Commonwealth v. Cabeza: Establishing Retroactive Standards for Character Evidence Cross-Examination Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Davico L. Cabeza is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Personal Liability of Corporate Officers Under Participation Theory: Insights from Wicks v. Milzoco Builders Introduction The case of Robert B. Wicks and Lucy J. Wicks, Indi v. Milzoco Builders,...
Constructive Possession in Joint Residences: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Carl Macolino Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Carl Macolino (503 Pa. 201) adjudicated by the...
Jurisdiction and Code Applicability in Kickback Scheme: Commonwealth v. Ohle and Jackson Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Charles W. Ohle and Ronald J. Jackson, 503 Pa. 566 (1983), is a...
Assumption of Risk and Duty of Care in Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence: Carrender v. Fitterer Introduction Ruth A. Carrender and Walter R. Carrender (Appellees) brought an action in trespass...
Pocono Raceway v. Pocono Produce: Upholding Strict Statute of Limitations and Rejecting the Discovery Rule Introduction Pocono International Raceway, Inc. v. Pocono Produce, Inc. is a significant...
Disbarment for Conversion of Client Funds: Lucarini Sets Precedent on Attorney Conduct Introduction The case of Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Robert S. Lucarini (504 Pa. 271) presents a...
Affirmation of Death Penalty in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Travaglia and Lesko: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Michael J. Travaglia and John...
Defining Duty of Care and Indemnity in Psychiatric Malpractice: The Vattimo v. Lower Bucks Hospital Decision Introduction The case of Charles Vattimo and Doris Vattimo his wife, alongside Doris...
Defining Duty of Care in Emergency Transfers: The Morena v. South Hills Health System Decision Introduction The case of Anthony Morena, Administrator of the Estate of Nicola Morena, Deceased,...
Establishing Unnecessary Hardship for Zoning Variance: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reinforces Standards Introduction Valley View Civic Association v. Zoning Board of Adjustment and Alma Horen, 501 Pa....
Expansion of Third-Party Beneficiary Rights in Legal Malpractice: GUY v. LIEDERBACH Introduction The case of Mrs. Frances E. Guy v. Ruth E. Liederbach, decided by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on...
Judicial Impartiality and the Right to Fair Sentencing: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Darush Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. William R. Darush (501 Pa. 15), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Enhancing Double Jeopardy Protections: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Manfred Hude Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Manfred Hude, 500 Pa. 482 (1983), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Upholds Death Sentence for Murder of a Prosecution Witness Under Sentencing Code § 9711 Introduction COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Keith Zettlemoyer,...
Local Government Standing in Environmental Permit Challenges Established in Franklin Township v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Introduction The case of Franklin Township and Fayette County v....
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Prior to Equitable Relief: Insights from Commonwealth v. Eisenberg Introduction The case of Commonwealth v. Eisenberg, decided on November 29, 1982, by the...
Genetin v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Reevaluating Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation Based on Health-Related Voluntary Termination Introduction In the landmark case of Ernest J. Genetin v....
Mandatory Certificate of Need for Capital Expenditures in Health Facilities Established Introduction The case of Shenango Valley Osteopathic Hospital v. Department of Health (499 Pa. 39) adjudicated...
Illegal Arrest Without Probable Cause: Commonwealth v. Lovette Introduction Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. André Lovette, 498 Pa. 665 (1982), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,...