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corporation violation in Texas

35 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1911–2018 0 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Lawsongreen
texapp · 1943 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1976–1995
2 sentences

1995Corp. v. Isbell, 202 S.W.2d 300, 302 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1947, no writ) (a franchise tax is a tax assessed by the state against a corporation for the privilege of doing business in the state; the purpose of the law is "to exact such a tax commensurate with the value of such privilege so granted”); see also Houston Oil Co. v. Lawson, 175 S.W.2d 716, 723 (Tex.Civ.App.—Galveston 1943, writ ref'd) ("a franchise tax is neither a tax upon the property or the income of a corporation, though both are to be regarded in measuring the tax”).

1995App.--Austin 1947, no writ) (a franchise tax is a tax assessed by the state against a corporation for the privilege of doing business in the state; the purpose of the law is "to exact such a tax commensurate with the value of such privilege so granted"); see also Houston Oil Co. v. Lawson , 175 S.W.2d 716, 723 (Tex. Civ.

33
McLernon v. Dynegy, Inc.green
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See McLemon, 347 S.W.3d at 324-25 .

2012See McLernon, 347 S.W.3d at 324–25.

22
Sterling Oil & Refining Corp. v. Isbellgreen
texapp · 1947 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1976–1995
2 sentences

1995Corp. v. Isbell, 202 S.W.2d 300, 302 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1947, no writ) (a franchise tax is a tax assessed by the state against a corporation for the privilege of doing business in the state; the purpose of the law is "to exact such a tax commensurate with the value of such privilege so granted”); see also Houston Oil Co. v. Lawson, 175 S.W.2d 716, 723 (Tex.Civ.App.—Galveston 1943, writ ref'd) ("a franchise tax is neither a tax upon the property or the income of a corporation, though both are to be regarded in measuring the tax”).

1976Accord, Riveroaks Development Corp. v. Shepperd, 246 S.W.2d 236, 240 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1952, writ ref'd); Sterling Oil & Refining Corporation v. Isbell, 202 S.W.2d 300, 302 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1947, no writ); Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Lawson, 175 S.W.2d 716, 723 (Tex.Civ.App.—Galveston 1943, writ ref'd).

22
United North & South Development Co. v. Heathgreen
texapp · 1934 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1943–1976
2 sentences

1976With respect to the Texas franchise tax, the courts of this state have held that it “is not a tax upon the property of the corporation nor one upon its income, though both are to be regarded in measuring such tax, but a charge made by the state against the corporation for the privilege granted it to do business in the state. . . . [I]t was the purpose of the Legislature to levy against the corporation a tax commensurate with the value of the privilege granted ..” United North & South Development Co. v. Heath, 78 S.W.2d 650, 652 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1934, writ ref’d).

1976With respect to the Texas franchise tax, the courts of this state have held that it "is not a tax upon the property of the corporation nor one upon its income, though both are to be regarded in measuring such tax, but a charge made by the state against the corporation for the privilege granted it to do business in the state. . . . [I]t was the purpose of the Legislature to levy against the corporation a tax commensurate with the value of the privilege granted. . . ." United North & South Development Co. v. Heath, 78 S.W.2d 650, 652 (Tex. Civ.App.—Austin 1934, writ ref'd).

14
Riveroaks Development Corp. v. Shepperdgreen
texapp · 1952 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1976–1981
2 sentences

1981General Dynamics Corporation v. Bullock, 547 S.W.2d 255 (Tex.1976), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 1009 , 98 S.Ct. 717 , 54 L.Ed.2d 751 (1978); Riveroaks Development Corp. v. Sheppard, 246 S.W.2d 236 (Tex.Civ.App.

1976Accord, Riveroaks Development Corp. v. Shepperd, 246 S.W.2d 236, 240 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1952, writ ref'd); Sterling Oil & Refining Corporation v. Isbell, 202 S.W.2d 300, 302 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1947, no writ); Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Lawson, 175 S.W.2d 716, 723 (Tex.Civ.App.—Galveston 1943, writ ref'd).

12
Karl and Kelly Company, Inc. v. McLerrangreen
tex · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Karl & Kelly Co. v. McLerran, 646 S.W.2d 174, 175 (Tex.1983) (per curiam).

11
Wilhite v. H.E. Butt Co.green
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Butt Co., 812 S.W.2d 1, 5 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1991, no writ); Fojtik, 752 S.W.2d at 673 .

1993Butt Co., 812 S.W.2d 1, 5 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1991, no writ); Fojtik, 752 S.W.2d at 673 .

11
Bell Oil & Gas Co. v. Allied Chemical Corp.green
tex · 1968 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Morrow v. Franklingreen
· 1921 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1953–1953
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (47)

CaseCitedYears
Kinder Morgan North Texas Pipeline, L.P. v. Justiss green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2015Id.

2015Id.

22015–2015
McDonald v. Mayor of New York green
ny · 1876
2 sentences

1919When this is not done, no subsequent act can make the contract effective.’ See, also, McDonald v. New York,, 68 N. Y., 23 , 23 Am.

1911When this is not done, no ■subsequent act can make the contract effective.” See, also, McDonald v. New York, 68 N. Y. 23 , 23 Am.

21911–1919
Seeligson v. Lewis & Williams green
tex · 1885
2 sentences

1917It is said therein: “The laws of this state do not expressly or by necessary implication declare void a note given for commissions on a sale of the stock of a corporation; * * * therefore, under the rule quoted in State Bank of Chicago v. Holland,# the protection of the law is extended to the instrument here sued upon and to the ap-pellee as a purchaser thereof for value before maturity and without notice of any infirmity in its execution.” In Seeligson v. Lewis, 65 Tex. 215 , 57 Am.

1917It is said therein: ‘The laws of this s.tate do not expressly or by necessary implication declare void a note given for commissions on a sale of the stock of a corporation; * * * therefore, under the rule quoted in State Bank of Chicago v. Holland, the protection of the law is extended to the instrument here sued upon and to the appellee as a purchaser thereof for value before maturity and without notice of any infirmity in its execution.’ “In Seeligson v. Lewis, 65 Tex. 215 , 57 Am.

21917–1917
Scheffel v. Smith neutral
texapp · 1914
2 sentences

1917App. 263 , 21 S. W. 723 , it was held the holder of a note by indorsement before maturity for value, and without notice of the defense against the original payee, could recover, even though it was given in consideration of intoxicating liquors sold to the maker in violation of the law and the bond executed by the sellers, to the effect that they would not sell to habitual drunkards, nor to persons after having received notice from the wife, mother, etc. In the case of Seheffel v. Smith, 169 S. W. 1131 , it is held a note given for commission on the sale of stock in a corporation in violation o

1917App. 263 , 21 S. W. 723 , it was held the holder of a note by indorsement before maturity for value, and without notice of the defense against the original payee, could recover, even though it was given in consideration of intoxicating liquors sold to the maker in violation of the law and the bond executed by the sellers, to the effect that they would not sell to habitual drunkards, nor to persons after having received notice from the wife, mother, etc. In the case of Scheffel v. Smith, 169 S. W. 1131 , it is held a note given for commission on the sale of stock in a corporation in violation o

21917–1917
Campbell v. Jones neutral
· 1893
2 sentences

1917App. 263 , 21 S. W. 723 , it was held the holder of a note by indorsement before maturity for value, and without notice of the defense against the original payee, could recover, even though it was given in consideration of intoxicating liquors sold to the maker in violation of the law and the bond executed by the sellers, to the effect that they would not sell to habitual drunkards, nor to persons after having received notice from the wife, mother, etc. In the case of Seheffel v. Smith, 169 S. W. 1131 , it is held a note given for commission on the sale of stock in a corporation in violation o

1917App. 263 , 21 S. W. 723 , it was held the holder of a note by indorsement before maturity for value, and without notice of the defense against the original payee, could recover, even though it was given in consideration of intoxicating liquors sold to the maker in violation of the law and the bond executed by the sellers, to the effect that they would not sell to habitual drunkards, nor to persons after having received notice from the wife, mother, etc. In the case of Scheffel v. Smith, 169 S. W. 1131 , it is held a note given for commission on the sale of stock in a corporation in violation o

21917–1917
Wilson v. United States green
· 1910
1 sentence

2018"In Wilson v. United States , supra [ 221 U.S. 361 , 31 S.Ct. 538 , 55 L.Ed. 771 (1911) ], the Court held that an officer of a corporation could not claim his privilege against compulsory self-incrimination to justify a refusal to produce the corporate books and records in response to a grand jury subpoena duces tecum directed to the corporation.

12018–2018
Dreier v. United States green
scotus · 1911
2 sentences

2018A companion case, Dreier v. United States , 221 U.S. 394 [ 31 S.Ct. 550 , 55 L.Ed. 784 ] (1911), held that the same result followed when the subpoena requiring production of the corporate books was directed to the individual corporate officer." Bellis , 417 U.S. at 89 , 94 S.Ct. 2179 .

2018A companion case, Dreier v. United States , 221 U.S. 394 [ 31 S.Ct. 550 , 55 L.Ed. 784 ] (1911), held that the same result followed when the subpoena requiring production of the corporate books was directed to the individual corporate officer." Bellis , 417 U.S. at 89 , 94 S.Ct. 2179 .

12018–2018
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance v. Board of Assessors for Parish of Orleans green
scotus · 1911
1 sentence

2018A companion case, Dreier v. United States , 221 U.S. 394 [ 31 S.Ct. 550 , 55 L.Ed. 784 ] (1911), held that the same result followed when the subpoena requiring production of the corporate books was directed to the individual corporate officer." Bellis , 417 U.S. at 89 , 94 S.Ct. 2179 .

12018–2018
Bellis v. United States green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

2018A companion case, Dreier v. United States , 221 U.S. 394 [ 31 S.Ct. 550 , 55 L.Ed. 784 ] (1911), held that the same result followed when the subpoena requiring production of the corporate books was directed to the individual corporate officer." Bellis , 417 U.S. at 89 , 94 S.Ct. 2179 .

2018A companion case, Dreier v. United States , 221 U.S. 394 [ 31 S.Ct. 550 , 55 L.Ed. 784 ] (1911), held that the same result followed when the subpoena requiring production of the corporate books was directed to the individual corporate officer." Bellis , 417 U.S. at 89 , 94 S.Ct. 2179 .

12018–2018
Rayl v. Borger Economic Development Corp. green
texapp · 1998
1 sentence

2017Id. at 110 .

12017–2017
Sterner v. Marathon Oil Co. green
tex · 1989
2 sentences

1995Second, "[a] party attempting to overcome an adverse fact finding as a matter of law must surmount two hurdles.... [T]he record must be examined for evidence that supports the jury's finding, while ignoring all evidence to the contrary.... [I]f there is no evidence to support the fact finder's answer, then, the entire record must be examined to see if the contrary proposition is established as a matter of law." Sterner v. Marathon Oil Co., 767 S.W.2d at 690 .

1995Second, “[a] party attempting to overcome an adverse fact finding as a matter of law must surmount two hurdles_ [T]he record must be examined for evidence that supports the jury’s finding, while ignoring all evidence to the contrary.... [I]f there is no evidence to support the fact finder’s answer, then, the entire record must be examined to see if the contrary proposition is established as a matter of law.” Sterner v. Marathon Oil Co., 767 S.W.2d at 690 .

11995–1995
General Electric Company v. Kirkpatrick neutral
ca3 · 1963
2 sentences

1993This test was first recognized in City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 210 F.Supp. 483 (E.D.Pa.), petition for mandamus and prohibition denied sub. nom., General Electric Co. v. Kirkpatrick, 312 F.2d 742 (3d Cir.1962), cert. denied, 372 U.S. 943 , 83 S.Ct. 937 , 9 L.Ed.2d 969 (1963), in which the court held that a corporation could claim the attorney-client privilege only as to statements made by employees “in a position to control or even to take a substantial part in a decision about any action which the corporation may take upon the advice of the attorney.” Id. at 485.

1993This test was first recognized in City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 210 F.Supp. 483 (E.D.Pa.), petition for mandamus and prohibition denied sub. nom., General Electric Co. v. Kirkpatrick, 312 F.2d 742 (3d Cir.1962), cert. denied, 372 U.S. 943 , 83 S.Ct. 937 , 9 L.Ed.2d 969 (1963), in which the court held that a corporation could claim the attorney-client privilege only as to statements made by employees "in a position to control or even to take a substantial part in a decision about any action which the corporation may take upon the advice of the attorney." Id. at 485.

11993–1993
F. W. Woolworth Co. v. Meis green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1993This test was first recognized in City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 210 F.Supp. 483 (E.D.Pa.), petition for mandamus and prohibition denied sub. nom., General Electric Co. v. Kirkpatrick, 312 F.2d 742 (3d Cir.1962), cert. denied, 372 U.S. 943 , 83 S.Ct. 937 , 9 L.Ed.2d 969 (1963), in which the court held that a corporation could claim the attorney-client privilege only as to statements made by employees “in a position to control or even to take a substantial part in a decision about any action which the corporation may take upon the advice of the attorney.” Id. at 485.

1993This test was first recognized in City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 210 F.Supp. 483 (E.D.Pa.), petition for mandamus and prohibition denied sub. nom., General Electric Co. v. Kirkpatrick, 312 F.2d 742 (3d Cir.1962), cert. denied, 372 U.S. 943 , 83 S.Ct. 937 , 9 L.Ed.2d 969 (1963), in which the court held that a corporation could claim the attorney-client privilege only as to statements made by employees “in a position to control or even to take a substantial part in a decision about any action which the corporation may take upon the advice of the attorney.” Id. at 485.

11993–1993
United States v. Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc. green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1993This test was first recognized in City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 210 F.Supp. 483 (E.D.Pa.), petition for mandamus and prohibition denied sub. nom., General Electric Co. v. Kirkpatrick, 312 F.2d 742 (3d Cir.1962), cert. denied, 372 U.S. 943 , 83 S.Ct. 937 , 9 L.Ed.2d 969 (1963), in which the court held that a corporation could claim the attorney-client privilege only as to statements made by employees “in a position to control or even to take a substantial part in a decision about any action which the corporation may take upon the advice of the attorney.” Id. at 485.

1993This test was first recognized in City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 210 F.Supp. 483 (E.D.Pa.), petition for mandamus and prohibition denied sub. nom., General Electric Co. v. Kirkpatrick, 312 F.2d 742 (3d Cir.1962), cert. denied, 372 U.S. 943 , 83 S.Ct. 937 , 9 L.Ed.2d 969 (1963), in which the court held that a corporation could claim the attorney-client privilege only as to statements made by employees "in a position to control or even to take a substantial part in a decision about any action which the corporation may take upon the advice of the attorney." Id. at 485.

11993–1993
City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp. green
paed · 1962
2 sentences

1993This test was first recognized in City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 210 F.Supp. 483 (E.D.Pa.), petition for mandamus and prohibition denied sub. nom., General Electric Co. v. Kirkpatrick, 312 F.2d 742 (3d Cir.1962), cert. denied, 372 U.S. 943 , 83 S.Ct. 937 , 9 L.Ed.2d 969 (1963), in which the court held that a corporation could claim the attorney-client privilege only as to statements made by employees “in a position to control or even to take a substantial part in a decision about any action which the corporation may take upon the advice of the attorney.” Id. at 485.

1993This test was first recognized in City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 210 F.Supp. 483 (E.D.Pa.), petition for mandamus and prohibition denied sub. nom., General Electric Co. v. Kirkpatrick, 312 F.2d 742 (3d Cir.1962), cert. denied, 372 U.S. 943 , 83 S.Ct. 937 , 9 L.Ed.2d 969 (1963), in which the court held that a corporation could claim the attorney-client privilege only as to statements made by employees "in a position to control or even to take a substantial part in a decision about any action which the corporation may take upon the advice of the attorney." Id. at 485.

11993–1993
Fojtik v. First National Bank of Beeville green
texapp · 1988
2 sentences

1993Butt Co., 812 S.W.2d 1, 5 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1991, no writ); Fojtik, 752 S.W.2d at 673 .

1993Butt Co., 812 S.W.2d 1, 5 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1991, no writ); Fojtik, 752 S.W.2d at 673 .

11993–1993
Flynn Bros., Inc. v. First Medical Associates green
texapp · 1986
1 sentence

1989Arrangements by which a corporation formed by non-physicians employs physicians to render medical services to the corporation's clients consistently have been held to constitute both the unlawful practice of medicine by the corporation and a violation by the employee physician of the prohibitions in section 3.08(12) of the Medical Practice Act, V.T.C.S. article 4495b, on a physician's "permitting or allowing another to use his license or certificate to practice medicine in this state," and in section 3.08(15) on "aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by any perso

11989–1989
Garcia v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners green
txwd · 1974
1 sentence

1989Arrangements by which a corporation formed by non-physicians employs physicians to render medical services to the corporation's clients consistently have been held to constitute both the unlawful practice of medicine by the corporation and a violation by the employee physician of the prohibitions in section 3.08(12) of the Medical Practice Act, V.T.C.S. article 4495b, on a physician's "permitting or allowing another to use his license or certificate to practice medicine in this state," and in section 3.08(15) on "aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by any perso

11989–1989
South Carolina Generating Co. v. Federal Power Commission green
scotus · 1958
1 sentence

1989Arrangements by which a corporation formed by non-physicians employs physicians to render medical services to the corporation's clients consistently have been held to constitute both the unlawful practice of medicine by the corporation and a violation by the employee physician of the prohibitions in section 3.08(12) of the Medical Practice Act, V.T.C.S. article 4495b, on a physician's "permitting or allowing another to use his license or certificate to practice medicine in this state," and in section 3.08(15) on "aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by any perso

11989–1989
Rockett v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners green
texapp · 1956
1 sentence

1989Rockett, M.D. v. Texas State Bd. of Medical Examiners, 287 S.W.2d 190 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1956, writ ref'd n.r.e.); Attorney General Opinion WW-278 (1957). 2 The Garcia court articulated the policy considerations underlying these restrictions on the "corporate practice of medicine" as follows: Without licensed, professional doctors on Boards of Directors, who and what criteria govern the selection of medical and paramedical staff members?

11989–1989
Phagan v. Texas green
pawd · 1975
1 sentence

1989Arrangements by which a corporation formed by non-physicians employs physicians to render medical services to the corporation's clients consistently have been held to constitute both the unlawful practice of medicine by the corporation and a violation by the employee physician of the prohibitions in section 3.08(12) of the Medical Practice Act, V.T.C.S. article 4495b, on a physician's "permitting or allowing another to use his license or certificate to practice medicine in this state," and in section 3.08(15) on "aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by any perso

11989–1989
Watt v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners green
texapp · 1957
1 sentence

1989Arrangements by which a corporation formed by non-physicians employs physicians to render medical services to the corporation's clients consistently have been held to constitute both the unlawful practice of medicine by the corporation and a violation by the employee physician of the prohibitions in section 3.08(12) of the Medical Practice Act, V.T.C.S. article 4495b, on a physician's "permitting or allowing another to use his license or certificate to practice medicine in this state," and in section 3.08(15) on "aiding or abetting, directly or indirectly, the practice of medicine by any perso

11989–1989
International Bankers Life Insurance Co. v. Holloway green
tex · 1963
2 sentences

1987Holloway further states that contracts between a corporation and its officers or directors are not void but they are voidable for unfairness and fraud; that the burden is upon the fiduciary to prove fairness; that transactions in which a corporate fiduciary derives personal profit are subject to the closest examination; id. at 577 ; that a director of a corporation is held to the extreme measure of candor, unselfishness, and good faith; that those principles are rigid, essential, and salutary; and that a director or officer who diverts profits from the corporation in violation of his fiduciary

1987Id.

11987–1987
Calvert v. Capital Southwest Corporation green
texapp · 1969
11984–1984
General Dynamics Corp. v. Bullock green
tex · 1976
11981–1981
Zinger v. Blanchette green
scotus · 1978
11981–1981
General Dynamics Corp. v. Bullock green
scotus · 1978
11981–1981
Hale v. Henkel green
· 1906
11974–1974
Western States Life Ins. Co. v. Lockwood green
cal · 1913
11963–1963
Durfee v. Durfee & Canning, Inc. green
mass · 1948
11963–1963
Guth v. Loft, Inc. green
del · 1939
11963–1963
Western States Life Ins. Co. v. Lockwood green
cal · 1916
11963–1963
Byrd v. City of Dallas green
· 1928
11961–1961
Rothmiller v. Stein green
nyctcompl · 1894
11953–1953
Hines v. Royce neutral
moctapp · 1908
11953–1953
Rothmiller v. Stein neutral
nyctcompl · 1894
11953–1953
Hull-Tex Oil Ass'n v. Pipes green
texapp · 1922
11953–1953
Morrison v. Cotton neutral
texapp · 1912
11953–1953
Ford Motor Co. v. Beauchamp green
scotus · 1940
11943–1943
Texas Indemnity Ins. Co. v. McCurry neutral
texcommnapp · 1931
11941–1941

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