990 A.2d 726 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner v. ANTHONY ADDISON, Respondent. No. 657 MAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 9, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 981 A.2d 305. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Justice ORIE MELVIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.
Category: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Opinions
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. DOHERTY, 1612 (Pa. 7-19-2010)
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. STEPHEN GREG DOHERTY, Respondent. No. 1612 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, No. 69 DB 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 19, 2010. Attorney Registration No. 80344, Bucks County. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 19th day of July, 2010, there having been filed with this Court by Stephen Greg Doherty his […]
RIECK-McJUNKIN D. CO. v. M.C.C. OF PA., 341 Pa. 153 (1941)
18 A.2d 868 Rieck-McJunkin Dairy Company, Appellant, v. Milk Control Commission of Pennsylvania. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 2, 1940. March 24, 1941. Constitutional law — Legislature — Delegation of power — Milk Control Law of April 28, 1937, P. L. 417 — Fixing of prices for milk used in manufacturing — Discretionary power of legislature […]
KRETZER v. MURRY, 297 Pa. 451 (1929)
147 A. 102 Kretzer v. Murry, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 22, 1929. July 1, 1929. Partition proceedings — Orphans’ court — Recognizance — Amendment of recognizance — Title. 1. On a case stated to determine the marketability of plaintiff’s title to real estate, a judgment for plaintiff vendor will be sustained where it appears […]
COM. v. HARRIS, 591 Pa. 733 (2007)
921 A.2d 494 Com. v. Harris. No. 563 EAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 26, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 913 A.2d 941. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
LOMAX v. F.B. WASHBURN CANDY CORP., 596 Pa. 746 (2008)
946 A.2d 688 JAMES LOMAX, Petitioner v. F.B. WASHBURN CANDY CORP., Respondent. No. 643 MAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 2, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 931 A.2d 59. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Page 747
COMMONWEALTH v. STABINSKY, 313 Pa. 231 (1933)
169 A. 439 Commonwealth v. Stabinsky, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 25, 1933. November 27, 1933. Criminal law — Trial — Charge — Murder — Opinion by trial judge as to punishment of defendant — Qualification. 1. On the trial of an indictment for murder, an expression of opinion by the trial judge in his […]
COMMONWEALTH v. HICKOX, 433 Pa. 144 (1969)
249 A.2d 777 Commonwealth v. Hickox, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. January 31, 1969. Criminal Law — Counsel for defendant — Appointment of counsel on appeal to Superior Court — Refusal of counsel to proceed further after unsuccessful appeal — Pa. R. Crim. P. 318(c). Where it appeared that counsel was appointed to represent petitioner […]
COM. v. CARTER, 481 Pa. 495 (1978)
393 A.2d 13 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Charles M. CARTER, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted April 21, 1978. Decided October 5, 1978. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division, Criminal Section, Philadelphia, Nos. 1597, 1598 November Term 1975, Alex Bonavitacola, J. Page 496 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN […]
COM. v. LEHMAN, 584 Pa. 605 (2005)
886 A.2d 1137 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellant v. James August LEHMAN, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: December 5, 2005. Decided: December 21, 2005. Appeal No. 9 WAP 2005 from the Order of the Superior Court entered August 20, 2004 at No. 1319 WDA 2003, affirming the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. DAVIS, 536 Pa. 39 (1994)
637 A.2d 975 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. Eric C. DAVIS, Respondent. No. 19 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 17, 1994. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 17th day of February, 1994, there having been filed with this Court by Eric C. Davis his verified Statement of Resignation dated January 5, […]
MOORE v. OSSER, 427 Pa. 238 (1967)
233 A.2d 579 Moore v. Osser, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 26, 1967. October 2, 1967. Elections — Nomination papers — Number of required signatures — Ascertainment — Affidavit of candidate to nomination papers — Sufficiency — Pennsylvania Election Code. 1. Under § 951(b) of the Pennsylvania Election Code of 1937, P. L. 1333 (which […]
IN MATTER OF LAMASON, 50 DB 2007 (Pa. 10-11-2007)
In the Matter of FIELDING EWING LAMASON, JR., PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT FROM INACTIVE STATUS. No. 50 DB 2007 (No. 35 RST 2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 11, 2007. Attorney Registration No. 40675, Out of State. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 11th day of October, 2007, the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated […]
COM. v. SAMUELS, 566 Pa. 109 (2001)
778 A.2d 638 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellee v. MATTHEW SAMUELS, Appellant. [J-32-2001].Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District.Submitted: January 8, 2001. Decided: August 28, 2001. 91 M.D. Appeal Docket 2000 Appeal from the order of the Superior Court entered on November 15, 1999 at No. 3746 Philadelphia 1998, which affirmed the judgment of sentence of the […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 522 Pa. 578 (1989)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1989 Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation___________________________________________________________________________ Neil v. Allstate Ins. Co. ……… 4/17/89 610 W.D. Denied 379 Pa. Super. 299, (1988) 549 A.2d 1304 Neil v. Allstate Ins. Co. ……… 4/17/89 648 W.D. Denied 379 Pa. Super. 299, (1988) 549 A.2d 1304 Nobers […]
BUTLER v. BUTLER, 377 Pa. 388 (1954)
105 A.2d 62 Butler, Appellant, v. Butler. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued March 22, 1954. May 24, 1954. Practice — Partition — Disputed title — Equity — Jurisdiction — Determination of legal title. 1. A partition proceeding, whether at law, in equity or in the orphans’ court, is not a proper remedy to settle a disputed […]
COM. v. DRIVER, 604 Pa. 693 (2009)
986 A.2d 148 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. CLINTON DRIVER, Petitioner. No. 77 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. August 19, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 968 A.2d 789. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Page 694
REPUBLIC INS. v. DAVIS SYSTEMS OF PTSBG., 543 Pa. 186 (1995)
670 A.2d 614 REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY v. The PAUL DAVIS SYSTEMS OF PITTSBURGH SOUTH, INC., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 21, 1995. Decided November 28, 1995. Reargument Denied January 17, 1996. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, Allegheny County, No. GD90-9944, Smith, J. Page 187 Scott T. Redman, Pittsburgh, Allan C. […]
IN THE MATTER OF SHAFFER, 584 Pa. 434 (2005)
884 A.2d 247 In the Matter of Sheri Goodman SHAFFER. No. 20 DB 2005 (No. 31 RST 2005).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 3, 2005. ORDER PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT FROM INACTIVE STATUS PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 3rd day of August, 2005, the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated June 10, 2005, are approved […]
COM. v. ALLIED BLDG. CREDITS, INC., 385 Pa. 370 (1956)
123 A.2d 686 Commonwealth, Appellant, v. Allied Building Credits, Inc. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 21, 1956. June 25, 1956. Taxation — Corporations — Corporate net income tax — Department of Revenue — Settlement of tax — Timeliness — Settlement after one year — Validity — Burden of proving reason for delay — Corporate Net Income […]
COM. v. McGRATH, 504 Pa. 103 (1983)
470 A.2d 487 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. David McGRATH, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 26, 1983. Decided December 30, 1983. Reargument Granted March 6 May 14, 1984. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Section, Trial Division, Philadelphia, Nos. 542, 543, 546, 548 and 556, October Session, 1979. Page 104 Stanford Shmukler, Philadelphia, […]
VALLES v. ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER, 569 Pa. 542 (2002)
805 A.2d 1232 ESMELINDA VALLES, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF LOPE VALLES, DECEASED; RUBEN VALLES, Appellant v. ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER; LEONARD H. COHEN, M.D.; ARCHIMEDE J. SILVESTRI, M.D.; PAUL H. STEERMAN, M.D.; A. SILVESTRI ASSOCIATES; JAY MORROS, M.D.; MARK KRAMER, M.D.; AND ALAN WLADIS, M.D., Cross-Appellant: Jay Morros, M.D. [J-121-2001].Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern […]
COM. v. EDWARDS, 517 Pa. 368 (1988)
537 A.2d 1350 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Respondent, v. Charles J. EDWARDS, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 1, 1988. Petition No. 837 E.D. Alloc.Dkt. 1987 for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Supreme Court entered August 13, 1986, at No. 347 Philadelphia 1986, affirming the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of […]
JAMES ESTATE, 414 Pa. 80 (1964)
199 A.2d 275 James Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 20, 1964. March 20, 1964. Trusts — Charitable trusts — Direction to accumulate income for 400 years — Validity — Public policy — Estates Act of 1947 — Act of February 17, 1956, P. L. (1955) 1073, § 3. 1. Where it appeared that testator created […]
COM. v. CINTRON, 588 Pa. 774 (2006)
906 A.2d 538 Com. v. Cintron. 171 EAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 24, 2006 Appeal from the Pa.Super., 898 A.2d 1125. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
WASHINGTON TRUST COMPANY v. ROTHMAN, 321 Pa. 188 (1936)
183 A. 798 Washington Trust Company of Pittsburgh, Appellant, v. Rothman et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 10, 1935. March 23, 1936. Provident Trust Co. v. Rothman, 321 Pa. 177, followed. Argued October 10, 1935. Before FRAZER, C. J., KEPHART, SCHAFFER, MAXEY, DREW, LINN and BARNES, JJ. Appeal, No. 257, March T., 1935, by plaintiff, […]
COM. v. MACK, 160 WAL 2010 (Pa. 9-9-2010)
8 A.3d 343 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RONALD MACK, Petitioner. No. 160 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. September 9, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 9th day of September, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]
FULLERTON v. W.C.A.B., 565 Pa. 653 (2001)
771 A.2d 1289 RANDOLPH FULLERTON, Petitioner v. WORKERS COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD, (GETTYSBURG FOUNDRY SPECIALTIES COMPANY), Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 27, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Commonwealth Court No. 832 M.D. Allocatur Docket 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 27th day of March, 2001, the Petition for Allowance […]
BERNINGER v. W.C.A.B. (EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP), 565 Pa. 650 (2001)
771 A.2d 1287 ROBERT J. BERNINGER, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP), Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 19, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order and Published Opinion of the Commonwealth Court No. 860 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 19th day of […]
SCHMIDT v. BOARDMAN CO., 601 Pa. 381 (2009)
973 A.2d 411 Joyce A. SCHMIDT, Administratrix of the Estate of Erin D. Schmidt, Deceased; Joyce A. Schmidt, In Her Own Right, and Lindsay Schmidt, a Minor, by Her Mother and Natural Guardian, Joyce A. Schmidt v. BOARDMAN COMPANY, a Division of TBC Fabrication, Boardman, Inc.; TBC Fabrication, Inc.; Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department; Sinor Manufacturing, […]
IN RE CONDEMN. BY DEL. RIVER PORT AUTH., 546 Pa. 231 (1996)
684 A.2d 120 In re CONDEMNATION BY the DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY. Appeal of INTERSTATE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 16, 1996. Decided November 8, 1996. Appeal No. 38 E.D. Appeal Docket 1996, from Order of Commonwealth Court entered November 30, 1995, at No. 477 C.D. 1995, Reversing Order of Court of […]
GALLAGHER v. FREDERICK, 366 Pa. 450 (1951)
77 A.2d 427 Gallagher, Appellant, v. Frederick. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 27, 1950. January 2, 1951. Negligence — Possessors of land — Condition — Trespassing children — Building fires — Restatement, Torts. 1. A possessor of land is subject to liability for bodily harm to young children trespassing thereon caused by a structure or other […]
ROSS v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BD., 584 Pa. 703 (2005)
882 A.2d 1007 RAYMOND ROSS v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BOARD OF REVIEW. PETITION OF: THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. September 14, 2005. No. 1139 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from ths Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 14th day of September, 2005, the Petition […]
COM. v. MACOLINO, 503 Pa. 201 (1983)
469 A.2d 132 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellant, v. Carl MACOLINO and Gae Bernadette Macolino, Appellees. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 26, 1983. Decided December 27, 1983. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County, Trial Division, Nos. 4594 and 4595 of 1979, Robert F. Kelly, J. Page 202 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. […]
COMMONWEALTH v. OWENS, 447 Pa. 294 (1972)
289 A.2d 721 Commonwealth v. Owens, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 10, 1971. April 20, 1972. Criminal Law — Evidence — Sufficiency — Murder — Fatal blows not inflicted on victim by defendant — Original intention of assailants to merely beat up the victim. Page 295 1. In evaluating the sufficiency of the evidence to […]
HEFFRAN v. DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY, 584 Pa. 540 (2005)
886 A.2d 222 Christopher HEFFRAN, Appellant v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 18, 2005. Appeal No. 8 MAP 2005 from the Order of the Commonwealth Court dated December 23, 2004 at No. 484 MD 2004. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of October, 2005, the Order of […]
COM. v. DOTTLE, 568 Pa. 693 (2001)
796 A.2d 978 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LOUIS DOTTLE, JR., Petitioner. No. 7 W.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. May 31, 2001. No. 7 W.D. Allocatur Docket 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 31st day of May, 2001, the Petition for […]
SCHNELLER v. DENNEY, 397 MAL 2010 (Pa. 12-13-2010)
14 A.3d 829 JAMES D. SCHNELLER, Petitioner v. MARY L. DENNEY, ROBERT DENNEY, PRUDENTIAL FOX ROACH REALTORS, PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY AND STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondents. No. 397 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 13, 2010. Page 1 Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER […]
COMMONWEALTH v. McGILL, 546 Pa. 267 (1996)
684 A.2d 552 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Respondent, v. Bernard McGILL, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. November 18, 1996. Emergency Motion No. 0062 Capital Appeal Docket, for a Stay of Execution. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of November, 1996, it is ordered that petitioner’s Emergency Motion for a Stay of Execution pending the […]
GERETY v. HILLER, 349 Pa. 49 (1944)
36 A.2d 476 Gerety et al., Appellants, v. Hiller et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 6, 1944. March 20, 1944. Sales — Conditional sales — Repossession of goods — Public auction — Notice to buyer — Uniform Conditional Sales Act — Bankruptcy Act. 1. The provision in section 19 of the Uniform Conditional Sales Act […]
COM., H. R. COMM. v. L.O.O.M., LODGE NO. 107, 448 Pa. 451 (1972)
294 A.2d 594 Commonwealth, Human Relations Commission, Appellant, v. Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge No. 107. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 23, 1972 Decided July 31, 1972 Human Relations — Clubs — Fraternal organizations — Membership limited to Caucasians — Dining room and bar made available to other organizations and individuals without reference to race […]
LAFORME v. MONTGOMERY AREA SCH. DIST., 589 Pa. 733 (2006)
909 A.2d 306 Laforme v. Montgomery Area School Dist. No. 450 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 5, 2006. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Pa.Cmwlth., 898 A.2d 697. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
IN RE RULES OF CONDUCT RULE 410 (Pa. 6-9-2008)
IN RE ORDER AMENDING RULES 410, 412 AND 418 OF THE RULES OF CONDUCT, OFFICE STANDARDS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES. No. 245.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 9, 2008. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 9th day of June, 2008, upon the recommendation of the Minor Court Rules Committee; the proposal having been […]
McGHEE v. COM., 510 Pa. 488 (1986)
509 A.2d 1255 Samuel L. McGHEE, Appellant, v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 14, 1986. Decided May 29, 1986. Appeal No. 26 M.D. Appeal Dkt. 1985, from Order of Commonwealth Court, 85 Pa. Commw. 310, 481 A.2d 1237 Page 489 (1984), entered September 25, 1984, at No. 3034 C.D. 1981, Affirming Order […]
COM. v. MCCRAY, 398 MAL 2011 (Pa. 10-27-2011)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. CHARLES NELSON MCCRAY, Petitioner. No. 398 MAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 27, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 27th day of October, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby DENIED. Page 1
COM. v. RODGERS, 443 EAL 2010 (Pa. 1-24-2011)
16 A.3d 503 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DENNIS RODGERS, Petitioner. No. 443 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. January 24, 2011. Page 1 Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 24th day of January, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]
COM. v. SCHWENK, 567 Pa. 741 (2001)
788 A.2d 375 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DOUGLAS PAUL SCHWENK, Petitioner. No. 431 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 17, 2001. No. 431 MAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 17th day of October 2001, the petition for allowance of appeal is […]
SNELL v. COM., STATE EXAMINING BD., 490 Pa. 277 (1980)
416 A.2d 468 Thomas R. SNELL, D.D.S., Charles M. Hughes, D.D.S., Daniel K. Lovette, D.D.S., Appellants, v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, STATE EXAMINING BOARD. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 20, 1980. Decided July 3, 1980. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, No. 967 C.D. 1977, 39 Pa. Commw. 613, 396 A.2d 83, MacPhail J. Page 278 James […]
COM. v. FISCHER, 556 Pa. 620 (1999)
730 A.2d 485 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Respondent, v. Kurt FISCHER, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 15, 1999. Appeal from Petition No. 0002 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 1999, for Allowance of Appeal from the Order and Published Opinion of the Superior Court. Michael M. Mustokoff, Jonathan L. Swichar, Philadelphia, for petitioner. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, […]
COM. v. OLIVER, 588 Pa. 764 (2006)
903 A.2d 1233 Com. v. Oliver. 145 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 01, 2006. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 897 A.2d 521. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
BAILEY v. WATERS, 308 Pa. 309 (1932)
162 A. 819 Bailey v. Waters, Auditor General, et al., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 26, 1932. June 30, 1932. Conditional law — Salary of judges — Diminution of salary during office — Constitutional law — Independence of judiciary. 1. The legislature has no power under the Constitution to decrease the salary of a judge […]
LEVANDOSKI v. UNEMP. COMPEN. BD. OF REVIEW, 359 WAL 2010 (Pa. 11-10-2010)
12 A.3d 753 LINDA S. LEVANDOSKI, Petitioner v. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BOARD OF REVIEW, Respondent. No. 359 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 10, 2010. Page 1 Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 10th day of November 2010, the Petition for Allowance […]
KERR v. WILSON, 284 Pa. 541 (1925)
131 A. 468 Kerr et ux. v. Wilson, Exr., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 6, 1925. November 23, 1925. Decedents’ estates — Services rendered — Express contract — Family relationship — Uncle and nephew — Evidence — Periodical payments — Presumptions. 1. The mere relationship of uncle and nephew does not in itself create a […]
WIEGAND v. WIEGAND, 461 Pa. 482 (1975)
337 A.2d 256 Sara WIEGAND, Appellant, v. Myron Paul WIEGAND. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 23, 1974. Decided May 13, 1975. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Family Division, Allegheny County, John G. Brosky, J. Page 483 John W. Campbell, Jr., Pittsburgh, for appellant. Lawrence N. Paper, Berger Kapetan, Pittsburgh, Kathleen Herzog Larkin, Deputy […]
COMMONWEALTH v. WERNER, 558 Pa. 114 (1999)
735 A.2d 708 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellant v. ROBERT A. WERNER, Appellee [J-146-99] Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District.Submitted: August 3, 1999. Decided: September 9, 1999. Appeal from the Judgment of Sentence entered November 20, 1997 of the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Criminal Division, at No. 730-1997, 99 M.D. Appeal Docket 1998. […]
IN RE PHILADELPHIA ENTERTAINMENT, 605 Pa. 255 (2010)
988 A.2d 1288 In re PHILADELPHIA ENTERTAINMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, L.P. Petition of Eastern Pennsylvania Citizens Against Gambling and James D. Schneller. No. 159 EM 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 3, 2010. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 3rd day of February, 2010, the Petition for Review isDENIED.
TRUSCON STEEL CO. v. F. S. BREWING CO., 327 Pa. 10 (1937)
192 A. 679 Truscon Steel Company v. Fuhrmann Schmidt Brewing Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 10, 1937. June 25, 1937. Sales — Warranties — Breach — Notice — Rescission — Reasonable time — Eight days after expiration of contractual time for ascertainment of breach — Thirty-eight days after shipment — Illness of officer of […]
KOCH v. MATTER, 307 Pa. 337 (1932)
161 A. 309 Koch v. Matter et al., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 25, 1932. March 24, 1932. Negligence — Independent contractor — Fellow servant — Limited control — Question for court. 1. In an action by a painter against a garageman for personal injuries caused by the negligence of a servant of defendants in […]
QUINLAN ESTATE, 441 Pa. 266 (1971)
273 A.2d 340 Quinlan Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 5, 1970. January 7, 1971. Executors — Removal — Drastic action to be undertaken only when estate is endangered — Clear proof of cause for removal — Appellate review of action of court below — Improper delegation of authority by coexecutor — Action in good faith […]
COM. v. PORTER, 599 Pa. 681 (2008)
960 A.2d 455 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. SHANE EARL PORTER, Petitioner. No. 250 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 23, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 953 A.2d 604. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied.
DUNN v. BERKS COUNTY, 339 Pa. 282 (1940)
14 A.2d 310 Dunn, Receiver, Appellant, v. Berks County. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 25, 1940. June 24, 1940. April 8, 1940. Municipal corporations — Counties — Treasurer — Deposits — Principal and agent — Banks and banking — Preferences — Restatement, Trusts. 1. A county treasurer, in drawing checks, in the performance of his prescribed […]
SMITH, TO USE v. SMITH, 294 Pa. 347 (1928)
144 A. 290 Smith, to use, v. Smith, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 2, 1928. November 26, 1928. Judgment — Issue to determine validity of a judgment — Fraud — Evidence. 1. On the trial of an issue to determine the validity of a judgment, where there are complicated transactions between the parties continuing over […]
HOLLAWELL v. WARD, 90 MAP 2003 (Pa. 7-24-2003)
JOHN HOLLAWELL, Appellant v. WILLIAM WARD, SECRETARY, PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION PAROLE. No. 90 MAP 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. July 24, 2003. No. 90 MAP 2003, Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court entered on March 17, 2003 at No. 174 MD 2003. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 24rd day of […]
COM v. HUGHES, 574 Pa. 771 (2003)
833 A.2d 141 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JERMAINE HUGHES, Petitioner. No. 200 EAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 12, 2003. No. 200 EAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 12th day of September, 2003, the Petition for Allowance of […]
BROWN v. PA BD. OF PROBATION PAROLE, 152 MAP 2002 (Pa. 9-28-2005)
881 A.2d 1265 LEWIS BROWN, Appellant v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Appellee. No. 152 MAP 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. Decided: September 28, 2005. No. 152 MAP 2002, Appeal from the Order of Commonwealth Court entered 09-11-2002 at No. 617 MD 002. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 28th day of September, […]
COM. v. MENHART, 571 Pa. 705 (2002)
812 A.2d 1228 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. WILLIAM M. MENHART, Petitioner. No. 287 WAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. October 30, 2002. No. 287 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of October, 2002, the Petition for Allowance […]
SPUCK v. COUNTY OF VENANGO, 596 Pa. 709 (2008)
940 A.2d 366 TIM SPUCK AND THE OIL REGION ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY, Petitioners v. COUNTY OF VENANGO, THE VENANGO PARK AND NATURAL RESOURCES AUTHORITY AND PARKS UNLIMITED, INC., Respondents. No. 291 WAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. January 2, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 928 A.2d 1137. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
BOWMAN v. DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, 549 Pa. 65 (1997)
700 A.2d 427 Michael D. BOWMAN, Appellant, v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, Appellee. Elsie M. Gibson, Intervenor. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 10, 1996. Decided September 18, 1997. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, No. 2814 C.D. 1994. Page 66 Jeffrey C. Dohrmann, Williamsport, for Michael D. Bowman. Virginia J. Davison, William W. […]
COM. v. MORRIS, 593 Pa. 732 (2007)
929 A.2d 645 Com. v. Morris. No. 118 WAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 7, 2007. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 924 A.2d 696. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. LYNCH, 256 EAL 2010 (Pa. 10-18-2010)
8 A.3d 898 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RONALD LYNCH, Petitioner. No. 256 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. October 18, 2010. Page 1 Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of October, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]
UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP v. PA LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, 562 Pa. 113 (2000)
753 A.2d 803 UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Appellee v. PENNSYLVANIA LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, Appellant. [J-200-1999].Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Argued: October 19, 1999 Decided: June 20, 2000 Page 114 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 115 Appeal from the Opinion and […]
ROSENBERGER v. KUESEL, 292 Pa. 184 (1928)
140 A. 860 Rosenberger v. Kuesel, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 9, 1928. January 30, 1928. Partnership — Partnership property — Real estate — Record title — Tenants in common — Rights of individual creditors — Receivers. 1. Real estate standing in the names of partners as tenants in common, may, as between them, be […]
SARSHIK v. FINK, 292 Pa. 256 (1928)
141 A. 39 Sarshik v. Fink, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 8, 1927. January 3, 1928. Brokers — Real estate brokers — Commissions — Agent for both parties — Public policy — Knowledge of principal — Vendor and vendee. 1. As a rule of public policy, an agent for the sale of property cannot at […]
SOURBRINE v. LOUIS GIORLA SUPERINTENDENT, 108 EM 2010 (Pa. 1-5-2011)
HENRY SOURBRINE, Petitioner v. LOUIS GIORLA SUPERINTENDENT OF PHILADELPHIA PRISON SYSTEM, Respondent. No. 108 EM 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. January 5, 2011. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 5th day of January, 2011, the Application for Leave to File Original Process, the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and the Application for an […]
WALLACE’S ESTATE, 299 Pa. 333 (1930)
149 A. 473 Wallace’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 15, 1930. February 5, 1930. Wills — Purchase of executor at his own sale authorized by will — Laches — Equity — Death of party. 1. The rule forbidding the purchase by an executor at his own sale does not apply where the will expressly provides […]
WEST ARCH B. L. ASSN. v. NICHOLS, 303 Pa. 434 (1931)
154 A. 703 West Arch Building Loan Assn. v. Nichols, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 7, 1931. March 16, 1931. Practice, C. P. — Execution — Sale of real estate — Mortgaged property — Inquisition — Condemnation — Fieri facias — Acts of 1705, 1 Sm. L. 57, and May 6, 1929, P. L. 1557. […]
GARRISON v. ERB, 424 Pa. 306 (1967)
227 A.2d 848 Garrison v. Erb, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 11, 1967. March 15, 1967. Practice — Judgments — Judgment on pleadings — Action to quiet title — Answer — Pleading legal conclusion — Sheriff’s sale — Inadequate description of property — Sheriff’s deed — Delivery — Effect. 1. In this action to quiet […]
PA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOC. v. W.C.A.B., 581 Pa. 685 (2004)
863 A.2d 1150 PA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (STATE WORKERS’ INSURANCE FUND), Respondent. No. 500 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 27, 2004. No. 500 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 27th day […]
COMMONWEALTH v. SULLIVAN, 450 Pa. 273 (1973)
299 A.2d 608 Commonwealth v. Sullivan, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 17, 1972. January 19, 1973. Criminal Law — Practice — Charge to jury — Failure to take specific exception — Voluntary manslaughter — Appellate review — Tactical decision within exclusive province of counsel — Effectiveness of counsel — Deliberate trial strategy backfiring — Decision […]
WIND GAP v. TEAMSTERS LOCAL 773, 565 Pa. 676 (2001)
775 A.2d 809 BOROUGH OF WIND GAP, Petitioner v. TEAMSTERS LOCAL 773 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, Respondent. No. 822 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. June 12, 2001. No. 822 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000, Petition of Allowance of Appeal from the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 12th […]
COM. v. MONTFORD, 579 Pa. 701 (2004)
857 A.2d 678 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. HAKEEM L. MONTFORD, Petitioner. No. 211 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. August 18, 2004. No. 211 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of August 2004, the Petition for Allowance […]
COM. v. YOUNG, 478 Pa. 581 (1978)
387 A.2d 474 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Primous YOUNG, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted April 10, 1978. Decided June 2, 1978. Appeal No. 209 January Term, 1977, from Order dated November 1, 1976, of the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Trial Division, of Philadelphia, at Nos. 212-216 January Term, 1975; Ethan Allan Doty, Judge. Ronald […]
COM. v. DOAK, 605 Pa. 708 (2010)
991 A.2d 310 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. SETH WORKMAN DOAK, Petitioner. No. 947 MAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 10, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 943 A.2d 311. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Justice TODD did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.
BRODOWSKI v. RYAVE, 1020 MAL 2005 (Pa. 4-18-2006)
897 A.2d 449 TAMMY BRODOWSKI, Respondent v. STEVEN RYAVE, M.D., HAROLD BYRON, M.D., MARK GERNERD, M.D., STEVE A. VAGANOS, M.D., MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL, DAVID E. ALBRECHT, JR., M.D., PHILIP PEARLSTEIN, D.O., E.J. THOMAS, M.D., JEFFREY STRIAR, M.D., AND SUBURBAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, PETITION OF: MONTGOMERY HOSPITAL. No. 1020 MAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 18, […]
BODTKE v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INS. CO., 540 Pa. 540 (1995)
659 A.2d 541 Susan BODTKE, Petitioner v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 10, 1995. Petition No. 234 E.D. Allocatur, Dkt. 1994 for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. Page 541 ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 10th day of February, 1995, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]
COMMONWEALTH v. BRADLEY, 470 Pa. 602 (1977)
369 A.2d 1155 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. George BRADLEY, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted June 23, 1975. Decided February 28, 1977. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division, Criminal Section, of Philadelphia, at No. 1103 February Sessions, 1968, James T. McDermott, J. Page 603 William J. Johnson, Jr., Philadelphia, for appellant. F. […]
RAYMOND v. COSTALLAS, 364 Pa. 87 (1950)
70 A.2d 636 Raymond v. Costallas, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 17, 1949. January 3, 1950. Practice — Nonsuit — Voluntary — Time — Announcement by jury of readiness to render verdict — Act of March 28, 1814, P. L. 248, 6 Sm. L. 208. 1. Under the Act of March 28, 1814, P. […]
COM. v. SALVAGE, 444 MAL 2010 (Pa. 12-7-2010)
13 A.3d 477 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RONALD SALVAGE, Petitioner. No. 444 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 7, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 7th day of December, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]
IN MATTER OF PATRICK M. CASEY, 62 DB 2002 (Pa. 12-27-2006)
In the Matter of PATRICK M. CASEY. Nos. 62 DB 2002, 30 DB 2004, 730 Disciplinary Docket No 3, 872 Disciplinary Docket No 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. December 27, 2006. PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT, Nos. 730 and 872 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, Attorney Registration No. 49129 (Butler County). ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 27th day […]
PETTY v. PA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, 604 Pa. 348 (2009)
986 A.2d 61 John PETTY, Appellant v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Appellee. No. 53 MAP 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 24, 2009. No. 53 MAP 2009, Appeal from the March 6, 2009 Order of the Commonwealth Court dismissing the Petition for Review at No. 112 MD 2009. Page 349 ORDER PER […]
IN MATTER OF QUATRESOLS, 95 DB 2006 (Pa. 8-22-2006)
In the Matter of SUSAN S. QUATRESOLS. PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT FROM INACTIVE STATUS. No. 95 DB 2006 (No. 40 RST 2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 22, 2006. Attorney Registration No. 57429 (Philadelphia) ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 22nd day of August, 2006, the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated July 14, 2006, […]
RANSBERRY v. BRODHEAD’S F. S. ASSN., 315 Pa. 513 (1934)
174 A. 97 Ransberry, Appellant, v. Brodhead’s Forest and Stream Association. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 11, 1934. June 30, 1934. Deeds — Construction — Construction against grantor — Grant of title covered by conflicting warrants — Description — Erroneous name of adjoiner — Closing lines of description. 1. Where the terms of a deed are […]
ROBERTS’S TRUST ESTATE, 316 Pa. 545 (1934)
175 A. 869 Roberts’s Trust Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 27, 1934. November 26, 1934. Trusts and trustees — Trust companies — Promise to make distribution of trust estate in cash — Promise not ultra vires — Indivisible contracts — Guarantee — Insurance — Corporations — Acceptance of benefits of contract — Estoppel to assert […]
IN RE REESE, 479 Pa. 146 (1978)
387 A.2d 877 In re Sandra REESE, Lori Ann Reese, Jessie Alberta Reese and Nellie Agnes Reese. Appeal of Paula S. and David REESE. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 22, 1978. Decided June 23, 1978. Appeal No. 79 May Term 1977, from the Decree of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, Orphans’ Court […]
MATTER OF T.R., 557 Pa. 99 (1999)
731 A.2d 1276 IN THE MATTER OF T.R., J.M., C.R., AND C.R. APPEAL OF A.W. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Argued April 30, 1997. Decided: June 23, 1999. Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court entered October 5, 1995 at No. 3682PHL94 affirming the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, […]
HOBAN v. CONROY, 347 Pa. 487 (1943)
32 A.2d 769 Hoban v. Conroy, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 24, 1943. June 30, 1943. Appeals — Review — New trial — Discretion of court below — Erroneous rule of law controlling case — Necessity of justice — Motion for judgment upon whole record. 1. On appeal from an order of the court below […]
COM. v. (1) 1984 Z-28 CAMARO COUPE, 530 Pa. 523 (1992)
610 A.2d 36 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. ONE (1) 1984 Z-28 CAMARO COUPE and Cheryl Stuck and Kenneth A. Stuck, Jr., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 5, 1991. Decided May 20, 1992. The Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County, Misc. No. 89-12. Page 524 Peter T. Campana, Williamsport, David M. McGlaughlin, Philadelphia, […]
IN RE GOTTESDIENER, 568 Pa. 406 (2002)
797 A.2d 896 In the Matter of ELI GOTTESDIENER, PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT FROM INACTIVE STATUS. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 21, 2002. No. 130 DB 2001 (No. 16 RST 2002) Attorney Registration No. 50979 (Out of State) ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 21st day of May, 2002, The Report and Recommendations of The Disciplinary […]
COM. v. HOPKINS, 504 WAL 2010 (Pa. 7-14-2011)
24 A.3d 362 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JAMES THOMAS HOPKINS, Petitioner. No. 504 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. July 14, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 14th day of July, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. BELOTT, 563 Pa. 528 (2000)
763 A.2d 356 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. Peter Jacob BELOTT, Jr., Respondent. No. 624 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 30, 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of October, 2000, upon consideration of the recommendation of the Disciplinary Board dated September 28, 2000, it is hereby ORDERED that […]