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general venue rule in Texas

29 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1948–2023 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Bonham State Bank v. Beadlegreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2005
2 sentences

2005See Beadle, 907 S.W.2d at 471 (declaratory-judgment action governed by general venue rule).

2003See Beadle, 907 S.W.2d at 471 (declaratory-judgment action governed by general venue rule).

33
Goodrich v. Superior Oil Co.green
tex · 1951 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1966–1978
2 sentences

1978Such venue facts must be both clearly pleaded and proved by a preponderance of the evidence, and all doubts must be resolved in favor of the general venue rule, Goodrich v. Superior Oil Co., 150 Tex. 159 , 237 S.W.2d 969, 972 (1951), for venue may not be sustained by implication.

1978Such venue facts must be both clearly pleaded and proved by a preponderance of the evidence, and all doubts must be resolved in favor of the general venue rule, Goodrich v. Superior Oil Co., 150 Tex. 159 , 237 S.W.2d 969, 972 (1951), for venue may not be sustained by implication.

24
Compton v. Elliottgreen
tex · 1935 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1979–1988
2 sentences

1988Compton v. Elliott, 126 Tex. 232 , 88 S.W.2d 91, 93 (1935).

1988Compton v. Elliott, 126 Tex. 232 , 88 S.W.2d 91, 93 (1935).

23
In Re Adan Volpe Properties, Ltd.green
texapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023In re Team Rocket, 256 S.W.3d at 259 ; In re Masonite Corp., 997 S.W.2d 194, 197 (Tex. 1999) (orig. proceeding); In re Adan Volpe Props., Ltd., 306 S.W.3d 369, 374 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2010, orig. proceeding).

2023In re Team Rocket, 256 S.W.3d at 259 ; In re Masonite Corp., 997 S.W.2d 194, 197 (Tex. 1999) (orig. proceeding); In re Adan Volpe Props., Ltd., 306 S.W.3d 369, 374 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2010, orig. proceeding).

22
In Re Masonite Corp.green
tex · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023In re Team Rocket, 256 S.W.3d at 259 ; In re Masonite Corp., 997 S.W.2d 194, 197 (Tex. 1999) (orig. proceeding); In re Adan Volpe Props., Ltd., 306 S.W.3d 369, 374 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2010, orig. proceeding).

2023In re Team Rocket, 256 S.W.3d at 259 ; In re Masonite Corp., 997 S.W.2d 194, 197 (Tex. 1999) (orig. proceeding); In re Adan Volpe Props., Ltd., 306 S.W.3d 369, 374 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2010, orig. proceeding).

22
Rorschach v. Pittsgreen
tex · 1952 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1973–1976
2 sentences

1976Southwestern Investment Go. v. Shipley, 400 S.W.2d 304, 307 (Tex.1966); Rorschach v. Pitts, 151 Tex. 215 , 248 S.W.2d 120, 123 (1952); Owens v. Sherrard Motor Co., 496 S.W.2d 113, 114 (Tex.Civ.App.— Tyler 1973, no writ).

1976Southwestern Investment Go. v. Shipley, 400 S.W.2d 304, 307 (Tex.1966); Rorschach v. Pitts, 151 Tex. 215 , 248 S.W.2d 120, 123 (1952); Owens v. Sherrard Motor Co., 496 S.W.2d 113, 114 (Tex.Civ.App.— Tyler 1973, no writ).

12
Gonzalez v. Reliant Energy, Inc.green
tex · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Gonzalez v. Reliant Energy, Inc., 159 S.W.3d 615, 620 (Tex. 2005).

11
Wood v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Weaver, 982 S.W.2d at 893 ; Wood v. State, 573 S.W.2d 207, 210-211 (Tex.Crim.App. [Pan *507 el Op.] 1978).

11
Chiriboga v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.green
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Co., 96 S.W.3d 673, 678 (Tex.App.-Austin 2003, no pet.) (holding that, if "[n]one of the mandatory or specific permissive venue provisions apply[,]" then the general venue rule applies). 1.

2008Co., 96 S.W.3d 673, 678 (TexApp.-Austin 2003, no pet.) (holding that, if “[n]one of the mandatory or specific permissive venue provisions apply[,]” then the general venue rule applies). 1.

11
Atascosa County v. Atascosa County Appraisal Districtgreen
tex · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Texas Code Construction Act When interpreting a statute, we "`consider the entire act, its nature and object, and the consequences that would follow from each construction.'" Atascosa County v. Atascosa County Appraisal Dist., 990 S.W.2d 255, 258 (Tex.1999) (quoting Sharp v. House of Lloyd, Inc., 815 S.W.2d 245, 249 (Tex.1991)).

2008Texas Code Construction Act When interpreting a statute, we “ ‘consider the entire act, its nature and object, and the consequences that would follow from each construction.’ ” Atascosa County v. Atascosa County Appraisal Dist., 990 S.W.2d 255, 258 (Tex.1999) (quoting Sharp v. House of Lloyd, Inc., 815 S.W.2d 245, 249 (Tex.1991)).

11
Sharp v. House of Lloyd, Inc.green
tex · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Texas Code Construction Act When interpreting a statute, we "`consider the entire act, its nature and object, and the consequences that would follow from each construction.'" Atascosa County v. Atascosa County Appraisal Dist., 990 S.W.2d 255, 258 (Tex.1999) (quoting Sharp v. House of Lloyd, Inc., 815 S.W.2d 245, 249 (Tex.1991)).

2008Texas Code Construction Act When interpreting a statute, we “ ‘consider the entire act, its nature and object, and the consequences that would follow from each construction.’ ” Atascosa County v. Atascosa County Appraisal Dist., 990 S.W.2d 255, 258 (Tex.1999) (quoting Sharp v. House of Lloyd, Inc., 815 S.W.2d 245, 249 (Tex.1991)).

11
Santleben v. Taylor-Evans Seed Co.green
texapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983Santleben v. Taylor-Evans Seed Co., 585 S.W.2d 784, 786 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1979, no writ).

11
Union Bus Lines v. Byrdgreen
tex · 1944 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983In the case at bar, it is undisputed that the first three conditions have been met, so we focus our attention on whether appellants are necessary parties to the suit by plaintiff against Bruce Campbell, Inc. 3 A party is “necessary” within 29a “if the complete relief to which plaintiff is entitled under the facts of the' case as against the defendant properly sueable in that county can be obtained only in a suit to which both defendants are parties.” Loop Cold Storage Co. v. South Texas Packers, Inc., 491 S.W.2d 106 (Tex.1973); Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 (Tex.1956)

1983In the case at bar, it is undisputed that the first three conditions have been met, so we focus our attention on whether appellants are necessary parties to the suit by plaintiff against Bruce Campbell, Inc. 3 A party is “necessary” within 29a “if the complete relief to which plaintiff is entitled under the facts of the' case as against the defendant properly sueable in that county can be obtained only in a suit to which both defendants are parties.” Loop Cold Storage Co. v. South Texas Packers, Inc., 491 S.W.2d 106 (Tex.1973); Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 (Tex.1956)

11
Briarcliff, Inc. v. Texas Automatic Sprinklers, Inc.green
texapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979Briarcliff, Inc. v. Texas Automatic Sprinklers, Inc., 472 S.W.2d 860, 862 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1971, no writ).

11
Burtis v. Butler Bros.green
tex · 1950 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978Burtis v. Butler Bros., 148 Tex. 543 , 226 S.W.2d 825, 828 (1950).

1978Burtis v. Butler Bros., 148 Tex. 543 , 226 S.W.2d 825, 828 (1950).

11
Southwestern Investment Company v. Shipleygreen
tex · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976Southwestern Investment Go. v. Shipley, 400 S.W.2d 304, 307 (Tex.1966); Rorschach v. Pitts, 151 Tex. 215 , 248 S.W.2d 120, 123 (1952); Owens v. Sherrard Motor Co., 496 S.W.2d 113, 114 (Tex.Civ.App.— Tyler 1973, no writ).

11
Owens v. Sherrard Motor Company, Inc.green
texapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976Southwestern Investment Go. v. Shipley, 400 S.W.2d 304, 307 (Tex.1966); Rorschach v. Pitts, 151 Tex. 215 , 248 S.W.2d 120, 123 (1952); Owens v. Sherrard Motor Co., 496 S.W.2d 113, 114 (Tex.Civ.App.— Tyler 1973, no writ).

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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 (19)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Team Rocket, L.P. green
tex · 2008
2 sentences

2023In re Team Rocket, 256 S.W.3d at 259 ; In re Masonite Corp., 997 S.W.2d 194, 197 (Tex. 1999) (orig. proceeding); In re Adan Volpe Props., Ltd., 306 S.W.3d 369, 374 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2010, orig. proceeding).

2023In re Team Rocket, 256 S.W.3d at 259 ; In re Masonite Corp., 997 S.W.2d 194, 197 (Tex. 1999) (orig. proceeding); In re Adan Volpe Props., Ltd., 306 S.W.3d 369, 374 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2010, orig. proceeding).

22023–2023
State v. Weaver green
texcrimapp · 1998
1 sentence

2013Weaver, 982 S.W.2d at 893 ; Wood v. State, 573 S.W.2d 207, 210-211 (Tex.Crim.App. [Pan *507 el Op.] 1978).

12013–2013
Papas v. Harmon neutral
texapp · 1953
2 sentences

1983Malone v. Shoemaker, 597 S.W.2d 473 (Tex.Civ.App.—Tyler 1980, no writ); Papas v. Harmon, 263 S.W.2d 269 (Tex.Civ.App.—Fort Worth 1954, no writ).

1983Malone v. Shoemaker, 597 S.W.2d 473 (Tex. Civ.App. — Tyler 1980, no writ); Papas v. Harmon, 263 S.W.2d 269 (Tex.Civ.App. — Fort Worth 1954, no writ).

11983–1983
Portland Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Bevill, Bresler & Schulman Government Securities, Inc. green
texapp · 1981
1 sentence

1983In the case at bar, it is undisputed that the first three conditions have been met, so we focus our attention on whether appellants are necessary parties to the suit by plaintiff against Bruce Campbell, Inc. 3 A party is “necessary” within 29a “if the complete relief to which plaintiff is entitled under the facts of the' case as against the defendant properly sueable in that county can be obtained only in a suit to which both defendants are parties.” Loop Cold Storage Co. v. South Texas Packers, Inc., 491 S.W.2d 106 (Tex.1973); Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 (Tex.1956)

11983–1983
Loop Cold Storage Co. v. South Texas Packers, Inc. green
tex · 1973
1 sentence

1983In the case at bar, it is undisputed that the first three conditions have been met, so we focus our attention on whether appellants are necessary parties to the suit by plaintiff against Bruce Campbell, Inc. 3 A party is “necessary” within 29a “if the complete relief to which plaintiff is entitled under the facts of the' case as against the defendant properly sueable in that county can be obtained only in a suit to which both defendants are parties.” Loop Cold Storage Co. v. South Texas Packers, Inc., 491 S.W.2d 106 (Tex.1973); Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 (Tex.1956)

11983–1983
Malone v. Shoemaker green
texapp · 1980
2 sentences

1983Malone v. Shoemaker, 597 S.W.2d 473 (Tex.Civ.App.—Tyler 1980, no writ); Papas v. Harmon, 263 S.W.2d 269 (Tex.Civ.App.—Fort Worth 1954, no writ).

1983Malone v. Shoemaker, 597 S.W.2d 473 (Tex. Civ.App. — Tyler 1980, no writ); Papas v. Harmon, 263 S.W.2d 269 (Tex.Civ.App. — Fort Worth 1954, no writ).

11983–1983
Ladner v. Reliance Corp. green
tex · 1956
2 sentences

1983In the case at bar, it is undisputed that the first three conditions have been met, so we focus our attention on whether appellants are necessary parties to the suit by plaintiff against Bruce Campbell, Inc. 3 A party is “necessary” within 29a “if the complete relief to which plaintiff is entitled under the facts of the' case as against the defendant properly sueable in that county can be obtained only in a suit to which both defendants are parties.” Loop Cold Storage Co. v. South Texas Packers, Inc., 491 S.W.2d 106 (Tex.1973); Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 (Tex.1956)

1983In the case at bar, it is undisputed that the first three conditions have been met, so we focus our attention on whether appellants are necessary parties to the suit by plaintiff against Bruce Campbell, Inc. 3 A party is “necessary” within 29a “if the complete relief to which plaintiff is entitled under the facts of the' case as against the defendant properly sueable in that county can be obtained only in a suit to which both defendants are parties.” Loop Cold Storage Co. v. South Texas Packers, Inc., 491 S.W.2d 106 (Tex.1973); Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 (Tex.1956)

11983–1983
Community Inns Franchise, Inc. v. Plummer green
texapp · 1964
1 sentence

1982At the very outset we recognize that the Declaratory Judgment Act does not fix venue, and further, that actions for declaratory relief are subject to the general venue rule and its thirty-one exceptions, Community Inns Franchise, Inc. v. Plummer, 379 S.W.2d 670 (Tex.Civ.App.—Amarillo 1974, no writ).

11982–1982
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company v. Edwards green
texapp · 1974
1 sentence

1977Article 2212a, Subsections (g) and (h) of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated provide as follows: “(g) All claims for contribution between named defendants in the primary suit shall be determined in the primary suit, except that a named defendant may proceed against a person not a party to the primary suit who has not effected a settlement with the claimant. *583 “(h) This section prevails over Article 2212, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, and all other laws to the extent of any conflict.” The above quoted sections of the statute have recently been interpreted by this court in th

11977–1977
Coffield v. Richter neutral
texapp · 1950
1 sentence

1975The Court distinguished cases such as Coffield v. Richter, 229 S.W.2d 97 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1950, no writ) in which there were consequential damages growing out of the failure to take itself, as opposed to a failure to pay the contract price.

11975–1975
Cowden v. Cowden green
tex · 1945
2 sentences

1975Cowden v. Cowden, 143 Tex. 446 , 186 S.W.2d 69 (1945).

1975Cowden v. Cowden, 143 Tex. 446 , 186 S.W.2d 69 (1945).

11975–1975
Blackmon v. Esmond neutral
texapp · 1965
1 sentence

1974In Blackmon v. Esmond, 387 S.W.2d 72 (Tex.Civ.App.—El Paso 1965, no writ), the plaintiff attempted to defeat the defendant’s plea of privilege, not by proof of an applicable statutory exception to the general venue rule, but by proof adduced at the venue hearing that the defendant’s residence was not as it was sworn to be in the plea of privilege.

11974–1974
Magness v. Herider neutral
texapp · 1965
1 sentence

1973Magness v. Herider, 392 S.W.2d 383 (Tex.Civ.App., Tyler, 1965, n. w. h.); Rorschach v. Pitts, 151 Tex. 215 , 248 S.W.2d 120 (1952).

11973–1973
Pinkston-Hollar, Inc. v. Big Three Welding Supply Co. neutral
texapp · 1964
11971–1971
Galloway v. Nichols green
texapp · 1954
11956–1956
Lindsey v. State green
texapp · 1946
11956–1956
Federal Mortgage Co. v. Hawkins green
tex · 1938
11948–1948
Ricker, Lee & Co. v. Shoemaker green
· 1891
11948–1948
Meredith v. McClendon green
tex · 1938
11948–1948

Where else courts name it

TX 29 (1948–2023) LA 13 (1982–2021) MI 13 (2010–2025) CA 7 (1976–2021) FL 4 (1977–2015) MT 4 (1963–1978) IL 3 (2020–2021) PA 2 (1989–2013) GA 2 (2018–2018)

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