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lis pendens doctrine in Texas

19 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1915–2026 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Flores v. Habermangreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
2 sentences

2002Flores v. Haberman, 915 S.W.2d 477, 478 (Tex.1995)(holding that notice of lis pen-dens was improper because plaintiffs sought a constructive trust on property only to satisfy their judgment against defendant).

2002Flores v. Haberman, 915 S.W.2d 477, 478 (Tex. 1995)(holding that notice of lis pendens was improper because plaintiffs sought a constructive trust on property only to satisfy their judgment against defendant).

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Texas Water Rights Commission v. Crow Iron Worksgreen
tex · 1979 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1988
2 sentences

1985The policy behind the lis pendens doctrine is that “a court which has acquired jurisdiction of a cause of action is entitled to proceed to the final exercise of that jurisdiction without the interference of anyone with the subject matter or res before the court.” Texas Water Rights Commission v. Crow Iron Works, 582 S.W.2d 768, 771 (Tex.1979); Rosborough v. Cook, 108 Tex. 364 , 194 S.W. 131, 132 (1917).

1980In Crow Iron Works the supreme court held that the doctrine of res judicata, coupled with the doctrine of lis pendens, precluded petitioners’ efforts to set aside the Texas Water Rights Commission’s order denying their petition to upgrade water rights awarded to their predecessors in interest under a judgment in a prior action lasting approximately fourteen (14) years in which the trial court exercised jurisdiction over water rights to the Rio Grande River in four counties, affecting 850,000 acres of land, and involving approximately 3,000 named defendants. 582 S.W.2d at 771 .

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Kuehn v. Kuehngreen
texcommnapp · 1922 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., Kuehn v. Kuehn, 242 S.W. 719, 721 (Tex. Comm’n App. 1922, judgm’t adopted).

2015See, e.g., Kuehn v. Kuehn, 242 S.W. 719, 721 (Tex.Comm'n App.1922, judgm’t adopted).

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Hartel v. Dishmangreen
tex · 1940 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1979–2009
2 sentences

2009It is the content of the award, not its nomenclature, that determines its finality. 39 … Cherokee Water Co. v. Advance Oil & Gas Co., 843 S.W.2d 132, 135 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1992, writ denied). 40 … Hartel v. Dishman, 135 Tex. 600 , 608–09, 145 S.W.2d 865, 869 (1940). 18 To summarize, the partial award determining the Collins parties’ lis pendens claim is not final and enforceable because it does not dispose of all of the claims submitted to arbitration, or a separate independent claim.

2009It is the content of the award, not its nomenclature, that determines its finality. 39 … Cherokee Water Co. v. Advance Oil & Gas Co., 843 S.W.2d 132, 135 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1992, writ denied). 40 … Hartel v. Dishman, 135 Tex. 600 , 608–09, 145 S.W.2d 865, 869 (1940). 18 To summarize, the partial award determining the Collins parties’ lis pendens claim is not final and enforceable because it does not dispose of all of the claims submitted to arbitration, or a separate independent claim.

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Wackenhut Corporation v. Jesse James Gutierrezgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Wackenhut, 453 S.W.3d at 919–20 (to preserve charge error, party must make trial court aware of error and obtain a ruling). (3) Directed verdict Appellants contend that “[u]pon information and belief,” they were granted a directed verdict with respect to the two fraudulent lien counterclaims submitted to the jury because “[Appellees] do not and/or did not have an ownership or title interest in the real property [involved],” and thus “do not have the right or standing to assert a lis pendens claim for a fraudulent lien.” However, the trial judge made the opposite ruling, telling Appellants’

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Cherokee Water Co. v. Advance Oil & Gas Co.green
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009It is the content of the award, not its nomenclature, that determines its finality. 39 … Cherokee Water Co. v. Advance Oil & Gas Co., 843 S.W.2d 132, 135 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1992, writ denied). 40 … Hartel v. Dishman, 135 Tex. 600 , 608–09, 145 S.W.2d 865, 869 (1940). 18 To summarize, the partial award determining the Collins parties’ lis pendens claim is not final and enforceable because it does not dispose of all of the claims submitted to arbitration, or a separate independent claim.

2009It is the content of the award, not its nomenclature, that determines its finality. 39 … Cherokee Water Co. v. Advance Oil & Gas Co., 843 S.W.2d 132, 135 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1992, writ denied). 40 … Hartel v. Dishman, 135 Tex. 600 , 608–09, 145 S.W.2d 865, 869 (1940). 18 To summarize, the partial award determining the Collins parties’ lis pendens claim is not final and enforceable because it does not dispose of all of the claims submitted to arbitration, or a separate independent claim.

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Guaranty Federal Savings Bank v. Horseshoe Operating Co.green
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Bank v. Horseshoe Operating Co., 793 S.W.2d 652, 658 (Tex. 1990). 44 … Id. 45 … Id. (emphasis added). 46 … Id. 20 remaining action.47 We, therefore, hold that the trial court abused its discretion in severing the Collins parties’ lis pendens claim.

2009Bank v. Horseshoe Operating Co., 793 S.W.2d 652, 658 (Tex. 1990). 44 … Id. 45 … Id. (emphasis added). 46 … Id. 20 remaining action.47 We, therefore, hold that the trial court abused its discretion in severing the Collins parties’ lis pendens claim.

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Metallgesellschaft A.G. v. M/v Capitan Constante and Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscalesgreen
ca2 · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009The doctrine of lis pendens is codified 34 … Hart Surgical, Inc. v. Ultracision, Inc., 244 F.3d 231 , 233–34 (1st Cir. 2001); Trade & Transp., Inc. v. Natural Petroleum Charterers Inc., 931 F.2d 191, 195 (2d Cir. 1991); Metallgesellschaft A.G. v. M/V Capitan Constante, 790 F.2d 280, 283 (2d Cir. 1986). 35 … Hart Surgical, 244 F.3d at 234 ; Rocket Jewelry Box, Inc. v. Noble Gift Packaging, Inc., 157 F.3d 174, 177 (2d Cir. 1998); Mariforum Shipping, 624 F.2d at 413–14; Andrea Doreen, Ltd. v. Bldg.

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Trade & Transport, Inc. v. Natural Petroleum Charterers Incorporatedgreen
ca2 · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009The doctrine of lis pendens is codified 34 … Hart Surgical, Inc. v. Ultracision, Inc., 244 F.3d 231 , 233–34 (1st Cir. 2001); Trade & Transp., Inc. v. Natural Petroleum Charterers Inc., 931 F.2d 191, 195 (2d Cir. 1991); Metallgesellschaft A.G. v. M/V Capitan Constante, 790 F.2d 280, 283 (2d Cir. 1986). 35 … Hart Surgical, 244 F.3d at 234 ; Rocket Jewelry Box, Inc. v. Noble Gift Packaging, Inc., 157 F.3d 174, 177 (2d Cir. 1998); Mariforum Shipping, 624 F.2d at 413–14; Andrea Doreen, Ltd. v. Bldg.

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Rocket Jewelry Box, Inc. v. Noble Gift Packaging, Inc., Ralph Herzoggreen
ca2 · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009The doctrine of lis pendens is codified 34 … Hart Surgical, Inc. v. Ultracision, Inc., 244 F.3d 231 , 233–34 (1st Cir. 2001); Trade & Transp., Inc. v. Natural Petroleum Charterers Inc., 931 F.2d 191, 195 (2d Cir. 1991); Metallgesellschaft A.G. v. M/V Capitan Constante, 790 F.2d 280, 283 (2d Cir. 1986). 35 … Hart Surgical, 244 F.3d at 234 ; Rocket Jewelry Box, Inc. v. Noble Gift Packaging, Inc., 157 F.3d 174, 177 (2d Cir. 1998); Mariforum Shipping, 624 F.2d at 413–14; Andrea Doreen, Ltd. v. Bldg.

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First National Petroleum Corp. v. Lloydgreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Flores v. Haberman, 915 S.W.2d 477, 478 (Tex.1995) (holding that notice of lis pendens was improper because plaintiffs sought a constructive trust on property to satisfy their judgment against defendant); First Nat’l Petroleum, 908 S.W.2d at 25 (holding that notice of lis pendens was proper and distinguished itself from Flores on ground that First Petroleum sought a constructive trust and asked the trial court to grant it an interest in the property).

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Lane v. Fritzgreen
texapp · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Khraish, 762 S.W.2d at 909 ; Lane v. Fritz, 404 S.W.2d 110, 111-12 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1966, no writ).

1997See Lane v. Fritz, 404 S.W.2d at 112 (suit for alienation of affections).

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Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Jenkinsgreen
tex · 1917 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985The policy behind the lis pendens doctrine is that “a court which has acquired jurisdiction of a cause of action is entitled to proceed to the final exercise of that jurisdiction without the interference of anyone with the subject matter or res before the court.” Texas Water Rights Commission v. Crow Iron Works, 582 S.W.2d 768, 771 (Tex.1979); Rosborough v. Cook, 108 Tex. 364 , 194 S.W. 131, 132 (1917).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Markel v. World Flight, Inc. green
texapp · 1996
1 sentence

2015World Flight, Inc., 938 S.W.2d 74 (Tex. App.-SanAntonio 1996, no writ) (enforcing rule against prior restraints).2 2 Although the recorded lis pendens filing involved a substantial degree of published speech, moreover the Kinney decision is applicable and protects the lis pendens under the rule against prior restraints because an equally substantial part of the published lis penden noticeby definition encompasses future communications in support ofjudicial proceedings thatrelate not only to the instant interlocutory appeal proceeding which is ongoing, but a possible resumption of trial court p

12015–2015
Hart Surgical, Inc. v. Ultracision, Inc. green
ca1 · 2001
2 sentences

2009The doctrine of lis pendens is codified 34 … Hart Surgical, Inc. v. Ultracision, Inc., 244 F.3d 231 , 233–34 (1st Cir. 2001); Trade & Transp., Inc. v. Natural Petroleum Charterers Inc., 931 F.2d 191, 195 (2d Cir. 1991); Metallgesellschaft A.G. v. M/V Capitan Constante, 790 F.2d 280, 283 (2d Cir. 1986). 35 … Hart Surgical, 244 F.3d at 234 ; Rocket Jewelry Box, Inc. v. Noble Gift Packaging, Inc., 157 F.3d 174, 177 (2d Cir. 1998); Mariforum Shipping, 624 F.2d at 413–14; Andrea Doreen, Ltd. v. Bldg.

2009The doctrine of lis pendens is codified 34 … Hart Surgical, Inc. v. Ultracision, Inc., 244 F.3d 231 , 233–34 (1st Cir. 2001); Trade & Transp., Inc. v. Natural Petroleum Charterers Inc., 931 F.2d 191, 195 (2d Cir. 1991); Metallgesellschaft A.G. v. M/V Capitan Constante, 790 F.2d 280, 283 (2d Cir. 1986). 35 … Hart Surgical, 244 F.3d at 234 ; Rocket Jewelry Box, Inc. v. Noble Gift Packaging, Inc., 157 F.3d 174, 177 (2d Cir. 1998); Mariforum Shipping, 624 F.2d at 413–14; Andrea Doreen, Ltd. v. Bldg.

12009–2009
cluster 379484 green
ca2 · 1980
1 sentence

2009The doctrine of lis pendens is codified 34 … Hart Surgical, Inc. v. Ultracision, Inc., 244 F.3d 231 , 233–34 (1st Cir. 2001); Trade & Transp., Inc. v. Natural Petroleum Charterers Inc., 931 F.2d 191, 195 (2d Cir. 1991); Metallgesellschaft A.G. v. M/V Capitan Constante, 790 F.2d 280, 283 (2d Cir. 1986). 35 … Hart Surgical, 244 F.3d at 234 ; Rocket Jewelry Box, Inc. v. Noble Gift Packaging, Inc., 157 F.3d 174, 177 (2d Cir. 1998); Mariforum Shipping, 624 F.2d at 413–14; Andrea Doreen, Ltd. v. Bldg.

12009–2009
Khraish v. Hamed green
texapp · 1988
1 sentence

1997Khraish, 762 S.W.2d at 909 ; Lane v. Fritz, 404 S.W.2d 110, 111-12 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1966, no writ).

11997–1997
Rosenborough v. Cook green
tex · 1917
1 sentence

1985The policy behind the lis pendens doctrine is that “a court which has acquired jurisdiction of a cause of action is entitled to proceed to the final exercise of that jurisdiction without the interference of anyone with the subject matter or res before the court.” Texas Water Rights Commission v. Crow Iron Works, 582 S.W.2d 768, 771 (Tex.1979); Rosborough v. Cook, 108 Tex. 364 , 194 S.W. 131, 132 (1917).

11985–1985
Rio Bravo Oil Co. v. Hebert green
tex · 1937
2 sentences

1979Hartel v. Dishman, 135 Tex. 600 , 145 S.W.2d 865 (1940); Rio Bravo Oil Co. v. Hebert, 130 Tex. 1 , 106 S.W.2d 242 (1937).

1979Hartel v. Dishman, 135 Tex. 600 , 145 S.W.2d 865 (1940); Rio Bravo Oil Co. v. Hebert, 130 Tex. 1 , 106 S.W.2d 242 (1937).

11979–1979
Chapa v. Wirth green
texapp · 1961
1 sentence

1971Banks v. Crawford, 330 S.W.2d 243 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 1959, ref., n. r. e.); Chapa v. Wirth, supra; Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. West, 417 S.W.2d 297 (Tyler, Tex.Civ.App., 1967, ref., n. r. e.); Smith v. Brown & Root, Inc., 430 S.W.2d 549 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 14th Dist., 1968, no writ hist.); Hartman v. Byrd, 47 S.W.2d 659 (Texarkana, Tex.Civ.App., 1932, no writ hist.); and 41 Tex.Jur.2d 538, Notice, Sec. 19, wherein it is said: “The doctrine of notice, which charges all parties to a judicial proceeding with notice of the orders and judgments rendered therein, is entirely dist

11971–1971
Smith v. Brown & Root, Inc. green
texapp · 1968
1 sentence

1971Banks v. Crawford, 330 S.W.2d 243 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 1959, ref., n. r. e.); Chapa v. Wirth, supra; Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. West, 417 S.W.2d 297 (Tyler, Tex.Civ.App., 1967, ref., n. r. e.); Smith v. Brown & Root, Inc., 430 S.W.2d 549 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 14th Dist., 1968, no writ hist.); Hartman v. Byrd, 47 S.W.2d 659 (Texarkana, Tex.Civ.App., 1932, no writ hist.); and 41 Tex.Jur.2d 538, Notice, Sec. 19, wherein it is said: “The doctrine of notice, which charges all parties to a judicial proceeding with notice of the orders and judgments rendered therein, is entirely dist

11971–1971
Perkins v. Williams green
texapp · 1932
1 sentence

1971Banks v. Crawford, 330 S.W.2d 243 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 1959, ref., n. r. e.); Chapa v. Wirth, supra; Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. West, 417 S.W.2d 297 (Tyler, Tex.Civ.App., 1967, ref., n. r. e.); Smith v. Brown & Root, Inc., 430 S.W.2d 549 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 14th Dist., 1968, no writ hist.); Hartman v. Byrd, 47 S.W.2d 659 (Texarkana, Tex.Civ.App., 1932, no writ hist.); and 41 Tex.Jur.2d 538, Notice, Sec. 19, wherein it is said: “The doctrine of notice, which charges all parties to a judicial proceeding with notice of the orders and judgments rendered therein, is entirely dist

11971–1971
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. West green
texapp · 1967
1 sentence

1971Banks v. Crawford, 330 S.W.2d 243 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 1959, ref., n. r. e.); Chapa v. Wirth, supra; Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. West, 417 S.W.2d 297 (Tyler, Tex.Civ.App., 1967, ref., n. r. e.); Smith v. Brown & Root, Inc., 430 S.W.2d 549 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 14th Dist., 1968, no writ hist.); Hartman v. Byrd, 47 S.W.2d 659 (Texarkana, Tex.Civ.App., 1932, no writ hist.); and 41 Tex.Jur.2d 538, Notice, Sec. 19, wherein it is said: “The doctrine of notice, which charges all parties to a judicial proceeding with notice of the orders and judgments rendered therein, is entirely dist

11971–1971
Banks v. Crawford green
texapp · 1959
1 sentence

1971Banks v. Crawford, 330 S.W.2d 243 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 1959, ref., n. r. e.); Chapa v. Wirth, supra; Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. West, 417 S.W.2d 297 (Tyler, Tex.Civ.App., 1967, ref., n. r. e.); Smith v. Brown & Root, Inc., 430 S.W.2d 549 (Houston, Tex.Civ.App., 14th Dist., 1968, no writ hist.); Hartman v. Byrd, 47 S.W.2d 659 (Texarkana, Tex.Civ.App., 1932, no writ hist.); and 41 Tex.Jur.2d 538, Notice, Sec. 19, wherein it is said: “The doctrine of notice, which charges all parties to a judicial proceeding with notice of the orders and judgments rendered therein, is entirely dist

11971–1971
Bowen v. Kirkland neutral
texapp · 1897
2 sentences

1940In other words, the property must be described in the pleadings.” In the case of Bowen v. Kirkland, 17 Tex.Civ.App. 346 , 44 S.W. 189 , suit was brought by an heir against an administrator to set aside administration proceedings and to remove the administrator.

1940In other words, the property must be described in the pleadings.” In the case of Bowen v. Kirkland, 17 Tex.Civ.App. 346 , 44 S.W. 189 , suit was brought by an heir against an administrator to set aside administration proceedings and to remove the administrator.

11940–1940
T. V. Board v. Texas & Pacific R. W. Co. neutral
tex · 1876
1 sentence

1917The case of Board v. Railway Co., 46 Tex. 316 , holds that the doctrine of lis pendens does not apply in such cases.

11917–1917
Letney v. Marshall neutral
tex · 1891
2 sentences

1917It was before the court, but not determined in Letney v. Marshall, 79 Texas, 513 , 15 S. W., 586 .

1917It was before the court, but not determined in Letney v. Marshall, 79 Texas, 513 , 15 S. W., 586 .

11917–1917
Bryson & Hartgrove v. Boyce neutral
· 1906
1 sentence

1915App. 415 , 92 S. W. 820 , cited by appellant, and which, upon the pertinent point, is to the effect that “where plaintiff, in a suit involving the title to certain land contracted to be conveyed by the defendant in such action to another by an unrecorded contract, had no notice thereof at the time suit was brought, the purchaser under such contract would be regarded as a purchaser pendente lite,” be conceded to be expressive of the common-law doctrine of lis pendens, and perhaps applicable to an unrecorded executory contract to convey land, we think that the question presented to us in the ins

11915–1915

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 12.007 (6)

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