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overriding principle in Texas

42 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1982–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (25)

CaseFollowedCited
Boykin v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2003
2 sentences

2003Roykin v. State, 818 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex.Crim.App.1991).

1997Boykin v. State, 818 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex.Crim.App.1991).

45
Vargas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–2010
2 sentences

2010We said in Chambers v. State, “In cases reversed because of the State’s failure to establish the legitimacy of its explanations through voir dire questions, at least one of two other factors has existed[:] 1) the legitimacy of the State’s apprehension was not obvious and 2) there was other evidence of disparate treatment.”21 While we agree with Chambers and Justice Reyna that the lack-of-questioning factor may arise in conjunction with other factors, we do not find support in our cases for the State’s more extreme proposition that “basing reversal exclusively on a lack of questioning is wrong.

2010Id.

39
Michael D. Lee v. the Rogers Agency, C. Michael Rogers, and New York Life Insurance Companygreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020“The overriding principle to be observed in construing a trust instrument is to ascertain the settlor’s intent with the view of effectuating it.” Lee v. Rogers Agency, 517 S.W.3d 137, 145 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2017, pet. denied).

2019“When we construe a will, we focus on the testator’s intent.” Id. (citing San Antonio Area Found. v. Lang, 35 S.W.3d 636, 639 (Tex. 2000)); see Lee, 517 S.W.3d at 145 (“The overriding principle to be observed in construing a trust instrument is to ascertain the settlor’s intent with the view of effectuating it.”).

33
Coffee v. William Marsh Rice Universitygreen
texapp · 1966 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018See Lee v. Rogers Agency , 517 S.W.3d 137 , 145 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2016, pet. denied) ("The overriding principle to be observed in construing a trust instrument is to ascertain the settlor's intent with the view of *817 effectuating it.") (citing Parrish v. Mills , 101 Tex. 276 , 106 S.W. 882 (1908) ); Coffee v. William Marsh Rice Univ. , 408 S.W.2d 269 , 273 (Tex. Civ.

2017Parrish v. Mills, 101 Tex. 276 , 106 S.W. 882 , 885-86 (Tex. 1908). “[I]t is the intention of the settlor at the time of the creation of the trust that is determinative.” Coffee v. William Marsh Rice Univ., 408 S.W.2d 269, 273 (Tex. Civ.

23
Samlowski v. Wootengreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017See id. at 272; see also Samlowski v. Wooten, 332 S.W.3d 404, 411 (Tex. 2011) (“The overriding principle guiding trial court discretion under section 74.351(c) [30–day extension] . . . is the elimination of frivolous claims and the preservation of meritorious ones.

2016Dallas, Inc., 224 S.W.3d 448, 452 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2007, no pet.); see also Samlowski v. Wooten, 332 S.W.3d 404, 411 (Tex.2011) (“The overriding principle guiding trial court discretion under section 74.351(c) [30-day extension] ... is the elimination of frivolous claims and the preservation of meritorious ones.

22
Johnson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Vargas v. State, 838 S.W.2d 552, 554 (Tex.Crim.App. 1992); Johnson v. State, 959 S.W.2d 284, 290-91 (Tex.App.–Dallas1997, pet. ref’d).

2009Vargas v. State, 838 S.W.2d 552, 554 (Tex.Crim.App. 1992); Johnson v. State, 959 S.W.2d 284, 290-91 (Tex.App.-Dallas1997, pet. ref'd).

22
Oklahoma Press Publishing Co. v. Wallinggreen
scotus · 1946 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See id.

2004See id.

22
Parrish v. Millsgreen
· 1908 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018See Lee v. Rogers Agency , 517 S.W.3d 137 , 145 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2016, pet. denied) ("The overriding principle to be observed in construing a trust instrument is to ascertain the settlor's intent with the view of *817 effectuating it.") (citing Parrish v. Mills , 101 Tex. 276 , 106 S.W. 882 (1908) ); Coffee v. William Marsh Rice Univ. , 408 S.W.2d 269 , 273 (Tex. Civ.

2017Parrish v. Mills, 101 Tex. 276 , 106 S.W. 882 , 885-86 (Tex. 1908). “[I]t is the intention of the settlor at the time of the creation of the trust that is determinative.” Coffee v. William Marsh Rice Univ., 408 S.W.2d 269, 273 (Tex. Civ.

13
Broders v. Heisegreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2011
2 sentences

2011The overriding standard established in Broders was “whether the offering party [has] established] that the expert ‘has knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education’ regarding the specific issue before the court which would qualify the expert to give an opinion on that particular subject.” Broders, 924 S.W.2d at 153 .

2009The overriding standard established in Broders was “whether the offering party [has] established] that the expert has ‘knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education’ regarding the specific issue before the court which would qualify the expert to give an opinion on that particular *876 subject.” Broders, 924 S.W.2d at 153 (citations omitted).

12
Miller v. Fentongreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2004
2 sentences

2004App. 1996) (McCormick, P.J., concurring) (citing Miller v. Fenton , 474 U.S. 104 , 106 S. Ct. 445, 450-53 , 88 L.

2004App. 1996) (McCormick, P.J., concurring) (citing Miller v. Fenton , 474 U.S. 104 , 106 S. Ct. 445, 450-53 , 88 L.

12
Huffman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Huffman v. State, 267 S.W.3d 902, 907 (Tex. Crim.

11
San Antonio Area Foundation v. Langgreen
tex · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019“When we construe a will, we focus on the testator’s intent.” Id. (citing San Antonio Area Found. v. Lang, 35 S.W.3d 636, 639 (Tex. 2000)); see Lee, 517 S.W.3d at 145 (“The overriding principle to be observed in construing a trust instrument is to ascertain the settlor’s intent with the view of effectuating it.”).

11
Lesikar v. Moongreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019“We interpret trust instruments the same way as we interpret wills, contracts, and other legal documents.” Lee, 517 S.W.3d at 145 (citing Lesikar v. Moon, 237 S.W.3d 361, 366 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, pet. denied)).

11
Farishta v. Tenet Healthsystem Hospitals Dallas, Inc.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Dallas, Inc., 224 S.W.3d 448, 452 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2007, no pet.); see also Samlowski v. Wooten, 332 S.W.3d 404, 411 (Tex.2011) (“The overriding principle guiding trial court discretion under section 74.351(c) [30-day extension] ... is the elimination of frivolous claims and the preservation of meritorious ones.

11
Panelli v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015This principle is reiterated in Delaney, and explicitly distinguishes the circumstances of Delaney’s waiver to those of Blanco and Monreal: 1 The first concern—premature motion for new trial and notice of appeal, respectively—were disposed of by the passage of art. 27(b) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Panelli v. State, 709 S.W.2d 655, 657 (Tex. Crim.

11
In Re JFCgreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014In re J.F.C., 96 S.W.3d 256, 305 (Tex.2002). .

11
Ex Parte Travisgreen
ala · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010We said in Chambers v. State, “In cases reversed because of the State’s failure to establish the legitimacy of its explanations through voir dire questions, at least one of two other factors has existed[:] 1) the legitimacy of the State’s apprehension was not obvious and 2) there was other evidence of disparate treatment.”21 While we agree with Chambers and Justice Reyna that the lack-of-questioning factor may arise in conjunction with other factors, we do not find support in our cases for the State’s more extreme proposition that “basing reversal exclusively on a lack of questioning is wrong.

11
Villarreal v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004"The overriding principle, at least with respect to constitutional questions, is that where the trial court 'is not in an appreciably better position' than the appellate court to decide the issue, the appellate court may independently determine the issue while affording deference to the trial court's findings on subsidiary factual questions." Villareal v. State , 935 S.W.2d 134, 139 (Tex. Crim.

11
Guzman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998While the matters included in the majority's "three part" test might enter into such inquiry, a Rule 901 question should not be narrowed to a fixed number of inflexible inquiries. [3] The majority says the standard of review "for a trial court's ruling under one of the rules of evidence is abuse of discretion." Majority opinion at 5 (citing Guzman v. State, 955 S.W.2d 85, 89 (Tex.Crim.App.1997)).

11
McMann v. Richardsongreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

11
Brady v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

11
Keeton v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Roark v. Allengreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
English v. Fischergreen
texapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
State Bar of Tex. v. Heardgreen
tex · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Lawson v. Baker green
texapp · 1920
2 sentences

1986Lawson v. Baker, 220 S.W. 260 . 272 (Tex. Civ. -- APP. - Austin 1920. writ ref’d).

1986Lawson v. Baker, 220 S.W. 260 , 272 (Tex.Civ.App.-Austin 1920, writ ref'd).

21986–1986
McKeiver v. Pennsylvania green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

2014The overriding standard for due process is “fundamental fairness.” McKeiver, 403 U.S. at 543 , 91 S.Ct. at 1985 .

2014The overriding standard for due process is “fundamental fairness.” McKeiver, 403 U.S. at 543 , 91 S.Ct. at 1985 .

12014–2014
Miller-El v. Dretke green
scotus · 2005
1 sentence

2010We said in Chambers v. State, “In cases reversed because of the State’s failure to establish the legitimacy of its explanations through voir dire questions, at least one of two other factors has existed[:] 1) the legitimacy of the State’s apprehension was not obvious and 2) there was other evidence of disparate treatment.”21 While we agree with Chambers and Justice Reyna that the lack-of-questioning factor may arise in conjunction with other factors, we do not find support in our cases for the State’s more extreme proposition that “basing reversal exclusively on a lack of questioning is wrong.

12010–2010
Babcock v. Northwest Memorial Hospital green
tex · 1989
2 sentences

2006Babcock, 767 S.W.2d at 708 (citing Texas Employers Ins.

2006Babcock, 767 S.W.2d at 708 (citing Texas Employers Ins.

12006–2006
De Veau v. Braisted green
scotus · 1960
2 sentences

2001The overriding inquiry in such situations was enunciated by the Court in DeVeau v. Braisted, 363 U.S. 144 , 80 S.Ct. 1146 , 4 L.Ed.2d 1109 (1960): “The question in each case, where unpleasant consequences are brought to bear upon an individual for prior conduct, is whether the legislative aim was to punish that individual for past activity, or whether the restriction of the individual comes about as a relevant incident to a regulation of a present situation....” 363 U.S. at 160 , 80 S.Ct. 1146 .

2001The overriding inquiry in such situations was enunciated by the Court in DeVeau v. Braisted, 363 U.S. 144 , 80 S.Ct. 1146 , 4 L.Ed.2d 1109 (1960): “The question in each case, where unpleasant consequences are brought to bear upon an individual for prior conduct, is whether the legislative aim was to punish that individual for past activity, or whether the restriction of the individual comes about as a relevant incident to a regulation of a present situation....” 363 U.S. at 160 , 80 S.Ct. 1146 .

12001–2001
Parker v. North Carolina green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

11998–1998
Menna v. New York green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

11998–1998
Tollett v. Henderson green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). [8] Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers' concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin , the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the " Brady trilogy" is that a defendant's voluntary admission of guilt in open court "renders irrelevant" most constitutional deprivations occurring b

1998Tollett, 93 S.Ct. at 1608 ; see Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); Parker v. North Carolina, 397 U.S. 790 , 90 S.Ct. 1458 , 25 L.Ed.2d 785 (1970); McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759 , 90 S.Ct. 1441 , 25 L.Ed.2d 763 (1970). 8 Contrary to the position taken in Judge Meyers’ concurring opinion in this case and in his dissenting opinion in McGlothlin, the overriding principle expressed in Tollett and in the “Brady trilogy” is that a defendant’s voluntary admission of guilt in open court “renders irrelevant” most constitutional deprivations occurring befor

11998–1998
Segovia-Slape v. Paxson green
texapp · 1995
1 sentence

1996Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 14.07(a) (Vernon 1986); Segovia-Slape v. Paxson, 893 S.W.2d 694 (Tex.App.—El Paso 1995) (orig. proceeding).

11996–1996
Penry v. Lynaugh red
scotus · 1989
11992–1992
Franklin v. Lynaugh green
scotus · 1988
11992–1992
Skipper v. South Carolina green
scotus · 1986
11992–1992
Carroll v. United States green
scotus · 1925
11989–1989
Chambers v. Maroney green
scotus · 1970
11989–1989
Sandstrom v. Montana green
scotus · 1979
11982–1982
Smith v. California green
scotus · 1960
11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.11 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 12.42 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

LA 70 (1974–2024) CA 61 (1972–2026) OH 45 (1983–2026) FL 43 (1961–2025) TX 42 (1982–2023) MI 37 (1966–2026) NY 36 (1956–2024) SC 32 (1986–2023) PA 30 (1966–2026) IL 29 (1964–2020) NJ 28 (1953–2025) MT 23 (1959–2020) VA 23 (1985–2026) WA 22 (1977–2025) MO 16 (1959–2024) IA 14 (1982–2023) WI 13 (1955–2025) TN 12 (1980–2024) MN 11 (1984–2005) OR 10 (1980–2024) CO 9 (1974–2005) CT 9 (1980–2015) MD 9 (1984–2011) NC 8 (1980–2026) AR 7 (1992–2016) MA 7 (1980–2025) KS 7 (1969–2020) UT 7 (1987–2022) KY 6 (1961–2023) RI 6 (2004–2017) NM 5 (1991–2020) ND 4 (1998–2013) GA 4 (1983–2025) ME 4 (1975–2018) AZ 4 (1977–2015) ID 4 (1980–2025) NH 4 (1993–2018) OK 4 (1983–2018) WV 4 (1975–2019) IN 4 (1976–2014) HI 4 (2005–2014) SD 3 (1984–1992) AK 3 (1979–2018) AL 3 (1984–2015) MS 3 (2001–2024) DC 3 (1987–2013)

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