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Rule Proposed to Permit Citation of Non-precedential Superior Court Opinions

No. 1,295 The Legal Intelligencer reports that a proposed rule is about to be published permitting citation of non-precedential Superior Court Opinions for their persuasive value, but not as authority.  The reason for the rule permitting non-precedential opinions is the heavy workload of the Court. Although these opinions do not appear in the official reports, […]

Magistrate Filing Costs and Fines for 2017

No. 1,294 The following costs and fines have been established by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for Magisterial District Judges beginning January 1, 2017. 29.402. 42 Pa.C.S. § 1725.1. Costs.   (a) Civil cases. — In calendar year 2017, the costs to be charged by magisterial district judges in every civil case, except as otherwise provided […]

Landlord-Tenant: Domestic Violence Exception to 10-day Appeal Limit in Eviction Cases.

No. 1,293 STEPHANO BROS. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES v. DEBORAH WILLIAMS, NOS. 2571 EDA 2015, 2629 EDA 2015. Superior Court, filed November 2, 2016 In this non-precedential decision, the Superior Court construes a little-known provision in the Landlord and Tenant Act regarding appeal of a landlord-tenant case involving recovery of possession of the leased premises […]

Shot Across the Border kills someone in Mexico — is there civil liability in US Courts?

No. 1,292 Is there civil liability for death caused by a shot fired across the Rio Grande?  Some think that the US Supreme Court will probably take the case.

Christmas Card for Tenants

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