907 A.2d 1100 In re A.A.; In re Adoption of A.A.; In re D.A. No. 131, 132 WAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 13, 2006. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 897 A.2d 526. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
Category: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Opinions
ALCORN COMBUSTION CO. v. KELLOGG CO., 311 Pa. 270 (1933)
166 A. 862 Alcorn Combustion Co. v. Kellogg Co., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 24, 1933. May 23, 1933. Contracts — Construction — Doubt — Construction in favor of party not preparing contract — Consideration of all provisions — Circumstances under which parties contracted — Purpose of contract — Limiting general language — Maxims, pp. […]
NEILL v. STERN CO., 330 Pa. 224 (1938)
199 A. 183 Neill et al., Appellants, v. Stern Company. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 11, 1938. March 21, 1938. Before KEPHART, C. J., SCHAFFER, MAXEY, DREW, LINN, STERN and BARNES, JJ. Appeal, No. 267, Jan. T., 1937, from decree of C. P. No. 4, Phila. Co., Dec. T., 1935, No. 5420, in case of John […]
FLECK-ATLANTIC CO. v. INSURANCE CO., 326 Pa. 15 (1937)
191 A. 51 Fleck-Atlantic Company, Appellant, v. Indemnity Insurance Company of North America. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 4, 1937. March 22, 1937. Principal and surety — Bonds — Performance — Payment of labor and materialmen — Incorporation of general contract in bond — Construction of bond — Breach of contract to give payment bond — […]
COMMONWEALTH v. CLOPTON, 447 Pa. 1 (1972)
289 A.2d 455 Commonwealth v. Clopton, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 16, 1971. March 21, 1972. Criminal Law — Attempted murder — Common law crime — Use of poison, knives and gun — Act of June 24, 1939, P. L. 872, §§ 710 and 711. 1. Acts constituting attempted murder at common law by the […]
FREIDA v. W.C.A.B., 581 Pa. 701 (2004)
864 A.2d 1205 FREIDA v. W.C.A.B. (CENT. PARKING CORP.). No. 691 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. December 29, 2004. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court No. 218 CD 2004. Disposition of petition for allowance of appeal denied.
COM. v. MERITT, 600 Pa. 730 (2009)
963 A.2d 469 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MONROE MERITT A/K/A MARVON MERRITT, Petitioner. No. 443 EAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. January 8, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 959 A.2d 969. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
DICKEL v. BUCKS-FALLS ELECTRIC CO., 306 Pa. 504 (1932)
160 A. 115 Dickel v. Bucks-Falls Electric Co., Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 12, 1932. March 14, 1932. Public service corporations — Eminent domain — Damages — Taking of land for electric transmission — Certificate of public convenience — Act of May 21, 1921, P. L. 1057. 1. Where land used for farming purposes is […]
CARNEGIE-ILLINOIS STEEL CORP. v. DUQUESNE, 362 Pa. 576 (1949)
67 A.2d 739 Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp., Appellant, v. Duquesne et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted July 22, 1949. August 1, 1949. Taxation — Payment of taxes into court — Appeal pending before Board of Property Assessment, Appeals and Review — Delinquency pending appeals — General County Assessment Law — Second Class County Tax Assessment Act. […]
COM. v. DAVILA, 103 MM 2006 (Pa. 8-10-2006)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RAFAEL DAVILA, SR., Petitioner. No. 103 MM 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. Decided: August 10, 2006. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 10th day of August, 2006, the Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Allowance of Appeal is denied.
FIFTH THIRD BANK v. GILLESPIE, 345 WAL 2011 (Pa. 11-29-2011)
FIFTH THIRD BANK v. JOHN R. GILLESPIE, JR. AND MIRIAM GILLESPIE PETITION OF: JOHN R. GILLESPIE, JR. No. 345 WAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 29, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 29th day of November 2011, the Petition for […]
HELMIG v. ROCKWELL MFG. CO., 380 Pa. 305 (1955)
111 A.2d 118 Helmig, Appellant, v. Rockwell Manufacturing Company. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 8, 1954. January 3, 1955. Brokers — Compensation — Proof of sale or procurement of purchaser — Commencement of negotiations — Direct deal between purchaser and principal — Accomplishment of specified result — Revocation of offer by principal — Restatement, Agency. […]
COM. v. KANE, 597 Pa. 713 (2008)
951 A.2d 1161 Com. v. Kane. No. 27 EAL (2008).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 28, 2008. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 940 A.2d 483. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
MOORE v. PITTSBURGH SCH. DIST. ET AL., 338 Pa. 466 (1940)
13 A.2d 29 Moore, Appellant, v. Pittsburgh School District et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.March 21, 1940. May 6, 1940. Constitutional law — Taxation — Delegation of legislative power — School districts — Act of December 1, 1938, P. L. 103. 1. The Act of December 1, 1938, P. L. 103, providing for a school […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPL. COUNSEL v. JOKELSON, 565 Pa. 168 (2001)
772 A.2d 410 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. Neil E. JOKELSON, Respondent. No. 651 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. February 26, 2001. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 26th day of February, 2001, upon consideration of the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania dated December […]
J.H. FRANCE REFRACTORIES v. ALLSTATE, 534 Pa. 29 (1993)
626 A.2d 502 J.H. FRANCE REFRACTORIES COMPANY and the Van Brunt Company, Appellants v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, PMA Insurance Company, St. Paul Insurance Company, U.S. Fire Insurance Company, Wausau Insurance Company and Rockwood Insurance Company, Appellees. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee v. J.H. FRANCE REFRACTORIES COMPANY, Appellant. Pennsylvania Manufacturers Insurance Company, St. Paul Fire Insurance Company, […]
PERLES v. HOFFMAN, 419 Pa. 400 (1965)
213 A.2d 781 Perles, Appellant v. Hoffman. Bradley, Appellant v. Hoffman. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 11, 1965. October 20, 1965. Elections — Withdrawn nominee — Withdrawal notice — Timeliness — Form of delivery of notice — Substitute nominee — Pennsylvania Election Code. 1. In these appeals in which it appeared that Bradley was nominated at […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 535 Pa. 650 (1994)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1994 Hornung v. W.C.A.B. (Community Interactions) …. 10/5/93 0853 Denied No. 1725 C.D. 1991 E.D. (1992) Kohut v. W.C.A.B. (Township of Forward); Old Republic Ins. Co., Petition of[*] ………….. 10/8/93 0220 Denied 153 Pa.Cmwlth. W.D. 382, (1993) 621 A.2d 1101 Lebanon County Tax Claim Bureau v. Krumbine ……… 10/1/93 0098 Granted […]
RITCHEY TRUCKING v. PA. MFGRS. ASSN., 533 Pa. 339 (1993)
625 A.2d 53 RITCHEY TRUCKING, INC., Appellant v. PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted September 21, 1992. Decided May 26, 1993. Appeal No. 56 W.D. Appeal Docket 1991 from the Order Entered on August 3, 1990, in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, No. 1109 Pittsburgh 1989, which affirmed the Order of […]
CHESTER CO., ETC., ET AL. v. COM. ET AL., 341 Pa. 49 (1941)
17 A.2d 212 Chester County Institution District et al., Appelants, v. Commonwealth et al., Appellants. Lawler et al. v. Same. Royer et al. v. Same. Somerset County Institution District v. Same. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.December 6, 1940. January 6, 1941. Constitutional law — Taking property without compensation — State agency performing governmental function — Institution […]
GRECH v. COM., 591 Pa. 718 (2007)
919 A.2d 954 Grech v. Com., Dept. of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing. No. 935 MAL (2005).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. March 12, 2007. Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Pa. Cmwlth., 886 A.2d 340. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. BYRD, 567 Pa. 755 (2001)
790 A.2d 1013 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JOHNNIE BYRD, Petitioner. No. 337 EAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 20, 2001. No. 337 EAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 20th day of November, 2001, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby […]
MARTIN v. CITY OF UNIONTOWN, 551 Pa. 212 (1998)
709 A.2d 906 Jessica S. MARTIN, Petitioner v. CITY OF UNIONTOWN v. Harvey SELBY and Lucille H. Selby, Respondents. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 27, 1998. Petition No. 291 W.D. Alloc. Dkt. 1997 for Allowance of Appeal from the Order and Memorandum Opinion of the Commonwealth Court. Page 213 ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this […]
COM. v. EDWARDS, 478 Pa. 2 (1978)
385 A.2d 966 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Harry B. EDWARDS, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted October 17, 1977. Decided April 28, 1978. Appeal from No. 314 January Term 1976; the Order of the Superior Court at No. 1352 October Term 1974, affirming the Order of the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Page 3 Criminal Section, […]
COM. v. JIMENEZ, 566 Pa. 659 (2001)
782 A.2d 543 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ARTEMIS JIMENEZ, Petitioner. No. 219 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. July 16, 2001. No. 219 MAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 16th day of July, 2001, the petition for allowance of appeal is denied, and […]
COMMONWEALTH v. WELNA, 582 Pa. 698 (2005)
871 A.2d 187 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. CHARLES WELNA, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. March 31, 2005. No. 1054 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 31st day of March 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is denied.
COM. v. MOYE, 579 Pa. 701 (2004)
857 A.2d 678 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. WAYNE MOYE, Petitioner. No. 80 EAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. August 17, 2004. No. 80 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 17th day of August, 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]
COMMONWEALTH v. FULLER, 440 Pa. 161 (1970)
269 A.2d 652 Commonwealth v. Fuller, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted May 4, 1970. October 9, 1970. Criminal Law — Practice — Plea — Guilty — Burden of proof that plea was not voluntarily entered — Silent record — Effective assistance of counsel — Plea bargain for certification of second degree murder — Reasonable basis. […]
NEDEROSTEK v. ENDICOTT-JOHNSON S. CO., 415 Pa. 136 (1964)
202 A.2d 72 Nederostek, Appellant, v. Endicott-Johnson Shoe Co. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 30, 1964. July 1, 1964. Torts — Supplier of defective chattel — Work shoes — Implied warranties — Uniform Commercial Code. 1. In this appeal from a summary judgment for defendants on the pleadings, in which it appeared that plaintiff claimed damages […]
COM. v. JONES, 477 Pa. 164 (1978)
383 A.2d 874 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Marshall JONES, Appellant (two cases). Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 18, 1977. Decided March 23, 1978. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Trial Division, of Philadelphia, at Nos. 894-897, 899, 900 and 902 April Term 1970, Della Porta, Ivins and Gelfand, JJ. Page 165 Samuel Kagle, […]
KUSHNER v. DORNEY PARK COASTER COMPANY, 550 Pa. 342 (1998)
705 A.2d 1300 Donna M. KUSHNER, Appellant, v. DORNEY PARK COASTER COMPANY t/a Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom; Wildwater Kingdom, Inc., t/a Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom, D.P.C.C., Inc., Pennsylvania Capital Corp., and Cedar Fair, L.P., Intervenor. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued February 3, 1998. Decided February 27, 1998. Reargument Denied May 12, 1998. Appeals Nos. 116 and […]
CAMPBELL v. FIOROT, 411 Pa. 157 (1963)
191 A.2d 657 Campbell v. Fiorot, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 22, 1963. June 5, 1963. Negligence — Automobiles — Evidence of negligence — Sufficiency — Vehicle on wrong side of highway — Skidding. 1. In these actions of trespass in which it appeared that as the defendants’ tractor-trailer was descending a steep down-grade which […]
MAXWELL v. SCHAEFER, 381 Pa. 13 (1955)
112 A.2d 69 Maxwell v. Schaefer, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 11, 1955. March 14, 1955. Contracts — Legality — Exclusive distribution of manufacturer’s product — World-wide restriction — Burden to show unreasonableness — Restatement, Contracts — Damages — Evidence. 1. The burden is on him who sets up unreasonableness as the basis of illegality […]
HANFORD v. APEX HYDRAULIC AND MACH., 600 Pa. 734 (2009)
963 A.2d 471 KAREN HANFORD, Petitioner v. APEX HYDRAULIC AND MACHINE, INC. AND GLYN POWELL, Respondents. No. 327 WAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. October 30, 2008. Reconsideration Denied: January 15, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 959 A.2d 471. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
LIBRETT v. MARRAN, 717 MAL 2004 (Pa. 12-22-2004)
CLAUDIA LIBRETT, Petitioner v. MICHAEL MARRAN, Respondent. No. 717 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 22, 2004. No. 717 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 22nd day of December 2004, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.
SHEPARD v. CHADDERTON TRUCKING, 441 Pa. 602 (1971)
271 A.2d 865 Shepard v. Chadderton Trucking, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.October 5, 1970. January 7, 1971. Argued October 5, 1970. Before BELL, C. J., JONES, COHEN, EAGEN, O’BRIEN, ROBERTS and POMEROY, JJ. Appeal, No. 189, March T., 1970, from judgment of Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, March T., 1970, No. 482, in […]
JULIANO v. W.C.A.B., 571 Pa. 710 (2002)
812 A.2d 1232 TIMOTHY JULIANO v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (BEVERLY ENTERPRISES CENTRAL CARE CENTER) PETITION OF: BEVERLY ENTERPRISES CENTRAL CARE CENTER. No. 37 WAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. June 28, 2002. No. 37 WAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this […]
COM. v. MILLER, 580 Pa. 689 (2004)
859 A.2d 768 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JODI ANN MILLER, Petitioner. No. 314 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. September 23, 2004. No. 314 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 23rd day of September, 2004, counsel’s Praecipe to Discontinue […]
COM. v. LAEMMLE, 580 Pa. 711 (2004)
862 A.2d 1254 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. JOSEPH LAEMMLE, Petitioner. No. 314 WAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. November 9, 2004. No. 314 WAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 9th day of November 2004, the Petition for Allowance of […]
COM. v. COLLINS, 566 Pa. 677 (2001)
784 A.2d 114 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. RUSSELL CONWELL COLLINS, III, Petitioner. No. 304 WAL 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. August 20, 2001. No. 304 WAL 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 20th day of August, 2001, the Petition for Allowance […]
INDEMNITY INS. v. MOTORISTS MUT. INS., 551 Pa. 237 (1998)
710 A.2d 20 INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, Appellant v. MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 15, 1997. Decided March 31, 1998. Local agency’s liability insurer sought declaratory judgment that vehicle owner’s insurer provided primary coverage for local agency employee driving vehicle in course of employment. Vehicle owner’s insurer filed […]
JOHNSON v. ABBOTTS A. DAIRIES, 295 Pa. 548 (1929)
145 A. 605 Johnson et al. v. Abbotts Alderney Dairies, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 30, 1928. January 7, 1929. Negligence — Automobiles — Infant — Duty of driver. 1. Where an automobile is being used on a public highway, and the driver sees a child in a place of danger on the highway, and […]
COM. v. WEAVER, 588 Pa. 758 (2006)
903 A.2d 538 Com. v. Weaver. 80 WAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 25, 2006. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 895 A.2d 653. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. BURKHART, 25 WM 2007 (Pa. 7-12-2007)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL BURKHART, Petitioner. No. 25 WM 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. July 12, 2007. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 12th day of July, 2007, the Motion for Permission to File Petition for Allowance of Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc is denied without prejudice to proceed under the Post Conviction […]
COMMONWEALTH v. BARRETT, 90 MM 2007 (Pa. 8-22-2007)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. ROBERT H. BARRETT, Petitioner. No. 90 MM 2007.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. August 22, 2007. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 22nd day of August, 2007, the Application for Enlargement of Time to File Petition for Allowance of Appeal Pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 105(b) is denied. Page 1
COM. v. FOSKEY, 603 Pa. 683 (2009)
982 A.2d 1227 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MANIE LEIGH FOSKEY, III, Petitioner. No. 291 WAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. October 27, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 981 A.2d 311. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. BANFIELD, 585 Pa. 694 (2005)
889 A.2d 87 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondents v. RUDO BANFIELD, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 17, 2005. No. 449 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 17th day of November 2005, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is denied.
COM. v. BRABSON, 8 WM 2010 (Pa. 9-2-2010)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. WAYNE F. BRABSON, Petitioner. No. 8 WM 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. September 2, 2010. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 2nd day of September, 2010, the Petition for Review/Bail is DENIED. Page 1
PA. STATE BLD. CONSTR. T. C. v. PREVAILING WAGE, 565 Pa. 375 (2001)
773 A.2d 757 PENNSYLVANIA STATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL, AFL-CIO, AND CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL v. PREVAILING WAGE APPEALS BOARD PETITION OF: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY, BUREAU OF LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE, INTERVENOR @ 120 MAL 2001 PETITION OF: PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INTERVENOR. 121 MAL 2001.Supreme Court of […]
COM. v. FISHEL, 588 Pa. 775 (2006)
906 A.2d 539 Com. v. Fishel. 578 WAL (2005).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. August 9, 2006 Appeal from the Pa.Super., 888 A.2d 5. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied. Page 776
COM. v. BROWNLEE, 192 WAL 2011 (Pa. 8-2-2011)
26 A.3d 482 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. HAROLD S. BROWNLEE, Petitioner. No. 192 WAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. August 2, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 2nd day of August, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED. […]
COMMONWEALTH v. WEAVER, 532 Pa. 293 (1992)
615 A.2d 730 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Rudolph WEAVER, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued September 25, 1992. Decided November 10, 1992. Appeal No. 81 W.D. Appeal Docket 1991 from the order of the Superior Court entered on March 1, 1991 at No. 998 Pittsburgh, 1988, affirming the Judgment of Sentence of the Court of […]
PRESTRESSED S., INC. v. BARGAIN CITY, U.S.A., 413 Pa. 262 (1964)
196 A.2d 338 Prestressed Structures, Inc., Appellant, v. Bargain City, U.S.A. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.November 26, 1963. January 7, 1964. Practice — Judgments — Confession — Notes — Corporate obligor — Common form of seal — Signature — Authority of corporate officer — Striking judgment — Opening judgment — Business Corporation Law. 1. On this […]
PA. INST. HEALTH SERV. v. DEPT. OF CORR., 536 Pa. 544 (1994)
640 A.2d 413 PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.; Carl A. Hoffman; John Lesniewski; Edward Russek; Paul F. Phillips; Robert Davis; and Dana Powell v. COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Lawrence J. Reid, Executive Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections; Michael H. Hershock, Secretary of the Budget; and David L. Jannetta, Secretary of General Services, Appellants. […]
COMMONWEALTH v. HELEVA, 255 MAL 2011 (Pa. 10-4-2011)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. DANIEL ARTHUR HELEVA, Petitioner. No. 255 MAL 2011.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. October 4, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 4th day of October, 2011, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.
COM. v. CLOUSER, 167 MM 2010 (Pa. 1-6-2011)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MICHAEL ALLAN CLOUSER, Petitioner. No. 167 MM 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. January 6, 2011. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 6th day of January, 2011, the Petition for Leave to File Petition for Allowance of Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc is GRANTED. See Pa.R.Crim.P. 122(B). Counsel is directed to […]
R/S FINANCIAL CORP. v. KOVALCHICK, 584 Pa. 718 (2005)
885 A.2d 985 R/S FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Respondent v. ANTHONY KOVALCHICK, JR. AND CLAUDIA JEAN KOVALCHICK, H/W AND MICHAEL KOVALCHICK AND CATHY KOVALCHICK, H/W AND PETER KOVALCHICK AND DONNA-LYN KOVALCHICK, H/W., Petitioners. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. September 27, 2005. Nos. 335, 336 337 MAL 2005, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 532 Pa. 652 (1992)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1992 Woods v. T/A Title Ins. Co., Inc.[*] ………… 9/29/92 0293 Denied ___ Pa.Super. ___, W.D. 613 A.2d 35 (1992)Appeal from the Commonwealth Court Allocatur Disposition Lower Court Docket and Appeal Docket orTitle Date Number Docket Citation —– —- —— ——- ——— Paz v. Com., Dept. of Corrections Pennsylvania Bd. of […]
IN RE PROMULGATION OF CONSUMER, 294 (Pa. 9-18-2006)
IN RE: PROMULGATION OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX PURSUANT TO 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 1725.1(f) and 3571(c)(4). No. 294.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. September 18, 2006. Judicial Administration, Docket No. 1. ORDER PER CURIAM: And now, this 18th day of September, 2006, it i Ordered pursuant to Article V, Section 10(c) of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and Section […]
MATTER OF OBRINGER, 551 Pa. 203 (1998)
709 A.2d 902 In the Matter of Robert H. OBRINGER. No. 379 Disciplinary Docket No. 3.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 5, 1998. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 5th day of May, 1998, Robert H. Obringer having been disbarred from the practice of law in the State of New Jersey by Order of the Supreme […]
IN RE C.R-B., IN RE, 600 Pa. 726 (2009)
963 A.2d 466 IN RE: ADOPTION OF C. R-B. PETITION OF: C.B. No. 390 WAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. December 30, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 959 A.2d 978. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
NOMINATION PETITION OF SLAWEK, 461 Pa. 207 (1975)
336 A.2d 249 In re Challenge to Nomination Petition of Paul P. SLAWEK, Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for Councilman from the 4th Councilmanic District, Appellant. In re Objection of Leon A. BRINKLEY, Sr. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued April 8, 1975. Decided April 14, 1975. Rehearing Denied April 29, 1975. Appeal No. 375 January Term, […]
ODC v. MELTZER, 901 Disciplinary Docket No. 3 (Pa. 9-28-2006)
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. RICHARD M. MELTZER, Respondent. Nos. 901 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, 33 DB 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Decided September 28, 2006. Attorney Registration No. 04108 (Philadelphia). ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 28th day of September, 2006, upon consideration of the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated June […]
IN RE WILCOX, 566 Pa. 12 (2001)
777 A.2d 1052 In the Matter of James Francis WILCOX, Petition for Reinstatement from Inactive Status. No. 103 DB 2000.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 6, 2001. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 6th day of June, 2001, The Report and Recommendations of The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania dated May 9, 2001, […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 539 Pa. 645 (1995)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1995 Com. v. Grooms[*] ….. 11/23/94 0244 Denied 435 Pa. Super. 645, W.D. 645 A.2d 888 (1994) Com. v. Grosso[*] ….. 11/18/94 0151 Denied 435 Pa. Super. 621, M.D. 644 A.2d 805 (1994) Com. v. Gugliano[*] … 8/16/94 0454 RE- No. 03335 Philadelphia 1993 E.D. SERVED (1994) Com. v. Haedrich[*] … […]
COM. v. BEVINS, 588 Pa. 755 (2006)
903 A.2d 536 Com. v. Bevins. 147 EAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 27, 2006. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 864 A.2d 575. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. DORSETT, 556 Pa. 592 (1999)
730 A.2d 471 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. Todd Andrew DORSETT, Respondent. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 21, 1999. Appeal from No. 513 Disciplinary Docket No. 3. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 21st day of April, 1999, there having been filed with this Court by Todd Andrew Dorsett his verified Statement of Resignation […]
VAN PROD. CO. v. GEN. WELD. FAB. CO., 419 Pa. 248 (1965)
213 A.2d 769 Van Products Company v. General Welding and Fabricating Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 25, 1965. October 13, 1965. Courts — Common pleas — Jurisdiction — Unfair competition — Protecting trade secret — Patents — Indirect involvement. 1. In this equity case it was Held that, although patent rights are indirectly involved, […]
ESTATES v. TORRISI, 423 MAL 2010 (Pa. 4-26-2011)
20 A.3d 1212 GLEN ONOKO ESTATES, Respondent v. MICHAEL L. TORRISI AND ERICKA L. TORRISI, Petitioners. No. 423 MAL 2010.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 26, 2011. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 26th day of April, 2011, the Petition for Allowance […]
HESS v. GEBHARD CO., 590 Pa. 660 (2006)
911 A.2d 936 Hess v. Gebhard Co. Inc. No. 594 MAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. November 9, 2006. Appeal from the No. 787 MDA 2006. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. PARKER, 413 EAL 2004 (Pa. 12-28-2004)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. TIMOTHY PARKER, Petitioner. No. 413 EAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. December 28, 2004. No. 413 EAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 28th day of December 2004, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is DENIED.
MUN. PUB. v. COURT OF COM. PLEAS ET AL., 507 Pa. 194 (1985)
489 A.2d 1286 MUNICIPAL PUBLICATIONS, INC., D. Herbert Lipson and Alan Halpern v. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILADELPHIA COUNTY. Appeal of James Reginald EDGEHILL. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued January 23, 1985. Decided March 27, 1985. Appeal from the Superior Court, No. 46 Misc. Docket 14, 322 Pa. Super. 464, 469 A.2d 1084. Page 195 […]
BROWN v. ____________, 78 WM 2008 (Pa. 1-14-2009)
ALTON D. BROWN, Petitioner v. ____________, Respondent. No. 78 WM 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. January 14, 2009. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 14th day of January, 2009, the Application for Leave to File Original Process is GRANTED, and the Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Extraordinary Relief is DENIED. Our Prothonotary is […]
COM. v. DUNLOCK, 565 Pa. 637 (2001)
771 A.2d 1279 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. MARK CLIFFORD DUNLOCK, Petitioner. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. April 17, 2001. Petition for Allowance of Appeal from Order of the Superior Court No. 895 MAL 2000. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 17th day of April, 2001, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is denied.
ANDERSON v. PHILADELPHIA ET AL., 348 Pa. 583 (1944)
36 A.2d 442 Anderson, Appellant, v. Philadelphia et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 13, 1944. March 20, 1944. Municipal corporations — Powers and duties — Ash removal — Ordinance — Act of June 25, 1919, P. L. 581. 1. In the absence of a statute or ordinance establishing a duty on the part of a […]
FULTON v. BROWN, 394 WAL 2010 (Pa. 2-9-2011)
15 A.3d 491 JOHN D. FULTON AND PATRICIA A. FULTON, Petitioners v. JOAN E. BROWN AND LLOYD BROWN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WAYNE GRAHAM AND KAREN GRAHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, CINDY B. HART, RANDY GRAHAM AND DEBORAH GRAHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, CAROL J. GIFFORD, EQUITABLE PRODUCTION COMPANY, A PENNSYLVANIA CORPORATION, AND SNYDER BROTHERS, INC., A PENNSYLVANIA […]
MARSICO v. PROVIDENCE CARE CENTER, 597 Pa. 718 (2008)
951 A.2d 1165 Marsico v. Providence Care Center, Inc.[29] No. 526 WAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. May 28, 2008. [29] Justice McCAFFERY did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. Appeal from the Pa.Super., 943 A.2d 330. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
OWENS v. FARRELL, 592 Pa. 782 (2007)
926 A.2d 975 Owens v. Farrell. No. 63 WAL (2007).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. June 14, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 915 A.2d 158. Dispositions of Petitions For Allowance of Appeals Denied.
IN RE DEBORAH J. C., 489 Pa. 7 (1980)
413 A.2d 670 In re DEBORAH J. C. (Petition for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights). Appeal of JUDITH C. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Submitted March 4, 1980. Decided April 25, 1980. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Somerset County, No. 9, Adoption, 1974, Norman Shaulis, J. Page 8 Joseph D. Messina, Johnstown, for appellant. James […]
BIGGANS v. FOGLIETTA, 403 Pa. 510 (1961)
170 A.2d 345 Biggans, Appellant, v. Foglietta. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 9, 1961. May 2, 1961. Defamation — Libel — Absolute privilege — Public officers — City councilman. 1. A member of a city council does not have an absolute privilege to publish a libellous letter through a political party headquarters. [511-13] 2. Absolute privilege […]
PETITIONS FOR ALLOWANCE OF APPEAL, 526 Pa. 628 (1991)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 1991 Com. v. Brown .. 10/17/90 233 E.D. Denied 399 Pa. Super. 645, (1990) 573 A.2d 1156 Com. v. Bryant ……. 8/15/90 23 E.D. Denied 397 Pa. Super. 638, (1990) 571 A.2d 499 Com. v. Burey .. 12/18/90 412 W.D. Denied ___ Pa.Super. ___, (1990) 580 A.2d 1162 Com. v. Carter […]
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. MARCONE, 541 Pa. 66 (1995)
660 A.2d 591 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. Frank J. MARCONE, Respondent. No. 690 Disciplinary Docket No. 2. Disciplinary Board No. 16 DB 88.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 6, 1995. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 6th day of July, 1995, the Order entered by this Court on October 11, 1989, is reinstated and […]
COM. v. SCOTT, 591 Pa. 663 (2007)
916 A.2d 630 Com. v. Scott. No. 413 EAL (2006).Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. January 4, 2007. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 909 A.2d 887. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
ROBINSON v. NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORP., 575 Pa. 703 (2003)
837 A.2d 1178 CAROLYN ROBINSON, Petitioner v. NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION, Respondent. No. 595 EAL 2002.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. November 25, 2003. No. 595 EAL 2002, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 25th day of November, 2003, the Petition for Allowance […]
LAUGHLIN’S ESTATE, 336 Pa. 529 (1939)
9 A.2d 383 Laughlin’s Estate. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 28, 1939. November 27, 1939. Wills — Construction — Words and phrases — Surviving children — Presumption of vesting — Act of June 29, 1923, P. L. 914. 1. The phrases “my children” and “my surviving children” as used in wills mean exactly the same thing […]
OSSER v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, 506 Pa. 339 (1984)
485 A.2d 392 Maurice OSSER, Appellee, v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Argued October 23, 1984. Decided December 18, 1984. Mandate Modified March 27, 1985. Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, No. 2352, August Term 1976, William Marutani J. Page 340 Barbara R. Axelrod, Deputy Cty. Sol., Philadelphia, for appellant. […]
SIPLE v. GREUMELLI, 357 Pa. 237 (1947)
53 A.2d 607 Siple et ux., Appellants, v. Greumelli et al. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.May 28, 1947. June 30, 1947. Wills — Construction — Intestacy — Improvident conduct of executor — Ejectment by life tenant — Enlargement of estate — Rights of remaindermen. 1. In construing a will, all of testator’s words must, if possible, […]
IN RE REAPPOINTMENT TO PA BD. OF LAW EXAMINERS, 412 (Pa. 3-23-2007)
IN RE: REAPPOINTMENT TO PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS. No. 412.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. March 23, 2007. Supreme Court Rules, Docket No. 1. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 23rd day of March, 2007, Karen Engro, Esquire, Allegheny County, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners for a term […]
DOMINICES v. MONONGAHELA R. R. CO., 328 Pa. 203 (1937)
195 A. 747 Dominices v. Monongahela Connecting Railroad Company, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.September 29, 1937. November 22, 1937. Negligence — Common carriers — Duty to inspect rolling stock — Identity of shipper and consignee — Limitation on rule — Superseding cause. 1. A railroad company which receives from a shipper a freight car supplied […]
COM./DEPT. OF PUBLIC WELFARE v. W.C.A.B (HARVEY), 605 Pa. 636 (2010)
993 A.2d 270 COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania/DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE v. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (HARVEY). Appeal of Larry Harvey. No. 14 EAP 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District.Argued: October 20, 2009. Decided: April 29, 2010. Appeal from the Workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) denied petition for review and upheld pension offset. Claimant appealed. The Workers’ Compensation […]
NICOLOSI v. FITTIN, 434 Pa. 133 (1969)
252 A.2d 700 Nicolosi, Appellant, v. Fittin. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 21, 1969. April 23, 1969. Courts — Jurisdiction — Jurisdiction of person — Action arising out of automobile accident — Suit not brought in “cause of action” county — Service on Secretary of the Commonwealth — Pa. R. C. P. 2079 — Rule 1006(e) […]
CITY OF CHESTER v. J K TRASH REMOVAL, INC., 312 MAL 2004 (Pa. 1-12-2005)
CITY OF CHESTER, Petitioner v. J K TRASH REMOVAL, INC., Respondent. No. 312 MAL 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. January 12, 2005. No. 312 MAL 2004, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 12th day of January, 2005, the Petition for Allowance of […]
COM. v. FLEISCHER, 567 Pa. 737 (2001)
788 A.2d 373 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioner v. WILLIAM FLEISCHER, Respondent. No. 308 W.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2001.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. October 3, 2001. No. 308 W.D. Alloc. Dkt. 2001, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Superior Court. ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 3rd day of October, 2001, the […]
OCWEN FEDERAL BANK, FSB v. EZEKOYE, 591 Pa. 736 (2007)
921 A.2d 494 Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB v. Ezekoye.[18] ,[19] Nos. 592, 593, 617-619 WAL 2006.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. April 13, 2007. [18] Justice BALDWIN did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. [19] Justice FITZGERALD III did not participate in the consideration or decision of this matter. Appeal from the Superior […]
COM. v. LUGO, 604 Pa. 695 (2009)
986 A.2d 149 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. OSCAR LUGO, Petitioner. No. 522 MAL 2009.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Middle District. December 16, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court, Pa.Super., 972 A.2d 556. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals Denied.
COM. v. FULTON, 598 Pa. 746 (2008)
954 A.2d 574 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Respondent v. LAMONT FULTON, Petitioner. No. 132 WAL 2008.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District. July 2, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court Pa.Super., 951 A.2d 1209. Dispositions of Petitions for Allowance of Appeals. DENIED.
SCRANTON SCH. DIST. v. S. FED. OF TEACHERS, 445 Pa. 155 (1971)
282 A.2d 235 Scranton School District v. Scranton Federation of Teachers, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.April 27, 1971. October 12, 1971. Appeals — Moot appeals — Equity — Preliminary injunction against strike — Appeal — Subsequent collective bargaining agreement executed by parties. In this case, in which it appeared that plaintiff teachers union commenced a […]
DEANGELIS v. HORSHAM TWP. SEWER AUTH., 438 Pa. 545 (1970)
264 A.2d 404 DeAngelis v. Horsham Township Sewer Authority, Appellant. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.January 21, 1970. April 22, 1970. Before BELL, C. J., JONES, COHEN, EAGEN, O’BRIEN, ROBERTS and POMEROY, JJ. Appeal, No. 139, Jan. T., 1970, from judgment of Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, No. 67-14451, in case of Sidney M. DeAngelis […]
JONES v. STATE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT BOARD, 577 Pa. 728 (2004)
847 A.2d 1289 SANDRA JONES, Petitioner v. STATE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT BOARD, Respondent. No. 521 EAL 2003.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District. March 23, 2004. No. 521 EAL 2003, Petition for Allowance of Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court. ORDER PER CURIAM. AND NOW, this 23rd day of March, 2004, the Petition for Allowance […]
IN MATTER OF TOMASCO, 1097 (Pa. 7-8-2009)
In the Matter of MARY ELLEN TOMASCO. PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT. Nos. 1097 Disciplinary Docket No. 3, 111 DB 2004.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. July 8, 2009. Attorney Registration No. 19261, (Chester County). ORDER PER CURIAM: AND NOW, this 8th day of July, 2009, upon consideration of the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated March […]