· 5/15/2002
Estate of Haiko v. McGinley
Citations
- 799 A.2d 155
- 2002 Pa. Super. 147
- 2002 Pa. Super. LEXIS 862
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- holding that an appellant’s failure to include citations to relevant authority constitutes waiver of the issue on appeal
- holding that failure to support an argument with citation to legal authority or reasoned analysis of law results in waiver
- stating that “[i]t is not this Court’s function or duty to become an advocate for the appellant.”
- stating that absent reasoned discussion of the law in an appellate brief, this Court’s ability to provide meaningful review is hampered, necessitating waiver on appeal
- stating that a trial court’s order granting reconsideration must state expressly and unequivocally that reconsideration is granted
- deeming issue waived for failure to include reasoned discussion of the law against which to adjudge the appellant’s claims
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Judges: Johnson, Beck, Kelly
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