Ertel v. Patriot-News Co.

Decided April 17, 1996. Ralph J. Cappy wrote the opinion for the court.

674 A.2d 1038 · Cited 290 times

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• Gaetano v. Sharon Herald Co. · 426 Pa. 179

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