Keeling v. Fagan - Notice of Appeal Quashed

Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Filed March 20th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a unanimous opinion in Keeling v. Fagan, quashing the Notice of Appeal. The court cited Pennsylvania Rule of Appellate Procedure 341(b) regarding final orders as the basis for its decision.

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision in Keeling v. Fagan, has quashed the Notice of Appeal filed in the case. The court's order, issued on March 20, 2026, explicitly references Pa.R.A.P. 341(b), which defines final orders, indicating the appeal was likely deemed non-final or procedurally improper.

This ruling means the appeal will not proceed to further substantive review by the Supreme Court. Legal professionals involved in this case or similar appellate matters in Pennsylvania should note the court's strict adherence to procedural rules for finality of orders. No specific compliance actions are required for regulated entities, as this is a judicial decision concerning case procedure.

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Keeling, M., Aplt. v. Fagan

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

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Docket Number: 3 EAP 2026
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Unanimous Opinion

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
EASTERN DISTRICT

MICHAEL E. KEELING, : No. 3 EAP 2026
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Appellant :
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v. :
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MR. FAGAN AND MRS. NEWBERRY, :
BOTH GRIEVANCE COORDINATOR'S :
FOR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, :
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Appellees :

ORDER

PER CURIAM

AND NOW, this 20th day of March, 2026, the Notice of Appeal is QUASHED. See

Pa.R.A.P. 341(b) (defining final orders).