184 A.2d 242 Morrison, Appellant, v. Tri-Boro Motors Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 20, 1962. September 25, 1962. Appeals — Review — Verdicts — Excessiveness. In this case in which it appeared that there was a verdict for the plaintiff of $9,850 which was reduced by the court below to $5,000 and complaint was […]
Category: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Opinions
COM. v. BERRY, 596 Pa. 739 (2008)
946 A.2d 683 Com. v. Berry. No. 685 EAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 16, 2008. Appeal from the No. 120 EDA 2007. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. BELSKEY-BOHN, 561 WAL 2010 (Pa. 7-14-2011)
24 A.3d 361 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. KATHLEEN BELSKEY-BOHN, Petitioner. No. 561 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 DENIED. […]
HADER v. COPLAY CEMENT MFG. CO., 410 Pa. 139 (1963)
189 A.2d 271 Hader, Appellant, v. Coplay Cement Mfg. Co. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 15, 1963. March 19, 1963. Negligence — Possessor of land — Condition — Business visitor — Independent contractor in possession of premises — Indicia of status. 1. In this action of trespass by an employe of an independent contractor who was […]
COM. v. NAGELE, 601 Pa. 688 (2009)
971 A.2d 492 Com. v. Nagele. No. 46 MAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 15, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 964 A.2d 945. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
CHADWICK v. CHADWICK, 588 Pa. 746 (2006)
902 A.2d 1238 Chadwick v. Chadwick. 1034 MAL (2005).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 22, 2006. Appeal from the No. 1384 EDA 2005. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
AMERICAN FEDERATION v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, 573 Pa. 705 (2003)
827 A.2d 431 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL UNION NO. 1971, Petitioner v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Respondent. No. 82 EAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. June 27, 2003. No. 82 EAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. […]
COM. v. MUNCHINSKI, 591 Pa. 698 (2007)
918 A.2d 741 Com. v. Munchinski. No. 19 WAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 8, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 894 A.2d 821. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
MATTER OF SUMMERVILLE, 175 DB 2006 (Pa. 3-2-2007)
In the Matter of THOMAS DEAN SUMMERVILLE. No. 175 DB 2006 (No. 3 RST 2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. March 2, 2007. Page 1 Petition for Resinstatement from Inactive Status, Attorney Registration No. 59100, (Formerly Philadelphia). ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 2nd day of March, 2007, the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated […]
COM. v. WILLIAMS, 605 Pa. 685 (2010)
989 A.2d 917 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. WALTER WILLIAMS, Petitioner. No. 180 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 12, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 972 A.2d 564. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
ANTONOPLOS v. ZAIMES, 414 Pa. 570 (1964)
201 A.2d 423 Antonoplos, Appellant, v. Zaimes. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 24, 1964. May 27, 1964. Equity — Action to enjoin transfer of stock and for other relief. Where it appeared that in another action in which A and B were judgment debtors they had petitioned the court to set aside a sheriff’s sale of […]
ALLEN v. MACK, 345 Pa. 407 (1942)
28 A.2d 783 Allen v. Mack, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 7, 1942. November 23, 1942. Evidence — Hearsay — Res gestæ — Definition — Custom contrary to statute — Admissibility. 1. A res gestæ declaration may be defined as a spontaneous declaration by a person whose mind has been suddenly made subject to an […]
COM v. RICHARDSON, 574 Pa. 773 (2003)
833 A.2d 142 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. OMAR RICHARDSON, Petitioner. No. 557 EAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 16, 2003. No. 557 EAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 16th day of September, 2003, the Petition for Allowance of […]
KUSCHE v. VULCANIZED R. P. CO., INC., 416 Pa. 364 (1965)
206 A.2d 40 Kusche, Appellant, v. Vulcanized Rubber Plastics Company, Inc. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 19, 1964. January 5, 1965. Real estate brokers — Unlicensed person — Words and Phrases — Negotiating mortgage loan — Real Estate Brokers License Act. 1. In this appeal by plaintiff from a summary judgment on the pleadings for defendant, […]
MARCH v. COMMON PLEAS COURT, 63 WM 2006 (Pa. 11-15-2006)
RICHARD LEE MARCH, SR., Petitioner v. COMMON PLEAS COURT CAMBRIA COUNTY AT EBENSBURG, PA., Respondent. No. 63 WM 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. Decided: November 15, 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 15th day of November, 2006, upon consideration of the Petition for Writ of Mandamus, it appearing that the Cambria County Common […]
COM. v. ROBERTS, 606 Pa. 648 (2010)
992 A.2d 887 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LAWRENCE ROBERTS, Petitioner. No. 710 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. April 9, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 987 A.2d 822 Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
SISCO v. W.C.A.B., 568 Pa. 640 (2002)
793 A.2d 912 DONALD SISCO, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (SEARS ROEBUCK AND LUMBERMEN’S MUTUAL CASUALTY), Respondents. No. 439 WAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 31, 2001. No. 439 WAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 31st day of […]
LINK’S ESTATE (NO. 2), 319 Pa. 543 (1935)
180 A. 15 Link’s Estate (No. 2). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 30, 1935. June 29, 1935. Decedents’ estates — Determination of heirs of decedent who dies without known relatives — Evidence — Sufficiency. On appeal, the decree of the orphans’ court dismissing the claims of the alleged heirs of the decedent who died without issue […]
CROSS v. PA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS, 45 EM 2006 (Pa. 5-9-2006)
HOWARD CROSS, Petitioner v. PA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS, SUPERINTENDENT LOUIS FOLINO, AND COMM OF PA, PA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Respondents. No. 45 EM 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. May 9, 2006. No. 45 EM 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 9th day of May, 2006, the Application for Leave to File […]
COM. v. WILLIS, 605 Pa. 700 (2010)
990 A.2d 730 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ZACHARY WILLIS, Petitioner. No. 637 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 9, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 986 A.2d 1289. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
GERDES v. BOOTH FLINN, LTD., 300 Pa. 586 (1930)
151 A. 485 Gerdes v. Booth Flinn, Ltd., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 19, 1930. April 14, 1930. Negligence — Automobiles — Warning — Notice — Reasonable care — Collision — Case for jury. 1. In an action by a driver of a truck against the owner of another truck for personal injuries, the case […]
COM. v. LONG, 736 EAL 2005 (Pa. 5-17-2006)
899 A.2d 1122 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. WENDELL LONG, Petitioner. No. 736 EAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. May 17, 2006. No. 736 EAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 17th day of May, 2006, the Petition for Allowance of […]
LEPRE v. ARTHUR, 564 Pa. 712 (2000)
764 A.2d 1070 GERALD STEVEN LEPRE, Petitioner v. WILLIAM J. ARTHUR, POLICE CHIEF DANIEL A. ZELLERS, BOROUGH OF JERMYN, JERMYN POLICE DEPARTMENT, KENNETH PROBST AND PROBST TOWING SERVICE, Respondents. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 28, 2000. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Superior Court No. 663 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: […]
COM. v. PRICE, 359 WAL 2009 (Pa. 12-17-2009)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL PRICE, Petitioner. No. 359 WAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 17, 2009. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 17th day of December, 2009, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.
WILLIAMSPORT SCHOOL DIS. v. WILLIAMSPORT ED., 452 M.D. (Pa. 11-17-1999)
WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Respondent v. WILLIAMSPORT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, Petitioner. No. 452 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 1998.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 17, 1999. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 17th day of November 1999, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is granted. The […]
IN RE ESTATE OF INDYK, 488 Pa. 567 (1979)
413 A.2d 371 In re ESTATE of Robert INDYK, Deceased. Appeal of Estate of Robert Indyk, Deceased. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted September 17, 1979. Decided December 21, 1979. Reargument Denied April 29, 1980. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ Court Division, Allegheny County, at No. 261 of 1972, Paul R. Zavarella, J. Page […]
COM. v. BLOUSE, 531 Pa. 167 (1992)
611 A.2d 1177 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. Michael G. BLOUSE, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 11, 1992. Decided: June 17, 1992. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of York County, at No. 314 S.C.A. 1987, James E. Buckingham, J. Page 168 John James Mooney, III, Hanover, for appellant. H. Stanley Rebert, Dist. […]
NIRDLINGER v. SEIDEL, 392 Pa. 309 (1958)
140 A.2d 589 Nirdlinger, Appellant, v. Seidel. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 25, 1958. April 21, 1958. Practice — New trial — Grounds — Verdict against weight of evidence — Court below — Discretion. In this action of assumpsit in which the court below granted a new trial upon the ground that the verdict was against […]
COMMONWEALTH v. JONES, 534 Pa. 391 (1993)
633 A.2d 588 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellant v. Beatrice JONES. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 20, 1993. Decided October 20, 1993. Appeal No. 11 E.D. Appeal Dkt. 1993, from Order of Superior Court entered August 14, 1992, at No. 2755 Philadelphia 1991, Affirming Order of Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, Criminal Division, entered […]
COM. v. SULLIVAN, 485 Pa. 392 (1979)
402 A.2d 1019 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Daniel L. SULLIVAN. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 22, 1979. Decided July 5, 1979. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Adams County, at No. 37, Criminal, 1977. Page 393 David K. James, III, Gettysburg, for appellant. Gary E. Hartman, Asst. Dist. Atty., for appellee. Before EAGEN, C. […]
COM. v. BARNES, 401 MAL 2010 (Pa. 2-9-2011)
17 A.3d 1250 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LANCE MICHAEL BARNES, Petitioner. No. 401 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. February 9, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 9th day of February, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. […]
JULL’S ESTATE, 313 Pa. 42 (1933)
169 A. 237 Jull’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 10, 1933. November 27, 1933. Brokers — Performance — Procuring purchaser — Burden of proof — Terms stated by broker — Agreement by principal. 1. A broker is not entitled to recover a commission for his services unless he proves that he procured a person or […]
BENTLEY v. GILMORE, 285 Pa. 199 (1926)
131 A. 700 Bentley v. Gilmore, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 24, 1925. January 24, 1926. Brokers — Real estate brokers — Commissions — Contest between two brokers — Interpleader — License. 1. On an interpleader between two real estate brokers to determine the ownership of commissions paid into court by the principal, where the […]
ESTATE OF STRONG, 460 Pa. 419 (1975)
333 A.2d 844 In re ESTATE of William O. STRONG, Deceased. Appeal of John R. STRONG et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: November 21, 1974. Decided: March 18, 1975. Appeal No. 500 January Term, 1974, from the Decree of the Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ Court Division, of Montgomery County at No. 72,847; Alfred L. […]
PA. BUILDERS ASS’N. v. COM., PA. DEPT. OF REV., 524 Pa. 134 (1990)
569 A.2d 928 PENNSYLVANIA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION; G. Keith Constructors, Inc.; David G. Heisey Development Company, Inc., and David G. Heisey, Inc., and Richard L. Baumgardner and Marcia H. Baumgardner, Appellants, v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 26, 1990. Decided February 6, 1990. Appeal No. 5 M.D. Appeal Dkt. 1989 […]
COM. EX REL. RILEY v. RUNDLE, 418 Pa. 168 (1965)
210 A.2d 270 Commonwealth ex rel. Riley, Appellant, v. Rundle. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted January 8, 1965. May 25, 1965. Criminal law — Convicted murderer — Habeas corpus proceeding — Constitutional law. In this habeas corpus proceeding by a petitioner who was serving a life sentence for first degree murder, it wa Held upon a […]
COM. v. HARTWRIGHT, 600 Pa. 749 (2009)
965 A.2d 244 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ALVA HARTWRIGHT, Petitioner. No. 741 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. February 18, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 947 A.2d 825. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
CHATHAM v. AETNA LIFE CAS. CO., 529 Pa. 494 (1992)
605 A.2d 329 Florence CHATHAM, an individual v. AETNA LIFE CASUALTY COMPANY and State Farm Mutual Insurance Company. Appeal of AETNA LIFE CASUALTY COMPANY. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued March 10, 1992. Decided April 16, 1992. Appeal No. 84 W.D. Appeal Dkt. 1990 from Order of Superior Court, 391 Pa. Super. 53, 570 A.2d 509 (1989), […]
COM. v. SCHREYER, 358 MAL 2011 (Pa. 11-30-2011)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. BRETT WALTER SCHREYER, Petitioner. No. 358 MAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 30, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 30th day of November, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.
CRADDOCK. v. VIECHNICKI, 591 Pa. 683 (2007)
917 A.2d 312 Craddock. v. Viechnicki. No. 820 MAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 15, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 909 A.2d 891. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. THOMPSON, 961 MAL 2010 (Pa. 6-8-2011)
23 A.3d 541 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL ALAN THOMPSON, Petitioner. No. 961 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. June 8, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 8th day of June 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is denied. […]
COM. v. CLARK, 598 Pa. 772 (2008)
958 A.2d 1046 Com. v. Clark. No. 268 EAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 1, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 953 A.2d 595. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals. DENIED.
MANCUSO et al., v. BRADSHAW, 508 Pa. 346 (1985)
497 A.2d 607 Christina MANCUSO, a Minor, et al., Petitioners, v. Richard Dennis BRADSHAW, et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 22, 1985. Appeal No. 201 E.D. Allocatur Docket 1985, from Order of Superior Court entered Jan. 25, 1985, at No. 553 Philadelphia 1983, 338 Pa. Super. 328, 487 A.2d 990 (1985), Affirming Order of […]
COM. v. FOUNTANEZ, 605 Pa. 694 (2010)
990 A.2d 727 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ERNESTO FOUNTANEZ, Petitioner. No. 248 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 25, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 974 A.2d 1180. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
IN MATTER OF AGGER, 35 DB 2011 (Pa. 5-31-2011)
In the Matter of JAMES HARRINGTON AGGER, JR. PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT FROM INACTIVE STATUS. Nos. 35 DB 2011, 29 RST 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 31, 2011. Attorney Registration No. 79856 (Philadelphia). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 31st day of May, 2011, the Report and Recommendation of Disciplinary Board Member dated May 19, 2011, […]
COM. v. BROWN, 593 Pa. 754 (2007)
932 A.2d 74 Com. v. Brown. No. 239 EAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 11, 2007. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 928 A.2d 1118. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
EDMOND v. PENNSYLVANIA, 588 Pa. 785 (2006)
906 A.2d 545 Edmond v. Pennsylvania Bd. of Probation and Parole. 14 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 30, 2006 Appeal from the No. 845 CD 2005. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
HILL v. PENN. DEPT. OF ENVIRON. PROTECTION, 545 Pa. 38 (1996)
679 A.2d 773 Jeffrey D. HILL, Appellant v. PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and Richard L. Maxwell, Jr., Appellees. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 20, 1996. Decided July 31, 1996. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, No. 492 M.D. 1995. Page 39 Jeffrey D. Hill, pro se. Calvin R. Koons, Harrisburg, for appellees. Before NIX, C.J., […]
CARNEVALE v. McCRADY-RODGERS CO., 318 Pa. 369 (1935)
178 A. 472 Carnevale, Appellant, v. McCrady-Rodgers Company. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 2, 1935. April 29, 1935. Negligence — Automobiles — Pedestrians — Crossing — Duty to look — Crossing at unauthorized place — Failure to see plainly visible danger — Contributory negligence as matter of law. 1. A pedestrian who fails to look before […]
NEWMAN v. COVER, 300 Pa. 267 (1930)
150 A. 595 Newman, to use, Appellant, v. Cover et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 26, 1930. May 12, 1930. Promissory notes — Nonnegotiable note — Material alteration — To what extent alteration vitiates original contract — Policy of the law — One of two innocent parties rule. 1. The policy of the law that […]
DANIELS CO., CONT., INC. v. NEVLING, 385 Pa. 276 (1956)
122 A.2d 814 The Daniels Company, Contractors, Inc., Appellant, v. Nevling. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 20, 1956. May 21, 1956. Contracts — Terms — Construction — Option or agreement to purchase chattel. 1. In this declaratory judgment proceeding in which it appeared that the defendant purchased a coal-washing system under the terms of a written […]
COM. v. PFAUNMILLER, 578 Pa. 568 (2004)
854 A.2d 478 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellant v. Jay Robert PFAUNMILLER, Appellee. No. 36 MAP 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted: January 13, 2004. Decided: July 22, 2004. Appeal No. 36 MAP 2003 from the Order of the Court of Common Pleas, Lancaster County, Criminal Division, entered on 1/24/03 at No. 5507 CR 2002, Louis J. Farina, […]
IN RE CONSO. RETURN OF THE TAX CLAIM BUREAU, 123 WAL 2010 (Pa. 12-29-2010)
14 A.3d 829 IN RE: CONSOLIDATED RETURN OF THE TAX CLAIM BUREAU OF BLAIR COUNTY FROM THE UPSET TAX SALE OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2007, PETITION OF: PHILIP HUSS. No. 123 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 29, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. […]
FIRST NAT. BK., ETC. v. WALSH, ADMRX., 349 Pa. 241 (1944)
37 A.2d 130 First National Bank of Verona, for use, v. Walsh, Admrx., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 23, 1944. April 20, 1944. Husband and wife — Negotiable instruments — Capacity of married woman — Accommodation maker or endorser — Validity — Estoppel — Evidence — Presumption — Burden of proof — Certification as to […]
COM. v. BROWN, 603 Pa. 31 (2009)
981 A.2d 893 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. Gregory Ricky BROWN, Appellant. No. 91 MAP 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: May 13, 2009. Decided: October 21, 2009. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Lancaster County, Criminal Division, No. CP-36-CR-0005948-2004, Dennis E. Reinaker, J. Page 32 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN […]
IN THE MATTER OF TROUT, 556 Pa. 125 (1999)
727 A.2d 124 In the Matter of Jay Logan TROUT. No. 499 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 12, 1999. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 12th day of April, 1999, a Rule having been entered by this Court on March 4, 1999, pursuant to rule 214(d)(1), Pa.E.D.E., directing Jay Logan Trout to […]
SNEAD v. SPCA OF PENNSYLVANIA, 604 Pa. 166 (2009)
985 A.2d 909 Laila SNEAD, Appellee v. SOCIETY FOR the PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellant Laila Snead, Appellee v. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Pennsylvania, Appellant. Nos. 5 EAP 2009, 6 EAP 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Argued: October 20, 2009. Decided: December 29, 2009. Appeal from the […]
TRIMBLE ESTATE, 383 Pa. 443 (1956)
119 A.2d 51 Trimble Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 3, 1955. January 3, 1956. Orphans’ court — Powers — Appointment of successor trustee — Trust instrument — Construction — Right of trustees to select successor. 1. Where testator named five trustees and provided “After the death . . . of any of them I direct […]
FIRST UNION NAT. BANK v. COUNTRY LANE ASSOC., 365 EAL 2004 (Pa. 12-1-2004)
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, N/K/A WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BONDHOLDERS AND NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, Respondents v. COUNTRY LANE ASSOCIATES, Petitioner. No. 365 EAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 1, 2004. No. 365 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER […]
COM. v. ARMSTEAD, 452 Pa. 49 (1973)
305 A.2d 1 Commonwealth v. Armstead, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 1, 1973. May 23, 1973. Criminal Law — Unlawful possession of firearm — Evidence — Sufficiency — Presence of weapon in car in which defendant was a passenger — Joint possession — Knowledge of presence of weapon. 1. The mere presence in an automobile […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 539 Pa. 653 (1995)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1995 McAllister v. Millville Mut. Ins. Co.[*] ……… 11/18/94 0270 Denied 433 Pa. Super. 330, M.D. 640 A.2d 1283 (1994) Maney v. Lloyd v. Progressive Ins. Companies[*] …….. 10/28/94 0714 Denied 430 Pa. Super. 441, W.D. 634 A.2d 1139 (1993) Mannino v. Port of History Museum[*] … 10/19/94 0467 Denied 433 […]
COM. v. CHURCH, 513 Pa. 534 (1987)
522 A.2d 30 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellant, v. Wayne E. CHURCH, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted September 17, 1986. Decided March 10, 1987. Appeal from the Court of common Pleas, Lawrence county, No. 1002 of 1984, Criminal Division, Caiazza, J. Page 535 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 529 Pa. 645 (1992)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1992 Com. v. Brown ……… 1/13/92 276 E.D. Denied No. 876 (1991) Philadelphia 1990 Corn. v. Burpee ……. 1/8/92 885 E.D. Denied ___ Pa.Super. ___, (1991) 599 A.2d 698 Com. v. Burrus …….. 1/13/92 369 E.D. Denied 409 Pa. Super. 651, (1991) 589 A.2d 1172 Com. v. Butler …….. 1/27/92 957 […]
IN RE ADOPTION OF R.A.R., 152 MM 2008 (Pa. 12-3-2008)
IN RE: ADOPTION OF R.A.R. N/K/A/ R.A.B. PETITION OF: R.B., L.B., AND R.A.R., N/K/A R.A.B. No. 152 MM 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 3, 2008. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 3rd day of December, 2008, the Petition for Leave to File Cross-Petition for Allowance of Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc is DENIED.
MILLS v. PA. BD. OF PROBATION PAROLE, 566 Pa. 672 (2001)
782 A.2d 550 ANTHONY PAUL MILLS, Petitioner v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Respondent. No. 170 MAL 2000.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. July 9, 2001. No. 170 MAL 2000, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 9th day of July, 2001, the petition for allowance of […]
MIEGOC v. W.C.A.B., 602 Pa. 1 (2009)
977 A.2d 1085 Judith MIEGOC v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (THROOP FASHIONS/Leslie Fay and ITT Hartford) Petition of Throop Fashions/Leslie Fay and ITT Hartford. No. 6 MAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 29, 2009. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. Prior report: 961 A.2d 269. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND […]
WEBB v. LUTZ, 597 Pa. 733 (2008)
952 A.2d 678 Webb v. Lutz.[35] No. 960 MAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 28, 2008. [35] Reconsideration Denied May 21, 2008. Appeal from the No. 471 MDA 2007. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Page 734
WALKER v. DEPARTMENT, 593 Pa. 656 (2007)
933 A.2d 649 Michael WALKER, Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Appellee. No. 15 MAP 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 26, 2007. Appeal No. 15 MAP 2007 from the Order of the Commonwealth Court entered December 19, 2006, at No. 546 MD 2006, which dismissed the Petition for Review. ORDER PER CURIAM. The Order of the […]
COM. v. GRIFFIN, 63 WM 2008 (Pa. 11-12-2008)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. TIMOTHY GRIFFIN, Petitioner. No. 63 WM 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 12, 2008. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 12th day of November, 2008, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is GRANTED, and the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and the Application for an Immediate […]
COMMONWEALTH v. RIOS, 447 Pa. 397 (1972)
289 A.2d 721 Commonwealth, Appellant, v. Rios. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 10, 1972. April 20, 1972. Appeals — Criminal law — Order directing acquittal of defendant. In a criminal law prosecution, an order directing acquittal of the defendant is unappealable. Page 398 Argued January 10, 1972. Before JONES, C. J., EAGEN, O’BRIEN, ROBERTS, POMEROY, NIX […]
COM. v. GODFREY, 579 Pa. 700 (2004)
857 A.2d 677 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LEON W. GODFREY, Petitioner. No. 273 WAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. August 27, 2004. No. 273 WAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 27th day of August 2004, the Petition for Allowance […]
TARANTINO v. ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL, 465 Pa. 580 (1976)
351 A.2d 247 Joseph M. TARANTINO, Administrator of the Estate of Janice A. Tarantino, Deceased, Appellant, v. ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 17, 1975 (J-424). Decided January 29, 1976. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, No. 396 C.D. 1974, 16 Pa. Commw. 133, 329 A.2d 291. Page 581 Rodney D. Henry, […]
COM. v. ZURBURG, 598 Pa. 742 (2008)
953 A.2d 542 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. BRANDEN ZURBURG, Petitioner. No. 1 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. May 20, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 937 A.2d 1131. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals. DENIED.
COM. v. GREEN, 605 Pa. 709 (2010)
991 A.2d 311 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JOHN GREEN, Petitioner. No. 579 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 16, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 986 A.2d 1255. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Justice ORIE MELVIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.
IN RE MANSON, 557 Pa. 267 (1999)
732 A.2d 1198 In the Matter of Joseph F. MANSON, III. No. 504 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 24, 1999. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 24th day of June, 1999, Joseph F. Manson, III, having had his license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia revoked by Order of the […]
SPYKERMAN v. LEVY, 491 Pa. 470 (1980)
421 A.2d 641 Raymond T. SPYKERMAN and Lawrence Healy, Individually and in their official capacities as Members of the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Chester and John J. Matthews, Individually, and in his official capacity as Chairman of the Vacancy Board of the Township of Chester, Appellants, v. The Honorable Melvin G. LEVY, […]
WEINROTH v. HOMER B. L. ASSN., 310 Pa. 265 (1933)
165 A. 28 Weinroth, Executrix, v. Homer Building Loan Association, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 1, 1932. January 9, 1933. Building and loan associations — Withdrawing stockholders — Preference through judgment — Preference through fictitious loan — Notes as evidence of value of stock. 1. The fundamental principle is that a withdrawing shareholder is entitled […]
COM. v. COOPER, 161 EAL 2010 (Pa. 9-2-2010)
5 A.3d 818 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DAMION COOPER, Petitioner. No. 161 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 2, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 2nd day of September, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]
IN RE C.B., 594 Pa. 708 (2007)
937 A.2d 442 In re C.B. In re A.B. In re C.M. No. 437, 438 MAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. November 30, 2007. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Pa.Super., 929 A.2d 253. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
WERTHEIMER’S ESTATE, 286 Pa. 155 (1926)
133 A. 144 Wertheimer’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 5, 1926. April 12, 1926. Wills — Probate — Evidence — Burden of proof — Testamentary capacity — Undue influence — Excessive use of intoxicating liquors — Husband as sole beneficiary — Meretricious relations with beneficiary before marriage — Witnesses — Competency — Medical experts. 1. […]
MOFFETT v. HARBISON-WALKER CO., 339 Pa. 112 (1940)
14 A.2d 111 Moffett, Appellant, v. Harbison-Walker Refractories Company Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 21, 1940. June 24, 1940. Workmen’s compensation — Occupational diseases — Silicosis — Partial — Remedies — Action in tort — Acts of June 2, 1915, P. L. 736, and July 2, 1937, P. L. 2714. 1. An employee by accepting the […]
COM. v. NEVISON, 581 Pa. 674 (2004)
863 A.2d 1145 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner v. HOWARD NEVISON, Respondent. No. 781 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 18, 2004. No. 781 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of November 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]
COM. v. PITTS, 581 Pa. 690 (2004)
864 A.2d 528 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. SHAWMAR PITTS, Petitioner. No. 131 EAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 1, 2004. No. 131 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 1st day of December, 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]
COM. EX REL. GALLAGHER v. RUNDLE, 423 Pa. 356 (1966)
223 A.2d 736 Commonwealth ex rel. Gallagher, Appellant, v. Rundle. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 28, 1966. November 15, 1966. Criminal law — Constitutional law — 6th and 14th Amendments — Right to effective assistance of counsel — Scope — Conflicting interests. 1. The 6th Amendment guarantee of effective assistance of counsel requires the services of […]
COM. v. FOREMAN, 363 WAL 2010 (Pa. 12-15-2010)
14 A.3d 824 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. CECIL FOREMAN, Petitioner. No. 363 WAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 15, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 15th day of December, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Madame […]
MAHANOY CITY v. MAHANOY CITY POLICE DEPT., 599 Pa. 683 (2008)
960 A.2d 456 BOROUGH OF MAHANOY CITY, Petitioner v. MAHANOY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, Respondent. No. 375 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 28, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Cmwlth., 948 A.2d 239. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied.
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 549 Pa. 703 (1997)
700 A.2d 437Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1997 Mitchell v. Preston 8/8/97 159 Denied Pa.Super., W.D. 694 A.2d 1126 (1997) Moore v. Duran[5] ….. 8/29/97 0168 Denied 455 Pa.Super. W.D. 124, (1997) 687 A.2d 822 Neal v. Neal …….. 8/12/97 139 Denied Pa.Super., 698 E.D. A.2d 116 (1997) Prudential Home Mortg. Ins. Co., Inc. v. Hinchliffe […]
COMMONWEALTH v. WILLIAMS, 450 Pa. 158 (1973)
299 A.2d 643 Commonwealth v. Williams, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 10, 1972. January 19, 1973. Criminal Law — Evidence — Sufficiency — Appellate review — Belief by triers of fact of all, part, or none of evidence. 1. In viewing the sufficiency of the evidence to support a conviction, the appellate court must carefully […]
COM. v. JEFFERSON, 564 Pa. 705 (2000)
764 A.2d 1066 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. BRYANT K. JEFFERSON, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 30, 2000. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court No. 395 M.D. Allocatur Docket 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of November 2000, the petition for allowance of appeal is DENIED.
COMMONWEALTH v. CATER ET AL., 396 Pa. 172 (1959)
152 A.2d 259 Commonwealth v. Cater et al., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 2, 1958. May 8, 1959. Criminal law — Murder — First degree — Sentence — Sentencing court — Death sentence — Discretion of sentencing court — Appellate review — Scope — The Penal Code. 1. Where it appeared that A, B, and […]
LURIE v. MARINO, 568 Pa. 702 (2002)
796 A.2d 984 BARBARA C. LURIE, Respondent v. ALBERT J. MARINO, Petitioner. No. 682 W.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. June 21, 2001. No. 682 Western District Allocatur Docket, 2000; Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 21st day of June, 2001, the Petition […]
COM. v. MARTIN, 18 WM 2006 (Pa. 9-18-2006)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. SCOTT THOMAS MARTIN, Petitioner. No. 18 WM 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. September 18, 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 18th day of September, 2006, the Request for Leave to File a Petition for Allowance of Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc is granted. The Erie County Common Pleas Court […]
HICKSON v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP., 584 Pa. 688 (2005)
881 A.2d 820 MICHAEL K. HICKSON, SR., AND GEORGETTE P. HICKSON, HIS WIFE, Respondents v. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, Petitioners. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. August 23, 2005. No. 365 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. CRIDEN, 538 Pa. 59 (1994)
645 A.2d 1286 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. Louis S. CRIDEN, Respondent. No. 52 Disciplinary Docket No. 3. Disciplinary Board No. 145 DB 91.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 2, 1994. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 2nd day of August, 1994, upon consideration of the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated February […]
COMMONWEALTH v. SHANAHAN, 546 Pa. 156 (1996)
683 A.2d 630 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Respondent, v. John Daniel SHANAHAN, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 29, 1996. Appeal No. 184 W.D. ALLOC. 1996, from the Superior Court, 451 Pa. Super. 604, 678 A.2d 834. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of October 1996, the petition for allowance of appeal is granted. […]
IN RE RULES OF DIS. ENFORCEMENT OF RULE 208, 78 (Pa. 7-24-2009)
In re: Amendment of Rule 208(f)(1) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement. No. 78.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 24, 2009. Disciplinary Rules Docket No. 1. ORDER PER CURIAM: And Now, this 24th day of July, 2009, it is ordered, pursuant to Article V, Section 10 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, that: 1. Rule 208(f)(1) […]
MAKOVSKY v. W.C.A.B., 581 Pa. 702 (2004)
864 A.2d 1206 MAKOVSKY v. W.C.A.B. (TruSERV CORP.). No. 847 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. December 28, 2004. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court No. 838 CD 2004. Disposition of petition for allowance of appeal denied.
ARENA v. PACKAGING SYSTEMS CORP., 510 Pa. 34 (1986)
507 A.2d 18 Vincent ARENA, Appellee, v. PACKAGING SYSTEMS CORP. and Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board, Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued December 5, 1985. Decided March 20, 1986. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, No. 2793 C.D. 1983, 85 Pa. Commw. 553, 483 A.2d 577. Page 35 W. Marshall Dawsey, Towanda, for appellants. Michael J. Dowd, John […]
FLICKER v. KLESKI, 566 Pa. 664 (2001)
782 A.2d 546 NANCY FLICKER, Respondent v. STANLEY KLESKI, Petitioner. No. 133 EAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. July 30, 2001. No. 133 EAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of July, 2001, the petition for allowance of appeal is denied.
STANNERT’S ESTATE, 339 Pa. 439 (1940)
15 A.2d 360 Stannert’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 20, 1940. September 30, 1940. Wills — Construction — Appointive estate — Blending — Intent — Evidence — Power to consume principal — Effect of confessing judgment — Power of sale. 1. In order to accomplish a blending of an appointive estate with that of the […]