985 A.2d 220 IN RE: ADOPTION OF D.W.-Y., A MINOR BORN 1/13/04 PETITION OF: M.Y. IN RE: ADOPTION OF J.W.-Y. A MINOR BORN 10/5/00 PETITION OF: M.Y. Nos. 510 WAL 2009, 511 WAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 1, 2009. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, Nos. 1052, 1053 CD 2009. Dispositions of Petitions […]
Category: Pennsylvania Superior Court Opinions
LYONS v. W.C.A.B., 573 Pa. 687 (2003)
823 A.2d 146 MITCHELL W. LYONS, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (PITTSBURGH STEELERS SPORTS, INC.), Respondent. No. 463 WAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. May 8, 2003. No. 463 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 8th day of May, […]
JONES v. W.C.A.B., 591 Pa. 685 (2007)
917 A.2d 312 Jones v. W.C.A.B. (Steris Corp.). No. 473 WAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 22, 2007. Appeal from the Commonwealth No. 439 CD 2006. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Page 686
COM. v. RODRIQUEZ, 543 Pa. 651 (1996)
674 A.2d 225 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Daniel RODRIQUEZ, Appellant. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Francisco FELICIANO, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 24, 1995. Decided April 3, 1996. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Nos. 2976 July Term 1991, 1050-1051 Sept. Term 1991. Page 652 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
SELLERS v. SELLERS, 316 Pa. 404 (1934)
175 A. 401 Sellers v. Sellers (et al., Appellant). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 4, 1934. November 26, 1934. Deeds — Reconveyances — Failure of consideration — Deed from parent to child — Care of parent — Fraud — Failure to comply with promises as fraud. 1. A deed which is otherwise valid will not be […]
SCHENKER v. INDEMNITY INS. CO. OF NORTH AMERICA, 340 Pa. 81 (1940)
16 A.2d 304 Schenker, Appellant, v. Indemnity Insurance Company of North America et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 3, 1940. October 28, 1940. Principal and agent — Authority — Apparent authority — Scope — Letters of attorney — Construction. 1. A principal may confer on his agent as much authority as he sees fit, imposing […]
COM. v. SUTTON, 474 Pa. 582 (1977)
379 A.2d 107 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Charles Rickey SUTTON, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted September 24, 1976. Decided October 28, 1977. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division, Erie County, No. 1688 of 1973, Edward H. Carney, Lindley R. McClelland and William E. Pfadt, JJ. Page 583 Robert B. McCullough, Erie (Court-Appointed), […]
EVANS v. ALLENTOWN PORT. CEMENT CO., 433 Pa. 595 (1969)
252 A.2d 646 Evans, Appellant, v. Allentown Portland Cement Co. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 15, 1969. April 23, 1969. Practice — Actions — Action by employe against employer — Illegally employed minor — Only remedy under Workmen’s Compensation Act. In the absence of a rejection of the Workmen’s Compensation Act by either the employe or […]
COM. v. KARANICOLAS, 574 Pa. 771 (2003)
833 A.2d 141 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. GEORGIOS KARANICOLAS, Petitioner. No. 968 MAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 15, 2003. No. 968 MAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 15th day of October, 2003, the Petition for Allowance of […]
BAKER’S ESTATE, 331 Pa. 33 (1938)
200 A. 65 Baker’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 25, 1938. June 17, 1938. Wills — Execution — Paper pinned to will — Physical connection — Connection by internal sense. A typewritten will on a single sheet, signed by decedent, contained three paragraphs, one directing payment of debts and funeral expenses, a second devising the […]
COMMONWEALTH v. TRAUTMAN, 582 Pa. 717 (2005)
872 A.2d 1197 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DONALD DENNIS TRAUTMAN, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 21, 2005. No. 754 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 21st day of April, 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 528 Pa. 616 (1991)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1991 Reno v. Municipality of Monroeville …. 8/23/91 219 W.D. Granted 139 Pa.Cmwlth. (1991) (78 W.D. 665, 1991) 589 A.2d 1193 Salazar v. Taylor’s Dining Room, Inc. …….. 8/5/91 99 W.D. Granted 136 Pa.Cmwlth. (1991) (73 W.D. 527, 1991) 583 A.2d 1264 Sandruck v. W.C.A.B. (Yellow Freight Systems, Inc.) …. 8/5/91 […]
COM. v. PHILA. MKT. ST. S.E. RAILWAY CO., 408 Pa. 357 (1962)
184 A.2d 483 Commonwealth v. Philadelphia Market Street Subway-Elevated Railway Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 21, 1962. September 25, 1962. Taxation — Capital stock tax — Valuation of stock — Effect of long term lease of all properties at nominal rental — Actual value of capital stock — Determination — Act of June 1, […]
NELSON v. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, 596 Pa. 216 (2008)
941 A.2d 1262 Jorge M. NELSON, Petitioner v. In the COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, Respondent. No. 178 EM 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 7, 2008. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 7th day of February, 2008, the Application Seeking Leave to File Original Process is granted. The Page 217 Petition for Writ […]
COM. v. BOICH, 806 MAL 2009 (Pa. 8-5-2010)
3 A.3d 669 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DARYL J. BOICH, Petitioner. No. 806 MAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. August 5, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 5th day of August, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. […]
B. F. GOODRICH CO. v. WILSON, 337 Pa. 333 (1940)
10 A.2d 422 B. F. Goodrich Company v. Wilson et al., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 5, 1939. January 8, 1940. Contracts — Construction — Supplying tires to traction company — Rates per vehicle mile — Bonus for extra mileage — Purchase at expiration of contract. 1. Where a contract between a tire company and […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. OBOD, 572 Pa. 427 (2003)
817 A.2d 449 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. RAMON R. OBOD, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 27, 2003. No. 646 Disciplinary Docket, No. 3 — Supreme Court, No. 37 DB 2001, Disciplinary Board, Attorney Registration No. 03124 (Philadelphia). ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 27th day of February, 2003 on certification by the […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 529 Pa. 663 (1992)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1992 Com. v. Jennings …… 1/13/92 878 E.D. Denied No. 558 (1991) Philadelphia 1991 Com. v. Johnston …… 2/5/92 640 E.D. Denied No. 880 (1991) Philadelphia 1986 Com. v. Kemp ………. 2/5/92 717 E.D. Denied No. 3429 (1991) Philadelphia 1990 Com. v. Kessler…….. 2/14/92 81 W.D. Denied No. 348 Pittsburgh (1991) […]
WYSOCKI v. KING, 2 EM 2006 (Pa. 12-6-2006)
STANLEY WYSOCKI, Petitioner v. LEON A. KING, JR., LYNN ABRAHAM, ESQ., AND FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondents. No. 2 EM 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 6, 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 6th day of December, 2006, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is granted. The Petition for Writ […]
MADWAY v. BD. FOR THE ASSESS. REV. OF TAXES, 427 Pa. 138 (1967)
233 A.2d 273 Madway, Appellant, v. Board for the Assessment and Revision of Taxes. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 16, 1967. September 26, 1967. Constitutional law — Constitution of Pennsylvania — Article IX, § 1 — Uniformity of taxation — Taxation — Real estate — Reassessment — The First Class Township Code — Public School Code […]
COMMONWEALTH v. ORR, 434 Pa. 390 (1969)
254 A.2d 20 Commonwealth v. Orr, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 28, 1969. Criminal Law — Practice — Plea of guilty — Voluntariness and intelligence — Post-conviction hearing — Finding of trial judge — Effectiveness of counsel — Judge on original sentencing panel presiding at post-conviction hearing — Pa. R. Crim. P. 1502(a). 1. […]
COM. v. GAINER, 605 Pa. 695 (2010)
990 A.2d 727 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner v. KALIEF GAINER, Respondent. No. 644 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 9, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 984 A.2d 1012. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Justice ORIE MELVIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.
SWANK v. BENSALEM TP., 504 Pa. 291 (1984)
472 A.2d 1065 Thomas SWANK, Appellee v. BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, Appellant, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 27, 1984. Decided March 15, 1984. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Kenneth G. Biehm, J. Page 292 James M. Marsh, Philadelphia, for appellant. Barton A. Haines, Philadelphia, for Thomas Swank. Gary Gilman, Philadelphia, […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 534 Pa. 654 (1997)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1997 Hallinan v. Wishing[2] ………….. 6/7/93 0094 Denied 427 Pa.Super. E.D. 650, (1993) 625 A.2d 96 Morris v. Com.[3] ……… 6/7/93 0109 Denied 422 Pa.Super. E.D. 343, (1993) 619 A.2d 709 Riedmiller v. Com.[4] …………….. 6/18/93 0040 Denied 427 Pa.Super. M.D. 46, (1993) 625 A.2d 93 S.E., In Interest Of; Ernst […]
COM. v. HERNANDEZ, 586 Pa. 709 (2005)
889 A.2d 1214 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner v. CARLOS HERNANDEZ, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 30, 2005. No. 182 EAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of November, 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby denied.
COM. v. BARRER, 592 Pa. 784 (2007)
927 A.2d 621 Com. v. Barrer. No. 107 MAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 19, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 918 A.2d 782. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
KNOX’S ESTATE (NO. 1), 328 Pa. 177 (1937)
195 A. 28 Knox’s Estate (No. 1). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 6, 1937. November 12, 1937. Decedents’ estates — Life tenants and remaindermen — Trusts — Apportionment of income — Dividends — “Wasting asset” corporation — Intent of testator — Shares of stock — Restatement, Trusts — Apportionment of sales proceeds. 1. Ordinary dividends, in […]
COM. v. GARCIA, 605 Pa. 708 (2010)
991 A.2d 310 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner v. DANIEL V. GARCIA, Respondent No. 281 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 22, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 943 A.2d 313. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. LERACH, 1386 (Pa. 9-4-2008)
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. WILLIAM S. LERACH, Respondent. No. 1386 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 4, 2008. Attorney Registration No. 1453. No. 72 DB 2008. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 4th day of September, 2008, there having been filed with this Court by William S. Lerach his verified Statement […]
COM. v. SAWYER, 262 EAL 2010 (Pa. 9-24-2010)
8 A.3d 344 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. SAMUEL D. SAWYER, Petitioner. No. 262 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 24, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 24th day of September 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is denied. […]
IN RE REAPPOINTMENT TO PENNSYLVANIA BOARD, 521 (Pa. 3-29-2011)
IN RE: REAPPOINTMENT TO PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS AND REDESIGNATION OF VICE-CHAIR. No. 521.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. March 29, 2011. Supreme Court Rules Docket. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of March, 2011, Stuart W. Davidson, Esquire, Philadelphia, is reappointed as a member of the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners for a […]
COM. v. REYES, 582 Pa. 317 (2005)
870 A.2d 888 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. Angel REYES, Appellant. No. 359 CAP.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Submitted July 8, 2002. Decided March 30, 2005. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County, Criminal Division, No. 1388-93, Frank T. Hazel, J. Page 318 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN […]
HADDAD v. GOPAL, 572 Pa. 705 (2002)
813 A.2d 842 REEM HADDAD, Petitioner v. TIRUN A. GOPAL, M.D., Respondent. No. 93 MAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 26, 2002. No. 93 MAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 26th day of November, 2002, the Petition for Allowance of […]
STEINMETZ v. ALLEGHENY CNTY., 598 Pa. 753 (2008)
954 A.2d 578 Steinmetz v. Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services, Office of Mental Health. No. 94 WAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 16, 2008. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Pa.Cmwlth., 936 A.2d 1218. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals. DENIED. Page 754
IN RE M.J.M., 584 Pa. 603 (2005)
886 A.2d 1136 In re M.J.M., a Minor. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: December 7, 2005. Decided: December 21, 2005. Appeal No. 26 MAP 2005 from the Order of the Superior Court, 858 A.2d 1259 (Pa.Super. 2004), entered on September 15, 2004 at No. 1762 MDA 2003, affirming the Order of the Court of Common Pleas […]
COMMONWEALTH v. FROST, 541 Pa. 84 (1995)
660 A.2d 1316 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Major FROST, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted December 7, 1994. Decided June 19, 1995. Appeal No. 30 M.D. Appeal Docket 1994 from the Order of the Superior Court at No. 67 Harrisburg, 432 Pa. Super. 664, 633 A.2d 1221. affirming the judgment of sentence of the Court […]
COM. v. ALLEN, 475 Pa. 165 (1977)
379 A.2d 1335 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Alice Irene ALLEN, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 4, 1976. Decided December 1, 1977. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Dauphin County, No. 1241 Criminal Division 1974, Richard B. Wickersham, J. Page 166 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]
COM. v. THOMPSON, 603 Pa. 703 (2009)
983 A.2d 1248 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LESTER THOMPSON, Petitioner. No. 143 WAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. August 5, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 970 A.2d 484. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. BOATWRIGHT, 596 Pa. 701 (2007)
940 A.2d 361 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ROBERT LEE BOATWRIGHT, Petitioner. No. 829 MAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 20, 2007. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 935 A.2d 4. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Page 702
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. LEBON, 568 Pa. 99 (2002)
792 A.2d 1247 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. Raymond T. LEBON, Respondent. No. 718 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. January 31, 2002. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 31st day of January, 2002 upon consideration of the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated November 19, 2001, it is hereby ORDERED […]
DeMARCO v. JONES LAUGHLIN STEEL CORP., 508 Pa. 639 (1985)
500 A.2d 426 Leonard DeMARCO, Petitioner, v. JONES LAUGHLIN STEEL CORPORATION. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. November 18, 1985. Appeal No. 326 W.D. Allocatur Docket 1985, from Order of Commonwealth Court entered April 26, 1985, No. 1796 Commonwealth Docket 1982, 89 Pa. Commw. 41, 491 A.2d 941 (1985). Petition for Allowance of Appeal GRANTED, No. 110 […]
IN RE D.S., 591 Pa. 726 (2007)
920 A.2d 830 In re D.S; In re S.S. No. 945 MAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. March 20, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 909 A.2d 893. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK v. COUNTRY LANE ASSOCIATES, 581 Pa. 691 (2004)
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK AND VLAD CUTLER v. COUNTRY LANE ASSOCIATES AND SHERIFF OF PHILADELPHIA AND COUNTRY LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AND CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. PETITION OF: COUNTRY LANE ASSOCIATES. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 1, 2004. No. 364 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. […]
LAROCK v. SUPERVISORS OF SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, 569 Pa. 711 (2002)
805 A.2d 527 JOSEPH LAROCK, CINDA LAROCK DANNA, AND MARY LOUISE LAROCK BURKE, Petitioners v. THE SUPERVISORS OF SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP AND SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD, Respondents v. JEANETTE LEVAN, THOMAS PIMBLE, SHERRY A. CHEST, AND DOUG FISHER, Intervenors. No. 881 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. July 16, 2002. No. 881 MAL 2001, […]
COM. v. NEALE, 599 Pa. 708 (2008)
962 A.2d 1196 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL ANTHONY NEALE, Petitioner. No. 398 WAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 16, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super. 959 A.2d 970. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied. Page 709
COM. v. DEWS, 475 Pa. 176 (1977)
379 A.2d 1341 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. William DEWS, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 7, 1977. Decided December 1, 1977. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, Criminal Division, No. 71 September Term, 1964 and No. 104 March Term 1972, Samuel Strauss, J. Page 177 Lester G. Nauhaus, John R. Cook, […]
COM. v. FORREST, 625 EAL 2005 (Pa. 3-8-2006)
897 A.2d 451 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. WENDELL FORREST, Petitioner. No. 625 EAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 8, 2006. No. 625 EAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 8th day of March 2006, the Petition for Allowance of […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. BURAK, 1458 (Pa. 3-10-2009)
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. DONALD S. BURAK, Respondent. No. 1458 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, 4 DB 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. March 10, 2009. Attorney Registration No. 42321 (Bucks County). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 10th day of March, 2009, there having been filed with this Court by Donald S. Burak his verified […]
COM. v. GROMER, 606 Pa. 682 (2010)
997 A.2d 1175 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JOHN DAVID GROMER, Petitioner. No. 51 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. June 22, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 991 A.2d 357 Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Justice ORIE MELVIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.
OSTERLING v. COM. TRUST CO., 320 Pa. 67 (1935)
181 A. 769 Osterling v. Commonwealth Trust Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 7, 1935. November 25, 1935. Trusts and trustees — Promise of trust company to repay principal in cash — Order of orphans’ court — Regulations of federal reserve board — Banking Code of May 15, 1933, P. L. 624. 1. Contract entered […]
COM. v. SWAB, 565 Pa. 669 (2001)
775 A.2d 805 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DANA EDWARD SWAB, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. April 17, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court No. 766 WAL 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 17th day of April, 2001, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is denied. […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 539 Pa. 697 (1995)
650 A.2d 51 DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. December 1995 Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation_________________________ ______ __________ ___________ _____________ Com., Dept. of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing v. Barco[*] 12/20/94 0547 Denied 168 Pa.Cmwlth. W.D. 690, (1994) 649 A.2d 212, ___ […]
KLINE ESTATE, 347 Pa. 284 (1943)
32 A.2d 211 Kline Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 20, 1943. May 10, 1943. Orphans’ court — Practice — Audit — Notice — Failure of creditor to give written notice to executor — Appearance of assistant city solicitor — Fiduciaries Act — City Charter Act. 1. A creditor who prior to the audit fails to […]
MCKINNEY v. FOSTER, 391 Pa. 221 (1958)
137 A.2d 502 McKinney, Appellant, v. Foster. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 2, 1957. January 8, 1958. Torts — Absolute liability — Furnishing liquor to minor — Injury to third person by intoxicated minor — Liability of supplier of liquor — Act of May 8, 1854, P.L. 663. 1. In view of the Act of May […]
STROUP ET AL. v. KAPLEAU, 455 Pa. 171 (1973)
313 A.2d 237 Stroup et al., Appellants, v. Kapleau. Stroup et al., Appellants, v. Lindsey. Stroup et al., Appellants, v. McNair. Stroup et al., Appellants, v. Schonek. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 2, 1972 Decided December 28, 1973 Constitutional Law — Public officers — Right of Governor to appoint while Senate is in recess — […]
COMMONWEALTH v. BAYUK CIGARS, INC., 345 Pa. 348 (1942)
28 A.2d 134 Commonwealth v. Bayuk Cigars, Inc., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 25, 1942. June 29, 1942. Taxation — Corporations — Foreign — Excise tax for privilege of doing business — Formula — Wages assignable to Commonwealth — Business assignable to Commonwealth — Apportionment — Salesmen — Territorial men — Receipts from orders — […]
FEENEY v. AUTHENTIC FITNESS COMPANY, 568 Pa. 738 (2002)
798 A.2d 1290 THOMAS LEO FEENEY, Petitioner v. AUTHENTIC FITNESS COMPANY T/A SPEEDO ACTION SPORTS, GOLD MEDAL SPORTING GOODS, INC., ITT HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondents. No. 599 EAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. May 15, 2002. No. 599 EAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER […]
COM. v. SOTO, 600 Pa. 774 (2009)
968 A.2d 1280 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MATTHEW SOTO, Petitioner. No. 24 MAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 13, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court No. 1816 MDA 2007. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
MARTIN v. LETTER, 282 Pa. 286 (1925)
127 A. 839 Martin v. Letter, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 7, 1925. January 26, 1925. Negligence — Coal hole in pavement — Negligent adjustment of lid — Injury to pedestrian — Evidence. 1. One who creates a dangerous condition in a public sidewalk is liable for the natural result thereof, regardless of the liability […]
DONATELLI v. CARINO, 384 Pa. 582 (1956)
122 A.2d 36 Donatelli, Appellant, v. Carino. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 12, 1956. April 16, 1956. Courts — Jurisdiction — County Court of Allegheny County — Act of May 5, 1911, P. L. 198. 1. The County Court of Allegheny County has no jurisdiction in equity: Act of May 5, 1911, P. L. 198, as […]
COM. v. KARNES, 594 Pa. 711 (2007)
937 A.2d 444 Com. v. Karnes. No. 286 WAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. November 27, 2007. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Pa.Super., 929 A.2d 241. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
DAVIDSON TRUST, 354 Pa. 333 (1946)
47 A.2d 145 Davidson Trust. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 12, 1946. May 27, 1946. Trusts — Trustees — Counsel — Compensation — Value of services — Auditing judge — Findings — Effect — Compensation to trustee — Annual allowance. 1. Findings of fact by an auditing judge as to the extent and value of the […]
COM. v. BROWN, 599 Pa. 679 (2008)
960 A.2d 454 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. STANLEY BROWN, Petitioner. No. 344 EAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. October 29, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 954 A.2d 32. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied.
IN RE I.L.R., 578 Pa. 701 (2004)
852 A.2d 313 IN RE I.L.R.; IN RE A.H. No. 726 MAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 1, 2004. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 833 A.2d 1155. Disposition of Petition for Allowance of Appeal DENIED.
BELL TEL. CO. OF PA. v. PHILADELPHIA, 421 Pa. 14 (1966)
218 A.2d 727 Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, Appellant, v. Philadelphia. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 5, 1966. March 22, 1966. Practice — Equity — Jurisdiction — Taxation — Restraining collection of taxes — Modification of prior restraining decree — Public officers — Restraints on conduct — Municipalities — Philadelphia — Mercantile license tax — Act […]
COM. v. THORNTON, 92 EM 2010 (Pa. 9-27-2010)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. BRYAN J. THORNTON, Petitioner. No. 92 EM 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 27, 2010. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 27th day of September, 2010, the Petition for Leave to File Petition for Allowance of Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc is DENIED. Page 1
FORRY v. GULF OIL CORP., 428 Pa. 334 (1968)
237 A.2d 593 Forry, Appellant, v. Gulf Oil Corporation. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 25, 1967. January 3, 1968. Torts — Absolute liability — Negligence — Suppliers of chattels — Manufacturer — Distributor — Retailer — Restatement 2d, Torts, §§ 400 and 402A. In this action of trespass by a service station operator to recover damages […]
MILLER ESTATE, 380 Pa. 172 (1955)
110 A.2d 200 Miller Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 11, 1954. January 3, 1955. Wills — Construction — Charitable bequests — Restatement, Trusts. 1. A reasonable construction of a charitable bequest must be given in favor of the beneficiary and a strict construction against a forfeiture. [181] 2. Restatement, Trusts, § 399, comment b, […]
IN MATTER OF LAVNER, 1372 Disciplinary Docket No. 3 (Pa. 4-16-2010)
In the Matter of STEPHEN BRUCE LAVNER PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT. No. 1372 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 16, 2010. Attorney Registration No. 17904 (Montgomery County). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 16th day of April, 2010, upon consideration of the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated February 16, 2010, the […]
COM. v. FUTRELL, 569 Pa. 700 (2002)
805 A.2d 520 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. KENNETH MORRIS FUTRELL, Petitioner. No. 151 WAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. July 16, 2002. No. 151 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 16th day of July, 2002, the Petition for Allowance […]
JOHN v. BD. OF ASSESS. APP. OF DELAWARE COUNTY, 794 MAL 2005 (Pa. 5-9-2006)
901 A.2d 500 JOHN AND ROSAMMA MATHEWS, Petitioners v. THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, Respondent. No. 794 MAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. May 9, 2006. No. 794 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 9th day of […]
TYLER TRUSTS, 447 Pa. 40 (1972)
289 A.2d 441 Tyler Trusts. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 15, 1971. March 27, 1972. Trusts and Trustees — Apportionment between principal and income — Ordinary and extraordinary stock dividends — Limitation of force of Pew Trust, 411 Pa. 96, as a precedent — Ordinary stock dividends of six per cent or less — Direction of […]
JOSEPH v. DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY, 555 Pa. 341 (1999)
724 A.2d 347 Donald D. JOSEPH, Jr. v. DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY, Limbach Constructors, Inc., Limbach Company, and A. Martini Company. Petition of Donald D. Joseph, Jr. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. March 5, 1999. Reconsideration Denied April 16, 1999. Petition for Allowance of Appeal. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 5th day of March, 1999, the […]
COMMONWEALTH v. LEE, 470 Pa. 401 (1977)
368 A.2d 690 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Frank LEE, Appellant (two cases). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 2, 1976. Decided January 28, 1977. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Trial Division, of Philadelphia, at Nos. 2270-2273 June Sessions, 1970, Theodore B. Smith, Jr., J. Page 402 Edward K. Nichols, Jr., Philadelphia, for appellant. […]
REINFORCED EARTH CO. v. W.C.A.B., 570 Pa. 464 (2002)
810 A.2d 99 THE REINFORCED EARTH COMPANY v. WORKERS’COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (ASTUDILLO), APPEAL OF: THE REINFORCED EARTH COMPANY AND STATE WORKERS’ INSURANCE FUND. [J-113-2002].Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District.Argued: November 13, 2001. Decided: November 6, 2002. No. 124 MAP 2000, Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania dated April 12, 2000 at […]
MINKOFF v. McLEAN, 295 Pa. 396 (1929)
145 A. 534 Minkoff, Appellant, v. McLean et ux. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 14, 1929. January 28, 1929. Principal and agent — Contract — Construction — Time — Pleading — Plaintiff’s statement — Averments of breach. 1. If possible, a contract must be so interpreted as to give effect to all of its provisions. 2. […]
DEROSA v. W.C.A.B., 565 Pa. 677 (2001)
775 A.2d 810 MICHAEL DEROSA, SR., Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (KEYSTONE INDUSTRIES WINDOW DOOR SYSTEMS, INC.), Respondents. No. 722 WAL 2000.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. May 10, 2001. No. 722 WAL 2000, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 10th day of May, 2001, […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. LUBER, 1284 (Pa. 7-13-2009)
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. JORDAN B. LUBER, Respondent. Nos. 1284 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, 106 DB 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. July 13, 2009. Attorney Registration No. 62559 (Philadelphia). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 13th day of July, 2009, upon consideration of the Recommendation of the Three-Member Panel of the Disciplinary […]
FAGAN v. WILLIAMSPORT LODGE NO. 145, L. O. M., 361 Pa. 446 (1949)
64 A.2d 805 Fagan, Appellant v. Williamsport Lodge No. 145 of the Loyal Order of Moose. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 4, 1949. March 21, 1949. Negligence — Possessor of land — Condition — Business visitor — Unknown danger — Bowling alley. Where plaintiff alleged that his fall on the runway of defendant’s bowling alley was […]
COMMONWEALTH v. SILVERMAN, 442 Pa. 211 (1971)
275 A.2d 308 Commonwealth v. Silverman, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted September 28, 1970. March 18, 1971. Constitutional Law — Double jeopardy — Criminal law — Modification of sentence which increases punishment. The modification of a sentence imposed on a criminal defendant which increases the punishment constitutes further or double jeopardy in violation of the […]
FORTNA v. COMMONWEALTH TRUST CO., 341 Pa. 138 (1941)
19 A.2d 57 Fortna v. Commonwealth Trust Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 7, 1941. January 31, 1941. Trusts and trustees — Termination of trust — Distribution in kind or in cash — Construction of contract. 1. Where plaintiff deposited with the defendant trust company a specified sum of money under an agreement of trust […]
CANOPUS COAL COMPANY’S APPEAL, 323 Pa. 209 (1936)
186 A. 119 Canopus Coal Company’s Appeal. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 26, 1936. Taxation — Assessment — Market value — Coal lands — Evidence. 1. Anthracite coal lands as well as all other property must be assessed in accordance with market value. [210] 2. On appeal from assessment of taxes, evidence held sufficient to […]
IN MATTER OF BLYNN, 3 DB 2010 (Pa. 4-1-2010)
In the Matter of NORINA K. BLYNN PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT FROM INACTIVE STATUS. No. 3 DB 2010 (No. 14 RST 2010).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 1, 2010. Attorney Registration No. 61903 (Dauphin County). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 1st day of April, 2010, the Report and Recommendation of Disciplinary Board Member dated March 23, […]
DISSEN v. MUNICIPALITY OF MT. LEBANON, 575 Pa. 698 (2003)
836 A.2d 123 ANTON R. DISSEN, PAUL E. JOHNSTON, ROBERT L. MCGINNIS, RICHARD J. NEHILLA, GEORGE VALENTINE, FRANK COLWELL, AND ROBERT OPFERMAN, Petitioners v. MUNICIPALITY OF MT. LEBANON, MT. LEBANON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (BARBARA LOGAN, DAN GIGLER, BOB THONSON, MIKE CROSSEY, DICK WALKER), UNITED POLICE SOCIETY AND FLEET NATIONAL BANK, Respondents. No. 246 WAL 2003.Supreme […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. STINSON, 570 Pa. 176 (2002)
808 A.2d 928 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. PHILIP MATTHEW STINSON, SR., Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 18, 2002. No 788 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, Disciplinary Board No. 119 DB 2002, Attorney Registration No. 68423 (Chester County). ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 18th day of October, 2002, there having been filed with […]
IN RE EVANS, 534 Pa. 279 (1993)
632 A.2d 862 In re the Substitute Nomination Certificate of Scott A. EVANS as a Democratic Candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the 12th Judicial District, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Petition of Elizabeth HRENDA-ROBERTS, et al., Registered Democrats Residing in the 12th Judicial District, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted […]
REALTY CO. v. PORT VUE BOROUGH, 318 Pa. 374 (1935)
178 A. 466 Realty Company v. Port Vue Borough, Appellant, et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 2, 1935. April 22, 1935. Municipal corporations — Indebtedness — Bond issue to secure water works — Failure to pay interest and maintain sinking fund — Decree allowing public sale of water works. A decree entered upon a bill […]
COMMONWEALTH EX REL. CHILDREN’S AID SOC. v. GARD, 362 Pa. 85 (1949)
66 A.2d 300 Commonwealth ex rel. Children’s Aid Society, Guardian, Appellant, v. Gard et ux. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 23, 1949. May 23, 1949. Parent and child — Custody — Guardian — Children’s Aid Society — Rights — Contracts pertaining to children — Construction — Public policy — Restatement, Contracts. 1. In a habeas corpus […]
COM. v. HASH, 600 Pa. 769 (2009)
968 A.2d 232 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. GUY HASH, Petitioner. No. 666 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 1, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 963 A.2d 566. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM v. HERTZOG, 492 Pa. 632 (1981)
425 A.2d 329 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Willard HERTZOG, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted October 13, 1980. Decided January 27, 1981. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County at No. 331, April Term, 1975, entered April 3, 1979, Grifo, J. Page 633 Dwight L. Danser, Easton, Northampton, for appellant. Richard J. Shiroff, […]
PERRONE v. FINAMORE, 574 Pa. 775 (2003)
833 A.2d 144 RUTH PERRONE AND JAMES PERRONE, HER HUSBAND, Petitioners v. SANDRA MAE FINAMORE, Respondent. No. 298 WAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. September 26, 2003. No. 298 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 26th day of September, 2003, […]
COTT BEVERAGE CORP. v. HORST, 380 Pa. 113 (1955)
110 A.2d 405 Cott Beverage Corporation v. Horst, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 17, 1954. January 3, 1955. Constitutional law — Article I, § 1 — Due process — Fourteenth Amendment — Police power — Sucaryl — Use in carbonated beverages and still drinks — Acts of March 11, 1909, P. L. 15, May […]
COM. v. INGRAM, 569 Pa. 680 (2002)
800 A.2d 931 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DENNIS LEE INGRAM, Petitioner. No. 747 WAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. May 29, 2002. 747 WAL 2001 Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 29th day of May, 2002, the Petition for Allowance of […]
COM. v. GREELEY, 591 Pa. 733 (2007)
921 A.2d 494 Com. v. Greeley. No. 669 MAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 25, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 915 A.2d 142. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. PAZ, 502 Pa. 343 (1983)
466 A.2d 613 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Petitioner v. Nicholas PAZ, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 7, 1983. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the May 6, 1983 Order of the Superior Court at No. 2744, Philadelphia 1981, affirming the Order of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division, Criminal Section, dated September 23, […]
KOYACK v. JOHNSON JOHNSON CO., 583 Pa. 673 (2005)
876 A.2d 342 GLORIA KOYACK, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN M. KOYACK, Petitioner v. JOHNSON JOHNSON COMPANY AND JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA, INC., Respondents. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. May 11, 2005. No. 457 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND […]
BUCKWALTER STOVE CO. v. EDMONDS, 283 Pa. 236 (1925)
128 A. 835 Buckwalter Stove Co. v. Edmonds, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 23, 1925. April 13, 1925. Husband and wife — Gift — Deed in wife’s name — Payment of mortgage by husband. 1. Where a solvent husband buys land and takes title thereto in the name of the wife, it is presumed to […]
DAVIS, v. POTTER, 340 Pa. 485 (1941)
17 A.2d 338 Davis, Appellant, v. Potter et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 27, 1940. January 6, 1941. Negligence — Municipality — Sidewalks — Defects — Extent of duty — Legal cause. 1. The extent of the duty to maintain a pavement is to maintain it in a condition of reasonable safety, not to insure […]
COM. v. WHARTON, 575 Pa. 166 (2003)
835 A.2d 1273 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellee v. ROBERT WHARTON, Appellant. [J-174-2003].Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 19, 2003. No. 405 CAP, Appeal from the February 11, 2003, Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Trial Division, Criminal Section, at Information Numbers 2258, February Term 1984, and 2643 and 0402, May […]
COM. v. HUMMEL, 569 Pa. 692 (2002)
803 A.2d 734 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. EDWARD V. HUMMEL, Petitioner. No. 610 WAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. June 19, 2002. No. 610 WAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 19th day of June, 2002, the Petition for Allowance of […]