Enhancing Standards for Jury Awards in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions: Kiser v. Schulte Introduction The case of John A. Kiser and Cheryl Kiser, Administrators of the Estate of Kerry Ellen...
Defining Reasonable Suspicion for Limited Vehicle Searches: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Morris Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Kevin Donald Morris is a pivotal case decided by the...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in Arson-Driven First-Degree Murder: Commonwealth v. Michael Pierce Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Michael Pierce is a landmark case adjudicated by the...
Affirmation of Aggravating Circumstances and Mitigation Limitations in Death Penalty Sentencing: Commonwealth v. Reid Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Anthony Reid is a pivotal case...
Renk v. City of Pittsburgh: A Landmark on Police Indemnification under the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act Introduction Renk v. City of Pittsburgh is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Capital Murder and Robbery Convictions: Analysis of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Kenneth J. Williams Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Kenneth J. Williams is a seminal...
Enforcement of "Family Car Exclusion" Under Pennsylvania's MVFRL: A Comprehensive Analysis of Paylor v. Hartford Insurance Company Introduction In the landmark case of Janet Paylor, Administratrix of...
De Novo Review Affirmed in Liquor Code Appeals Under Amended Section 471 Introduction PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE, BUREAU OF LIQUOR CONTROL ENFORCEMENT v. CANTINA GLORIA'S LOUNGE, INC., 15286 Rt. 30,...
Establishing Causation in Contract Killings: Insights from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Mayhue Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Frederick E. Mayhue, decided on March 18, 1994, by the...
Exigent Circumstances in Warrantless Home Searches: Analysis of Commonwealth v. Roland Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Dennis D. Roland is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Reversal of Board Decision in Lee Hospital v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review: Establishing Strict Criteria for Necessitous and Compelling Cause in Voluntary Termination Introduction The...
Due Process Standards for Expungement Proceedings: R. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Sets Precedent Introduction The case of R., Appellant, v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (535 Pa. 440) adjudicated...
Employees Lack Standing to Challenge Seasonal Status Determinations under Section 802.5 Introduction The case of Bonnie BEERS, Appellant v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania adjudicated by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Capital Punishment Standards in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Edmiston Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Stephen Rex Edmiston is a landmark 1993 decision by the Supreme...
MOORE v. MOORE: Upholding Trial Court's Authority to Reconsider Custody Orders and Clarifying Appellate Review Standards Introduction MOORE v. MOORE is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Inglis House v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board: Establishing Employer Burden in Initial Compensation Claims Introduction The case of Inglis House v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Laura...
Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Morris Spence: Application and Implications of 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9711 Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Morris...
Refining Appellate Review Standards for New Trial Orders: Coker v. Flickinger Introduction In Walter L. Coker, Appellant v. S.M. Flickinger Company, Inc., Appellee (533 Pa. 441, 1993), the Supreme...
Comprehensive Liability of Insurers Under the Multiple-Trigger Theory: Analysis of J.H. France Refractories Co. v. Allstate Insurance Co. Introduction The case of J.H. France Refractories Company and...
Exclusion of Pro Se Briefs in Counseled Appeals: Insights from COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. Ellis Introduction COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania v. James Ellis, decided by the Supreme Court of...