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document privilege in Texas

20 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1974–2022 1 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Granada Corp. v. Honorable First Court of Appealsgreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2013
2 sentences

2013Granada Corp. v. First Court of Appeals, 844 S.W.2d 223, 227 (Tex.1992); In re Gen.

2013Granada Corp. v. First Court of Appeals, 844 S.W.2d 223, 227 (Tex. 1992); In re Gen.

66
Warrantech Corp. v. Computer Adapters Services, Inc.green
texapp · 2004 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2010
2 sentences

2010See Granada , 844 S.W.2d at 227 ; Warrantech Corp. v. Computer Adapters Servs ., Inc ., 134 S.W.3d 516, 527 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.).

2005"The crime/fraud exception applies only if (1) the party asserting it makes out a prima facie case of contemplated fraud and (2) there is a relationship between the document for which the privilege is challenged and the prima facie proof offered." Warrantech Corp. v. Computer Adapters Servs., Inc., 134 S.W.3d 516, 527 (Tex. App.--Fort Worth 2004, orig. proceeding) (emphasis theirs).

44
Kugle v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.green
texapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Granada Corp., 844 S.W.2d at 227; Kugle v. DaimlerChrysler Corp., 88 S.W.3d 355, 362-63 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2002, pet. denied) (en banc op. on reh’g).

2004Granada Corp., 844 S.W.2d at 227; Kugle v. DaimlerChrysler Corp., 88 S.W.3d 355, 362-63 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2002, pet. denied) (en banc op. on reh’g).

33
Ellis v. Waldropgreen
texapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Lodge, 79 S.W.2d 1084, 1085 (Tex. 1935); cf. Ellis v. Waldrop, 627 S.W.2d 791, 798 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1982) (“When investigation produces facts sufficient to satisfy a prudent inquirer that a recorded claim will not be enforced by its holder, then the inquiring party may be a bona fide purchaser, even where the document from which the claim derives remains of record.”), aff’d in part, rev’d in part on other grounds, 656 S.W.2d 902 (Tex. 1983) (op. on reh’g).

11
Pustejovsky v. Lodgegreen
tex · 1935 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Lodge, 79 S.W.2d 1084, 1085 (Tex. 1935); cf. Ellis v. Waldrop, 627 S.W.2d 791, 798 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1982) (“When investigation produces facts sufficient to satisfy a prudent inquirer that a recorded claim will not be enforced by its holder, then the inquiring party may be a bona fide purchaser, even where the document from which the claim derives remains of record.”), aff’d in part, rev’d in part on other grounds, 656 S.W.2d 902 (Tex. 1983) (op. on reh’g).

11
Freeman v. Bianchigreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005The prima facie proof must show "a violation sufficiently serious to defeat the privilege." Freeman v. Bianchi , 820 S.W.2d 853, 861 (Tex. App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 1991, orig. proceeding).

11
Beck v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Beck v. State, 719 S.W.2d 205, 211-12 (Tex.Crim.App.1986) (holding that failure to object to unsworn testimony waives irregularity).

11
In Re Sealed Casegreen
cadc · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See In re Sealed Case, 676 F.2d 793, 812-16 (D.C.Cir.1982).

11
Capital Data Corp. v. Capital National Bankgreen
nysd · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Bank, 778 F.Supp. 669, 677 (S.D.N.Y.1991).

1993Bank, 778 F.Supp. 669, 677 (S.D.N.Y.1991).

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Seigel green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2009In re Seigel, 198 S.W.3d at 28 .

2009In re Seigel, 198 S.W.3d at 28 . -11- The prima facie requirement is met when the proponent offers evidence establishing the elements of fraud and that the fraud was ongoing, or about to be committed at the time the document was prepared.

32009–2009
Ellis v. Waldrop green
tex · 1983
1 sentence

2022Lodge, 79 S.W.2d 1084, 1085 (Tex. 1935); cf. Ellis v. Waldrop, 627 S.W.2d 791, 798 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1982) (“When investigation produces facts sufficient to satisfy a prudent inquirer that a recorded claim will not be enforced by its holder, then the inquiring party may be a bona fide purchaser, even where the document from which the claim derives remains of record.”), aff’d in part, rev’d in part on other grounds, 656 S.W.2d 902 (Tex. 1983) (op. on reh’g).

12022–2022
In Re Honza green
texapp · 2008
1 sentence

2011Id.

12011–2011
Bacon v. O'Connor neutral
tex · 1860
1 sentence

1982Bacon v. O’Connor, 25 Tex. 213 (Tex.1857); W.

11982–1982
Prine v. State green
texcrimapp · 1974
1 sentence

1974Under these circumstances admission of the document was error. 3 In Prine v. State, 509 S.W.2d 617 (Tex.Cr.App.1974), we held that it was error, although harmless in that case, to admit a document pursuant to Article 3737e when it was not signed or initialled and there was no proof that it was prepared in the regular course of business.

11974–1974

Where else courts name it

CA 24 (1955–2025) TX 20 (1974–2022) MD 19 (2000–2021) NY 13 (1966–2020) HI 9 (1996–2022) MI 9 (2007–2024) IL 9 (1988–2020) FL 7 (1990–2021) DC 6 (1997–2017) ID 5 (2006–2023) IA 5 (1988–2021) LA 5 (1952–2016) NE 5 (1986–2024) UT 4 (2000–2025) NJ 4 (1959–2019) MA 4 (1937–2026) AZ 3 (1993–2007) OH 3 (2003–2024) AK 3 (1979–2017) AL 3 (1920–1982) GA 3 (1981–1986) PA 3 (1993–2024) CT 2 (1966–1992) WA 2 (1994–2010) VA 2 (2009–2015) SD 2 (2006–2020) MO 2 (1902–1984) VT 2 (2012–2012) MN 2 (1975–2005) WV 2 (2004–2008) TN 2 (1996–2013) MS 2 (2003–2005)

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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