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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Lawsongreen2 sentences1995Corp. 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. | 3 | 3 |
McLernon v. Dynegy, Inc.green2 sentences2012See McLemon, 347 S.W.3d at 324-25 . 2012See McLernon, 347 S.W.3d at 324–25. | 2 | 2 |
Sterling Oil & Refining Corp. v. Isbellgreen2 sentences1995Corp. 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). | 2 | 2 |
United North & South Development Co. v. Heathgreen2 sentences1976With 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). | 1 | 4 |
Riveroaks Development Corp. v. Shepperdgreen2 sentences1981General 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). | 1 | 2 |
Karl and Kelly Company, Inc. v. McLerrangreen1 sentence2014See Karl & Kelly Co. v. McLerran, 646 S.W.2d 174, 175 (Tex.1983) (per curiam). | 1 | 1 |
Wilhite v. H.E. Butt Co.green2 sentences1993Butt 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 . | 1 | 1 |
| Bell Oil & Gas Co. v. Allied Chemical Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Morrow v. Franklingreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Kinder Morgan North Texas Pipeline, L.P. v. Justiss
green
2 sentences2015Id. 2015Id. | 2 | 2015–2015 |
McDonald v. Mayor of New York
green
2 sentences1919When 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. | 2 | 1911–1919 |
Seeligson v. Lewis & Williams
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2 sentences1917It 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. | 2 | 1917–1917 |
Scheffel v. Smith
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2 sentences1917App. 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 | 2 | 1917–1917 |
Campbell v. Jones
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2 sentences1917App. 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 | 2 | 1917–1917 |
Wilson v. United States
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1 sentence2018"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. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Dreier v. United States
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2 sentences2018A 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 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance v. Board of Assessors for Parish of Orleans
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1 sentence2018A 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 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Bellis v. United States
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2 sentences2018A 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 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Rayl v. Borger Economic Development Corp.
green
1 sentence2017Id. at 110 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Sterner v. Marathon Oil Co.
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2 sentences1995Second, "[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 . | 1 | 1995–1995 |
General Electric Company v. Kirkpatrick
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2 sentences1993This 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. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
F. W. Woolworth Co. v. Meis
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2 sentences1993This 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. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
United States v. Moore-McCormack Lines, Inc.
green
2 sentences1993This 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. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
City of Philadelphia v. Westinghouse Electric Corp.
green
2 sentences1993This 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. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Fojtik v. First National Bank of Beeville
green
2 sentences1993Butt 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 . | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Flynn Bros., Inc. v. First Medical Associates
green
1 sentence1989Arrangements 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 | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Garcia v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
green
1 sentence1989Arrangements 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 | 1 | 1989–1989 |
South Carolina Generating Co. v. Federal Power Commission
green
1 sentence1989Arrangements 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 | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Rockett v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
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1 sentence1989Rockett, 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? | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Phagan v. Texas
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1 sentence1989Arrangements 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 | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Watt v. Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
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1 sentence1989Arrangements 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 | 1 | 1989–1989 |
International Bankers Life Insurance Co. v. Holloway
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2 sentences1987Holloway 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. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| Calvert v. Capital Southwest Corporation green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| General Dynamics Corp. v. Bullock green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Zinger v. Blanchette green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| General Dynamics Corp. v. Bullock green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Hale v. Henkel green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Western States Life Ins. Co. v. Lockwood green | 1 | 1963–1963 |
| Durfee v. Durfee & Canning, Inc. green | 1 | 1963–1963 |
| Guth v. Loft, Inc. green | 1 | 1963–1963 |
| Western States Life Ins. Co. v. Lockwood green | 1 | 1963–1963 |
| Byrd v. City of Dallas green | 1 | 1961–1961 |
| Rothmiller v. Stein green | 1 | 1953–1953 |
| Hines v. Royce neutral | 1 | 1953–1953 |
| Rothmiller v. Stein neutral | 1 | 1953–1953 |
| Hull-Tex Oil Ass'n v. Pipes green | 1 | 1953–1953 |
| Morrison v. Cotton neutral | 1 | 1953–1953 |
| Ford Motor Co. v. Beauchamp green | 1 | 1943–1943 |
| Texas Indemnity Ins. Co. v. McCurry neutral | 1 | 1941–1941 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.