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19 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 2009–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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In Re International Profit Associates, Inc.green2 sentences2026Forum Selection “In examining whether claims brought by the plaintiff were within the scope of the clauses, . . . a reviewing court should engage in a ‘common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.’” Id. at 884 (quoting In re Int’l Profit Assocs., Inc., 274 S.W.3d 672, 677 (Tex. 2009) (orig. proceeding)). “[W]hether a forum-selection clause applies depends on the factual allegations undergirding the party’s claims rather than the legal causes of action asserted.” Pinto Tech. 2024The analysis involves a “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.” In re Int’l Profit Assocs., Inc., 274 S.W.3d 672, 677 (Tex. 2009) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam) (citation omitted). | 12 | 17 |
In Re Lisa Laser USA, Inc.green2 sentences2026Forum Selection “In examining whether claims brought by the plaintiff were within the scope of the clauses, . . . a reviewing court should engage in a ‘common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.’” Id. at 884 (quoting In re Int’l Profit Assocs., Inc., 274 S.W.3d 672, 677 (Tex. 2009) (orig. proceeding)). “[W]hether a forum-selection clause applies depends on the factual allegations undergirding the party’s claims rather than the legal causes of action asserted.” Pinto Tech. 2022To determine whether claims fall within the scope of a forum- selection clause, the Supreme Court of Texas has held that “a reviewing court should engage in a ‘common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.’” In re Lisa Laser USA, Inc., 310 S.W.3d 880, 884 (Tex. 2010) (quoting In re Int’l Profit Assocs., Inc., 274 S.W.3d 672, 677 (Tex. 2009) (orig. proceeding)). | 7 | 9 |
Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd. v. Shell International Exploration & Production, Inc.green2 sentences2024We make this determination based on “the language of the clause and the nature of the claims that are allegedly subject to the clause.” Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd. v. Shell Int’l Expl. & Prod., Inc., 234 S.W.3d 679, 688 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, pet. denied) (citing Marinechance Shipping, Ltd. v. Sebastian, 143 F.3d 216 , 221–22 (5th Cir. 1998)). 2017See Int’l Energy, 818 F.3d at 211-12 ; see also In re Int’l Profit Assocs., Inc., 274 S.W.3d at 677 (court should engage in “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims”); Deep Water, 234 S.W.3d at 687-88 (before enforcing a fo rum-selection clause, a court must determine whether clause applies to claims asserted in lawsuit). | 5 | 5 |
Ginter Ex Rel. Ballard v. Belcher, Prendergast & Laportegreen2 sentences2015Ballard v Belcher, Prendergast, & Laporte, 536 F.3d 439, 444 (5th Cir. 2008)). 11 observes that the release does not appear to include these claims against these Defendants.” (App. A, MR 233). 2014Ballard v. Belcher, Prendergast & Laporte, 536 F.3d 439, 444 (5th Cir.2008), In re Laibe Corp., 307 S.W.3d 314, 316 (Tex.2010) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam), and In re Int’l Profit Assocs., Inc., 274 S.W.3d 672, 677 (Tex.2009) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam)). | 2 | 3 |
RSR Corp. v. Siegmundgreen2 sentences2015Intelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp., 997 S.W.2d 322, 324-25 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, pet. denied)). - 15 - meaning.”51 In other words, the court engages in a “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.”52 As Mr. Wickline’s brief acknowledges, there are no Texas cases interpreting a forum-selection clause that applies to “actions to enforce” contractual provisions.53 When presented with an absence of caselaw on the meaning of a particular forum- selection clause, Texas appellate courts commonly turn to dictionaries and 2015Intelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp., 997 S.W.2d 322, 324-25 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, pet. denied)). - 15 - meaning.”51 In other words, the court engages in a “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.”52 As Mr. Wickline’s brief acknowledges, there are no Texas cases interpreting a forum-selection clause that applies to “actions to enforce” contractual provisions.53 When presented with an absence of caselaw on the meaning of a particular forum- selection clause, Texas appellate courts commonly turn to dictionaries and | 2 | 2 |
Valence Operating Co. v. Dorsettgreen2 sentences2015Intelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp., 997 S.W.2d 322, 324-25 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, pet. denied)). - 15 - meaning.”51 In other words, the court engages in a “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.”52 As Mr. Wickline’s brief acknowledges, there are no Texas cases interpreting a forum-selection clause that applies to “actions to enforce” contractual provisions.53 When presented with an absence of caselaw on the meaning of a particular forum- selection clause, Texas appellate courts commonly turn to dictionaries and 2015(Europe) Ltd. v. Neon Sys. , inc., 177 S.W.3d 605, 615 (Tex. App-Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, no pet.) ("The use of 'shall' generally indicates a mandatory requirement."). 28 See Mr. Wickline' s special appearance and motion to dismiss the Oklahoma lawsuit, at 10, attached as Exhibit 9. 29 Young, 336 S. W.3d at 262 (citing Sw. lntelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp., 997 S.W.2d 322, 324-25 (Tex. App.- Austin 1999, pet. denied)). 30 See RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 700 (Tex. App.- Dallas 2010, no pet.) (citing Valence Operating Co. v. Dorsett, 164 S.W.3d 656, 662 (Tex. 2005)). 31 In re I | 2 | 2 |
Southwest Intelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp.green2 sentences2015Intelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp., 997 S.W.2d 322, 324-25 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, pet. denied)). - 15 - meaning.”51 In other words, the court engages in a “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.”52 As Mr. Wickline’s brief acknowledges, there are no Texas cases interpreting a forum-selection clause that applies to “actions to enforce” contractual provisions.53 When presented with an absence of caselaw on the meaning of a particular forum- selection clause, Texas appellate courts commonly turn to dictionaries and 2015(Europe) Ltd. v. Neon Sys. , inc., 177 S.W.3d 605, 615 (Tex. App-Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, no pet.) ("The use of 'shall' generally indicates a mandatory requirement."). 28 See Mr. Wickline' s special appearance and motion to dismiss the Oklahoma lawsuit, at 10, attached as Exhibit 9. 29 Young, 336 S. W.3d at 262 (citing Sw. lntelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp., 997 S.W.2d 322, 324-25 (Tex. App.- Austin 1999, pet. denied)). 30 See RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 700 (Tex. App.- Dallas 2010, no pet.) (citing Valence Operating Co. v. Dorsett, 164 S.W.3d 656, 662 (Tex. 2005)). 31 In re I | 2 | 2 |
In Re Laibe Corp.green2 sentences2013We engage in a “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.” In re Int’l Profit Assocs., 274 S.W.3d at 677 ; see In re Lisa Laser USA, Inc., 310 S.W.3d at 884 ; In re Laibe Corp., 307 S.W.3d at 316 . 2012In examining whether claims brought by a plaintiff fall within the scope of a forum-selection clause, the reviewing court should engage in a “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims.” In re Int’l Profit Assocs., 274 S.W.3d at 677 ; see In re Lisa Laser USA, Inc., 310 S.W.3d at 884 ; In re Laibe Corp., 307 S.W.3d at 316 . | 1 | 3 |
Marinechance Shipping, Ltd. v. Sebastiangreen2 sentences2024We make this determination based on “the language of the clause and the nature of the claims that are allegedly subject to the clause.” Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd. v. Shell Int’l Expl. & Prod., Inc., 234 S.W.3d 679, 688 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, pet. denied) (citing Marinechance Shipping, Ltd. v. Sebastian, 143 F.3d 216 , 221–22 (5th Cir. 1998)). 2017We make this determination based on “the language of the clause and the nature of the claims that are allegedly subject to the clause.” Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd. v. Shell Int’l Expl. & Prod., Inc., 234 S.W.3d 679, 688 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, pet. denied) (citing Marinechance Shipping, Ltd. v. Sebastian, 143 F.3d 216, 221-22 (5th Cir. 1998)). | 1 | 2 |
Pinto Technology Ventures, L.P. v. Sheldongreen1 sentence2026Ventures, L.P. v. Sheldon, 526 S.W.3d 428, 433 (Tex. 2017). | 1 | 1 |
International Energy Ventures Management, L.L.C. v. United Energy Group, Ltd.green1 sentence2017See Int’l Energy, 818 F.3d at 211-12 ; see also In re Int’l Profit Assocs., Inc., 274 S.W.3d at 677 (court should engage in “common-sense examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to determine if the clause covers the claims”); Deep Water, 234 S.W.3d at 687-88 (before enforcing a fo rum-selection clause, a court must determine whether clause applies to claims asserted in lawsuit). | 1 | 1 |
Phoenix Network Technologies (Europe) Ltd. v. Neon Systems, Inc.green1 sentence2015(Europe) Ltd. v. Neon Sys. , inc., 177 S.W.3d 605, 615 (Tex. App-Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, no pet.) ("The use of 'shall' generally indicates a mandatory requirement."). 28 See Mr. Wickline' s special appearance and motion to dismiss the Oklahoma lawsuit, at 10, attached as Exhibit 9. 29 Young, 336 S. W.3d at 262 (citing Sw. lntelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp., 997 S.W.2d 322, 324-25 (Tex. App.- Austin 1999, pet. denied)). 30 See RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 700 (Tex. App.- Dallas 2010, no pet.) (citing Valence Operating Co. v. Dorsett, 164 S.W.3d 656, 662 (Tex. 2005)). 31 In re I | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Young v. VALT. X HOLDINGS, INC.
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1 sentence2015(Europe) Ltd. v. Neon Sys. , inc., 177 S.W.3d 605, 615 (Tex. App-Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, no pet.) ("The use of 'shall' generally indicates a mandatory requirement."). 28 See Mr. Wickline' s special appearance and motion to dismiss the Oklahoma lawsuit, at 10, attached as Exhibit 9. 29 Young, 336 S. W.3d at 262 (citing Sw. lntelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp., 997 S.W.2d 322, 324-25 (Tex. App.- Austin 1999, pet. denied)). 30 See RSR Corp. v. Siegmund, 309 S.W.3d 686, 700 (Tex. App.- Dallas 2010, no pet.) (citing Valence Operating Co. v. Dorsett, 164 S.W.3d 656, 662 (Tex. 2005)). 31 In re I | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Miller v. VAUGHN & TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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1 sentence2015In examining whether claims brought by the Miller v. Vaughn & Taylor Const. Co., 345 S.W.2d 852 , plaintiff were within the scope of the clauses, this Court held 853 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1961, writ ref'd n.r.e.) (“A that a reviewing court should engage in a “common-sense contract is not sufficiently certain to be enforced if it fails examination of the claims and the forum-selection clause to to specify the quantity of the goods to be sold.”). | 1 | 2015–2015 |