Commonwealth v. Wharton
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth v. Wharton, 835 A.2d 1273 (Pa. 2003)
575 Pa. 166; 2003 Pa. LEXIS 2158
Cappy, Castille, Nigro, Newman, Saylor, Eakin, Lamb
Commonwealth v. Wharton
Opinion
ORDER
AND NOW, this 19th day of November, 2003, the trial court’s order of March 13, 2003 is VACATED. A post-conviction relief act petition may not be dismissed on the basis that litigation is pending in federal court. See Commonwealth v. Whitney, 572 Pa. 468, 817 A.2d 473 (2003). This matter is REMANDED to the trial court. Jurisdiction is relinquished.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- COMMONWEALTH of Pennsylvania, Appellee, v. Robert WHARTON, Appellant
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- 3 cases
- Status
- Published