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absence of a statutory requirement in Texas

27 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1936–2025 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Montgomery County Hospital District v. Smithgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2025
2 sentences

2025Our conclusion that McCorquodale was required to initiate an action under the City’s grievance procedures is supported by 24 our decision in Smith, wherein we concluded that even “[i]n the absence of a statutory standard or a standard created by an employee manual detailing the required contents of a public employee’s notice of appeal, . . . the notice must give the employer fair notice that the public employee desires to appeal the employer’s disciplinary decision and fair notice of the decision made by the employer from which the employee desires to appeal.” Smith, 181 S.W.3d at 850 ; see al

2010Smith, 181 S.W.3d at 850 (holding that, in the absence of a statutory standard or a standard created by an employee manual detailing the required contents of a public employee’s notice of appeal, an employee must give fair notice of her decision to appeal and of the decision appealed from).

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Endicott Johnson Corp. v. Encyclopedia Press, Inc.green
scotus · 1924 · cited in 10 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–2018
2 sentences

2018Thus, in the absence of a statutory requirement, it is not essential that he be given notice before the issuance of an execution against his tangible property; after the rendition of the judgment he must take "notice of what will follow," no further notice being "necessary to advance justice." Endicott-Johnson Corporation, 45 S.Ct. at 62-63 .

2016Further, in the absence of a statutory requirement, the Supreme Court of the United States has held that it is not essential that a complainant be given notice before the issuance of an execution .against his tangible property; after the rendition of the judgment, he must take notice of what will follow, "no further notice being necessary to advance justice.” See Endicott-Johnson Corp. v. Encyclopedia Press, Inc,, 266 U.S. 285, 288 , 45 S.Ct. 61 , 69 L.Ed. 288 (1924).

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Medical Arts Hospital v. Robisongreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Our conclusion that McCorquodale was required to initiate an action under the City’s grievance procedures is supported by 24 our decision in Smith, wherein we concluded that even “[i]n the absence of a statutory standard or a standard created by an employee manual detailing the required contents of a public employee’s notice of appeal, . . . the notice must give the employer fair notice that the public employee desires to appeal the employer’s disciplinary decision and fair notice of the decision made by the employer from which the employee desires to appeal.” Smith, 181 S.W.3d at 850 ; see al

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Tarrant County v. McQuarygreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See, e.g., Tarrant County v. McQuary, 310 S.W.3d 170, 177 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, pet. denied) (citing Montgomery Cnty Hosp.

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Jennings v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016In Jennings v. State, we were asked whether a verdict form was considered a part of the jury instructions.14 Although Jennings did not attempt to answer the question we do today, our opinion provides insight into the term “informal verdict.” In the absence of a statutory requirement for including a jury-verdict form as a part of the court’s charge, this Court historically was ambivalent over their use.15 Acknowledging Article 37.10(a) as a vestige of a time when verdict forms were not used with regularity, we noted, “In fact, Article 37.10 expressly acknowledges the possibility of an ‘informal

2016App. 2010). 15 Id. at 309 & n.13. 16 Id. at 309 . 17 See, e.g., Murphree v. State, 115 S.W. 1189, 1190 (Tex. Crim.

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Murphree v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1908 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016App. 2010). 15 Id. at 309 & n.13. 16 Id. at 309 . 17 See, e.g., Murphree v. State, 115 S.W. 1189, 1190 (Tex. Crim.

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State v. Lottgreen
ohio · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., State v. Lott, 97 Ohio St.3d 303 , 779 N.E.2d 1011 , 1014 (2002) (judicially setting out substantive standards and procédural guidelines for determining Atkins claims "[i]n the absence of a statutory framework to determine mental retardation”). .

2004These federal courts are also waiting for Texas to establish this state's substantive and procedural implementation of Atkins. [8] See, e.g., Ex parte Jordan, 758 S.W.2d 250 (Tex.Crim.App.1988) (setting out judicial guidelines and procedures to address "incompetency to be executed" habeas corpus claims under Ford v. Wainwright because Legislature had not yet enacted statute to implement Supreme Court decision). [9] See, e.g., State v. Lott, 97 Ohio St.3d 303 , 779 N.E.2d 1011 , 1014 (2002) (judicially setting out substantive standards and procedural guidelines for determining Atkins claims "[i

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Mays v. Fifth Court of Appeals green
tex · 1988
2 sentences

2015The Court in Mays held that “[t]he performance of a clear statutory duty which is ministerial and nondiscretionary may be directed by the District Court without notice and hearing in the absence of a statutory requirement to the contrary.” Mays v. Fifth Court of Appeals, 755 S.W.2d at 79 .

2015Respondent cites Mays v. Fifth Court of Appeals, 755 S.W.2d 78 (Tex. 1988) to support his claim that a lawsuit was not required to invoke the district court’s supervisory jurisdiction over the Commissioners Court. [Actually, Respondent primarily cites a concurring opinion in Mays, and not the majority holding.] The Supreme Court held in Mays that “[t]he performance of a clear statutory duty which is ministerial and nondiscretionary may be directed by the District Court without notice and hearing in the absence of a statutory requirement to the contrary.” Quite simply, Mays is not applicable to

22015–2015
Texas a & M University System v. Koseoglu green
tex · 2007
1 sentence

2017Hughes does not allege that the County's immunity is waived by any statute, and in the absence of a statutory waiver, Lawson is not implicated here. 8 See Koseoglu , 233 S.W.3d at 839 ; A.I.

12017–2017
In Re the Guardianship of Bays green
texapp · 2011
1 sentence

2012Endicott–Johnson Corp, 266 U.S. at 288 , 45 S. Ct. at 62–63; In re Guardianship of Bays , 355 S.W.3d at 720 .

12012–2012
City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2004These federal courts are also waiting for Texas to establish this state's substantive and procedural implementation of Atkins. [8] See, e.g., Ex parte Jordan, 758 S.W.2d 250 (Tex.Crim.App.1988) (setting out judicial guidelines and procedures to address "incompetency to be executed" habeas corpus claims under Ford v. Wainwright because Legislature had not yet enacted statute to implement Supreme Court decision). [9] See, e.g., State v. Lott, 97 Ohio St.3d 303 , 779 N.E.2d 1011 , 1014 (2002) (judicially setting out substantive standards and procedural guidelines for determining Atkins claims "[i

2004These federal courts are also waiting for Texas to establish this state's substantive and procedural implementation of Atkins. [8] See, e.g., Ex parte Jordan, 758 S.W.2d 250 (Tex.Crim.App.1988) (setting out judicial guidelines and procedures to address "incompetency to be executed" habeas corpus claims under Ford v. Wainwright because Legislature had not yet enacted statute to implement Supreme Court decision). [9] See, e.g., State v. Lott, 97 Ohio St.3d 303 , 779 N.E.2d 1011 , 1014 (2002) (judicially setting out substantive standards and procedural guidelines for determining Atkins claims "[i

12004–2004
Ex Parte Jordan green
texcrimapp · 1988
1 sentence

2004These federal courts are also waiting for Texas to establish this state's substantive and procedural implementation of Atkins. [8] See, e.g., Ex parte Jordan, 758 S.W.2d 250 (Tex.Crim.App.1988) (setting out judicial guidelines and procedures to address "incompetency to be executed" habeas corpus claims under Ford v. Wainwright because Legislature had not yet enacted statute to implement Supreme Court decision). [9] See, e.g., State v. Lott, 97 Ohio St.3d 303 , 779 N.E.2d 1011 , 1014 (2002) (judicially setting out substantive standards and procedural guidelines for determining Atkins claims "[i

12004–2004
Atkins v. Virginia green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2004These federal courts are also waiting for Texas to establish this state's substantive and procedural implementation of Atkins. [8] See, e.g., Ex parte Jordan, 758 S.W.2d 250 (Tex.Crim.App.1988) (setting out judicial guidelines and procedures to address "incompetency to be executed" habeas corpus claims under Ford v. Wainwright because Legislature had not yet enacted statute to implement Supreme Court decision). [9] See, e.g., State v. Lott, 97 Ohio St.3d 303 , 779 N.E.2d 1011 , 1014 (2002) (judicially setting out substantive standards and procedural guidelines for determining Atkins claims "[i

2004These federal courts are also waiting for Texas to establish this state's substantive and procedural implementation of Atkins. [8] See, e.g., Ex parte Jordan, 758 S.W.2d 250 (Tex.Crim.App.1988) (setting out judicial guidelines and procedures to address "incompetency to be executed" habeas corpus claims under Ford v. Wainwright because Legislature had not yet enacted statute to implement Supreme Court decision). [9] See, e.g., State v. Lott, 97 Ohio St.3d 303 , 779 N.E.2d 1011 , 1014 (2002) (judicially setting out substantive standards and procedural guidelines for determining Atkins claims "[i

12004–2004
Texas Employers Ins. Ass'n v. Hatton green
tex · 1953
2 sentences

1958Ass’n v. Hatton, 152 Tex. 199 , 255 S.W.2d 848, 851 , wherein it is stated: “It is well established in the jurisprudence of this state that in the absence of a statutory requirement to the contrary, an injured litigant cannot be compelled to submit himself or his injured parts to an examination by his adversary or even by an impartial examiner.” The injured party does not lose his immunity from involuntary examination merely because he points out to the jury the part of his body that has been injured or in which he suffers pain.

1958Ass’n v. Hatton, 152 Tex. 199 , 255 S.W.2d 848, 851 , wherein it is stated: “It is well established in the jurisprudence of this state that in the absence of a statutory requirement to the contrary, an injured litigant cannot be compelled to submit himself or his injured parts to an examination by his adversary or even by an impartial examiner.” The injured party does not lose his immunity from involuntary examination merely because he points out to the jury the part of his body that has been injured or in which he suffers pain.

11958–1958
Safeway Stores, Inc., of Texas v. Rutherford green
texapp · 1937
1 sentence

1958Texas Electric Ry. v. Rowell, Tex.Civ.App., 211 S.W. 788 ; Safeway Stores v. Rutherford, Tex.Civ.App., 101 S.W.2d 1055 , affirmed 130 Tex. 465 , 111 S.W.2d 688 ; 24-A Texjur., p. 542, sec. 6.

11958–1958
Texas Electric Ry. v. Rowell neutral
texapp · 1919
1 sentence

1958Texas Electric Ry. v. Rowell, Tex.Civ.App., 211 S.W. 788 ; Safeway Stores v. Rutherford, Tex.Civ.App., 101 S.W.2d 1055 , affirmed 130 Tex. 465 , 111 S.W.2d 688 ; 24-A Texjur., p. 542, sec. 6.

11958–1958
Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Rutherford green
tex · 1938
2 sentences

1958Texas Electric Ry. v. Rowell, Tex.Civ.App., 211 S.W. 788 ; Safeway Stores v. Rutherford, Tex.Civ.App., 101 S.W.2d 1055 , affirmed 130 Tex. 465 , 111 S.W.2d 688 ; 24-A Texjur., p. 542, sec. 6.

1958Texas Electric Ry. v. Rowell, Tex.Civ.App., 211 S.W. 788 ; Safeway Stores v. Rutherford, Tex.Civ.App., 101 S.W.2d 1055 , affirmed 130 Tex. 465 , 111 S.W.2d 688 ; 24-A Texjur., p. 542, sec. 6.

11958–1958
Brooklyn Public Library v. City of New York neutral
nyappdiv · 1928
2 sentences

1951Brooklyn Public Library v. City of N. Y., 222 App. Div. 422 , 226 N.Y.S. 491 , loc. cit. 502(3); Burdick v. Richmond, 16 R.I. 502 , 17 A. 917 .

1951Brooklyn Public Library v. City of N. Y., 222 App. Div. 422 , 226 N.Y.S. 491 , loc. cit. 502(3); Burdick v. Richmond, 16 R.I. 502 , 17 A. 917 .

11951–1951
Burdick v. Richmond green
· 1889
2 sentences

1951Brooklyn Public Library v. City of N. Y., 222 App. Div. 422 , 226 N.Y.S. 491 , loc. cit. 502(3); Burdick v. Richmond, 16 R.I. 502 , 17 A. 917 .

1951Brooklyn Public Library v. City of N. Y., 222 App. Div. 422 , 226 N.Y.S. 491 , loc. cit. 502(3); Burdick v. Richmond, 16 R.I. 502 , 17 A. 917 .

11951–1951
Mellinger v. City of Houston (Tex. 1-18-1887) green
tex · 1887
2 sentences

1950Mellinger v. City of Houston, 68 Tex. 36, 37 , 3 S.W. 249 .

1950Mellinger v. City of Houston, 68 Tex. 36, 37 , 3 S.W. 249 .

11950–1950
Jackson v. Amador green
texapp · 1934
1 sentence

1936The rule of caveat emptor applies in such cases, and the landlord is not liable for subsequent injuries resulting from such defects.” The text is supported by many cases, including the following: Perez v. Rabaud, 76 Tex. 191 , 13 S.W. 177 , 7 L.R.A. 620 , Jones-O’Shaughnessy Lumber Co. v. Bond (Tex.Civ.App.) 79 S.W.(2d) 649 , and Jackson v. Amador (Tex.Civ.App.) 75 S.W.(2d) 892 .

11936–1936
Jones-O'Shaughnessy Lumber Co. v. Bond neutral
texapp · 1935
1 sentence

1936The rule of caveat emptor applies in such cases, and the landlord is not liable for subsequent injuries resulting from such defects.” The text is supported by many cases, including the following: Perez v. Rabaud, 76 Tex. 191 , 13 S.W. 177 , 7 L.R.A. 620 , Jones-O’Shaughnessy Lumber Co. v. Bond (Tex.Civ.App.) 79 S.W.(2d) 649 , and Jackson v. Amador (Tex.Civ.App.) 75 S.W.(2d) 892 .

11936–1936
Perez v. Rabaud green
tex · 1890
2 sentences

1936The rule of caveat emptor applies in such cases, and the landlord is not liable for subsequent injuries resulting from such defects.” The text is supported by many cases, including the following: Perez v. Rabaud, 76 Tex. 191 , 13 S.W. 177 , 7 L.R.A. 620 , Jones-O’Shaughnessy Lumber Co. v. Bond (Tex.Civ.App.) 79 S.W.(2d) 649 , and Jackson v. Amador (Tex.Civ.App.) 75 S.W.(2d) 892 .

1936The rule of caveat emptor applies in such cases, and the landlord is not liable for subsequent injuries resulting from such defects.” The text is supported by many cases, including the following: Perez v. Rabaud, 76 Tex. 191 , 13 S.W. 177 , 7 L.R.A. 620 , Jones-O’Shaughnessy Lumber Co. v. Bond (Tex.Civ.App.) 79 S.W.(2d) 649 , and Jackson v. Amador (Tex.Civ.App.) 75 S.W.(2d) 892 .

11936–1936

Where else courts name it

TX 27 (1936–2025) CA 26 (1941–2023) NY 24 (1907–2025) CT 16 (1942–2026) PA 14 (1957–2020) IL 9 (1888–2017) MA 9 (1982–2009) NC 9 (1967–2005) NJ 8 (1950–2014) MD 8 (1962–2002) OR 8 (1954–2017) OH 7 (1921–2006) ND 7 (1986–2016) FL 5 (1931–2013) MN 5 (1921–2025) ME 5 (1934–2014) VA 5 (1968–2024) NM 5 (1981–2012) AL 5 (1982–2016) OK 5 (1926–1957) MI 5 (1955–2009) WV 4 (1980–1992) MO 4 (1906–1998) CO 4 (1975–2013) GA 3 (1936–1999) IA 3 (1982–2014) IN 3 (1962–2015) WY 3 (1999–2007) AZ 3 (1914–1991) KY 3 (1941–2024) MS 3 (1951–1983) NE 3 (1901–1910) MT 2 (1997–2019) AR 2 (2008–2010) DC 2 (1960–1999) UT 2 (2013–2016) WA 2 (1919–1985) KS 2 (1899–1913) NH 2 (1988–2020)

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