2003 Pa. Super. 467 - Thompson v. Houston’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 5 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “Finally, we reiterate our expression in Stock v. Arnott, 415 Pa.Super. 113 , 608 A.2d 552, 556 (1992): While we share the trial court’s interest in expeditious administration of justice, we are mindful of our supreme court’s admonition that[:] It must always be borne in mind that lawsuits are more than numbers or punches in computer cards. Individuals cases are, of course, of great importance to the litigants involved, and courts must not overreach in their zeal to move cases to such an extent as to allow for no deviations from strict and literal adherence to policies justifiably laid down to improve the conditions of the courts. Budget Laundry Co. v. Munter et al, 450 Pa. 13, 21-22 , 298 A.2d 55, 58 (1972).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2004 Pa. Super. 350 - Faison v. Turner

2. “1) whether the failure to appear was inadvertent; 2) whether counsel’s failure to appear was part of a pattern of improper behavior, misconduct or abuse; B) whether the court attempted to contact counsel prior to dismissing the appeal; 4) whether the opposing party would be prejudiced by the delay; and 5) whether the court gave any consideration to lesser sanctions.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2004 Pa. Super. 350 - Faison v. Turner