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Clark claim in Texas

32 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1989–2026 3 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
Clark v. Strayhorngreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009This Court rejected that argument, holding instead that, under Texas's unclaimed property statute, property is held for the benefit of the State and that "the State's use of unclaimed property and retention of any interest earned before the owner asserts a claim is not an unconstitutional taking." Clark , 184 S.W.3d at 915 (emphasis added).

2009This Court rejected that argument, holding instead that, under Texas’s unclaimed property statute, property is held for the benefit of the State and that “the State’s use of unclaimed property and retention of any interest earned before the owner asserts a claim is not an unconstitutional taking.” Clark, 184 S.W.3d at 915 (emphasis added).

55
Phillips v. Washington Legal Foundationgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Clark's claim was largely premised on his assertion that the funds in the Comptroller's possession were held in trust for the owner until they were claimed, analogizing to cases discussing an owner's right to interest earned on interpleader funds and IOLTA accounts, see Phillips v. Washington Legal Found. , 524 U.S. 156, 172 (1998) ; Webb's Fabulous Pharmacies, Inc. v. Beckwith , 449 U.S. 155, 164-65 (1980).

2009Clark’s claim was largely premised on his assertion that the funds in the Comptroller’s possession were held in trust for the owner until they were claimed, analogizing to cases discussing an owner’s right to interest earned on interpleader funds and IOLTA accounts, see Phillips v. Washington Legal Found., 524 U.S. 156, 172 (1998); Webb’s Fabulous Pharmacies, Inc. v. Beckwith, 449 U.S. 155, 164-65 (1980).

45
Webb's Fabulous Pharmacies, Inc. v. Beckwithgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Clark's claim was largely premised on his assertion that the funds in the Comptroller's possession were held in trust for the owner until they were claimed, analogizing to cases discussing an owner's right to interest earned on interpleader funds and IOLTA accounts, see Phillips v. Washington Legal Found. , 524 U.S. 156, 172 (1998) ; Webb's Fabulous Pharmacies, Inc. v. Beckwith , 449 U.S. 155, 164-65 (1980).

2009Clark’s claim was largely premised on his assertion that the funds in the Comptroller’s possession were held in trust for the owner until they were claimed, analogizing to cases discussing an owner’s right to interest earned on interpleader funds and IOLTA accounts, see Phillips v. Washington Legal Found., 524 U.S. 156, 172 (1998); Webb’s Fabulous Pharmacies, Inc. v. Beckwith, 449 U.S. 155, 164-65 (1980).

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Standard Oil Co. v. New Jerseygreen
scotus · 1951 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Clark does not contest a State’s power to deem private property abandoned and allow that property to escheat to the State. 7 See Texaco, Inc. v. Short, 454 U.S. 516, 530 , 102 S.Ct. 781 , 70 L.Ed.2d 738 (1982); Standard Oil Co. v. New Jersey, 341 U.S. 428, 436 , 71 S.Ct. 822 , 95 L.Ed. 1078 (1951).

2006Clark does not contest a State’s power to deem private property abandoned and allow that property to escheat to the State. 7 See Texaco, Inc. v. Short, 454 U.S. 516, 530 , 102 S.Ct. 781 , 70 L.Ed.2d 738 (1982); Standard Oil Co. v. New Jersey, 341 U.S. 428, 436 , 71 S.Ct. 822 , 95 L.Ed. 1078 (1951).

23
Texaco, Inc. v. Shortgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Clark does not contest a State’s power to deem private property abandoned and allow that property to escheat to the State. 7 See Texaco, Inc. v. Short, 454 U.S. 516, 530 , 102 S.Ct. 781 , 70 L.Ed.2d 738 (1982); Standard Oil Co. v. New Jersey, 341 U.S. 428, 436 , 71 S.Ct. 822 , 95 L.Ed. 1078 (1951).

2006Clark does not contest a State’s power to deem private property abandoned and allow that property to escheat to the State. 7 See Texaco, Inc. v. Short, 454 U.S. 516, 530 , 102 S.Ct. 781 , 70 L.Ed.2d 738 (1982); Standard Oil Co. v. New Jersey, 341 U.S. 428, 436 , 71 S.Ct. 822 , 95 L.Ed. 1078 (1951).

23
Harvill v. Westward Communications, L.L.C.green
ca5 · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Harvill v. Westward Communications, L.L.C., 433 F.3d 428, 434 (5th Cir. 2005) (outlining elements of a hostile-work-environment claim).

2018See Harvill v. Westward Communications, L.L.C. , 433 F.3d 428 , 434 (5th Cir. 2005) (outlining elements of a hostile-work-environment claim).

22
LMB, LTD. v. Morenogreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Moreno, 201 S.W.3d at 688 .

2010See Moreno , 201 S.W.3d at 688 .

22
Anthony v. Stategreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Anthony, 531 S.W.3d at 743 .

11
Cockrell v. Texas Gulf Sulphur Companygreen
tex · 1957 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Because Loyd III’s interest in the property gained through his father’s will was no more than an expectancy, however, we need not 30 596 S.W.3d 740 (Tex. 2020). 31 299 S.W.2d 672 (Tex. 1956). 32 Piranha Partners, 596 S.W.3d at 745–46 (analyzing the scope of an assignment of presently owned overriding mineral interest); Cockrell, 299 S.W.2d at 673–74 (determining the effect of a subsequent conveyance on previously executed mineral leases). 33 Davis v. Mueller, 528 S.W.3d 97, 102 (Tex. 2017). 34 Cockrell, 299 S.W.2d at 675 (emphasis added). 12 decide whether Clark applies to a fully vested, inde

2022Because Loyd III’s interest in the property gained through his father’s will was no more than an expectancy, however, we need not 30 596 S.W.3d 740 (Tex. 2020). 31 299 S.W.2d 672 (Tex. 1956). 32 Piranha Partners, 596 S.W.3d at 745–46 (analyzing the scope of an assignment of presently owned overriding mineral interest); Cockrell, 299 S.W.2d at 673–74 (determining the effect of a subsequent conveyance on previously executed mineral leases). 33 Davis v. Mueller, 528 S.W.3d 97, 102 (Tex. 2017). 34 Cockrell, 299 S.W.2d at 675 (emphasis added). 12 decide whether Clark applies to a fully vested, inde

11
James H. Davis, Individually and D/B/A Jd Minerals, and Jdmi, Llc v. Mark Muellergreen
tex · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Because Loyd III’s interest in the property gained through his father’s will was no more than an expectancy, however, we need not 30 596 S.W.3d 740 (Tex. 2020). 31 299 S.W.2d 672 (Tex. 1956). 32 Piranha Partners, 596 S.W.3d at 745–46 (analyzing the scope of an assignment of presently owned overriding mineral interest); Cockrell, 299 S.W.2d at 673–74 (determining the effect of a subsequent conveyance on previously executed mineral leases). 33 Davis v. Mueller, 528 S.W.3d 97, 102 (Tex. 2017). 34 Cockrell, 299 S.W.2d at 675 (emphasis added). 12 decide whether Clark applies to a fully vested, inde

2022Because Loyd III’s interest in the property gained through his father’s will was no more than an expectancy, however, we need not 30 596 S.W.3d 740 (Tex. 2020). 31 299 S.W.2d 672 (Tex. 1956). 32 Piranha Partners, 596 S.W.3d at 745–46 (analyzing the scope of an assignment of presently owned overriding mineral interest); Cockrell, 299 S.W.2d at 673–74 (determining the effect of a subsequent conveyance on previously executed mineral leases). 33 Davis v. Mueller, 528 S.W.3d 97, 102 (Tex. 2017). 34 Cockrell, 299 S.W.2d at 675 (emphasis added). 12 decide whether Clark applies to a fully vested, inde

11
Browning-Ferris Industries of Vermont, Inc. v. Kelco Disposal, Inc.green
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020That clause restricts the government’s power to punish for some offense by exacting value from an offender, whether in cash or in kind. 2007 Infiniti G35X Motor Vehicle, Vin JNKBV61E17M708556 v. State, No. 06- 13-00057-CV, 2014 WL 991970 , at *1 (Tex. App.—Texarkana Mar. 13, 2014, no pet.) (mem. op.); see Austin v. United States, 509 U.S. 602 , 609–10 (1993); Browning–Ferris Industries of Vt., Inc. v. Kelco Disposal, Inc., 492 U.S. 257, 265 (1989).

11
Austin v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020That clause restricts the government’s power to punish for some offense by exacting value from an offender, whether in cash or in kind. 2007 Infiniti G35X Motor Vehicle, Vin JNKBV61E17M708556 v. State, No. 06- 13-00057-CV, 2014 WL 991970 , at *1 (Tex. App.—Texarkana Mar. 13, 2014, no pet.) (mem. op.); see Austin v. United States, 509 U.S. 602 , 609–10 (1993); Browning–Ferris Industries of Vt., Inc. v. Kelco Disposal, Inc., 492 U.S. 257, 265 (1989).

11
Valle v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020App. 2004) (alteration in original) (quoting Valle v. State, 109 S.W.3d 500, 509 (Tex. Crim.

11
Lane v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020After the trial court overruled Clark’s objection to “anything the homeowner told him as being hearsay,” Hicks testified that Friday identified a person named “Gotti” as the person who started the fire and described “Gotti.” “An error [if any] in the admission of evidence is cured where the same evidence comes in elsewhere without objection.” Lane v. State, 151 S.W.3d 188, 193 (Tex. Crim.

11
Jbs Carriers, Inc. and James Lundry v. Trinette L. Washington, Sophia Renee Lenzy, Thomas Charles Lenzy, Individually and as Representatives of the Estate of Mary L. Turnergreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The supreme court “[has] not ruled definitively on the existence, elements, and scope of such torts and related torts such as negligent training and hiring.” Waffle House, Inc. v. Williams, 313 S.W.3d 796 , 804 n.27 (Tex. 2010); see also JBS Carriers, Inc. v. Washington, 564 S.W.3d 830, 842 (Tex. 2018) (quoting Waffle House).

11
Timbs v. Indianagreen
scotus · 2019 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Because we find that some evidence supported the trial court’s rejection of Clark’s affirmative defense and Clark cannot establish as a matter of law his lack of consent to the drug-related activity on the Property, we overrule this point of error. 5 Clark’s brief admits that he was aware of a possibility of illegal activity on the Property. 12 (3) The Forfeiture Does Not Violate the Excessive Fines Clause Invoking the Excessive Fines Clause, Clark also argues that the forfeiture of the home was grossly disproportionate to the gravity of his offense. “[T]he protection against excessive fines h

11
Bombardier Aerospace Corp. v. Spep Aircraft Holdings, LLCgreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Parol Evidence Rule/Merger Doctrine In their fifth sub-issue, appellants contend the trial court erred in granting TLCP and Clark’s motion for summary judgment on the common law and statutory fraud causes of action on the ground that appellants’ evidence of the misrepresentations was excluded by the parol evidence rule. –18– Besides the no-evidence grounds discussed above, TLCP and Clark also moved for summary judgment on the fraud causes of action on the ground that “[t]he parol evidence rule excludes any of Clark’s alleged misrepresentations regarding sex offenders at the apartments.” “The p

11
San Antonio Water System v. Debra Nicholasgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See San Antonio Water Sys. v. Nicholas, 461 S.W.3d 131, 137 (Tex. 2015); 13 Specifically, Clark stated:  “[Monterrubio] exposes us all to a type of behavior that is not only inappropriate, but illegal.”  “I have been forced to work in a hostile work environment . . . to the extent that I am unable to perform the duties expected of me at the Junior School.”  “Ann continues to use offensive and derogatory language, threatening and intimidating conduct, offensive jokes, name calling, insults, slurs, and rumors about me.” As relevant to Clark’s claim, the District’s sexual-harassment policy sta

11
Watkins v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016When considering whether a trial court errs by overruling a defendant’s objection to the State’s use of a peremptory strike allegedly based on race, we “examine a trial court’s conclusion that a facially race-neutral explanation for a peremptory challenge is genuine, rather than a pretext.” Watkins v. State, 245 S.W.3d 444, 448 (Tex. Crim.

11
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Omni Hotels Management Corp.green
txnd · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Corp., 516 F. Supp. 2d 678, 702 (N.D.

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State v. John Berry Jacksongreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Jackson, 435 S.W.3d at 829 (“Deputy Clark’s stop of Jackson for speeding was closely connected to the officers' use of the GPS device.

2015See Jackson, 435 S.W.3d at 829 (“Deputy Clark’s stop of Jackson for speeding was closely connected to the officers’ use of the GPS device.

11
Henley v. Dillard Department Storesgreen
txnd · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See 46 F.Supp.2d 587 (N.D.Tex.1999).

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MacK Trucks, Inc. v. Tamezgreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Tamez, 206 S.W.3d 572, 582 (Tex. 2 Mendenhall had a traditional motion for summary judgment which the trial court denied in the same order that granted Clark’s motion.

11
City of Waco v. Kelleygreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008City of Houston, 197 S.W.3d at 324. 3 Therefore, our review must be confined to the City’s arguments that challenge the hearing examiner’s jurisdiction to rule on the motion to dismiss at all (as contrasted from those that contend, in effect, that the hearing examiner ruled incorrectly that the acting fire chief lacked the necessary authority by misapplying applicable law). 4 The City first challenges the hearing examiner’s jurisdiction to rule on Clark’s motion to dismiss on the ground that Clark waived his objection to the acting fire chiefs lack of authority to suspend him by failing to inc

11
Hernandez v. Stategreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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American Transitional Care Centers of Texas, Inc. v. Palaciosgreen
tex · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Kunstoplast of America, Inc. v. Formosa Plastics Corp.green
tex · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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Tate v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co.green
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Teer v. Duddlestengreen
tex · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Mahaffey v. State green
texcrimapp · 2010
1 sentence

2026Mahaffey 2010, 316 S.W.3d at 639 . 12 Clark’s motion to suppress hinged in significant part on the credibility and demeanor of Nustad.

12026–2026
Bone v. State green
texcrimapp · 2002
1 sentence

2022See id.; Bone, 77 S.W.3d at 833 n.13.

12022–2022
G & H TOWING CO. v. Magee green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2020The prayer in the motion prays that “Plaintiffs’ premises liability, fraud, and negligent training causes of action against Defendants be dismissed with prejudice.” TLCP and Clarke did not request dismissal of the negligent hiring cause of action. –30– “[A] trial court errs in granting a summary judgment on a cause of action not expressly presented by written motion . . . .” G & H Towing Co., 347 S.W.3d at 298 . “[T]he error is harmless when the omitted cause of action is precluded as a matter of by other grounds raised in the case.” Id.

2020The prayer in the motion prays that “Plaintiffs’ premises liability, fraud, and negligent training causes of action against Defendants be dismissed with prejudice.” TLCP and Clarke did not request dismissal of the negligent hiring cause of action. –30– “[A] trial court errs in granting a summary judgment on a cause of action not expressly presented by written motion . . . .” G & H Towing Co., 347 S.W.3d at 298 . “[T]he error is harmless when the omitted cause of action is precluded as a matter of by other grounds raised in the case.” Id.

12020–2020
Waffle House, Inc. v. Williams green
tex · 2010
1 sentence

2020The supreme court “[has] not ruled definitively on the existence, elements, and scope of such torts and related torts such as negligent training and hiring.” Waffle House, Inc. v. Williams, 313 S.W.3d 796 , 804 n.27 (Tex. 2010); see also JBS Carriers, Inc. v. Washington, 564 S.W.3d 830, 842 (Tex. 2018) (quoting Waffle House).

12020–2020
Bombardier Aerospace Corp. v. Spep Aircraft Holdings, LLC green
· 2019
1 sentence

2020Parol Evidence Rule/Merger Doctrine In their fifth sub-issue, appellants contend the trial court erred in granting TLCP and Clark’s motion for summary judgment on the common law and statutory fraud causes of action on the ground that appellants’ evidence of the misrepresentations was excluded by the parol evidence rule. –18– Besides the no-evidence grounds discussed above, TLCP and Clark also moved for summary judgment on the fraud causes of action on the ground that “[t]he parol evidence rule excludes any of Clark’s alleged misrepresentations regarding sex offenders at the apartments.” “The p

12020–2020
Wilson v. State green
texapp · 1997
1 sentence

2016App. 2008) (quoting Wilson v. State, 955 S.W.2d 693 , 696–97 (Tex. App.—Waco 1997, no pet.)). 2 We note that a transcript of the trial court’s hearing on Clark’s motion for reconsideration and new trial was not a part of the record when Clark’s trial counsel reviewed the record and drafted the Anders brief and motion to withdraw.

12016–2016
City of Houston v. Clark green
tex · 2006
12008–2008
Mercer v. Driver green
texapp · 1995
12000–2000
Primrose v. State green
texcrimapp · 1987
11999–1999
Rose v. State green
texcrimapp · 1988
11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 74.304 (8) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 72.101 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 72.1015 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 74.501 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 74.601 (3) USC § 28u.s.c.2042 (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

CA 198 (1956–2026) TX 32 (1989–2026) OH 32 (1978–2025) GA 24 (1977–2026) WA 19 (1977–2026) FL 14 (1991–2026) MS 14 (1984–2025) OR 11 (1988–2008) MT 11 (1979–2021) IA 9 (1991–2025) MO 8 (1982–2018) AL 7 (1918–2009) WI 7 (1979–2024) LA 7 (1983–2019) MI 7 (1967–2017) IL 7 (1997–2026) MD 7 (2007–2025) AR 6 (1994–2026) IN 5 (1994–2017) NY 5 (1979–2025) TN 4 (1998–2025) DE 4 (1969–2025) PA 4 (1981–2020) CO 4 (2004–2026) KS 4 (2014–2025) RI 3 (1976–1994) KY 3 (1933–2010) NM 3 (1989–2021) ME 3 (2008–2018) VA 3 (2011–2024) NC 3 (2020–2022) MN 2 (1996–2014) SC 2 (2016–2021) SD 2 (1993–2004) HI 2 (1996–1997) UT 2 (1995–1998) ID 2 (2008–2024) AZ 2 (2020–2021) NV 2 (1993–2014) AK 2 (1984–1992) MA 2 (1988–2015)

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