY, Appellant. No. 73 MAP 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 25, 2007. Appeal No. 73 MAP 2006 from the Order of the Superior Court entered July 27, 2005 at No. 3064 EDA 2003 which affirmed the Judgment of Sentence of the Court of Common Pleas of […]

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COM. v. JULY, 578 Pa. 688 (2004)

849 A.2d 1204 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JEFFERY JULY, Petitioner. No. 563 EAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. May 13, 2004. No. 563 EAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 13th day of May, 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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CLAUGHTON v. BEAR STEARNS CO., 397 Pa. 480 (1959)

156 A.2d 314 Claughton, Appellant, v. Bear Stearns Company. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 6, 1959. October 21, 1959. Appeals — Review — Trial without jury — Fact findings by court — Weight. 1. Where a trial judge sits without a jury, his findings of fact, approved by a court en banc, possess the conclusive equivalence […]

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KOLBER v. THE CYRKLE ET AL., 433 Pa. 247 (1969)

249 A.2d 555 Kolber v. The Cyrkle et al., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 21, 1968. January 15, 1969. Foreign attachment — Exemptions — Salaries and wages — Relationship of individual employes with employer — Funds for individual services subsequently channeled into partnership — Act of April 15, 1845, P. L. 459. 1. In determining […]

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COM. v. KRIDER, 572 Pa. 700 (2002)

813 A.2d 839 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DAVID E. KRIDER, Petitioner. No. 379 WAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 25, 2002. No. 379 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 25th day of November, 2002, the Petition for Allowance […]

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NATH v. COM., D.O.T., 568 Pa. 744 (2002)

798 A.2d 1294 DONALD NATH, Petitioner v. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Respondent. No. 812 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. May 6, 2002. No. 812 MAL 2001, Petitioner for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 6th day of […]

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COM. v. LAUNDERS, 579 Pa. 710 (2004)

858 A.2d 109 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. SAUL LAUNDERS, Petitioner. No. 140 EAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. August 31, 2004. No. 140 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 31st day of August, 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. SZAREWICZ, 549 Pa. 333 (1997)

701 A.2d 222 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Steven SZAREWICZ, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 18, 1997. Decided October 7, 1997. Appeal No. 6 W.D. Appeal Dkt. 1997, from Order of Superior Court at No. 1023PGH94, entered July 14, 1995, affirming Order of Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Criminal Division, at No. CC8108902, […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. LASCH, 464 Pa. 259 (1975)

346 A.2d 547 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Walter LASCH, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 7, 1975. Decided October 30, 1975. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division, Criminal Section of Philadelphia, at No. 42 March Sessions 1973, Paul A. Dandridge, J. Page 260 Richard P. Hunter, Jr., Gary A. Shapiro, Philadelphia, for […]

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CONLEY-IRWIN CORP. v. REITER, 413 Pa. 213 (1964)

196 A.2d 300 Conley-Irwin Corp. v. Reiter, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 4, 1963. January 7, 1964. Practice — Service of process — Deputized service — Equity — Subject matter of the action — Pa. R. C. P. 1503(a) and 1504(b). 1. In an action in equity to rescind a contract for the sale of […]

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COM. v. CLEGG, 591 Pa. 695 (2007)

918 A.2d 741 Com v. Clegg. No. 448 MAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 14, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 903 A.2d 42. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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ROCK v. PHILADELPHIA ET AL., 328 Pa. 382 (1938)

196 A. 59 Rock, Appellant, v. Philadelphia et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 7, 1937. January 3, 1938. Before SCHAFFER, MAXEY, DREW, LINN, STERN and BARNES, JJ. Appeal, No. 262, Jan. T., 1937, from decree of Superior Court, Oct. T., 1936, No. 306, affirming decree of C. P. No. 5, Phila. Co., Dec. T., 1934, […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. WAY, 466 Pa. 287 (1976)

353 A.2d 31 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellant, v. Dallars WAY, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: April 8, 1975. Decided: March 17, 1976. Appeal No. 90 January Term, 1975, from the Order of the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Trial Division, Criminal Section, entered September 16, 1974, Granting a New Trial on Indictmnet No. 314, […]

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HOMA v. WILKES-BARRE TRANSIT CORP., 394 Pa. 309 (1959)

147 A.2d 377 Homa, Appellant, v. Wilkes-Barre Transit Corporation. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 17, 1958. January 5, 1959. Practice — Nonsuit — Propriety — Clear case. 1. It is only in a clear case concerning whose facts the minds of reasonable men cannot honestly differ, that the entry of a compulsory nonsuit is ever justified. […]

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MONHEIM ESTATE, 451 Pa. 489 (1973)

304 A.2d 115 Monheim Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 13, 1973. May 4, 1973. Taxation — Transfer inheritance tax — Property registered in joint names — Co-owner having access to his property through a qualified agent — Right of possession — Inheritance and Estate Tax Act of June 15, 1961, P. L. 373. 1. In […]

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COM. v. ZELLIE, 578 Pa. 689 (2004)

849 A.2d 1205 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JOSEPH J. ZELLIE, Petitioner. No. 639 WAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. May 13, 2004. No. 639 WAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 13th day of May, 2004, the Petition for Allowance […]

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BOROUGH OF CARLISLE v. BARRETT, 573 Pa. 717 (2003)

828 A.2d 351 BOROUGH OF CARLISLE, Respondent v. ROBERT H. BARRETT, Petitioner. No. 199 MAL 2003 236 MAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. July 31, 2003. No. 199 236 MAL 2003, Petitions for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 31st day of July, 2003, […]

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BARTON TRUST, 348 Pa. 279 (1944)

35 A.2d 266 Barton Trust. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 24, 1943. January 3, 1944. Conflict of laws — Personalty — Power of appointment — Law of donor’s domicile — Wills — Restatement, Conflict of Laws. 1. The question of the proper and effective exercise of a power of appointment is, in the case of personalty, […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. BAKER, 549 Pa. 611 (1997)

702 A.2d 849 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Respondent, v. Edward BAKER, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 15, 1997. Application, No. 135 E.D. Misc. Dkt. 1997, for Review of the Superior Court Order Staying and Vacating the Lower Court Bail Order. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 15th day of October, 1997, we DENY the Application […]

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KELLEY’S ESTATE, 297 Pa. 17 (1929)

146 A. 260 Kelley’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 15, 1929. May 13, 1929. Executors and administrators — Real estate — Duties as to real estate — Sale of real estate — Purchase by executor — Duty to account — Act of June 7, 1917, P. L. 447. 1. In the absence of an order […]

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COM. v. KIRBY ESTATES, INC., 432 Pa. 103 (1968)

246 A.2d 120 Commonwealth, Appellant, v. Kirby Estates, Inc. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 21, 1968. October 3, 1968. Taxation — Corporations — Foreign — Franchise tax — Tax upon privilege of doing business in Pennsylvania — Value of corporate franchise being exercised in Commonwealth — Elimination of elements of value bearing no relation to exercise […]

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GRADY v. FRITO-LAY, INC., 569 Pa. 46 (2002)

800 A.2d 294 CARL R. GRADY AND DIANA GRADY, HIS WIFE, Respondents v. FRITO-LAY, INC., A FOREIGN CORPORATION, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. June 28, 2002. No. 65 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court. John A. Robb, Robb, Leonard Mulvihill, Pittsburg, for Frito-Lay, Inc., a foreign […]

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PREMIER C. B. CO. v. PA. ALCOHOL P. B., 292 Pa. 127 (1928)

140 A. 858 Premier Cereal Beverage Co., Appellant, v. Pennsylvania Alcohol Permit Board et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 4, 1928. January 23, 1928. Constitutional law — Police power — Liquor law — Act of February 19, 1926, P. L. 16 — Title of act — Person not harmed — Demand of jury trial — […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. FAHY, 549 Pa. 159 (1997)

700 A.2d 1256 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Henry FAHY, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted January 3, 1997. Decided September 17, 1997. Reargument Denied December 2, 1997. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Albert F. Sabo, J. Page 160 Norris E. Gelman, Billy H. Nolas, Philadelphia, for H. Fahy. Catherine Marshall, Philadelphia, […]

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MOORING CAPITAL FUND v. MATHIAS, 381 MAL 2010 (Pa. 10-6-2010)

8 A.3d 346 MOORING CAPITAL FUND, LLC, SUCCESSOR BY ASSIGNMENT FROM FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CORESTATES BANK, N.A. v. SHAHNAWAZ M. MATHIAS, INDIVIDUALLY AND T/A EASTERN DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN, DEBRA MATHIAS, SPL PROPERTIES, LP AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PETITION OF: SPL PROPERTIES, LP. No. 381 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, […]

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY ELECTION, 314 Pa. 183 (1934)

171 A. 694 Allegheny County Election. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 29, 1934. March 19, 1934. Courts — Common pleas — Powers — Inspection of records by interested parties — Contested election cases — Election records. 1. The various courts of common pleas have the power to require their prothonotaries to permit parties in interest, in […]

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HEMPFIELD AREA v. PA. LABOR, 594 Pa. 682 (2007)

932 A.2d 1290 Hempfield Area School Dist. v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Bd. No. 249 WAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 25, 2007. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Pa.Cmwlth., 920 A.2d 222. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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SCHIABLE v. W.C.A.B. (SD OF PHILADELPHIA), 303 EAL 2003 (Pa. 11-13-2003)

PATRICIA SCHIABLE, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA), Respondent. No. 303 EAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 13, 2003. No. 303 EAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 13th day of November 2003, the Petition for […]

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GRANT v. SUPERINTENDENT BLAINE, 577 Pa. 738 (2004)

848 A.2d 930 DEMETRIUS J. GRANT, Petitioner v. SUPERINTENDENT, CONNOR BLAINE, SECURITY CAPTAIN, ROACH, CAPTAIN D. GRAINY, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER D. GRIM, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, D. CRUMP, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, COX, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, STEWART AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, CORBETT, Respondents. No. 553 WAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. May 18, 2004. No. 553 WAL 2003, Petition for Allowance […]

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PRICE v. PHILA. PARKING AUTH., 422 Pa. 317 (1966)

221 A.2d 138 Price, Appellant, v. Philadelphia Parking Authority. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.June 29, 1965. June 24, 1966. Practice — Class action — Taxpayer’s complaint — Taxpayer’s standing to sue public authority. 1. A taxpayer may challenge the wrongful expenditure of tax moneys and the wasting of assets. [325] 2. A taxpayer may seek to […]

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MOBIL OIL CORP. v. GRINNELL CORP., 596 Pa. 718 (2006)

944 A.2d 758 MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, Respondent v. GRINNELL CORPORATION, Petitioner. FIRST UNION CORPORATION, Respondent v. GRINNELL CORPORATION, Petitioner.[25] Nos. 820 MAL 2005, 821 MAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. Decided: July 6, 2006. [25] Reargument Withdrawn July 31, 2006. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 885 A.2d 589, 885 A.2d 594. Dispositions of Petitions for […]

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COM. v. SHOWALTER, 568 Pa. 737 (2002)

798 A.2d 1289 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner, v. CRAIG LEE SHOWALTER, Respondent. No. 61 WAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. May 14, 2002. No. 61 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 14th day of May, 2002, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]

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COM. v. SPICER, 115 MM 2009 (Pa. 8-20-2009)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Respondent v. STEPHEN SPICER, Petitioner. No. 115 MM 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. August 20, 2009. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 20th day of August, 2009, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is GRANTED, and the Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Extraordinary […]

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COM. v. TATE, 487 Pa. 556 (1980)

410 A.2d 751 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Gregory TATE, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted December 10, 1979. Decided February 1, 1980. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Trial Division, Philadelphia County, No. 553 March Term, 1973, Charles P. Mirachi, Jr., J. Page 557 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN […]

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IN RE L.M.T., 497 EAL 2010 (Pa. 10-29-2010)

9 A.3d 630 IN RE: L.M.T. A/K/A L.T. J.A.T. A/K/A J.T. PETITION OF: A.T., MOTHER. No. 497 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. October 29, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of October, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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COM. v. RODRIGUEZ, 578 Pa. 31 (2004)

849 A.2d 1130 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellee v. GREGORY RODRIQUEZ, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 15, 2004. Appeal No. 9 MAP 2004 from the Order of the Commonwealth Court entered on December 11, 2003 at No. 784 M.D. 2003 dismissing the petition for review. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 15th day […]

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COM. v. NALLS, 174 WAL 2010 (Pa. 9-15-2010)

8 A.3d 343 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JAMES EDWARD NALLS, A/K/A JAMES CHRISTIE, JAMES YOUNG, Petitioner. No. 174 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. September 15, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 15th day of September 2010, the Petition for […]

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