Legal Opinion
University Club v. Pittsburgh
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided November 12, 1970No. Appeal, 66PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Eagen,
In this action of assumpsit, the University Club of Pittsburgh (Club) sought a refund of taxes paid the city of Pittsburgh (City) which allegedly were not due. The case was tried nonjury, and judgment was entered in favor of the defendant-city. Subsequently, exceptions to the adjudication were dismissed, and a final judgment entered. The University Club appeals.
The material facts are undisputed.
The appellant is a nonprofit corporation operating as a private social club, with a membership of over two thousand. The facilities are located on University Place in the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Commonwealth v. Rieck Investment Corp.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1965
- Hill School Tax Exemption CaseSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1952
- Orlosky v. HaskellSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1931
- Blauner's, Inc. v. PhiladelphiaSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1938
- Sterling v. PhiladelphiaSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1954
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3Cited by8 opinions
- F. J. Busse Co. v. PittsburghSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1971
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- City of Pittsburgh v. Public Parking AuthorityCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1974
- Ski Roundtop, Inc. v. Fairfield Area School DistrictCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1987
- City of Harrisburg v. Home Builders Ass'nCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1986
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