Commonwealth v. Spano

OPINION OF THE COURT

CAPPY, Justice.

In 1995, Appellant, a borough constable, was removed from office following his conviction on one count of Indecent Assault. 1 Appellant appealed both his conviction and his removal from office to the Superior Court. The Superior Court sua sponte transferred the portion of the appeal that concerned Appellant’s removal from office to this court, because the Superior Court believed that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction over that aspect of the appeal. 2 Because the transfer was erroneous, we reverse and remand.

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