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reasonable person to make inquiry in Texas

31 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 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
Bayou Bend Towers Council of Co-Owners v. Manhattan Construction Co.green
texapp · 1993 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2025
2 sentences

2022See Bayou Bend Towers Council of Co-Owners, 866 S.W.2d at 747 (“Knowledge of facts, conditions, or circumstances which would cause a reasonable person to make inquiry leading to the discovery of the concealed cause of action is in the law equivalent to knowledge of the cause of action for limitation purposes.”) (citing Stephens v. 6 James, 673 S.W.2d 299, 303 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1984, writ ref’d n.r.e.)).

2017“Knowledge of facts, conditions, or circumstances which would cause a reasonable person to make inquiry leading to the discovery of the concealed cause of action is in the law equivalent to knowledge of the cause of action for limitation purposes.” Bayou Bend Towers, 866 S.W.2d at 747 .

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Stephens v. Jamesgreen
texapp · 1984 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–2022
2 sentences

2022See Bayou Bend Towers Council of Co-Owners, 866 S.W.2d at 747 (“Knowledge of facts, conditions, or circumstances which would cause a reasonable person to make inquiry leading to the discovery of the concealed cause of action is in the law equivalent to knowledge of the cause of action for limitation purposes.”) (citing Stephens v. 6 James, 673 S.W.2d 299, 303 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1984, writ ref’d n.r.e.)).

1997See Bayou Bend Towers, 866 S.W.2d at 747 ; Stephens v. James, 673 S.W.2d 299, 303 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1984, writ ref d n.r.e.).

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Southwest Olshan Foundation Repair Co. v. Gonzalesgreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Repair Co., LLC v. Gonzales, 345 S.W.3d 431, 438 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2011, no pet.h.).

2011Repair Co., LLC v. Gonzales, 345 S.W.3d 431, 438 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2011, no pet.h.).

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Etan Industries, Inc. v. Lehmanngreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015See Exxon Corp. v. Emerald Oil & Gas Co., 348 S.W.3d 194, 209 (Tex. 2011) (the doctrine of fraudulent concealment did not toll the limitations period where plaintiff had “actual knowledge of alleged injury-causing conduct”); cf. Etan Indus., Inc., 359 S.W.3d at 623 (the estoppel effect of defendant’s presumed fraudulent concealment ended when plaintiffs were appraised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.).

2015See Exxon Corp. v. Emerald Oil & Gas Co., 348 S.W.3d 194, 209 (Tex.2011) (the' doctrine of fraudulent concealment did not toll the limitations period where plaintiff had “actual knowledge of alleged injury-causing conduct”); cf. Etan Indus., Inc., 359 S.W.3d at 623 (the estoppel effect of defendant’s presumed fraudulent concealment ended when plaintiffs were appraised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.).

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Shell Oil Co. v. Rossgreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015By that date, the Lehmanns were apprised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.”); Ross, 356 S.W .3d at 929 (“Because the Rosses could have discovered Shell’s alleged fraud through the use of reasonable diligence, we hold that, as a matter of law, the doctrine of fraudulent concealment cannot apply to toll the statute of limitations.”); Marshall, 342 S.W .3d at 69 (“[A]s a matter of law, the Marshalls would have been able to discover BP’s fraud through the use of reasonab

2015By that date, the Lehmanns were apprised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.”); Ross, 356 S.W.3d at 929 (“Because the Rosses could have discovered Shell's alleged fraud through the use of reasonable diligence, we hold that, as a matter of law, the doctrine of fraudulent concealment cannot apply to toll the statute of limitations.”); Marshall, 342 S.W.3d at 69 (“[A]s a matter of law, the Marshalls would have been able to discover BP's fraud through the use of reasonable

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BP America Production Co. v. Marshallgreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015By that date, the Lehmanns were apprised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.”); Ross, 356 S.W.3d at 929 ("Because the Rosses could have discovered Shell’s alleged fraud through the use of reasonable diligence, we hold that, as a matter of law, the doctrine of fraudulent concealment cannot apply to toll the statute of limitations."); Marshall, 342 S.W.3d at 69 (”[A]s a matter of law, the Marshalls would have been able to discover BP's fraud through the use of reasonable

2015By that date, the Lehmanns were apprised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.”); Ross, 356 S.W.3d at 929 (“Because the Rosses could have discovered Shell's alleged fraud through the use of reasonable diligence, we hold that, as a matter of law, the doctrine of fraudulent concealment cannot apply to toll the statute of limitations.”); Marshall, 342 S.W.3d at 69 (“[A]s a matter of law, the Marshalls would have been able to discover BP's fraud through the use of reasonable

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Exxon Corp. v. Emerald Oil & Gas Co., LCgreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Exxon Corp. v. Emerald Oil & Gas Co., 348 S.W.3d 194, 209 (Tex. 2011) (the doctrine of fraudulent concealment did not toll the limitations period where plaintiff had “actual knowledge of alleged injury-causing conduct”); cf. Etan Indus., Inc., 359 S.W.3d at 623 (the estoppel effect of defendant’s presumed fraudulent concealment ended when plaintiffs were appraised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.).

2015See Exxon Corp. v. Emerald Oil & Gas Co., 348 S.W.3d 194, 209 (Tex.2011) (the' doctrine of fraudulent concealment did not toll the limitations period where plaintiff had “actual knowledge of alleged injury-causing conduct”); cf. Etan Indus., Inc., 359 S.W.3d at 623 (the estoppel effect of defendant’s presumed fraudulent concealment ended when plaintiffs were appraised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.).

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Kerlin v. Saucedagreen
tex · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015By that date, the Lehmanns were apprised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.”); Ross, 356 S.W.3d at 929 ("Because the Rosses could have discovered Shell’s alleged fraud through the use of reasonable diligence, we hold that, as a matter of law, the doctrine of fraudulent concealment cannot apply to toll the statute of limitations."); Marshall, 342 S.W.3d at 69 (”[A]s a matter of law, the Marshalls would have been able to discover BP's fraud through the use of reasonable

2015By that date, the Lehmanns were apprised of facts, conditions, and circumstances sufficient to cause a reasonable person to make inquiry that would lead to the discovery of the concealed cause of action.”); Ross, 356 S.W.3d at 929 (“Because the Rosses could have discovered Shell's alleged fraud through the use of reasonable diligence, we hold that, as a matter of law, the doctrine of fraudulent concealment cannot apply to toll the statute of limitations.”); Marshall, 342 S.W.3d at 69 (“[A]s a matter of law, the Marshalls would have been able to discover BP's fraud through the use of reasonable

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Borderlon v. Peckgreen
tex · 1983 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2015
2 sentences

2015See Borderlon v. Peck, 661 S.W.2d 907, 909 (Tex. 1983).

1992See Borderlon v. Peck, 661 S.W.2d 907, 909 (Tex.1983) (limitations in a medical malpractice case).

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Ponder v. Brice & Mankoffgreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Bartlett, 958 S.W.2d at 439 ; see Ponder, 889 S.W.2d at 645 (recognizing estoppel effect of fraudulent concealment ends when party learns of facts, conditions, or circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to make inquiry, which, if pursued, would lead to discovery of cause of action).

2010Bartlett , 958 S.W.2d at 439 ; see Ponder , 889 S.W.2d at 645 (recognizing estoppel effect of fraudulent concealment ends when party learns of facts, conditions, or circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to make inquiry, which, if pursued, would lead to discovery of cause of action).

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Haidar v. Nortex Foundation Designs, Inc.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Id. at 927 .

2013See Haidar, 239 S.W.3d at 926, 927 .

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Pirtle v. Kahngreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Pirtle v. Kahn, 177 S.W.3d 567, 571 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, pet. denied).

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Kizer v. Meyer, Lytton, Alen & Whitaker, Inc.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Kizer v. Meyer, Lytton, Alen & Whitaker, Inc., 228 S.W.3d 384, 389 (Tex.App.-Austin 2007, no pet.) (discussing discovery rule in context of lawsuit over foundation problems); Haidar v. Nortex Found.

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Rubalcaba v. Kaestnergreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Rubalcaba v. Kaestner , 981 S.W.2d 369, 376 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998, pet. denied).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (1)

CaseCitedYears
Mitchell Energy Corp. v. Bartlett green
texapp · 1997
2 sentences

2010Bartlett, 958 S.W.2d at 439 ; see Ponder, 889 S.W.2d at 645 (recognizing estoppel effect of fraudulent concealment ends when party learns of facts, conditions, or circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to make inquiry, which, if pursued, would lead to discovery of cause of action).

2010Bartlett , 958 S.W.2d at 439 ; see Ponder , 889 S.W.2d at 645 (recognizing estoppel effect of fraudulent concealment ends when party learns of facts, conditions, or circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to make inquiry, which, if pursued, would lead to discovery of cause of action).

52001–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

TX 31 (1992–2025) CA 2 (2000–2001)

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.

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