430 Pa. Super. 95 - Fonzi v. Fonzi’s Empirical Analysis

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19 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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 19 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “[TJrial courts have broad equitable powers to effectuate justice and we will find an abuse of discretion only if the trial court has misapplied the law or failed to follow proper legal procedures. The finder of fact is entitled to weigh the evidence presented and access its credibility. The fact finder is free to believe all, part, or none of the evidence and the Superior Court will not disturb the credibility determinations of the court below.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2004 Pa. Super. 279 - Nicholson v. Johnston · 439 Pa. Super. 283 - Smith v. Smith

2. “[T]here is no simple formula by which to divide marital property. The method of distribution derives from the facts of the individual case. The list of factors [in the Code] serves as a guideline for consideration, although the list is neither exhaustive nor specific as to the weight to be given the various factors. Thus, the court has flexibility of method and concomitantly assumes responsibility in rendering its decisions.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2003 Pa. Super. 162 - Isralsky v. Isralsky · 2005 Pa. Super. 412 - Xinda Wang v. Zhiping Feng