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damage claim in Texas

36 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1948–2021 2 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Lunsford v. Morrisgreen
tex · 1988 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2010
2 sentences

2010With respect to the discovery on net worth, our Supreme Court held in Lunsford v. Morris, 746 S.W.2d 471, 473 (Tex.1988) that: “Our rules of civil procedure and evidence do not require similar practices *114 [i.e., that a prima facie right to punitive damages be established or delaying the production until the jury hears evidence sufficient to submit a punitive damage issue] before net worth may be discovered.

2010With respect to the discovery on net worth, our Supreme Court held in Lunsford v. Morris, 746 S.W.2d 471, 473 (Tex. 1988) that: “Our rules of civil procedure and evidence do not require similar practices [i.e., that a prima facie right to punitive damages be established or delaying the production until the jury hears evidence sufficient to submit a punitive damage issue] before net worth may be discovered.

55
City of Keller v. Wilsongreen
tex · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See City of Keller, 168 S.W.3d at 807, 810 .

2011See City of Keller , 168 S.W.3d at 807, 810 .

22
Kajima International, Inc. v. Formosa Plastics Corp., USAgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Kajima, 15 S.W.3d at 293-94 .

2006See Kajima, 15 S.W.3d at 293-94 .

22
Exxon Mobil Corporation, Whm Custom Services, Inc., and Disa, Inc. v. Gilberto Rinconesgreen
tex · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Rincones, 520 S.W.3d at 579 .

11
Kerry Heckman, on Behalf of Themselves and All Other Persons Similarly Situated v. Williamson Countygreen
tex · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Heckman, 369 S.W.3d at 162 . * * * Because Buzbee had standing to assert a damage claim under subsection 253.131(c), the trial court could not have permissibly dismissed that claim on jurisdictional grounds.

11
Peeler v. Hughes & Lucegreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See id. at 497 .

11
City of Houston v. Southern Electrical Services, Inc.green
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Servs., Inc. , 273 S.W.3d 739, 744 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2008, pet. denied) (holding pleadings alleged sufficient facts to establish waiver of immunity from suit and to defeat plea to jurisdiction and declining to “adjudicate” the plaintiff’s damage claim through plea to jurisdiction).

11
Felts v. Harris Countygreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Felts v. Harris County, 915 S.W.2d 482, 484 (Tex.1996).

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Duran v. Credit Bureau of Yuma, Inc.green
azd · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987R.CIV.P. 23 (advisory committee note to 1966 amendment); see also Wilcox Development Co. v. First Interstate Bank of Oregon, N.A., 97 F.R.D. 440, 444 (D.Ore.1983); Duran v. Credit Bureau of Yuma, Inc., 93 F.R.D. 607, 609 (D.Ariz.1982) (subsection (b)(2) is available “only where in-junctive or declaratory relief is the primary reason for bringing the action and is not subordinate to a damage claim”).

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Wilcox Development Co. v. First Interstate Bankgreen
ord · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987R.CIV.P. 23 (advisory committee note to 1966 amendment); see also Wilcox Development Co. v. First Interstate Bank of Oregon, N.A., 97 F.R.D. 440, 444 (D.Ore.1983); Duran v. Credit Bureau of Yuma, Inc., 93 F.R.D. 607, 609 (D.Ariz.1982) (subsection (b)(2) is available “only where in-junctive or declaratory relief is the primary reason for bringing the action and is not subordinate to a damage claim”).

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Dixon v. Brooksgreen
texapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See 14 DORSANEO, TEXAS LITIGATION GUIDE sec. 336.-07[4] (1985); see also Uvalde Const. Co. v. Joiner, 132 Tex. 593 , 126 S.W.2d 22, 24 (1939); Dixon v. Brooks, 604 S.W.2d 330, 334-35 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1980, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Reynolds Brothers, Incorporated v. Dodson, 380 S.W.2d 678, 681-82 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1964, no writ); Blum v. Elkins, 369 S.W.2d 810, 812 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1963, no writ).

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Blum v. Elkinsgreen
texapp · 1963 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See 14 DORSANEO, TEXAS LITIGATION GUIDE sec. 336.-07[4] (1985); see also Uvalde Const. Co. v. Joiner, 132 Tex. 593 , 126 S.W.2d 22, 24 (1939); Dixon v. Brooks, 604 S.W.2d 330, 334-35 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1980, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Reynolds Brothers, Incorporated v. Dodson, 380 S.W.2d 678, 681-82 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1964, no writ); Blum v. Elkins, 369 S.W.2d 810, 812 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1963, no writ).

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Reynolds Brothers, Incorporated v. Dodsongreen
texapp · 1964 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See 14 DORSANEO, TEXAS LITIGATION GUIDE sec. 336.-07[4] (1985); see also Uvalde Const. Co. v. Joiner, 132 Tex. 593 , 126 S.W.2d 22, 24 (1939); Dixon v. Brooks, 604 S.W.2d 330, 334-35 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1980, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Reynolds Brothers, Incorporated v. Dodson, 380 S.W.2d 678, 681-82 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1964, no writ); Blum v. Elkins, 369 S.W.2d 810, 812 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1963, no writ).

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Uvalde Construction Co. v. Joinergreen
tex · 1939 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See 14 DORSANEO, TEXAS LITIGATION GUIDE sec. 336.-07[4] (1985); see also Uvalde Const. Co. v. Joiner, 132 Tex. 593 , 126 S.W.2d 22, 24 (1939); Dixon v. Brooks, 604 S.W.2d 330, 334-35 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1980, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Reynolds Brothers, Incorporated v. Dodson, 380 S.W.2d 678, 681-82 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1964, no writ); Blum v. Elkins, 369 S.W.2d 810, 812 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1963, no writ).

1986See 14 DORSANEO, TEXAS LITIGATION GUIDE sec. 336.-07[4] (1985); see also Uvalde Const. Co. v. Joiner, 132 Tex. 593 , 126 S.W.2d 22, 24 (1939); Dixon v. Brooks, 604 S.W.2d 330, 334-35 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1980, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Reynolds Brothers, Incorporated v. Dodson, 380 S.W.2d 678, 681-82 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1964, no writ); Blum v. Elkins, 369 S.W.2d 810, 812 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1963, no writ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
Brown v. American Transfer & Storage Co. green
tex · 1980
2 sentences

2009However, when the wrongdoer “has provided for those damages, either by personal payment or insurance payment, the damage claim has been satisfied”; to permit the injured party in such circumstances to keep the insurance money and also collect from the wrongdoer “would be a double recovery not sanctioned by law.” Id. at 935 (citing Publix Theatres Corp. v. Powell, 71 S.W.2d 237 (Tex. 1934)).

2009However, when the wrongdoer “has provided for those damages, either by personal payment or insurance payment, the damage claim has been satisfied”; to permit the injured party in such circumstances to keep the insurance money and also collect from the wrongdoer “would be a double recovery not sanctioned by law.” Id. at 935 (citing Publix Theatres Corp. v. Powell, 123 Tex. 304 , 71 S.W.2d 237 (1934)).

31982–2009
Publix Theatres Corp. v. Powell green
tex · 1934
2 sentences

2009However, when the wrongdoer “has provided for those damages, either by personal payment or insurance payment, the damage claim has been satisfied”; to permit the injured party in such circumstances to keep the insurance money and also collect from the wrongdoer “would be a double recovery not sanctioned by law.” Id. at 935 (citing Publix Theatres Corp. v. Powell, 71 S.W.2d 237 (Tex. 1934)).

2009However, when the wrongdoer “has provided for those damages, either by personal payment or insurance payment, the damage claim has been satisfied”; to permit the injured party in such circumstances to keep the insurance money and also collect from the wrongdoer “would be a double recovery not sanctioned by law.” Id. at 935 (citing Publix Theatres Corp. v. Powell, 123 Tex. 304 , 71 S.W.2d 237 (1934)).

31982–2009
County of Bexar v. Santikos green
tex · 2004
2 sentences

2008Santikos, 144 S.W.3d at 459 ; Interstate Northborough, 66 S.W.3d at 220 . 1.

2008Santikos, 144 S.W.3d at 459 ; Interstate Northborough, 66 S.W.3d at 220 . 1.

32007–2008
Interstate Northborough Partnership v. State green
tex · 2001
2 sentences

2008Santikos, 144 S.W.3d at 459 ; Interstate Northborough, 66 S.W.3d at 220 . 1.

2008Santikos, 144 S.W.3d at 459 ; Interstate Northborough, 66 S.W.3d at 220 . 1.

32007–2008
Leleaux v. Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District green
tex · 1992
1 sentence

2021In other words, the damage claim must be based on “more than mere involvement of property”; rather, “the use or operation ‘must have actually caused the injury.’” Id. (quoting Tex. Nat.

12021–2021
Rentech Steel, L.L.C. v. Teel green
texapp · 2009
1 sentence

2019After explaining the purpose of the collateral source rule, the Eastland Court of Appeals stated, “However, when the wrongdoer ‘has provided for those damages, either by personal payment or insurance payment, the damage claim has been satisfied’; to permit the injured party in such circumstances to keep the insurance money and also collect from the wrongdoer ‘would be a double recovery not sanctioned by law.’” Id.

12019–2019
Henry v. Dillard Department Stores, Inc. green
tex · 2002
1 sentence

2018Henry, 70 S.W.3d at 809 (quoting Fodge, 63 S.W.3d at 804 ).

12018–2018
American Motorists Insurance Co. v. Fodge green
tex · 2002
1 sentence

2018Henry, 70 S.W.3d at 809 (quoting Fodge, 63 S.W.3d at 804 ).

12018–2018
DaimlerChrysler Motors Co., LLC v. Manuel green
texapp · 2012
1 sentence

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 35 DaimlerChrysler Motors Co., LLC v. Manuel, 362 S.W.3d 160 (2012) Chrysler provides no case law stating that parol evidence of the parties' true intent as an issue of fact is required when a contract is ambiguous.

12015–2015
Perez v. Hung Kien Luu green
texapp · 2007
1 sentence

2015Note that the general damage standard was changed in 1995 from "actual damages," to "economic damages." Actual damages, however, remains the damage standard under section 17.SO(h) for violation of"tie-in" statutes. 145 id. at§ 17.45(11 ). 146 ln Perez v. Luu, 244 S.W.3d 444 (Tex. App. Eastland 2007, no pet.h.), the court apparently did not understand the purpose of the benefit of the bargain rule, and its objectives.

12015–2015
Lexington Insurance Company, as Subrogee of Burr Computer Environments, Inc. and J. Supor and Sons Trucking and Rigging Co. v. Daybreak Express, Inc. green
tex · 2013
1 sentence

2013Id.

12013–2013
Liberty Seafood, Inc. v. Herndon Marine Products, Inc. green
ca5 · 1994
1 sentence

1999Id. (citation omitted).

11999–1999
Gasoline Products Co. v. Champlin Refining Co. green
scotus · 1931
2 sentences

1996The Court said, however, "Here we hold that where the requirement of a jury trial has been satisfied by a verdict according to law upon one issue of fact, that requirement does not compel a new trial of that issue even though another and separable issue must be tried again." Gasoline Products Co. v. Champlin Refining Co., 283 U.S. at 499 , 51 S.Ct. at 515 .

1996The Court said, however, "Here we hold that where the requirement of a jury trial has been satisfied by a verdict according to law upon one issue of fact, that requirement does not compel a new trial of that issue even though another and separable issue must be tried again." Gasoline Products Co. v. Champlin Refining Co., 283 U.S. at 499 , 51 S.Ct. at 515 .

11996–1996
Holt Atherton Industries, Inc. v. Heine green
tex · 1992
1 sentence

1994In Heine , the supreme court reversed an award of lost profits to a plaintiff who had two bulldozers, debilitating damage to one of which was the basis of the damage claim. 835 S.W.2d at 84-85 .

11994–1994
Ex Parte Coffee green
tex · 1959
2 sentences

1980Ex parte Coffee, 160 Tex. 224 , 328 S.W.2d 283 .

1980Ex parte Coffee, 160 Tex. 224 , 328 S.W.2d 283 .

11980–1980
Inman v. Padrezas green
texapp · 1976
11978–1978
Crutcher-Rolfs-Cummings, Inc. v. Ballard green
texapp · 1976
1 sentence

1978Crutcher-Rolfs-Cummings, Inc. v. Ballard, supra; Inman v. Padrezas, supra; Whitson Company, Inc., v. Bluff Creek Oil Company, supra. The gist of this argument, as we understand it, is that the damage clause contained in the deed obligates lessee to compensate plaintiffs for any damages caused to the plaintiffs’ surface estate by lessee’s drilling operations.

11978–1978
City of Fort Worth v. Satterwhite neutral
texapp · 1959
11966–1966
Iron Gate Bank v. Brady green
scotus · 1902
11950–1950
Patton v. Brady green
scotus · 1902
11950–1950
Lassell v. City of Gloversville neutral
nyappdiv · 1926
11948–1948

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 21.042 (4)

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

OH 106 (1940–2013) MO 69 (1954–2020) CA 59 (1929–2024) NJ 50 (1956–2020) NY 41 (1928–2025) LA 40 (1935–2022) TX 36 (1948–2021) IL 28 (1889–2016) FL 21 (1988–2026) VA 20 (1968–2015) MD 18 (1972–2019) WA 17 (1930–2025) ND 16 (1983–2023) MA 16 (1981–2016) IA 16 (1974–2025) IN 15 (1890–2019) WI 14 (1969–2020) AZ 13 (1977–2018) KY 12 (1966–2026) KS 12 (1988–2015) GA 12 (1929–2017) CO 11 (1971–2010) SD 11 (1990–2021) OK 10 (1985–2016) PA 9 (1953–2015) MN 9 (1982–2018) ID 9 (1911–2011) TN 8 (1967–2015) MI 8 (1974–2021) WV 8 (1983–2017) OR 8 (1891–2012) AK 7 (1981–2012) CT 7 (1931–2015) MT 6 (1957–2008) DE 6 (1996–2025) NM 6 (1979–2023) WY 5 (1963–2022) AR 5 (1918–1998) MS 5 (1979–2010) AL 5 (1997–2023) NV 4 (1978–2014) DC 4 (1955–2010) UT 3 (2013–2026) NE 3 (1983–2018) RI 2 (2001–2004) SC 2 (1967–1975) NC 2 (2022–2022) HI 2 (2007–2008)

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