William J. Cost, et al. v. Borough of Dickson City, Pennsylvania, et al.
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Whether the court of appeals erred when it held exigent circumstances existed based solely on a 911 call about a domestic disturbance from a disgruntled neighbor that resulted in Respondents kicking down the door to the family home and entering without a warrant when no noise was heard at the doorstep and there were no occupants who needed emergency assistance inside?
QUESTION PRESENTED Whether the court of appeals erred when it held exigent circumstances existed based solely on a 911 call about a domestic disturbance from a disgruntled neighbor that resulted in Respondents kicking down the door to the family home and entering without a warrant when no noise was heard at the doorstep and there were no occupants who needed emergency assistance inside? 1