An extension of an involuntary commitment under section 303 of the Mental Health Procedures Act, 50 Pa.C.S. 7303, requires clear and convincing evidence that the person is a danger to herself and others. The commitment order is not moot and … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mootness
The death of the trustee during the appeal of her removal made the appeal moot. The order of the court prohibiting other persons from transferring or dissipating assets was an injunction issued sua sponte and was an abuse of discretion … Continue reading
A petition to probate a later will, which gave the petitioner an interest in the decedent’s home, was not moot even though the decedent had conveyed the home to another of her children nine months before her death, because the … Continue reading
An appeal from a denial of an injunction may be dismissed as moot when the construction sought to be enjoined has been completed. In Re: Wissahickon Playground, No. 2492 C.D. 2015 (Cmwlth. 3/28/2017) (opinion not reported), aff’ng No. 265 IP … Continue reading
Agent under power of attorney was compelled to account, which he did, and then filed an action for declaratory judgment that all actions against him for his agency were barred by the statute of limitations, to which the court dismissed; … Continue reading