932 A.2d 441 Com. v. Santiago. No. 232 EAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 28, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 928 A.2d 1128. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
Category: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Opinions
COM. v. CACHO, 599 Pa. 686 (2008)
960 A.2d 836 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ERIC CACHO, Petitioner. No. 354 EAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 19, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 959 A.2d 457. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied.
UNITED SOCY. OF GREEK CATHOLIC REL. v. KLOCHAK, 340 Pa. 159 (1940)
16 A.2d 373 United Societies of Greek Catholic Religion of U.S. of America, Appellant v. Klochak et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 30, 1940. November 25, 1940. Practice — Amendments — Statutory demurrer — Misjoinder of parties defendant. 1. Where a demurrer to a statement of claim is sustained the court must give plaintiff an […]
COM. v. STERLING ET AL., 314 Pa. 76 (1934)
170 A. 258 Commonwealth v. Sterling, Aplnt., et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 28, 1933. January 2, 1934. Criminal law — Murder — Penalty — Sentence of trial court — Plea of guilty — Murder during perpetration of robbery. 1. Where the defendant pleads guilty to an indictment for murder, and the evidence of the […]
WATTO v. W.C.A.B., 586 Pa. 752 (2005)
892 A.2d 825 BARRY WATTO, v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (NESTLE/ALPO PET FOODS, CONSTITUTION SERVICE, TRAVELERS INSURANCE). PETITION OF: NESTLE/ALPO PET FOODS. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 28, 2005. No. 580 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 28th day […]
BAEHR BROS. v. COM., 493 Pa. 417 (1981)
426 A.2d 1086 BAEHR BROTHERS and Guy L. Warman, Thomas D. Thompson and Robert W. Murdoch, Trustees, Appellees v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 24, 1980. Decided March 13, 1981. Appeal from the Supreme Court, No. 120 March Term, 1978, 487 Pa. 233, 409 A.2d 326, Flaherty, J. Page 418 Vincent […]
COM. v. JOHNSON, 568 Pa. 628 (2002)
793 A.2d 905 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. WILLIAM JOHNSON, Petitioner. No. 459 EAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. January 23, 2002. No. 459 EAL 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 23rd day of January, 2002, the Petition for Allowance of […]
COM. v. FINK, 560 EAL 2010 (Pa. 2-16-2011)
15 A.3d 489 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ROWLAND FINK, Petitioner. No. 560 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 16, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 16th day of February, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]
ASCENZI v. PENNSYLVANIA, 590 Pa. 679 (2006)
912 A.2d 1294 Ascenzi v. Pennsylvania Bd. of Probation and Parole. No. 452 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 29, 2006. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court No. 2077 CD 2005. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
DISPOSITONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 560 Pa. 694 (1999)
743 A.2d 912Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 1999. Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation ___________________ _______ ________ ___________ ____________ Day v. Abex Corp.; Fortt v. Abex Corp.; Fox v. Carlisle Corp.; Hanna v. Borg-Warner Corp.; Kane v. Chester Auto Parts Co., Inc.; Komarowski v. Anchor Packing Co.; Long […]
LEVENDOS v. HRABAR, 487 Pa. 60 (1979)
408 A.2d 1095 Elizabeth LEVENDOS, Appellant, v. Andrew HRABAR and Alexander Hrabar. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 24, 1979. Decided December 21, 1979. Application No. 20 W.D. Miscellaneous Docket 1979, for Review and Modification of the Order of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania at No. 1076 Misc. Dkt., entered March 13, 1979. Thomas J. Henderson, […]
COM. v. WRIGHT, 729 EAL 2010 (Pa. 8-11-2011)
26 A.3d 1102 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DENNIS WRIGHT, Petitioner. No. 729 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. August 11, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 11th day of August, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby DENIED. […]
OHLBAUM v. MAYER, 285 Pa. 260 (1926)
131 A. 858 Ohlbaum v. Mayer et ux., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 2, 1925. January 4, 1926. Vendor and vendee — Agreement of sale of realty — Principal and agent — Misrepresentation of agent — Boundaries — Evidence — Insurance of title — Certificate of insurance company — Hand money — Practice, C. P. […]
RITZIE APPEAL, 372 Pa. 588 (1953)
94 A.2d 729 Ritzie Appeal. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 14, 1952. February 13, 1953. Schools — Professional employes — Supervising principal — Principal of elementary schools — Abolition of position — Non-mandated position — Demotion in salary — Public School Code of March 10, 1949, P. L. 30. 1. Where a board of school directors […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. CHADWICK, 583 Pa. 32 (2005)
874 A.2d 1142 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. H. Beatty CHADWICK, Respondent. No. 292 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 27, 2005. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 27th day of April, 2005, upon consideration of the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated February 7, 2005, the Petition for Review […]
COM. v. SKIBA, 32 WAL 2011 (Pa. 7-14-2011)
24 A.3d 363 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL SKIBA, Petitioner. No. 32 WAL 2011.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 DENIED. Madame […]
COM. v. HENRY, 524 Pa. 135 (1990)
569 A.2d 929 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Josoph HENRY, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 26, 1989. Decided February 8, 1990. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Northampton County, No. 849-1986, Michael V. Franciosa, J. Page 136 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE […]
JOHNSON v. LAND T. BK. TR. CO. ET AL., 329 Pa. 241 (1938)
198 A. 23 Johnson, Appellant, v. Land Title Bank Trust Company et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 6, 1938. March 21, 1938. Malicious prosecution — Elements — Want of probable cause — Malice — Termination of prior proceeding — Evidence — Burden of proof — Instituting bankruptcy proceedings — Insolvency. 1. The filing of an […]
SCANTLING v. PA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS, 577 Pa. 692 (2004)
844 A.2d 555 LAMONT SCANTLING, Petitioner v. PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Respondents. No. 565 WAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. February 23, 2004. No. 565 WAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 23rd day […]
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK v. POOLE, 588 MAL 2007 (Pa. 10-26-2007)
9 A.3d 626 THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK AS TRUSTEE OF IMC HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1998-1, UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 1, 1998, 338 SOUTH WARMINSTER RD., HATBORO, PA 19040 v. KEVIN G. POOLE, INDIVIDUALLY AND HEIR OF ALEXANDER POOLE, DECEASED, BEATRICE POOLE, INDIVIDUALLY AND HEIR OF ALEXANDER POOLE, DECEASED […]
COM. v. ALLEN, 604 Pa. 701 (2009)
987 A.2d 158 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JOHN N. ALLEN, Petitioner. No. 186 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 30, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 974 A.2d 1174. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. QUINONES, 1184 (Pa. 9-19-2006)
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. JOSE MATOS QUINONES, Respondent. No. 1184 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Decided: September 19, 2006. Disciplinary Board No. 69 DB 2006, Attorney Registration No. 58475. ORDER PER CURIAMW AND NOW, this 19th day of September, 2006, upon consideration of the contention of respondent pursuant to Rule 301(e), […]
COM. v. REED, 143 MM 2010 (Pa. 10-27-2010)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. CHRISTOPHER REED, Petitioner. No. 143 MM 2010 — 145 MM 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 27, 2010. Page 1 ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 27th day of October, 2010, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is GRANTED, and the Petition for Writ of Mandamus is […]
COM. v. VAUGHN, 601 Pa. 689 (2009)
971 A.2d 493 Com. v. Vaughn. No. 810 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 13, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 964 A.2d 950. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. WILSON, 543 Pa. 429 (1996)
672 A.2d 293 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Harold C. WILSON, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 23, 1995. Decided February 27, 1996. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Criminal Division, No. 3267, 3270, and 3271, July Term 1988. Page 430 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL […]
FOWLER’S ESTATE, 281 Pa. 459 (1924)
126 A. 817 Fowler’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 13, 1924. November 24, 1924. Wills — Unattested will — Remainder to charity after life estate — Widow — Power to use or consume — Intestacy — Election against will — Act of June 7, 1917, P. L. 403. 1. Where a testator without children by […]
BETTERMAN v. AMERICAN STORES CO., 367 Pa. 193 (1951)
80 A.2d 66 Betterman v. American Stores Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 21, 1950 Decided March 28, 1951 Contracts — Construction — Validity — Motor carrier — Determination of compensation — Cost plus reasonable profit — Public Utility Commission — Filed rate schedule — Minimum rates — Damages — Ascertainment — Public Utility […]
REEDER v. METROPOLITAN INS. CO., 340 Pa. 503 (1941)
17 A.2d 879 Reeder, Appelant, v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 20, 1941. January 31, 1941. Insurance — Life insurance — False statements in application — Health of insured — Attendance of physicians — Bad faith of insured — Question for court or jury. 1. It is generally for the jury to […]
MATTER OF DUFFIELD, 479 Pa. 471 (1978)
388 A.2d 1028 In the Matter of William E. DUFFIELD (Fayette County). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 26, 1978. Page 472 Charles C. Gentile, Uniontown, for petitioner. Allen Zearfoss, Chief Counsel, Edward A. Burkhardt, Asst. Disciplinary Counsel, for Disciplinary Bd. Before EAGEN, C. J., and O’BRIEN, ROBERTS, POMEROY, NIX, MANDERINO and LARSEN, JJ. OPINION OF […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. SCHWEERS, 1309 (Pa. 12-5-2007)
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. WILLIAM S. SCHWEERS, JR., Respondent. No. 1309 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, File Nos. C4-07-750 and C4-07-762.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. December 5, 2007. Attorney Registration No. 27625(Allegheny County). ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 5th day of December, 2007, upon consideration of the Certificate of Admission of Disability by Attorney […]
McSHEA v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, 593 Pa. 361 (2007)
930 A.2d 1252 Gerard McSHEA, Charles A. Gaskins, and Emroyal Jones, Individually and on Behalf of all others Similarly Situated, Petitioners The CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Respondent. Nos. 585 EAL 2006, 587 EAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 8, 2007. Petition Nos. 585-587 EAL 2006 for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. […]
COM. v. KAIGLER, 599 Pa. 699 (2008)
961 A.2d 858 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JERROD KAIGLER, A/K/A JEROD L. KAIGLER, Petitioner. No. 260 EAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 3, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super. 953 A.2d 832. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied. Justice GREENSPAN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter.
COHEN v. W.C.A.B. (CITY OF PHILADELPHIA), 589 Pa. 498 (2006)
909 A.2d 1261 David COHEN, Appellant v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (CITY OF PHILADELPHIA), Appellee. No. 43 EAP 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 3, 2006. Decided November 22, 2006. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, Nos. 1277 CD. 2004 and 1370 CD. 2004, McCloskey, Senior Judge, 869 A.2d 1175. Page 499 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
BENNET v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP., 543 Pa. 623 (1996)
673 A.2d 921 Samuel W. BENNETT, v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 23, 1996. Decided April 8, 1996. Appeal No. 31 M.D. Appeal Dkt. 1995 from Order of Commonwealth Court entered May 4, 1994, at No. 885 C.D. 1993, Page 624 163 Pa. Commw. […]
GOHN’S ESTATE, 324 Pa. 177 (1936)
188 A. 144 Gohn’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 30, 1936. November 23, 1936. Wills — Construction — Fee — Defeasible — Limitations over — Conditions — Executory devises. 1. A fee, like other estates, may be made defeasible upon certain conditions. [179] 2. Where the preceding estate is a fee, a limitation over upon […]
COM. v. ROBINSON, 408 EAL 2010 (Pa. 12-29-2010)
12 A.3d 370 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LAMAR ROBINSON, Petitioner. No. 408 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 29, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of December, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]
CONST’L DEFENSE LEAGUE v. WATERS, 309 Pa. 545 (1932)
164 A. 612 Constitutional Defense League, Appellant, v. Waters. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 24, 1932. November 28, 1932. Constitutional law — Statutes — Subjects — Act making appropriations to more than one hospital — Act of June 26, 1931, P. L. 106 — Article III, sections 3 and 15 of the Constitution. The Act of […]
COM. v. GREEN, 584 Pa. 700 (2005)
882 A.2d 1005 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. PEDRO GREEN, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 9, 2005. No. 172 EAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 9th day of September, 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]
COM. v. ROBINSON, 572 Pa. 764 (2003)
819 A.2d 547 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JODI ROBINSON, Petitioner. No. 849 MAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 25, 2003. No. 849 MAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 25th day of March, 2003, the Petition for Allowance of […]
FEINBERG v. STOLYAROV, 566 Pa. 664 (2001)
782 A.2d 546 JACK E. FEINBERG, ESQUIRE AND EDWARD F. SILVA, ESQUIRE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-PARTNERS T/A FEINBERG SILVA, Respondents v. POLINA STOLYAROV AND POLINA STOLYAROV, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER FARAFANOV, DECEASED, Petitioner. No. 63 E.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. July 11, 2001. No. 63 E.D. Allocatur Docket 2001, […]
IN RE BROWN, 586 Pa. 132 (2006)
891 A.2d 723 In the Matter of Howard B. BROWN, Jr. Petition for Reinstatement from Inactive Status. No. 53 DB 2005 (No. 57 RST 2005).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. January 26, 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 26th day of January, 2006, the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated December 7, 2005, are […]
COM. v. BURRELL, 497 Pa. 367 (1982)
547 A.2d 367 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Robert BURRELL, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted January 22, 1982. Decided March 10, 1982. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Criminal Division, No. 414 June Session, 1967, Charles B. Mirarchi, Jr., J. Page 368 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT […]
COM. v. STUKES, 949 MAL 2005 (Pa. 3-16-2006)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MARK A. STUKES, Petitioner. No. 949 MAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 16, 2006. No. 949 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 16th day of March 2006, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]
BLOESER v. ZONING HEARING BD. OF UPPER SAUCON TP., 578 Pa. 710 (2004)
853 A.2d 363 JUDITH BLOESER AND BRENDA WASIELEWSKI v. ZONING HEARING BOARD OF UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, ADAM P. DEVLIN, UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, AND ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL. PETITION OF: ADAM P. DEVLIN, MOUNT TREXLER MANOR, INC., AND NEW VITAE, INC. ADAM P. DEVLIN v. ZONING HEARING BOARD OF UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, […]
TOWNSHIP OF BUSHKILL v. LILLY, 596 Pa. 712 (2008)
940 A.2d 367 TOWNSHIP OF BUSHKILL, Respondent v. JAMES R. LILLY AND BARBARA J. LILLY, Petitioners. No. 410 MAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. January 2, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Cmwlth., 920 A.2d 994. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. BLACKHAM, 591 Pa. 710 (2007)
919 A.2d 954 Com. v. Blackham. No. 569 WAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. March 20, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 909 A.2d 315. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. MARKWIS, 265 MAL 2011 (Pa. 9-14-2011)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner v. MARK MARKWIS, Respondent. No. 265 MAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. September 14, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 14th day of September, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is herebyDENIED. Page 1
CHALKEY v. ROUSH, 567 Pa. 709 (2001)
785 A.2d 86 MARY CHALKEY A/K/A MARY MATULA, Petitioner v. FRANKLIN DELANO ROUSH, JR., Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. February 22, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court No. 487 Western District Allocatur Docket. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 22nd day of February, 2001, the Petition […]
COMMONWEALTH v. GONZALEZ, 582 Pa. 695 (2005)
871 A.2d 187 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JAVIER GONZALEZ, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 28, 2005. No. 546 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 28th day of March, 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]
COMMONWEALTH v. NOLE, 448 Pa. 62 (1972)
292 A.2d 331 Commonwealth v. Nole, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 11, 1971 Decided June 28, 1972 Criminal Law — Evidence — Burden of proof — Causation of death from a criminal agency — Statement of expert witness for Commonwealth that whether the victim’s death by coincidence could have been caused by other than […]
COMMONWEALTH v. BROOKS, 449 Pa. 620 (1972)
294 A.2d 891 Commonwealth v. Brooks, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 2, 1972. October 4, 1972. Argued May 2, 1972. Before JONES, C. J., EAGEN, O’BRIEN, ROBERTS, POMEROY, NIX and MANDERINO, JJ. Appeal, No. 285, Jan. T., 1972, from order of Superior Court, Oct. T., 1971, No. 408, affirming judgment of sentence of Court of […]
COM. v. THORPE, 111 EAL 2010 (Pa. 9-29-2010)
8 A.3d 345 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. EZEKIEL THORPE, Petitioner. No. 111 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 29, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of September, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby DENIED. […]
BI-LO #299 v. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, 568 Pa. 740 (2002)
798 A.2d 1291 BI-LO #299, Respondent v. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIVISION OF SPECIAL FOOD PROGRAMS (WIC), Petitioner. No. 747 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. May 6, 2002. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 6th day of May 2002, the Petition for Allowance […]
COM. v. BLANDING, 598 Pa. 778 (2008)
959 A.2d 318 Com. v. Blanding. No. 284 WAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 8, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 928 A.2d 1118. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals. DENIED.
COM. v. DIXON, 586 Pa. 722 (2005)
890 A.2d 1056 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ADONICA SIPE DIXON, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 12, 2005. No. 236 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Memorandum and Order of the Superior Court (Stevens, Lally-Green and Popovich, JJ) affirming the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Clinton […]
COM. v. GIVENS, 567 Pa. 737 (2001)
788 A.2d 373 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ISAIAH GIVENS, Petitioner. No. 287 EAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. October 9, 2001. No. 287 EAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Memorandum Opinion of Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 9th day of October, 2001, the petition for allowance of […]
ROMIG v. CHAMPION B. F. CO., 315 Pa. 97 (1934)
172 A. 293 Romig, Appellant, v. Champion Blower Forge Company. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 28, 1933. April 23, 1934. Workmen’s compensation — Award — Weekly compensation — Rate — Determination — Weekly wage — Employee working only two days a week — Restricted schedule of operation — Act of June 2, 1915, P. L. 736. […]
COM. v. HALL, 765 EAL 2009 (Pa. 9-29-2010)
8 A.3d 342 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JERRELL HALL, Petitioner. No. 765 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 29, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of September, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]
SHAW v. SHAW, 295 Pa. 241 (1929)
145 A. 75 Shaw, Appellant, v. Shaw et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 28, 1928. January 7, 1929. Deed — Presumption as to what is conveyed — Evidence — Settlement of dispute — Laches — Equity — Remaining silent. 1. Where an essential element of recovery is not proved, a claim founded thereon must necessarily […]
COM. v. CHARLESTON, 280 EAL 2011 (Pa. 9-27-2011)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. BRANDON DENZEL CHARLESTON, Petitioner. No. 280 EAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 27, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 27th day of September 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page 1
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. HEINTZ, 572 Pa. 758 (2003)
818 A.2d 505 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent v. JAMES J. HEINTZ AND MARIAN HEINTZ, Petitioners. No. 772 MAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 14, 2003. No. 772 MAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 14th day of March 2003, […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 547 Pa. 730 (1996)
689 A.2d 230Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1996 Parker v. County of Lehigh …….. 2/19/97 579 Granted 454 Pa. Super. M.D. (0017 694, (1996) M.D. 685 A.2d 220 1997) Raetze v. Guarino .. 1/7/97 478 Denied 451 Pa. Super. E.D. 667, (1996) 679 A.2d 859 Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia v. Insurance Co. of […]
IN RE N.S., 589 Pa. 731 (2006)
909 A.2d 305 In re N.S.; In re V.S. No. 196 EAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 5, 2006. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 902 A.2d 987. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. KEYS, 598 Pa. 196 (2008)
955 A.2d 350 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Respondent v. David KEYS, Petitioner. No. 34 EM 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 19, 2008. Motion to File Petition No. 34 EM 2008 for Allowance of Appeal Nunc Pro Tune. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 19th day of August, 2008, the Motion to File Petition for Allowance of […]
LUSICK v. SULLIVAN, 69 EM 2011 (Pa. 11-3-2011)
DAVID LUSICK, Petitioner v. JUDGE JOAN SULLIVAN, Respondent. No. 69 EM 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 3, 2011. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 3rd day of November, 2011, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is GRANTED, and the Petition for Writ of Mandamus is DENIED. The Prothonotary is directed to […]
COM. v. BRENSINGER, 29 MM 2009 (Pa. 6-17-2009)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MARK BRENSINGER, Petitioner. No. 29 MM 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. June 17, 2009. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 17th day of June, 2009, the Petition for Leave to File Petition for Allowance of Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc is GRANTED. Counsel is directed to file a Petition for […]
POLK v. W.C.A.B. (SAMBO’S RESTAURANTS), 522 Pa. 349 (1989)
561 A.2d 1229 Benilda E. POLK, Widow, Leonard W. Polk, Deceased, Appellant, v. WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (SAMBO’S RESTAURANTS, INC.) Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued May 5, 1989. Decided August 8, 1989. Appeal No. 3 M.D. Appeal Dkt. 1989, from Order of Commonwealth Court entered February 5, 1988, at No. 2873 C.D. 1986, Affirming Order of […]
DEI v. STRATIGOS, 287 Pa. 475 (1926)
135 A. 111 Dei v. Stratigos, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 29, 1926. November 22, 1926. Negligence — Fall of smoke stack — Contractor — Injury to employee of co-contractor — Evidence — Case for jury — Res ipsa loquitur. 1. Where an operation which causes an injury is shown to be under the management […]
COM. v. MALONE, 591 Pa. 698 (2007)
918 A.2d 741 Com. v. Malone. No. 899 MAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 28, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 911 A.2d 183. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
HOLWIG ESTATE, 348 Pa. 71 (1943)
33 A.2d 915 Holwig Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 26, 1943. October 1, 1943. Husband and wife — Contracts — Ante-nuptial agreement — Presumption — Concealment or imposition — Knowledge of property of contracting parties — Intention of parties — Equitable principles. 1. Equitable principles will be applied to effectuate the intentions of the parties […]
COM. v. TOWNS, 517 Pa. 389 (1988)
537 A.2d 1361 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Arrow TOWNS, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued November 10, 1987. Decided February 26, 1988. Appeal from No. 154 E.D. Appeal Docket 1986 the Order Entered March 21, 1986 in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, 356 Pa. Super. 592, 512 A.2d 54 (1986) at No. 1828 Philadelphia 1985, […]
OWENS v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD, PROBATIONS AND PAROLE, 568 Pa. 60 (2002)
791 A.2d 1167 JAMES E. OWENS, Petitioner v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 20, 2002. No. 460 MAL 2000, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 20th day of March, 2002, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 545 Pa. 648 (1996)
680 A.2d 1158 DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May-July 1996. Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation_______________________ _______ _________ ___________ ___________ City of Harrisburg v. Uptown Plaza Mall …. 8/12/96 0263 Denied 451 Pa.Super M.D. 590, (1996) 678 A.2d 823 Clark v. Laret[**] […]
COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP. v. DENOFA, 602 Pa. 82 (2009)
977 A.2d 1131 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Appellee v. Ernest DENOFA, Appellant. No. 61 EAP 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 17, 2009. Appeal No. 61 EAP 2008 from the Order entered on 10/08/2008 in the Commonwealth Court at No. 69 MD 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 17th day of August, 2009, […]
IN MATTER OF LIBBY, 1282 (Pa. 9-7-2007)
In the Matter of I. LEWIS LIBBY, JR. No. 1282 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 7, 2007. Board File No. C1-07-694, (United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Case Number CR 05-394), Attorney Registration No. 23330. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 7th day of September, 2007, […]
NARCISO v. MAUCH CHUNK TWP., 369 Pa. 549 (1952)
87 A.2d 233 Narciso, Appellant, v. Mauch Chunk Township. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 15, 1952. March 24, 1952. Appeals — Review — Point for charge — Absence of exception — New trial — Statement by counsel — Prejudicial error. 1. Alleged error in the trial judge’s ruling on a point for charge cannot be reviewed […]
ENGEL v. BOARD OF PROBATION PAROLE, 578 Pa. 205 (2004)
857 A.2d 673 PERRY MICHAEL ENGEL, Appellant v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION PAROLE, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. Decided: June 4, 2004. Appeal No. 58 MAP 2004 from the Order of the Commonwealth Court entered on March 16, 2004 at No. 408 M.D. 2003 dismissing the Petition for Review. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. MOORE, 1486 (Pa. 7-13-2009)
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. JEFFREY C. MOORE, Respondent. No. 1486 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, 32 DB 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 13, 2009. Attorney Registration No. 37144, (Bucks County). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 13th day of July, 2009, upon consideration of the Recommendation of the Three-Member Panel of the Disciplinary Board […]
PAYLOR v. HARTORD INS. CO., 536 Pa. 583 (1994)
640 A.2d 1234 Janet PAYLOR, Administratrix of the Estate of Betty A. Dymond, Deceased, and Janet Paylor, Individually v. The HARTFORD INSURANCE CO. and Norman Dymond, Administrator dbncta of the Estate of Fred E. Dymond, Deceased, and Norman Dymond, Individually. Appeal of the HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: January 27, 1994. Decided: April […]
COM. v. TRIEBER, 237 WAL 2009 (Pa. 10-1-2009)
981 A.2d 219 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DALE P. TRIEBER, Petitioner. Nos. 237 WAL 2009 238 WAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. October 1, 2009. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 1st day of October, 2009, the Petition for Allowance of […]
FRED WHITAKER CO. v. PHILA. TAX REV. BD., 437 Pa. 572 (1970)
263 A.2d 123 Fred Whitaker Company, Appellant, v. Philadelphia Tax Review Board. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 12, 1969. March 20, 1970. Argued November 12, 1969. Before BELL, C. J., JONES, COHEN, EAGEN, O’BRIEN, ROBERTS and POMEROY, JJ. Page 573 Appeal, No. 344, Jan. T., 1969, from order of Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division, of […]
PETRI v. PITTSBURGH RYS. CO. ET AL., 328 Pa. 396 (1937)
195 A. 107 Petri v. Pittsburgh Railways Co. et al., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 29, 1937. November 22, 1937. Negligence — Common carrier — Street railways — Duty to passenger — Sudden emergency rule — Automobiles. 1. A common carrier owes a duty to its passengers to exercise the highest degree of care, vigilance […]
COM. v. MITCHELL, 461 Pa. 555 (1975)
337 A.2d 292 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Thomas MITCHELL, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted April 8, 1975. Decided May 13, 1975. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Section, Trial Division, of Philadelphia County, Indictment No. 317, May Term, 1973, Edward J. Bradley, J. Page 556 Albert L. Deutsch, Philadelphia, for appellant. F. Emmett […]
COM. v. OCASIO-CAMPBELL, 52 MAL 2011 (Pa. 6-7-2011)
23 A.3d 541 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JASON OCASIO-CAMPBELL, Petitioner. No. 52 MAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. June 7, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 7th day of June 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]
RAPPASELLI v. COMMONWEALTH, 815 MAL 2010 (Pa. 7-26-2011)
25 A.3d 329 THOMAS ITALO RAPPASELLI, Petitioner v. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Respondent. No. 815 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. July 26, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 26th day of July, 2011, the […]
COM. v. BETHEA, 542 MAL 2010 (Pa. 12-7-2010)
13 A.3d 473 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. TERRANCE BETHEA, Petitioner. No. 542 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 […]
COMMONWEALTH v. LOGAN, 456 Pa. 508 (1974)
325 A.2d 313 Commonwealth v. Logan, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 19, 1974 Decided July 1, 1974 Criminal Law — Constitutional law — Assistance of counsel — Prohibiting discussion with counsel during recess. It was Held that defendant was denied the effective assistance of counsel when the trial judge ordered him back to the […]
JONES v. PA BOARD OF PROBATION PAROLE, 599 Pa. 712 (2008)
962 A.2d 1198 KEVIN JONES, Petitioner v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Respondent. No. 430 MAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 16, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Cmwlth., 952 A.2d 710. Petitions for Allowance of Appeal Denied.
GUTHAN v. PHILADELPHIA, 433 Pa. 263 (1969)
249 A.2d 557 Guthan v. Philadelphia, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 19, 1968. January 15, 1969. Practice — Venue — County — Action against political subdivision — Political subdivision owning land in another county — Pa. R. C. P. No. 2103(b). 1. Under Pa. R. C. P. No. 2103(b) (which provides that an action against […]
COM. v. JERRY, 485 Pa. 95 (1979)
401 A.2d 310 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Bernard C. JERRY, Appellant. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Gary James ROBINSON, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 13, 1979. Decided May 1, 1979. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, Criminal Division, April 12, 1978, at Nos. 197 and 199 of 1977. Page 96 Layden […]
KINGSTON COAL CO. v. GLEN ALDEN COAL CO., 312 Pa. 546 (1933)
168 A. 677 Kingston Coal Co. v. Glen Alden Coal Co. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 12, 1933. September 25, 1933. Arbitration — Agreement for submission to arbitrator — Arbitrable dispute — Contracts — Sale of coal — Price of coal. 1. Where a contract for mining and delivery of coal, provides for submission to a […]
COM. v. KING, 597 Pa. 728 (2008)
952 A.2d 675 Com. v. King.[15] No. 5 MAL (2008).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 30, 2008. [15] Justice TODD did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 945 A.2d 764. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. RUTHERFORD, 583 Pa. 689 (2005)
878 A.2d 862 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ROLAND RUTHERFORD, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. June 29, 2005. No. 123 WAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of June 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.
COM. v. DAVENPORT, 494 Pa. 532 (1981)
431 A.2d 982 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. James DAVENPORT, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted January 20, 1981. Decided July 8, 1981. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Criminal Trial Division, Nos. 689-694 April Term, 1977, John Geisz, J. Page 533 Melvin Fisher, Mitchell S. Strutin, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, for appellant. Robert B. Lawler, […]
COM. v. WILLIAMS, 455 Pa. 539 (1974)
316 A.2d 888 Commonwealth v. Williams, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 28, 1973 Decided March 25, 1974 Criminal Law — Murder — Cause of death — Evidence of exact cause not required for verdict of first degree murder — Medical opinion need not be expressed beyond a reasonable doubt — Reasonable doubt is a […]
JONES v. BUCKS COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, 4 MM 2009 (Pa. 4-1-2009)
COREY JONES, Petitioner v. BUCKS COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Respondent. No. 4 MM 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 1, 2009. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 1st day of April, 2009, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is GRANTED, and the Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Extraordinary Relief is […]
EVANS v. BALDRIGE ET AL., 294 Pa. 142 (1928)
144 A. 97 Evans, Appellant, v. Baldrige et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 31, 1928. November 26, 1928 Constitutional law — Corporations conducting pharmacies — Registered pharmacists — 14th Amendment federal Constitution — Act of May 13, 1927, P. L. 1009. The Act of May 13, 1927, P. L. 1009, violates section 1 of the […]
EVANS v. CIVIL SERVICE, 592 Pa. 768 (2007)
923 A.2d 1175 Evans v. State Civil Service Com’n. No. 632 WAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 18, 2007. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court No. 256 CD 2006. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. WASHINGTON, 488 Pa. 133 (1980)
411 A.2d 490 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Delmar WASHINGTON, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 12, 1979. Decided December 21, 1979. Reargument Denied March 10, 1980. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Trial Division, Criminal Section, Nos. 1111 and 1112 November Term 1976, Robert W. Williams, Jr., J. Page 134 [EDITORS’ NOTE: […]
NETTLETON v. ZONING BD. OF ADJUSTMENT, 574 Pa. 45 (2003)
828 A.2d 1033 LAURA NETTLETON AND SAMUEL LAND COMPANY, Appellees v. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH, CITY OF PITTSBURGH, ELVIDIO GRANDE AND MARIANNE DEPLACIDO, Appellant. [J-6-2003].Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District.Argued: March 3, 2003. Decided: July 22, 2003. No. 55 WAP 2002 Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court entered […]