COM. v. MITCHELL, 567 Pa. 712 (2001)

785 A.2d 88 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JUSTIN MITCHELL, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. February 27, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Judgment and Memorandum Opinion of the Superior Court No. 741 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 27th day of February, 2001, the Petition for […]

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA v. W.C.A.B., 586 Pa. 774 (2006)

895 A.2d 1263 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (BOWMAN). PETITION OF: BRUCE BOWMAN.[78] Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 14, 2006. [78] Justice BALDWIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. No. 520 EAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEALS, 564 Pa. 707 (2000)

764 A.2d 52Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 2000 Disposition and Lower Court Docket Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation=========================================================================== Com. v. Noland ……….. 1/2/2001 256 Denied Pa.Super., M.D. 752 A.2d 423 (2000) Com. v. Paluch ……….. 7/12/2000 180 Denied Pa.Super., E.D. 757 A.2d 996 (2000) Com. v. Penn …………. 1/2/2001 494 Denied Pa.Super., W.D. 761 […]

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JACKSON v. ROHM HAAS COMPANY, 357 EAL 2010 (Pa. 3-16-2011)

20 A.3d 488 MARK JACKSON, Petitioner v. ROHM HAAS COMPANY, ET AL., Respondents. No. 357 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 16, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 16th day of March, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]

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DOMMELL’S ESTATE, 286 Pa. 509 (1926)

134 A. 379 Dommell’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 11, 1926. June 26, 1926. Wills — Construction — Life estate — Remainder. Where testator directs that “[he] from this day on request that at [his] death everything that is [his] shall be turned over to [his] wife and that she should see” that a specified […]

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COM. v. CANNADY, 45 EM 2011 (Pa. 10-4-2011)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. KEVIN CANNADY, Petitioner. No. 45 EM 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. October 4, 2011. ORDER AND NOW, this 4th day of October, 2011, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is GRANTED, and the Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Extraordinary Relief isDENIED. Page 1

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MATTER OF GOLDSTEIN, 540 Pa. 43 (1995)

655 A.2d 502 In the Matter of George E. GOLDSTEIN. No. 394, Disciplinary Docket No. 2.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 7, 1995. PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 7th day of February, 1995, upon consideration of the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania dated December […]

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SHERIN v. DUSHAC, 404 Pa. 496 (1961)

172 A.2d 577 Sherin v. Dushac, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 22, 1961. July 17, 1961. Damages — Impairment of earning power — Evidence — Profits from small business — Hourly wages — Mortality tables. 1. In this action of trespass in which it appeared that the plaintiff was in the roofing and heating business […]

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FELSKI v. ZEIDMAN, 281 Pa. 419 (1924)

126 A. 794 Felski, Appellant, v. Zeidman. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 7, 1924. November 24, 1924. Negligence — Automobiles — Ownership — Sign on wagon — Presumption — Evidence of plaintiff’s witness called as on cross-examination-Res gestae — .Nonsuit. 1. In an action against an owner of a motor truck for death, there can be […]

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WESLEY v. AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS, 574 Pa. 748 (2003)

829 A.2d 1158 JANET J. WESLEY F. RICHARD WESLEY, H/W v. AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS, LES LABORATORIES SERVIER, WYETH LABORATORIES, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION, WYETH-AYERST LABORATORIES DIVISION OF AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND A.H. ROBINS COMPANY, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION, EON LABS MANUFACTURING, INC., AND MEDEVA PHARMACEUTICALS MANUFACTURING, […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEALS, 563 Pa. 691 (2000)

759 A.2d 850-859 DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEALS Barrett v. Com., Dept, of Transp., Dept. of Driver Licensing .. 8/11/ 155 Denied Pa.Cmwlth., 2000 M.D. 746 A.2d 658 (2000) Barron v. City of Philadelphia …………… 8/4/ 0085 Denied Pa.Cmwlth., 2000 E.D. 744 A.2d 400 (2000) Bass v. W.C.A.B. (Rosenman) …………….. 8/23/ 0198 Denied […]

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COM. v. ROGERS, 568 Pa. 718 (2002)

797 A.2d 909 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RODNEY ROGERS, Petitioner. No. 979 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 25, 2002. 979 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 25th day of April, 2002, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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5TH WOOD REALTY CORP. TAX ASSESS. CASE, 426 Pa. 577 (1967)

235 A.2d 798 5th and Wood Realty Corp. Tax Assessment Case. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 28, 1966. September 26, 1967. Taxation — Real estate — Allegheny County — Assessment — Uniformity of assessment — Ratio of assessed value to market value — Constitution of Pennsylvania — Article IX, § 1. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company […]

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COM. v. RISHEL (Pa. 11-30-2000)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LORI RISHEL, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 30, 2000. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court No. 429 M.D. Allocatur Docket 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of November 2000, the petition for allowance of appeal is DENIED.

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COM. v. CHMIEL, 582 CAP (Pa. 11-9-2011)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellee v. DAVID CHMIEL, Appellant. No. 582 CAP.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Submitted: April 14, 2010. Decided: November 9, 2011. Appeal from the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County, at No. 83-CR-748, entered February 27, 2009, denying relief pursuant to the Post Conviction Relief Act. CASTILLE, C.J., SAYLOR, […]

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COM. v. D’AMATO, 579 Pa. 490 (2004)

856 A.2d 806 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellee v. JOSEPH D’AMATO, Appellant. [J-171-2002].Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Submitted: August 21, 2002. Decided: September 2, 2004. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Criminal Division, Nos. 1994-1997 December Term 1981, C. Darnell Jones, II, J. Page 491 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

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COM. v. CREMEANS, 491 Pa. 426 (1980)

421 A.2d 211 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Herbert F. CREMEANS, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 3, 1980. Decided November 3, 1980. Appeal No. 80-1-34 from the Order of the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal, of Mercer County, at No. 359 Criminal Term, 1979; John Q. Stranahan, President Judge. Michael J. Wherry, Asst. Public Defender, […]

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LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENTS’ v. SENATE, 520 Pa. 82 (1988)

551 A.2d 211 PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENTS’ ASSOCIATION by Harry STOFFER, David Morris, Thomas Cole, Stephen Drachler, Richard Kirkpatrick, Trustees Ad Litem, Appellants, v. The SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA and the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: December 7, 1988. Decided: December 15, 1988. Appeal from the Order No. 11 M.D. Appeal Dkt. 1988 […]

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BERRY v. TITUS, 511 Pa. 298 (1986)

512 A.2d 1187 John K. BERRY, Sr., Administrator of the Estate of John K. Berry, Jr., Deceased and John K. Berry, Sr., in His Own Right, v. Cortland Orvel TITUS, Jr. and West Caln Township. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 7, 1986. Appeal No. 1272 E.D. Allocatur Docket 1985, from Order of Superior Court entered […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. BUNTER, 445 Pa. 413 (1971)

282 A.2d 705 Commonwealth v. Bunter, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 17, 1970. October 12, 1971. Appeals — Final or interlocutory order — Refusal of court to grant motion to quash indictment — Special and exceptional circumstances — Issue of basic human rights. 1. In criminal cases, the general rule is that a defendant may […]

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KING v. BOETTCHER, 537 Pa. 574 (1994)

645 A.2d 219 Robert L. KING, v. Ralph C. BOETTCHER, Executor of the Estate of Patricia E. Boettcher, deceased, Pennsylvania Medical Society Liability Insurance Company, a corporation; and Pennsylvania Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund. Appeal of PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CATASTROPHE LOSS FUND At No. 102. Appeal of Ralph C. BOETTCHER At No. 103. […]

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DISPOSITONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 560 Pa. 706 (1999)

743 A.2d 912Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 1999. Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation ___________________ _______ ________ ___________ ____________ Cravitz v. Cerami …….. 9/28/1999 463 Denied Pa.Super., M.D. 738 A.2d 1059 (1999) Edwards v. Heitman Properties …………. 9/29/1999 401 Denied Pa.Super., E.D. 739 A.2d 594 (1999) Feingold v. […]

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DYE v. M.L.M. LTD., 515 Pa. 553 (1987)

531 A.2d 420 J. Robert DYE, Petitioner, v. M.L.M. LTD. d/b/a Kirsch Imports and Fiat Motors of North America, Inc., Respondents. No. 329 Eastern District, Allocatur Docket, 1987.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 18, 1987. Page 554 ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of September, 1987, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that the […]

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HYRCZA v. W. PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYS, 604 Pa. 706 (2009)

987 A.2d 161 CAROL HYRCZA, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET MAHUNIK, DECEASED v. WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.; ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL; SUBURBAN GENERAL HOSPITAL CO., INC.; SUBURBAN GENERAL HOSPITAL; ALLEGHENY INTEGRATED HEALTH GROUP; CRANBERRY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES; WEXFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE; HILLARY A. STROUD, M.D.; BRUCE E. CONWAY, M.D., HEALTH SOUND CORPORATION; CHOICECARE PHYSICIANS, P.C.; […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. HALDEMAN, 288 Pa. 81 (1927)

135 A. 651 Commonwealth v. Haldeman, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 23, 1926. January 3, 1927. Constitutional law — Animals — Dog law — Local legislation — Title of Act of May 11, 1921, P. L. 522 — Licenses — License tags — Taxation — Police power — Right to object to constitutionality of act […]

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ERVIN ESTATE, 430 Pa. 431 (1968)

243 A.2d 420 Ervin Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 2, 1968. July 1, 1968. Contracts — Separation and support agreement — Construction — Husband and wife — Subsequent divorce — Duty of former husband’s estate to continue support payments. In this appeal from a decree of an orphans’ court in which it appeared that in […]

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COM. v. BROWN, 588 Pa. 774 (2006)

906 A.2d 538 Com. v. Brown. 138 WAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 29, 2006 Appeal from the Pa.Super., 898 A.2d 1125. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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PAPPERT v. SNYDER, 606 Pa. 657 (2010)

993 A.2d 901 MARSHALL PAPPERT AND JULIA PAPPERT, HIS WIFE, Petitioners v. DONALD SNYDER AND CHERYL SNYDER, HIS WIFE, SOPHIE A. STARON AND THEODORE JONES, A/K/A TED A. JONES, Respondents. MARSHALL PAPPERT AND JULIA PAPPERT, HIS WIFE, Petitioners v. DONALD SNYDER AND CHERYL SNYDER, HIS WIFE, THEODORE JONES, A/K/A TED A. JONES, Respondents. Nos. 295 […]

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COM. v. COTTON, 584 Pa. 685 (2005)

881 A.2d 818 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RAKEISH RAHSAAN COTTON, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. August 25, 2005. No. 173 WAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 25th day of August 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is […]

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WILBUR’S ESTATE, 334 Pa. 79 (1939)

5 A.2d 362 Wilbur’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 9, 1938. March 22, 1939. Appeals — Moot question — Payment of award — Refusal to sustain exception to auditor’s fee — Jurisdiction — Superior Court — Supreme Court. Where an award to appellant by an auditor was paid before the appeal was taken, the question […]

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COM. v. SNYDER, 552 Pa. 44 (1998)

713 A.2d 596 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Keith E. SNYDER, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted on Briefs April 23, 1998. Decided May 19, 1998. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Luzerne County, No. 2604 of 1993, Hugh F. Mundy, J. Order of Superior Court reversed and remanded. Zappala, J., concurred and dissented and […]

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PHILA. INDEBTEDNESS EXCLUSION PETITION, 435 Pa. 193 (1969)

254 A.2d 628 Philadelphia Indebtedness Exclusion Petition. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 26, 1969. June 27, 1969. Constitutional Law — Indebtedness of municipalities — Philadelphia — Exclusion of indebtedness for self-liquidating projects — Revenues from proposed project alone not sufficient to support required payments — Sufficiency of net revenues from entire public transit system — Source […]

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COM. v. RODRIGUEZ, 593 Pa. 739 (2007)

929 A.2d 1161 Com. v. Rodriguez. No. 234 MAL 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 21, 2007. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 918 A.2d 791. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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FINE v. SOIFER, 288 Pa. 164 (1927)

135 A. 742 Fine, Appellant, v. Soifer. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 3, 1926. January 3, 1927. Res judicata — Judgment — Order overruling motion to take off nonsuit — Second action after refusal to take off nonsuit — Act of March 11, 1875, P. L. 6 — Common law practice and Equity Rule 66. 1. […]

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COM. v. WHITAKER, 500 Pa. 317 (1983)

456 A.2d 148 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Willie R. WHITAKER, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 28, 1983. Decided February 4, 1983. Appeal No. 80-3-570, from Judgments of Sentence of Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, Trial Division, Criminal Section, at Nos. 117 and 118 October Term 1979, entered April 24, 1980; Albert F. Sabo, […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. NELSON, 294 Pa. 544 (1929)

144 A. 542 Commonwealth v. Nelson, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 26, 1928. January 7, 1929. Criminal law — Murder — Evidence — Cross-examination — Statement of defendant — Discretion of district attorney. 1. In a murder trial, the Commonwealth is not required to put in evidence a statement made by defendant sometime after the […]

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COM. v. BROWN, 596 Pa. 354 (2008)

943 A.2d 264 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee v. Devon BROWN, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: May 10, 2006. Decided: March 26, 2008. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, York County, Criminal Division, No. 2419 CA 2000, John S. Kennedy, J. Page 355 Michael Scott Ferguson, Esq., for Devon Brown. Page 356 William Hugh Graff, […]

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BROWN v. W.C.A.B. (A. EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE), 604 Pa. 699 (2009)

986 A.2d 152 LATANYA BROWN, Petitioner v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE), Respondents. No. 442 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 24, 2009. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court, No. 260 CD 2009. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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DUQUESNE LIGHT CO. v. PGH. RAILWAYS CO., 413 Pa. 1 (1963)

194 A.2d 319 Duquesne Light Company v. Pittsburgh Railways Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 26, 1963. October 9, 1963. Contracts — Arbitration agreement — Decision of arbitrators — Finality — Appellate review. 1. Where it appeared that the plaintiff and defendant entered into a lease agreement and pursuant to a warrant of attorney contained […]

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COM. v. MESSERSMITH, 583 Pa. 688 (2005)

878 A.2d 862 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ROBERT NELSON MESSERSMITH, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. June 29, 2005. No. 1037 MAL 2004, 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 […]

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MISTICH v. PA BD. OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, 577 Pa. 418 (2004)

845 A.2d 814 GERALD MISTICH, Appellant v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. March 29, 2004. No. 27 WAP 2003, Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania filed 5/16/03, at No. 733 M.D. 2002. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 29th day of March, 2004, […]

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COM. v. HERNANDEZ, 11 EAL 2006 (Pa. 4-11-2006)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JAMAL HERNANDEZ, Petitioner. No. 11 EAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. April 11, 2006. No. 11 EAL 2006, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of April 2006, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]

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NICOLETTI v. VEITCH ET AL., 411 Pa. 216 (1963)

191 A.2d 383 Nicoletti v. Veitch (et al., Appellant). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 19, 1963. June 4, 1963. Municipalities — Boroughs — Council — Powers — Election of councilman to fill vacancy — Validity of election — Procedural requirements — Borough mayor — Powers — Vetoing appointment of councilman — The Borough Code. 1. The […]

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KLEINBERG v. SOUTHEASTERN PA. TRANSP., 570 Pa. 490 (2002)

810 A.2d 635 DR. HARVEY S. KLEINBERG, ET AL., INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED, Appellants v. SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, Appellee. [J-162-2002].Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Argued: October 22, 2002. Decided: November 13, 2002. No. 49 EAP 2001, Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court entered on November 29, 2000 […]

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COM. v. LEWIS, 566 Pa. 638 (2001)

781 A.2d 141 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. TONY LEWIS, Petitioner. 641 E.D. 2000.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 28, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court No. 0641 E.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 28th day of March, 2001, the Petition for Allowance […]

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OSTERLING v. FRICK, 284 Pa. 397 (1925)

131 A. 250 Osterling, Appellant, v. Frick et al. Executors. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 7, 1925. November 23, 1925. Contract — Architect — Delay in completion of work — Faults of others — Estoppel. 1. One injured by the default of another will not be denied redress where the damages are shown approximately, although with […]

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PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 556 Pa. 707 (1998)

729 A.2d 1124Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1998 Appeal from the Superior Court Com. v. Noland 10/13/98 551 Denied Pa.Super., M.D. 718 A.2d 346 (1998) Com. v. Parks 10/20/98 192-94 Denied Pa.Super., M.D. 714 A.2d 1087 (1998) Com. v. Perez 10/6/98 178 Denied Pa.Super., E.D. 715 A.2d 506 (1998) Com. v. Ponzo 10/30/98 454 Denied No. […]

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BUTT v. STATE BD. OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS, 568 Pa. 740 (2002)

798 A.2d 1291 ABID M. BUTT, Petitioner v. STATE BOARD OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS, Respondents. No. 60 MAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. May 31, 2002. No. 60 MAL 2002, Cross Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 31st day of May 2002, the […]

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LANG-KIDDE CO., INC. v. K. L. CO., 325 Pa. 529 (1937)

190 A. 910 Lang-Kidde Company, Inc., Appellant, et al., v. Keystone Leather Company, Appellant, et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 12, 1937. March 22, 1937. Contracts — Corporations — Assignment of assets to new company — Liquidation — Accounting by party not liquidating — Liability for inventory value of assets — Processing of raw materials […]

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WINN v. TRANS WORLD AIRLINES, INC., 511 Pa. 382 (1986)

515 A.2d 303 Emily E. Davis WINN v. TRANS WORLD AIRLINES, INC., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Reargued September 16, 1986. Decided October 1, 1986. Appeal No. 79 W.D. Appeal Docket 1983, from Order of Commonwealth Court entered June 27, 1983, at No. 2651 C.D. 1981, 75 Pa. Commw. 366, 462 A.2d 301 (1983), Reversing Order […]

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COM. v. JONES, 581 Pa. 673 (2004)

863 A.2d 1144 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. GREGORY E. JONES, Petitioner. No. 273 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 16, 2004. No. 273 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 16th day of November, 2004, the Petition for Allowance […]

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RICHKO v. COM., D.O.T., 568 Pa. 674 (2000)

795 A.2d 970 GLENN RICHKO, Petitioner v. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 30, 2000. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Commonwealth Court No. 362 W.D. Allocatur Docket 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of November 2000, the petition […]

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COM. EX REL. AKE v. BLOUGH ET AL., 330 Pa. 590 (1938)

200 A. 10 Commonwealth ex rel. Ake v. Blough et al., Appellants. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 9, 1938. June 17, 1938. Schools — Principals — Appointment — School directors — Vote — Majority — Recording — Act of May 18, 1911, P. L. 309. 1. The Act of May 18, 1911, P. L. 309, section […]

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OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. RICHMOND, 576 Pa. 219 (2003)

839 A.2d 179 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. DONALD JOSEPH RICHMOND, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. November 18, 2003. No. 731 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, Disciplinary Board No. 83 DB 2001, Attorney Registration No. 25420, (Delaware County). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of November, 2003, there having been filed with this […]

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PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 532 Pa. 641 (1992)

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1992 Com. v. Ceriani …. 9/17/92 59 E.D. Denied 411 Pa. Super. 96, (1992) 600 A.2d 1282 Com. v. Colosimo … 9/28/92 592 W.D. Denied 416 Pa. Super. 651, (1991) 601 A.2d 1297 Com. v. Cook ……. 9/18/92 66 E.D. Denied 418 Pa. Super. 628, (1992) 606 A.2d 1226 Com. v. […]

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HORSHAM TOWNSHIP ELECTION CASE, 356 Pa. 60 (1947)

51 A.2d 692 Horsham Township Election Case. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 7, 1947. March 24, 1947. Elections — Contest — Time for filing — Appeal nunc pro tunc — Pennsylvania Election Code. 1. Elections and their regulations are exclusively for the legislature. [62] 2. Section 1756 of the Pennsylvania Election Code of June 3, 1937, […]

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COM. v. FLOWERS, 479 Pa. 153 (1978)

387 A.2d 1268 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Donald FLOWERS, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 21, 1977. Decided June 2, 1978. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, Criminal Division, at No. 374 of 1973, Podcasy, J. Page 154 James F. Geddes, Jr., Wilkes-Barre, for appellant. Patrick J. Toole, Jr., Dist. Atty., […]

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WEIZER v. J. E. WEYMAN CON. CORP., 413 Pa. 294 (1964)

197 A.2d 47 Weizer v. J. E. Weyman Construction Corp., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 14, 1963. January 7, 1964. Practice — Equity — Action to recover purchaser’s payments to vendor under real estate purchase agreement — Judgment on pleadings. In this action in equity to recover purchaser’s payments to vendor under a real estate […]

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COM. v. DESCHU, 559 MAL 2010 (Pa. 4-5-2011)

20 A.3d 484 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. CHRISTOPHER DESCHU, Petitioner. No. 559 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 5, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 5th day of April, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.

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COMMONWEALTH v. MILLER, 469 Pa. 24 (1976)

364 A.2d 886 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Eddie Leonard MILLER, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 8, 1976. Decided October 8, 1976. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division, Franklin County, Nos. 449, 479 of 1973. Page 25 Blake E. Martin, Public Defender, Chambersburg, for appellant. John R. Walker, Dist. Atty., Chambersburg, […]

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COM. v. BROCK, 494 Pa. 290 (1981)

431 A.2d 264 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Melvin BROCK, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 2, 1981. Decided July 2, 1981. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, Criminal Division, May 12, 1980 at CC7700563A, Joseph H. Ridge, J. Page 291 John Halley, Court-appointed, Pittsburgh, for appellant. Robert E. Colville, Dist. Atty., […]

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COM. v. ANTHONY, 604 Pa. 693 (2009)

986 A.2d 148 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ROBERT MORRIS ANTHONY A/K/A ANTHONY ROBERT, Petitioner. No. 406 WAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 23, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 981 A.2d 911. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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COM. v. TAYLOR, 581 Pa. 676 (2004)

863 A.2d 1146 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. TYSHUN RONZEL TAYLOR, Petitioner. No. 427 WAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 30, 2004. No. 427 WAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of November, 2004, the Petition for Allowance […]

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COM. v. BROWN, 268 EAL 2011 (Pa. 9-12-2011)

29 A.3d 370 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ANTHONY BROWN, Petitioner. No. 268 EAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. September 12, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 12th day of September 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. Page […]

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IN RE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1910.11, 485 (Pa. 10-30-2007)

IN RE ORDER AMENDING PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1910.11 and 1920.31. No. 485.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 30, 2007. Civil Procedural Rules, Docket No. 5. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 30th day of October, 2007, Rules 1910.11 and 1920.31 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure are amended as attached hereto. This order […]

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AMARADIO v. TRAVELERS INS. CO., 492 Pa. 293 (1981)

424 A.2d 868 Ronald AMARADIO and Joann Amaradio, Individually and on Behalf of All Other Persons Similarly Situated, Appellants, v. TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 22, 1980. Decided January 27, 1981. Appeal No. 80-3-641 from the Order of the Superior Court at No. 2001 October Term, 1977, Affirming the Order of the […]

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COM. v. PATRICK, 487 Pa. 16 (1979)

407 A.2d 382 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, v. Anthony PATRICK, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 20, 1979. Decided October 24, 1979. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Montgomery County, No. 1065 October Term, 1973, Robert W. Tredinnick, J. Page 17 George C. Brady, III, Conshohocken, for appellant. John J. Burfete, Jr., John T. Salvucci, […]

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KESTER ET AL. v. RUTT, 439 Pa. 546 (1970)

266 A.2d 713 Kester et al., Appellants, v. Rutt. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 29 1970. July 2, 1970. Negligence — Evidence — Burden of proof — Mere happening of accident — Motor vehicle collision — Nonsuit. 1. In an action of trespass, the plaintiff has the burden of proving by a fair preponderance of the […]

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COM. v. MONTGOMERY, 605 Pa. 698 (2010)

990 A.2d 729 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. TYSON MONTGOMERY, Petitioner. No. 471 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 3, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 981 A.2d 929. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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COM. v. McNAIL, 579 Pa. 701 (2004)

857 A.2d 678 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. THEODORE McNAIL A/K/A THEODORE RAWLS, Petitioner. No. 193 EAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. August 6, 2004. No. 193 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 6th day of August 2004, the Petition […]

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COM. v. ROYSTER, 581 Pa. 706 (2005)

867 A.2d 523 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. CARLOS ROYSTER, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. January 11, 2005. No. 340 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 11th day of January, 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]

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COM. v. BRIGHTWELL, 486 Pa. 401 (1979)

406 A.2d 503 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Bobby BRIGHTWELL, Appellant. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Jesse FAUST, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 8, 1979. Reargument Denied October 1, 1979. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County, Criminal Division, Nos. 732 and 733, May 1975, entered orders per William R. Toal and Clement J. McGovern, […]

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MONONGAHELA v. CARROLL TOWNSHIP AUTH., 247 WAL 2004 (Pa. 11-12-2004)

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONONGAHELA AND THE CITY OF MONONGAHELA, Respondents v. CARROLL TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY AND THE TOWNSHIP OF CARROLL, Petitioners. No. 247 WAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 12, 2004. No. 247 WAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. JONES, 444 Pa. 114 (1971)

282 A.2d 237 Commonwealth v. Jones, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 18, 1970. October 12, 1971. Criminal Law — Sentence — Sentence on indictment not disposed of — Record. Conviction of criminal charges may not be presumed, and a judgment of sentence may not be imposed on a conviction which the record does not sustain. […]

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JIRICKO v. BENNETT, BRICKLIN SALTZBURG, 707 EAL 2005 (Pa. 5-17-2006)

899 A.2d 1124 MILOS JIRICKO, Petitioner v. BENNETT, BRICKLIN SALTZBURG, LLP, SWARTZ, CAMPBELL, LLC, HOWARD FORD, PAUL ALLISON and JAMES HAGGERTY, Respondents. No. 707 EAL 2005.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. May 17, 2006. No. 707 EAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, […]

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CHELTEN AVE. BLDG. CORP. v. MAYER, 306 Pa. 225 (1932)

159 A. 25 Chelten Avenue Building Corporation, Appellant, v. Mayer. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 5, 1932. February 3, 1932. Appeals — Discharge of rule for judgment — Discharge of rule to strike off counterclaim — Practice, C. P. 1. Where a doubt exists as to whether a summary judgment should be entered, this should be […]

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SCHUSTER v. PA. TURNPIKE COM., 395 Pa. 441 (1959)

149 A.2d 447 Schuster v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 8, 1959. March 16, 1959. Eminent domain — Damages — Property rights in land — Rights arising under oral agreement with property owner — Mining rights — Interference by condemnation — Right to compensation — Statute of Frauds — Inapplicability — Pennsylvania […]

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COM. v. D’AGUSTO, 569 Pa. 691 (2002)

803 A.2d 733 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JOHN D’AGUSTO, Petitioner. No. 1086 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. July 3, 2002. No. 1086 MAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 3rd day of July 2002, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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COMMONWEALTH v. SHERRELL, 453 Pa. 609 (1973)

306 A.2d 300 Commonwealth v. Sherrell, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 25, 1972 Decided July 2, 1973 Before JONES, C. J., EAGEN, O’BRIEN, ROBERTS, POMEROY, NIX and MANDERINO, JJ. Appeal, No. 150, March T., 1972, from order of Superior Court, April T., 1971, No. 280, affirming judgment of sentence of Court of Common Pleas, […]

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COM. v. HALL, 588 Pa. 769 (2006)

905 A.2d 499 Com. v. Hall. 337 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 23, 2006 Appeal from the Pa.Super., 902 A.2d 977. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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COM. v. GORDON, 641 MAL 2010 (Pa. 6-29-2011)

23 A.3d 1055 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LEONARD ALLEN GORDON, Petitioner. No. 641 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. June 29, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of June, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. […]

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COM. v. STOKES, 564 Pa. 730 (2001)

766 A.2d 1247 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ALAN STOKES, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. February 6, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court No. 343 EAL 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 6th day of February, 2001, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby DENIED. […]

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COM. v. CRUZ-SANCHEZ, 592 Pa. 785 (2007)

927 A.2d 622 Com. v. Cruz-Sanchez.[3] No. 157 MAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 6, 2007. [3] Justice EAKIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 924 A.2d 690. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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COM. v. PETER, 601 Pa. 688 (2009)

971 A.2d 492 Com. v. Peter. No. 35 EAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 13, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 965 A.2d 300. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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COM. v. CRUZ, 580 Pa. 694 (2004)

860 A.2d 121 COM. v. CRUZ. No. 245 EAL (2004).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. October 5, 2004. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 835 A.2d 829. Petition for allowance of appeal denied.

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COM. v. MONTGOMERY, 494 Pa. 75 (1981)

428 A.2d 1337 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Stacey V. MONTGOMERY, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 24, 1981. Decided May 11, 1981. Appeal No. 155 January Term, 1979 from Judgment of Sentence of Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, Criminal, at Nos. 1583 to 1585, August Session, 1978; Armand Della Porta, Judge. Vito F. Canuso, […]

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COM. v. CREWS, 536 Pa. 508 (1994)

640 A.2d 395 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Paul David CREWS, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued: May 6, 1992. Decided: April 21, 1994. Reargument Denied: May 31, 1994. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, 41st Judicial District, Perry County Branch, No. 318 of 1990. Page 509 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

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COM. v. WILLIS, 93 EAL 2010 (Pa. 8-12-2010)

4 A.3d 1054 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. HENRY WILLIS, Petitioner. No. 93 EAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. August 12, 2010. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 12th day of August, 2010, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.

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COM. v. BARLOW, 486 Pa. 545 (1979)

406 A.2d 1025 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, v. Samuel James BARLOW, Jr., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted May 21, 1979. Decided October 4, 1979. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Dauphin County, denying Post Conviction Hearing Act relief at No. 42 O T, September Session 1968, Caldwell, J. Page 546 Samuel James Barlow, in pro. […]

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IN RE PRACTICE OF LAW (Pa. 9-19-2005)

IN RE: PRACTICE OF LAW BY ATTORNEYS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 19, 2005. No. 377, Supreme Court Rules, Docket No. 1. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 19TH day of September, 2005, it is hereby ordered that: Based upon the extreme devastation caused to the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and […]

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COM. v. LUBIN, 567 Pa. 758 (2001)

790 A.2d 1014 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MONTE LUBIN, Petitioner No. 334 EAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 14, 2001. No. 334 EAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 14th day of November, 2001, the Petition for Allowance of […]

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ESTATE OF LOIK, 493 Pa. 512 (1981)

426 A.2d 1134 ESTATE Of George A. LOIK, Deceased. Appeal of Amanda ALEKSANDROVNA. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 27, 1981. Decided March 13, 1981. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Montgomery County, No. 79655 of 1978, Edwin H. Sallerthwaithe, J. Page 513 Dennis James Lawler, Philadelphia, for appellant. H. Ober Hess, Philadelphia, for appellee. […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEALS, 564 Pa. 734 (2000)

766 A.2d 1249Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 2000 Disposition and Lower Court Docket Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation=========================================================================== Hester v. Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Assigned Claims Plan …………. 9/5/2000 126 Denied Pa.Super., E.D. 743 A.2d 926 (2000) Hissong v. Hissong ……. 1/5/2001 654 Denied Pa.Super., MAL 764 A.2d 1134 (2000) Kaplan v. Greentree Run Community […]

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KEMMERER v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP., 544 Pa. 596 (1996)

679 A.2d 226 Henry KEMMERER, Petitioner, v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU OF DRIVER LICENSING, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 18, 1996. Petition No. 40 M.D. Alloc. Dkt. 1996, for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Commonwealth Court, 669 A.2d 1122 (1995). ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 18th day of […]

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RIFF v. PITTSBURGH RAILWAYS CO., 298 Pa. 256 (1929)

148 A. 102 Riff et ux. v. Pittsburgh Railways Co., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 10, 1929. November 25, 1925. Negligence — Joint negligence — Street railways — Automobiles — Collision — Proximate cause — Practice — Trial-Charge of court. 1. In an action by a passenger against a street railway company for personal injuries […]

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BARTELLI v. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, 39 EM 2006 (Pa. 4-25-2006)

KEITH BARTELLI, Petitioner v. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Respondent. No. 39 EM 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. April 25, 2006. No. 39 EM 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 25th day of April, 2006, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is granted. The Petition for Writ of Prohibition, Application for an […]

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COM. v. ASCENZI, 571 Pa. 703 (2002)

812 A.2d 1227 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL ASCENZI, Petitioner. No. 565 MAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 27, 2002. No. 565 MAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 27th day of November 2002, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal […]

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COM. v. HITNER, 592 Pa. 772 (2007)

926 A.2d 441 Com. v. Hitner.[2] No. 992 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 22, 2007. [2] Reconsideration Denied June 22, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 910 A.2d 721. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.

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