Case law

Commonwealth v. Walker, D., Aplt.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Jan 28, 2026

And, as discussed supra, the facts of each rape were not so unique or distinctive as to qualify as signature crimes. … Clearly, the purpose of these statements in the reports was to establish that the nurse examiners collected the swabs from the victims that were later used to identify their attacker’s DNA.

Matter of Cunningham

517 Pa. 417 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Feb 25, 1988

Moreover, the jurist’s responsibility under section 17(c) should be evident to any person qualified to hold judicial office. … This fact is clearly established on the record and is not seriously challenged. 11 Moreover, each jurist has the responsibility of not only avoiding an impropriety, but also of avoiding the appearance of an impropriety.

Commonwealth v. Walker, D., Aplt.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Jan 28, 2026

And, as discussed supra, the facts of each rape were not so unique or distinctive as to qualify as signature crimes. … Clearly, the purpose of these statements in the reports was to establish that the nurse examiners collected the swabs from the victims that were later used to identify their attacker’s DNA.

Commonwealth v. Walker, D., Aplt.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Jan 28, 2026

And, as discussed supra, the facts of each rape were not so unique or distinctive as to qualify as signature crimes. … Clearly, the purpose of these statements in the reports was to establish that the nurse examiners collected the swabs from the victims that were later used to identify their attacker’s DNA.

In re Anonymous No. 99 D.B. 90

15 Pa. D. & C.4th 200 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Mar 31, 1992

Fed.R.Civ.P. (36) Attorney [R], as counsel for the government of [0], sent a letter to the clerk of District Court dated August 12, 1988, noting that a summons had been directed to that defendant which, under the Foreign Immunities … Act of 1976, had 60 days within which to file a responsive pleading, and he asserted therein that the government of [O] would require that full time to prepare an answer, noting that [O] would claim jurisdictional immunity

Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board v. Friedberg

395 Pa. 294 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Mar 16, 1959

It must be borne in mind that in this case the jurisdictional amount found by the Board was more than their established minimum. … We would have a business whose volume would not qualify under the jurisdictional minima established by the National Labor Relations Board and yet be entirely unregulated since the State Board could not exercise any jurisdiction

Commonwealth v. Waters

491 Pa. 85 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Jul 15, 1980

Myers, 438 Pa. 218 , 261 A.2d 550 (1970), which clearly indicates a policy of limiting application of the felony-murder rule. . … But, in most cases, the language could have been qualified if such qualification was needed to dispose of the issue upon which we now focus. .

Rimer's Contested Election. Geary's App'l.

316 Pa. 342 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Sep 25, 1934

The scope of the court’s review in contested election cases was announced independently and was not affected by the Act of 1889, as an examination of the cases clearly shows. … It is strongly urged that the integrity of these ballots was not established by contestants, but, on the contrary, was discredited by the testimony of the election board for that precinct.

Watkins v. MacPherson

348 Pa. 467 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Nov 26, 1943

Allen, 1 W.N.C. 395 ), the action of the donor is viewed as but natural, and less evidence is required to establish the intention. … It follows, whether or not a confidential relationship existed between decedent and her niece, defendant has qualified on all grounds to keep the gifts her aunt freely and with design gave her.

Commonwealth v. Owens

321 Pa. Super. 122 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Nov 4, 1983

Kamrin would have qualified as an expert witness on Owens’ condition at a trial, it was certainly reasonable for counsel to have taken Dr. … The guidelines for a sufficient guilty plea are contained in *131 the comment Pa.R.Crim.P. 319. 2 The record clearly reveals that in an extensive colloquy all the requirements of Rule 319 were met (N.T.

Commonwealth v. Maxwell

27 Pa. 444 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Jul 1, 1856

Indeed, it is for this very purpose the constitution establishes a legislature. … Their action in the premises may have offended the constitution, but the premises were clearly conceded to them by the constitution.

Betterman v. American Stores Co.

367 Pa. 193 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Mar 28, 1951

Of course, the subsequent modification must be clearly established. Stoner v. Sley System Garages, 353 Pa. 532, 534 , 46 A. 2d 172 . … Rich Manufacturing Company, 158 Pac. 2d. 23, cited by defendant, are clearly distinguishable.

Hopkinson v. Hopkinson

323 Pa. Super. 404 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Jan 6, 1984

At the hearing the wife established the claims of nonpayment set forth in her petition while the husband testified as to his inability to meet his obligations. … The Sheriffs return of service clearly indicates that Ms. Caum represented to the deputies that she was the person in charge at the time of service. Therefore, under Pa.R.

Commonwealth v. Henry

550 Pa. 346 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Dec 23, 1997

Such a talismanic requirement would clearly place form above substance. Id. at 488 , 533 A.2d at 87 . … Asen was established as a practicing dentist who had specialized knowledge of bite mark identification, and since the jury was clearly informed of its right to accept or reject Dr.

COMMONWEALTH OF PA., HIGHER ED. ASSISTANCE AGENCY v. Abington Mem. Hosp.

478 Pa. 514 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Apr 28, 1978

Nevertheless, the legislature left it to the PHEAA to determine which institutions would qualify for assistance *527 under the statutory definition. … The purposes of the Institutional Assistance Grants Act (IAGA) have been clearly stated by the Legislature.

School District v. Wilkinsburg Education Ass'n

542 Pa. 335 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Oct 27, 1995

The majority understandably does not advance any identifiable reason for deviating from the correct analytical framework because its direction to the trial court is clearly inconsistent with well-established legal principles … The factual illustrations cited by the majority clearly portray a school district in a state of crisis.

Friends of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School v. Chester County Board of Assessment Appeals

627 Pa. 446 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Sep 24, 2014

“A statute will only be declared unconstitutional if it clearly, palpably and plainly violates the constitution.” Id.; Erfer v. … Such respect for final judgments has long been established and is not open to serious question. Leahey v.

Commonwealth v. Baez

494 Pa. 388 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Oct 2, 1981

the statement had ever been established. … In short, the statement was hearsay, and no effort was made to qualify it under any of the recognized exceptions to the hearsay rule. .

Commonwealth v. DeBooth

379 Pa. Super. 522 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Nov 15, 1988

In the case at bar, appellant’s first statement is clearly admissible. … The record clearly reveals the causes of this unavailability and the reasons why it could not be avoided.

Commonwealth v. Edwards

318 Pa. 1 · Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Jan 28, 1935

The remark as testified to by the warden was not a promise of immunity from prison; defendant was told, not that he would escape punishment or that he would be freed, but that no publicity would be given to the statements … The letters were clearly admissible for the purpose of showing motive.