Commonwealth v. Taub
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
1Dissent
Dissenting Opinion by
Gunther, J.:
I find it necessary to dissent from the majority opinion for reasons I consider fundamental in the administration of our criminal laws. In the long history of our Commonwealth, only twice have we considered surety of the peace cases, and this is the first time we have been called upon to rule on the venue question. The rule enunciated by the majority only tends to confuse and make uncertain what has been considered generally as the well defined guide posts on venue.
*447As aptly stated by Judge Watkins in Ms dissent, “When the defendant questioned the jurisdiction…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- United States v. ThayerSupreme Court of the United States · 1908
- Commonwealth v. NeubauerSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1940
- McCoy v. KalbachSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1912
- Commonwealth ex rel. Riley v. HudockSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1908
- Commonwealth v. KunzmannSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1862