Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Martin, T., Aplt. v. Secretary DOC

August 20, 2024

Summary

Justice Brobson dissents from the majority’s dismissal of the appeal, arguing that the Commonwealth Court’s order dismissing the petition is a final order under Pennsylvania Rule of Appellate Procedure 341 and therefore appealable as a matter of right. The dissent would have proceeded to hear the merits of the habeas petition rather than treat the order as non‑final.