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Dunn rule in Texas

28 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1996–2024 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Victoria Bank & Trust Co. v. Bradygreen
tex · 1991 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008Victoria Bank & Trust v. Brady , 811 S.W.2d 931, 939 (Tex. 1991)." In his discussion of this element, Dunn provides no specific record references that would show any causative factors for his injury other than those enunciated by TISD, nor do we find such evidence in the record.

2008Victoria Bank & Trust v. Brady, 811 S.W.2d 931, 939 (Tex. 1991).” In his discussion of this element, Dunn provides no specific record references that would show any causative factors for his injury other than those enunciated by TISD, nor do we find such evidence in the record.

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United States v. Powellgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2014
2 sentences

2014United States v. Powell, 469 U.S. 57 , 64–67 (1984) (reaffirming Dunn rule); Jackson, 3 S.W.3d at 61 ; see Dunn, 284 U.S. at 394 .

2013United States v. Powell, 469 U.S. 57 , 64–67 (1984) (reaffirming Dunn rule); Jackson, 3 S.W.3d at 61 ; see Dunn, 284 U.S. at 394 .

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United States v. Dunngreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Dunn, 480 U.S. at 301 .

2015See Dunn, 480 U.S. at 301 .

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Dunn v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1932 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2024
2 sentences

2024Pertaining to the charged offense of engaging in organized criminal activity, we previously concluded that legally 4 “Despite the conviction and the fact that a handgun is a per se deadly weapon, the jury failed to find the use of a deadly weapon at the punishment phase of the trial … Despite seemingly inconsistent findings, so long as the evidence supports the finding of guilt, the Dunn rule requires the trial court to accept the verdict of the jury.” West v. State, No. 03-01-00309-CR, 2002 WL 1289749 , at *2 (Tex. App.—Austin June 13, 2002, pet. ref’d) (mem. op., not designated for publicati

2024Pertaining to the charged offense of engaging in organized criminal activity, we previously concluded that legally 4 “Despite the conviction and the fact that a handgun is a per se deadly weapon, the jury failed to find the use of a deadly weapon at the punishment phase of the trial … Despite seemingly inconsistent findings, so long as the evidence supports the finding of guilt, the Dunn rule requires the trial court to accept the verdict of the jury.” West v. State, No. 03-01-00309-CR, 2002 WL 1289749 , at *2 (Tex. App.—Austin June 13, 2002, pet. ref’d) (mem. op., not designated for publicati

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United States v. Agofskygreen
ca5 · 2008 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015We note that this approach has met with resistance over the years in the federal courts of appeals, see Agofsky, 516 F.3d at 283–84 (noting that Powell reaffirmed the Dunn rule because courts of appeal tried to erode its application), and with criticism from the legal scholars.

2015We note that this approach has met with resistance over the years in the federal courts of appeals, see Agofsky, 516 F.3d at 283–84 (noting that Powell reaffirmed the Dunn rule because courts of appeal tried to erode its application), and with criticism from the legal scholars.

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State v. Talleygreen
tenn · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015E.g., State v. Talley, 307 S.W.3d 723, 732 (Tenn. 2010) (identifying as the emerging “majority position among the states which have considered the question” that apartment and condominium dwellers have no reasonable expectation of privacy in common hallways even when they are secured against access by the general public); State v. Nguyen, 841 N.W.2d 676, 680-81 (N.D. 2013) (same).7 Application of the Dunn factors to the instant case counsels against our holding that the area immediately surrounding Appellee’s front door constitutes curtilage.

2015E.g., State v. Talley, 307 S.W.3d 723, 732 (Tenn. 2010) (identifying as the emerging “majority position among the states which have considered the question” that apartment and condominium dwellers have no reasonable expectation of privacy in common hallways even when they are secured against access by the general public); State v. Nguyen, 841 N.W.2d 676, 680-81 (N.D. 2013) (same).7 Application of the Dunn factors to the instant case counsels against our holding that the area immediately surrounding Appellee’s front door constitutes curtilage.

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State v. Nguyengreen
nd · 2013 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015E.g., State v. Talley, 307 S.W.3d 723, 732 (Tenn. 2010) (identifying as the emerging “majority position among the states which have considered the question” that apartment and condominium dwellers have no reasonable expectation of privacy in common hallways even when they are secured against access by the general public); State v. Nguyen, 841 N.W.2d 676, 680-81 (N.D. 2013) (same).7 Application of the Dunn factors to the instant case counsels against our holding that the area immediately surrounding Appellee’s front door constitutes curtilage.

2015E.g., State v. Talley, 307 S.W.3d 723, 732 (Tenn. 2010) (identifying as the emerging “majority position among the states which have considered the question” that apartment and condominium dwellers have no reasonable expectation of privacy in common hallways even when they are secured against access by the general public); State v. Nguyen, 841 N.W.2d 676, 680-81 (N.D. 2013) (same).7 Application of the Dunn factors to the instant case counsels against our holding that the area immediately surrounding Appellee’s front door constitutes curtilage.

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Jackson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015Specifically, as lately as 1999, the 5th District Court of Appeals has itself recognized that,: "Most of the cases in this area involve inconsistent verdicts on multi^count indictments, or separate, but factually related crimes. [W]e can find no Texas or federal case applying the Dunn rule to a trial court's verdict aquitting a defendant of a greater offense and, apparantly, inconsistently convicting him of a lesser included offense..." See, Jackson v. State, 3 S.W.3d 58, 62 (Tex.App. - Dallas 1999); See also, Benavides v. State, 992 S.W.2d 511, 518 (Tex.App. - Houston [1st Dist] 1999)(concern

2015Specifically, as lately as 1999, the 5th District Court of Appeals has itself recognized that,: "Most of the cases in this area involve inconsistent verdicts on multi^count indictments, or separate, but factually related crimes. [W]e can find no Texas or federal case applying the Dunn rule to a trial court's verdict aquitting a defendant of a greater offense and, apparantly, inconsistently convicting him of a lesser included offense..." See, Jackson v. State, 3 S.W.3d 58, 62 (Tex.App. - Dallas 1999); See also, Benavides v. State, 992 S.W.2d 511, 518 (Tex.App. - Houston [1st Dist] 1999)(concern

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Sauceda v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Id. at 376-77.

2002Id. at 376-77.

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Carter v. Abbyadgreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Turning next to Miller’s Petition, nothing in it alleges that Dunn is the person who prevented 5 See Perry v. S.N., 973 S.W.2d 301, 303 (Tex. 1998); Carter v. Abbyad, 299 S.W.3d 892, 895 (Tex. App.—Austin 2009, no pet.). 6 Id. 7 Wembley Inv.

2021Turning next to Miller’s Petition, nothing in it alleges that Dunn is the person who prevented 5 See Perry v. S.N., 973 S.W.2d 301, 303 (Tex. 1998); Carter v. Abbyad, 299 S.W.3d 892, 895 (Tex. App.—Austin 2009, no pet.). 6 Id. 7 Wembley Inv.

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Perry v. S.N.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Turning next to Miller’s Petition, nothing in it alleges that Dunn is the person who prevented 5 See Perry v. S.N., 973 S.W.2d 301, 303 (Tex. 1998); Carter v. Abbyad, 299 S.W.3d 892, 895 (Tex. App.—Austin 2009, no pet.). 6 Id. 7 Wembley Inv.

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Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S. Ct. at 2064 .

2018See 466 U.S. at 687 , 104 S. Ct. at 2064 .

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Smith v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See id.

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Benavides v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Specifically, as lately as 1999, the 5th District Court of Appeals has itself recognized that,: "Most of the cases in this area involve inconsistent verdicts on multi^count indictments, or separate, but factually related crimes. [W]e can find no Texas or federal case applying the Dunn rule to a trial court's verdict aquitting a defendant of a greater offense and, apparantly, inconsistently convicting him of a lesser included offense..." See, Jackson v. State, 3 S.W.3d 58, 62 (Tex.App. - Dallas 1999); See also, Benavides v. State, 992 S.W.2d 511, 518 (Tex.App. - Houston [1st Dist] 1999)(concern

2015Specifically, as lately as 1999, the 5th District Court of Appeals has itself recognized that,: "Most of the cases in this area involve inconsistent verdicts on multi^count indictments, or separate, but factually related crimes. [W]e can find no Texas or federal case applying the Dunn rule to a trial court's verdict aquitting a defendant of a greater offense and, apparantly, inconsistently convicting him of a lesser included offense..." See, Jackson v. State, 3 S.W.3d 58, 62 (Tex.App. - Dallas 1999); See also, Benavides v. State, 992 S.W.2d 511, 518 (Tex.App. - Houston [1st Dist] 1999)(concern

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Nelson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013We first consider the State’s contention that appellant failed to preserve this issue for review by failing to raise this issue in any way in the trial court citing Nelson v. State, 798 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1990, pet. ref’d).

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Garcia v. Central Power & Light Co.green
tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Garcia, 704 S.W.2d at 737 (applying the Dunn test).

2006See Garcia, 704 S.W.2d at 737 (applying the Dunn test).

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Dunn v. Streetgreen
tex · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Ex parte Chambers , 898 S.W.2d 257, 262 (Tex.1995); see also Dunn v. Street, 938 S.W.2d 33 , 35 n. 3 (Tex.1997) (in a mandamus proceeding to determine the propriety of a disqualified judge’s issuance of a show cause order on the issue of Dunn’s violation of an oral order, the court stated, “any such constructive contempt judgment against Dunn would be void because Dunn did not violate a written order of the trial court.” (Emphasis added).

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Ex Parte Chambersgreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Ex parte Chambers , 898 S.W.2d 257, 262 (Tex.1995); see also Dunn v. Street, 938 S.W.2d 33 , 35 n. 3 (Tex.1997) (in a mandamus proceeding to determine the propriety of a disqualified judge’s issuance of a show cause order on the issue of Dunn’s violation of an oral order, the court stated, “any such constructive contempt judgment against Dunn would be void because Dunn did not violate a written order of the trial court.” (Emphasis added).

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Culton v. Stategreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Id., at 514 ; Culton v. State, 818 S.W.2d 839, at 840 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st] 1991). [8] Ironically, the Culton court itself garbled a significant element in the Dunn analysis, viz: "When a trial judge orders his court reporter to prepare the entire record on appeal, a timely request to that court reporter is sufficient to comply with the timely request mandated by Rule 50(e). * * * The trial court's order in conjunction with appellant's written request for a statement of facts was sufficient to inform the court reporter of the [designated court] to prepare a statement of facts." Culton, supra

1996Id., at 514 ; Culton v. State, 818 S.W.2d 839, at 840 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st] 1991). [8] Ironically, the Culton court itself garbled a significant element in the Dunn analysis, viz: "When a trial judge orders his court reporter to prepare the entire record on appeal, a timely request to that court reporter is sufficient to comply with the timely request mandated by Rule 50(e). * * * The trial court's order in conjunction with appellant's written request for a statement of facts was sufficient to inform the court reporter of the [designated court] to prepare a statement of facts." Culton, supra

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Gold v. Gold green
tex · 2004
1 sentence

2021Even had Dunn cited Rule 91a in her motion, however, the record shows Miller never lodged a timely objection or complaint before the trial court lost its plenary power over the order of dismissal that it signed dismissing Miller’s petition in August 2019. 13 Generally, to preserve a complaint for a later appeal, the party must both object and obtain a ruling from the trial court on the objection before the complaint is preserved for appeal. 14 Because to timely objections are in the record to show the trial court was aware of Miller’s claim that it had not complied with Rule 91a in ruling on D

12021–2021
Zuniga v. State red
texcrimapp · 2004
2 sentences

2015The closest this Court has itself gotten to touching on this issue was in Zuniga v. STate, 144 S.W.3d 477 (Tex.Crim.App.2004) Yet, Zuniga is inopposite.

2015The closest this Court has itself gotten to touching on this issue was in Zuniga v. STate, 144 S.W.3d 477 (Tex.Crim.App.2004) Yet, Zuniga is inopposite.

12015–2015
Austin Nursing Center, Inc. v. Lovato green
tex · 2005
2 sentences

2005For the reasons set forth in Austin Nursing Center v. Lovato, 171 S.W.3d 845 , 2005 WL 1124764 (Tex.2005), decided today, we conclude the standing doctrine’s requirements were satisfied and that the trial court had jurisdiction to hear Lorentz’s claims.

2005For the reasons set forth in Austin Nursing Center v. Lovato, 171 S.W.3d 845 , 2005 WL 1124764 (Tex.2005), decided today, we conclude the standing doctrine’s requirements were satisfied and that the trial court had jurisdiction to hear Lorentz’s claims.

12005–2005
Harris v. Rivera green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1999In Harris v. Rivera, 454 U.S. 339 , 102 S.Ct. 460 , 70 L.Ed.2d 530 (1981), the Supreme Court applied Dunn to a judge’s verdict.

1999In Harris v. Rivera, 454 U.S. 339 , 102 S.Ct. 460 , 70 L.Ed.2d 530 (1981), the Supreme Court applied Dunn to a judge’s verdict.

11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.04 (4)

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 28 (1996–2024) CA 18 (1980–2025) PA 14 (1975–2025) OH 13 (1985–2022) WI 12 (1990–2024) IL 10 (1981–2020) GA 9 (1986–2016) WA 9 (1988–2021) TN 8 (2005–2025) KS 8 (1988–2017) FL 7 (1994–2018) WV 7 (2011–2025) MI 7 (1972–2017) MA 6 (2009–2020) AL 6 (1963–2009) IN 6 (1979–2020) VA 6 (1990–2021) DC 5 (1992–2009) MN 5 (2016–2024) NJ 5 (1970–2025) UT 4 (1993–2020) CT 4 (1985–2017) SC 4 (2015–2017) NY 4 (2012–2014) DE 3 (2004–2015) ND 3 (2010–2015) ID 3 (2001–2026) NC 3 (2011–2016) VT 2 (1998–2019) KY 2 (2016–2022) MD 2 (1965–2014) IA 2 (2010–2019) ME 2 (1992–1997)

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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