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defendant to prove defense in Texas

21 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1924–2017 0 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Carney v. Roberts Inv. Co., Inc.green
texapp · 1992 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2015
2 sentences

2015A factual sufficiency challenge should be sustained, “…only if the evidence that supports the jury finding is so weak as to be clearly wrong and manifestly unjust.” McDonald, 212 S.W.3d at 339 , citing Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986); See also, Carney, 837 S.W.2d at 208 (“A reversal is required if this court concludes that the verdict is so against the great weight and preponderance of evidence as to be manifestly unjust.”) Under Texas law, “ ‘[t]he standards and tests for determining contributory negligence ordinarily are the same as those for determining negligence,’ and when c

2015A factual sufficiency challenge should be sustained, “…only if the evidence that supports the jury finding is so weak as to be clearly wrong and manifestly unjust.” McDonald, 212 S.W.3d at 339 , citing Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986); See also, Carney, 837 S.W.2d at 208 (“A reversal is required if this court concludes that the verdict is so against the great weight and preponderance of evidence as to be manifestly unjust.”) Under Texas law, “ ‘[t]he standards and tests for determining contributory negligence ordinarily are the same as those for determining negligence,’ and when c

45
Rylander v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005See Rylander v. State , 101 S.W.3d 107 , 109 B 10 (Tex. Crim.

2004See Rylander v. State, 101 S.W.3d 107, 110 (Tex.Crim.App.2003); Bone v. State, 77 S.W.3d 828, 833 (Tex.Crim.App.2002).

33
Hill v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Id.; Reyes v. State , 752 S.W.2d 591, 592 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.) (citing Hill v. State , 719 S.W.2d 199, 201 (Tex. Crim.

2003Id.; Reyes v. State, 752 S.W.2d 591, 592 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.) (citing Hill v. State, 719 S.W.2d 199, 201 (Tex.Crim.App.1986)).

22
Reyes v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Id.; Reyes v. State , 752 S.W.2d 591, 592 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.) (citing Hill v. State , 719 S.W.2d 199, 201 (Tex. Crim.

2003Id.; Reyes v. State, 752 S.W.2d 591, 592 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.) (citing Hill v. State, 719 S.W.2d 199, 201 (Tex.Crim.App.1986)).

22
McDonald v. Dankworthgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017McDonald v. Dankworth, 212 S.W.3d 336, 340 (Tex. App.Austin 2006, no pet.).

2015A factual sufficiency challenge should be sustained, “…only if the evidence that supports the jury finding is so weak as to be clearly wrong and manifestly unjust.” McDonald, 212 S.W.3d at 339 , citing Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986); See also, Carney, 837 S.W.2d at 208 (“A reversal is required if this court concludes that the verdict is so against the great weight and preponderance of evidence as to be manifestly unjust.”) Under Texas law, “ ‘[t]he standards and tests for determining contributory negligence ordinarily are the same as those for determining negligence,’ and when c

12
Jordan v. City of Lubbockgreen
texapp · 1935 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Further, “…contributory negligence is not established by evidence which is equally consistent with the exercise of the care by the plaintiff, or where the inference of due care is just as reasonable as is the inference of the absence thereof.” Jordan v. City of Lubbock, 88 S.W.2d 560, 563 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 1935, writ dism’d), citing Salter v. Galveston, H. & S.A.

11
Cain v. Baingreen
tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015A factual sufficiency challenge should be sustained, “…only if the evidence that supports the jury finding is so weak as to be clearly wrong and manifestly unjust.” McDonald, 212 S.W.3d at 339 , citing Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986); See also, Carney, 837 S.W.2d at 208 (“A reversal is required if this court concludes that the verdict is so against the great weight and preponderance of evidence as to be manifestly unjust.”) Under Texas law, “ ‘[t]he standards and tests for determining contributory negligence ordinarily are the same as those for determining negligence,’ and when c

11
Meraz v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 8.01 (West 2011); Meraz v. State, 785 S.W.2d 146, 150 (Tex. Crim.

2012See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 8.01 (West 2011); Meraz v. State, 785 S.W.2d 146, 150 (Tex.Crim.App.1990).

11
Dallas County Constable Precinct 5 Michael D. Dupree v. KingVision Pay-Per-View, Ltd.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Dupree v. KingVision Pay-Per-View, Ltd., 219 S.W.3d 602, 607 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007, no pet.).

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Bone v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Rylander v. State, 101 S.W.3d 107, 110 (Tex.Crim.App.2003); Bone v. State, 77 S.W.3d 828, 833 (Tex.Crim.App.2002).

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Johnson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1925 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1934–1934
1 sentence

1934See Garcia v. State, 275 S. W., 1005 ; Hathcock v. State, 281 S. W., 859 ; Tucker v. State, 281 S. W., 869 ; Ford v. State, 285 S. W., 614 ; Thompson v. State, 288 S. W., 464 ; and Shannon v. State, 30 S. W. (2d) 331 .

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Agurs green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2007Id. at 404 n.7.

2007Id. at 404 n.7.

22007–2007
Marshall v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
1 sentence

2013Id.

12013–2013
Saxton v. State green
texcrimapp · 1991
1 sentence

1995Saxton v. State, 804 S.W.2d 910 , 912 n. 5 (Tex.Crim.

11995–1995
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1992Strickland, 466 U.S. at 696 , 104 S.Ct. at 2069 .

1992Strickland, 466 U.S. at 696 , 104 S.Ct. at 2069 .

11992–1992
Houston Lighting & Power Co. v. Taber neutral
texapp · 1949
1 sentence

1992Quintanilla v. Estate of Tuma, 579 S.W.2d 531 (Tex.Civ.App. — San Antonio 1979, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Houston Lighting & Power Co. v. Taber, 221 S.W.2d 339 (Tex.Civ.App. — Galveston 1949, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Fort Worth & D.C.

11992–1992
Quintanilla v. Estate of Tuma neutral
texapp · 1979
1 sentence

1992Quintanilla v. Estate of Tuma, 579 S.W.2d 531 (Tex.Civ.App. — San Antonio 1979, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Houston Lighting & Power Co. v. Taber, 221 S.W.2d 339 (Tex.Civ.App. — Galveston 1949, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Fort Worth & D.C.

11992–1992
Thompson v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1926
1 sentence

1934See Garcia v. State, 275 S. W., 1005 ; Hathcock v. State, 281 S. W., 859 ; Tucker v. State, 281 S. W., 869 ; Ford v. State, 285 S. W., 614 ; Thompson v. State, 288 S. W., 464 ; and Shannon v. State, 30 S. W. (2d) 331 .

11934–1934
Ford v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1926
1 sentence

1934See Garcia v. State, 275 S. W., 1005 ; Hathcock v. State, 281 S. W., 859 ; Tucker v. State, 281 S. W., 869 ; Ford v. State, 285 S. W., 614 ; Thompson v. State, 288 S. W., 464 ; and Shannon v. State, 30 S. W. (2d) 331 .

11934–1934
Shannon v. State yellow
texcrimapp · 1930
1 sentence

1934See Garcia v. State, 275 S. W., 1005 ; Hathcock v. State, 281 S. W., 859 ; Tucker v. State, 281 S. W., 869 ; Ford v. State, 285 S. W., 614 ; Thompson v. State, 288 S. W., 464 ; and Shannon v. State, 30 S. W. (2d) 331 .

11934–1934
Tucker v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1926
1 sentence

1934See Garcia v. State, 275 S. W., 1005 ; Hathcock v. State, 281 S. W., 859 ; Tucker v. State, 281 S. W., 869 ; Ford v. State, 285 S. W., 614 ; Thompson v. State, 288 S. W., 464 ; and Shannon v. State, 30 S. W. (2d) 331 .

11934–1934
Hathcock v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1926
1 sentence

1934See Garcia v. State, 275 S. W., 1005 ; Hathcock v. State, 281 S. W., 859 ; Tucker v. State, 281 S. W., 869 ; Ford v. State, 285 S. W., 614 ; Thompson v. State, 288 S. W., 464 ; and Shannon v. State, 30 S. W. (2d) 331 .

11934–1934
H. T.C.R.R. Co. v. Anglin green
· 1905
1 sentence

1924Railway Co. v. Anglin, 99 Tex. 349 , 89 S. W. 966 , 2 L.

11924–1924
Gulf, C. Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Brown Williamson neutral
tex · 1905
1 sentence

1924Railway Co. v. Anglin, 99 Tex. 349 , 89 S. W. 966 , 2 L.

11924–1924

Where else courts name it

PA 29 (1941–2025) TX 21 (1924–2017) WA 14 (1967–2021) TN 13 (1999–2026) CA 12 (1946–2021) LA 12 (1986–2014) GA 8 (1922–2001) IL 7 (1940–2025) NE 6 (1897–2016) NC 6 (1896–1985) CT 5 (1996–2018) MD 5 (1981–2005) IN 5 (1915–2005) MO 4 (1953–2023) FL 4 (1980–2019) MS 4 (2002–2014) NY 4 (1915–1999) OK 4 (1897–1964) OR 3 (1922–2001) AZ 3 (1971–2018) OH 3 (1962–1999) WV 3 (1941–1990) MN 3 (1981–2009) IA 3 (1891–1957) ND 3 (1896–2022) ID 3 (1988–1999) HI 2 (2001–2020) MA 2 (2011–2026) KS 2 (1972–2013) MI 2 (2023–2023)

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