In the Matter of Thomas Cullen Davis Karen Joyce Davis, Debtors. Sandra Davis v. Thomas Cullen Davis, 131 F.3d 1120 (5th Cir. 1997). · Go Syfert
In the Matter of Thomas Cullen Davis Karen Joyce Davis, Debtors. Sandra Davis v. Thomas Cullen Davis, 131 F.3d 1120 (5th Cir. 1997). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“a chief justification for our general rule against permitting new issues to be raised on appeal is the concern 'of the public interest' for protecting the finality of judgment.”
98 citation events (85 in the last 25 years) across 10 distinct courts.
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discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Cruz v. Cervantez (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
5th Cir. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
plain' is synonymous with 'clear' or, equivalently, 'obvious.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Transverse v. IA Wireless Srv
5th Cir. · 2021 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
ur court has adopted the practice of reviewing unpreserved error in a civil case using the plain-error standard of review.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Randolph A. Lopez, D/B/A Brown Hand Center and D/B/A Brown Medical Center v. Cox Texas Newspapers, L.P., D/B/A Austin American-Statesman
Tex. App. · 2015 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
a chief justification for our general rule against permitting new issues to be raised on appeal is the concern 'of the public interest' for protecting the finality of judgment.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Jackson v. Miller (2×) also: Cited "see"
5th Cir. · 2025 · confidence medium
Even if we were to consider this newly raised argument on plain error review, see Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997), Foley’s purported deviation from a policy is insufficient to support a failure- to-protect claim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Jackson
5th Cir. · 2021 · confidence medium
Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Alli Good Govt v. Coaltn Better Govt
5th Cir. · 2021 · confidence medium
Decades ago, “our Court . . . adopted the practice of reviewing unpreserved error in a civil case using the plain-error standard of review.” Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997); see also Sec. & Exch.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Securities & Exchange Commission v. Life Partners Holdings, Inc.
5th Cir. · 2017 · confidence medium
E.g., Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kenneth Owens v. Richard Stalder
5th Cir. · 2016 · confidence medium
Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Spyridon Contogouris v. WestPac Resources
5th Cir. · 2014 · confidence medium
“Plain error review in civil cases has always been considered to be an extraordinary remedy for use only in the exceptional case.” Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1133 (5th Cir. 1997).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Contogouris v. Pacific West Resources, L.L.C.
5th Cir. · 2013 · confidence medium
“Plain error review in civil cases has always been considered to be an extraordinary remedy for use only in the exceptional case.” Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1133 (5th Cir.1997).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In Re: Fema Trailer
5th Cir. · 2012 · confidence medium
In any event, given the admittedly res nova nature of the questions presented, we conclude that any error could not be “clear” or “obvious.” Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1124 (5th Cir. 1997). 8 As noted by the district court, Appellants also failed to address the issue that the “willful misconduct” exclusion set forth in Miss.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In Re Fema Trailer Formaldehyde Products Liability Litigation
5th Cir. · 2012 · confidence medium
In any event, given the admittedly res nova nature of the questions presented, we conclude that any error could not be "clear” or "obvious.” Crawford, v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1124 (5th Cir. 1997). 8 .
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Pettis v. BOSARGE DIVING, INC.
S.D. Ala. · 2010 · confidence medium
The Fifth Circuit has noted that “[i]n Gautreaux , we held that ‘nothing in the text or structure of the FELA-Jones Act legislation suggests that the standard of care to be attributed to either an employer or an employee is anything different than ordinary prudence under the circumstances.’ ” Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co. Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1125 (5th Cir. 1997) (citing Gautreaux, 107 F.3d at 338 ).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Nottingham Construction Co. v. City of Waveland (2×) also: Cited "see"
5th Cir. · 2008 · confidence medium
Under plain error review, “we must determine (1) if there was error, (2) if that error was plain, (3) if the error affects substantial rights, and (4) whether allowing that error to stand seriously affects the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings.” Id. at 1124 (emphasis added).
examined Cited as authority (rule) Bias v. Woods (4×) also: Cited "see"
5th Cir. · 2008 · confidence medium
We may not set aside a district court’s factual finding unless it is clearly erroneous, see Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc. 131 F.3d 1120, 1124 (5th Cir.1997) (citing Fed.R.Civ.P. 52(a)), and based on my review of the record, I see no clear error here.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Cooper v. USA (2×)
5th Cir. · 2008 · confidence medium
When a party fails to offer at least some cogent explanation for an objection, any claimed error is forfeited.7 Where an argument has been forfeited, we address it only under “ex- ceptional circumstances.” Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997). “[O]ur Court has adopted the practice of reviewing unpreserved error in a civil case using the plain-error standard of review,” id., by which “we must determine (1) if there was error, (2) if that error was plain, (3) if the error affects substantial rights, and (4) whether allowing that error to stand seriously …
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Stiward v. United States
E.D. La. · 2008 · confidence medium
To hold otherwise would unjustly reward unreasonable conduct and would fault seamen only for their gross negligence, which was not the contemplation of Congress.” Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1125 (5th Cir.1997); quoting Gautreaux, 107 F.3d at 339 . 57.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United States v. 4.27 Acres of Land
5th Cir. · 2008 · confidence medium
See United States v. Jimenez, 256 F.3d 330, 340 (5th Cir.2001) (holding that "where the theory underlying the basis for an appeal is different from the one raised in the lower court, 'plain error’ should be the standard of review”); Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997) (reviewing unpreserved error in a civil case using the plain-error standard).
examined Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Gaudet (4×) also: Cited "see"
5th Cir. · 2006 · confidence medium
We review an “unpreserved error in a civil case using the plain-error standard of review.” Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Hurt v. Federal National Mortgage Ass'n
5th Cir. · 2003 · confidence medium
Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1129 (5th Cir.1997).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Martinets v. Corning Cable System
5th Cir. · 2003 · confidence medium
In evaluating whether 4 See Christiansburg, 434 U.S. at 421 . 5 Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997) (internal quotation marks omitted). 6 Id. 7 Id. 8 Id. 7 injustice would inure in this case, we “evaluate the blameworthiness of the party’s failure to raise the issue below.”9 Although we permit litigants appearing pro se latitude in raising new issues on appeal, Durkin “is an attorney and should know when issues should be raised.”10 Corning’s motion for summary judgment made clear that it was seeking sanctions against Durkin as well as Martinets.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Brown v. Barnhart
S.D. Tex. · 2003 · confidence medium
See Acuna v. Brown & Root, Inc., 200 F.3d 335, 340 (5th Cir.2000); Douglass v. United Services Automobile Assoc., 79 F.3d 1415, 1424 (5th Cir.1996)(en banc)-, see also Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123-4 (5th Cir.1997); and, 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(C).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Castellano v. Fragozo (2×)
5th Cir. · 2002 · confidence medium
Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1133 (5th Cir.1997) (noting that "we must keep in mind 'this court’s longstanding rule that reversal for plain error is 'not a run-of-the-mill remedy' and will occur only in exceptional circumstances to avoid a miscarriage of justice'") (quoting Highlands, 27 F.3d at 1032 ). .
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lawson v. Dallas County
5th Cir. · 2002 · confidence medium
Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1124 (5th Cir.1997).
cited Cited as authority (rule) Lawson v. Dallas County
5th Cir. · 2002 · confidence medium
Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1124 (5th Cir.1997).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Hugh Von Meshack Lawayne Thomas Linda Parker Terrence Ian Hodges, Also Known as Guda
5th Cir. · 2000 · confidence medium
We decline to exercise our discretion in this manner here because Hodges can show no meaningful benefit he would receive from vacating this sentence, 19 cf. United States v. Williamson, 183 F.3d 458, 464 (5th Cir.1999) (“[L]eaving Williamson incarcerated for 30 years when he should have been sentenced to no more than 15 under existing precedent, especially when we gave the benefit of the legal rule to others appealing their convictions during that time, seriously would affect the fairness, integrity and public reputation of judicial proceedings by undermining the rule of law.”), and becaus…
cited Cited as authority (rule) Barthelemy v. Phillips Petroleum
5th Cir. · 2000 · confidence medium
Michael and the 1 Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1124 (5th Cir. 1997). 2 Swamprat-- passed 75 feet off the port side of the two vessels.
cited Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Williamson
5th Cir. · 1999 · signal: cf. · confidence medium
Cf. Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1129 (5th Cir.1997) (holding simplicity of correcting plain error on remand favors exercising discretion to correct it). 10 .
cited Cited "see" Apodaca v. Legard
5th Cir. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 112324 (5th Cir. 1997).
cited Cited "see" United States v. Deshetler
5th Cir. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997).
discussed Cited "see" Rodriguez v. Touhami (2×)
5th Cir. · 2023 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997).
discussed Cited "see" Law Funder, L.L.C. v. Sergio Munoz, Jr. (2×)
5th Cir. · 2019 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir. 1997).
discussed Cited "see" Law Funder, L.L.C. v. Sergio Munoz, Jr. (2×)
5th Cir. · 2019 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co. , 131 F.3d 1120 , 1123 (5th Cir. 1997).
discussed Cited "see" Kenneth Crissup v. Thomas Greenwell (2×)
5th Cir. · 2014 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123-29 (5th Cir.1997); Forbush v. J.C.
cited Cited "see" Fonteneaux v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
5th Cir. · 2013 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997) (explaining that we review “unpreserved error in a civil case using the plain-error standard of review”).
cited Cited "see" F. Autery v. GlaxoSmithKline, L.L.C.
5th Cir. · 2012 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997) (applying plain-error review to unpreserved error in a civil case).
cited Cited "see" Alaniz v. Zamora-Quezada
5th Cir. · 2009 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997). 44 .
cited Cited "see" SeaQuest Diving, LP v. S&J Diving, Inc. (In Re SeaQuest Diving, LP)
5th Cir. · 2009 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997) (applying the plain-error standard of review to unpreserved error in a civil case).
cited Cited "see" Maldonado v. Dickerson
5th Cir. · 2006 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997); cf. Hale v. Townley, 45 F.3d 914, 919 (5th Cir.1995).
discussed Cited "see" CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC v. Harris County Toll Road Authority
5th Cir. · 2006 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997) ("more recently our Court has adopted the practice of reviewing unpreserved error in a civil case using the plain-error standard of review”).
discussed Cited "see" Delgado v. Reef Resort Ltd.
5th Cir. · 2004 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997) Under plain error review we reverse only where there is “error that is plain and that affects substantial rights.” United States v. Olano, 507 U.S. 725, 732 , 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 (1993).
cited Cited "see" Texaco Inc. v. Duhé
5th Cir. · 2001 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123 (5th Cir.1997) (courts may review an issue of law raised for the first time on appeal in "exceptional circumstances”). 19 .
cited Cited "see" Rhoades v. Casey
5th Cir. · 1999 · signal: see · confidence high
See Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120, 1124 (5th Cir.1997).
cited Cited "see" Bruin Portfolio, LLC v. Leicht (In Re Leicht)
1st Cir. BAP · 1998 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Davis (In re Davis), 105 F.3d 1017 (5th Cir.1997)(describing operation of § 522(c) vis-a-vis state exemption provisions), rehearing granted en banc, 131 F.3d 1120 (5th Cir.1997). 4 3.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Johnson v. East Baton Rouge Federation of Teachers
5th Cir. · 2017 · signal: see also · confidence low
See McGarity v. Apfel, 172 F.3d 870 (5th Cir. 1999) (unpublished); see also Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., 131 F.3d 1120 (5th Cir. 1997) (explaining that a court “review[s'J unpre-served error in a civil case using the plain-error standard of review”).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Johnson v. Barnhart
S.D. Tex. · 2003 · signal: see also · confidence medium
See Acuna v. Brown & Root, Inc., 200 F.3d 335, 340 (5th Cir.2000); Douglass v. United Services Automobile Assoc., 79 F.3d 1415, 1424 (5th Cir.1996)(e% banc); see also Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123-4 (5th Cir.1997); and, 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(C).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. v. Lindsey
S.D. Tex. · 2003 · signal: see also · confidence medium
See Acuna v. Brown & Root, Inc., 200 F.3d 335, 340 (5th Cir.2000); Douglass v. United Services Automobile Assoc., 79 F.3d 1415, 1424 (5th Cir. 1996)(en banc); see also Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123-24 (5th Cir.1997).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Teitel v. University of Houston Board of Regents
S.D. Tex. · 2002 · signal: see also · confidence medium
See Acuna v. Brown & Root, Inc., 200 F.3d 335, 340 (5th Cir.2000); Douglass v. United Services Automobile Assoc., 79 F.3d 1415, 1424 (5th Cir.l996)(en banc); see also Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123-4 (5th Cir.1997); and, 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(C).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Myers v. Barnhart
S.D. Tex. · 2002 · signal: see also · confidence medium
See Acuna v. Brown & Root, Inc., 200 F.3d 335, 340 (5th Cir.2000); Douglass v. United Services Automobile Assoc., 79 F.3d 1415, 1424 (5th Cir.1996)(en banc); see also Crawford v. Falcon Drilling Co., Inc., 131 F.3d 1120, 1123-4 (5th Cir.1997); and, 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(C). 2 .
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In the Matter of Thomas Cullen DAVIS; Karen Joyce Davis, Debtors. Sandra DAVIS, Appellant,
v.
Thomas Cullen DAVIS, Appellee
95-11112.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Dec 17, 1997.
131 F.3d 1120
St. Clair Newbern, III, Fort Worth, TX, for Appellant., Ronald Ray Payne, Hesse & Jones, Dallas, TX, for Appellee.
Politz, King, Jolly, Higginbotham, Davis, Jones, Smith, Duhé, Wiener, Barksdale, Garza, Demoss, Benavides, Stewart, Parker, Dennis.
Published

ON PETITION FOR REHEARING AND SUGGESTION FOR REHEARING EN BANC

BY THE COURT:

A member of the Court in active service having requested a poll on the suggestion for rehearing en banc and a majority of the judges in active service having voted in favor of granting a rehearing en banc,

IT IS ORDERED that this cause shall be reheard by the Court en bane with oral argument on a date hereafter to be fixed. The Clerk will specify a briefing schedule for the filing of supplemental briefs.