merit claim in Texas

19 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1934–2025 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.

Followed or applied (14)

Case	Followed	Cited
Gonzales v. American States Insurance Co. of Texasgreen texapp · 1982 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011In the first instance the allegation of the petition controls, and in the second the known or ascertainable facts are to be allowed to prevail.” 1 Id. at 716 . 3 The Corpus Christi court of appeals first recognized the exception in Gonzales v. American States Insurance Co. of Texas., 628 S.W.2d 184, 186 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1982, no writ). 2011In the first instance the allegation of the petition controls, and in the second the known or ascertainable facts are to be allowed to prevail." [1] Id. at 716 . 3 The Corpus Christi court of appeals first recognized the exception in Gonzales v. American States Insurance Co. of Texas., 628 S.W.2d 184, 186 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1982, no writ).	2	2
Mills v. Warner Lambert Co.green tex · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 2 sentences 2008See Mills v. Warner Lambert Co., 157 S.W.3d 424, 426 (Tex.2005) (per curiam) (stating that federal preemption is generally an affirmative defense to suit but does not ordinarily deprive a state court of jurisdiction). 2008See Mills v. Warner Lambert Co. , 157 S.W.3d 424, 426 (Tex. 2005) (per curiam) (stating that federal preemption is generally an affirmative defense to suit but does not ordinarily deprive a state court of jurisdiction).	2	2
Callaghan Ranch, Ltd. v. Killamgreen texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Cuyler v. Minns , 60 S.W.3d 209, 213 (Tex. App.--Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied); Callaghan Ranch, Ltd. v. Killam , 53 S.W.3d 1, 3 (Tex. App.--San Antonio 2000, pet. denied). 2003See Cuyler v. Minns, 60 S.W.3d 209, 213 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied); Callaghan Ranch, Ltd. v. Killam, 53 S.W.3d 1, 3 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2000, pet. denied).	2	2
Cuyler v. Minnsgreen texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Cuyler v. Minns , 60 S.W.3d 209, 213 (Tex. App.--Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied); Callaghan Ranch, Ltd. v. Killam , 53 S.W.3d 1, 3 (Tex. App.--San Antonio 2000, pet. denied). 2003See Cuyler v. Minns, 60 S.W.3d 209, 213 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied); Callaghan Ranch, Ltd. v. Killam, 53 S.W.3d 1, 3 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2000, pet. denied).	2	2
Cook v. Ohio Casualty Insurance Companygreen texapp · 1967 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2011 2 sentences 2006Co., 418 S.W.2d 712, 715-16 (Tex.Civ.App.-Texarkana 1967, no writ) ("[T]he Supreme Court draws a distinction between cases in which the merit of the claim is the issue and those where the coverage of the insurance policy is in question. 2006Co., 418 S.W.2d 712, 715-16 (Tex.Civ.App.-Texarkana 1967, no writ) ("[T]he Supreme Court draws a distinction between cases in which the merit of the claim is the issue and those where the coverage of the insurance policy is in question.	1	3
Marshall v. Housing Authority of San Antoniogreen tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025Auth. of S.A., 198 S.W.3d 782, 790 (Tex. 2006) (“[I]n some instances a case is not moot even though the only issue presented relates to court costs.”).	1	1
Menefield v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 1 sentence 2021See Menefield, 363 S.W.3d at 592 (to rebut presumption that counsel’s representation was adequate, claim of ineffective assistance must be “firmly founded in the record,” and “the record must affirmatively demonstrate” claim’s merit).	1	1
Bocquet v. Herringgreen tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016See Bocquet v. Herring, 972 S.W.2d 19 , 20–21 (Tex. 1998).	1	1
Elite Door & Trim, Inc. v. Tapiagreen texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013See Tapia, 355 S.W.3d at 766 (citing Auld, 34 S.W.3d at 896 ); see also TEX. 2013See Tapia, 355 S.W.3d at 766 (citing Auld, 34 S.W.3d at 896 ); see also TEX.	1	1
Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corporation v. Auldgreen tex · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013See Tapia, 355 S.W.3d at 766 (citing Auld, 34 S.W.3d at 896 ); see also TEX. 2013See Tapia, 355 S.W.3d at 766 (citing Auld, 34 S.W.3d at 896 ); see also TEX.	1	1
Stum v. Stumgreen texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 1 sentence 1995Stum v. Stum, 845 S.W.2d 407, 417 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1992, no writ).	1	1
Lefteri Poulis and Athena Poulis, His Wife v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Companygreen ca3 · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 1 sentence 1992Poulis v. State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co., 747 F.2d 863, 868 (3d Cir.1984).	1	1
Johnson v. Whitney Sand & Gravel, Inc.green texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 1 sentence 1992Id.; Johnson v. Whitney Sand & Gravel, 828 S.W.2d 801, 804 (Tex.App.—Waco 1992, no writ). 1.	1	1
Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Companygreen tex · 1958 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981 2 sentences 1981See Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Co., 158 Tex. 180 , 309 S.W.2d 208 (1958); Phipps v. Miller, 597 S.W.2d 458 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1980, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Piper v. Estate of Thompson, 546 S.W.2d 341 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1976, no writ); Mason v. Tobin, 408 S.W.2d 243 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston 1966, no writ). 1981See Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Co., 158 Tex. 180 , 309 S.W.2d 208 (1958); Phipps v. Miller, 597 S.W.2d 458 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1980, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Piper v. Estate of Thompson, 546 S.W.2d 341 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1976, no writ); Mason v. Tobin, 408 S.W.2d 243 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston 1966, no writ).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Paul Reed Harper green tex · 2018 1 sentence 2025Best v. Harper, 562 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. 2018)); see also Tex. Dep’t of Fam. & Protective Servs. v. Grassroots Leadership, Inc., ___ S.W.3d ___, 2025 WL 1642437 , at *14 (Tex. May 30, 2025) (“In other words, the issue that animated a lawsuit may become moot, but if a statute entitles a litigant to fees based on the merit of the claim, what seems like a moot case may remain live.”).	1	2025–2025
Levinthal v. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, P.A. green texapp · 1994 1 sentence 1999Levinthal , 902 S.W.2d at 511-12 .	1	1999–1999
Conrad v. Artha Garza Co. green texapp · 1981 2 sentences 1982The court in Conrad v. Artha Garza Co., 615 S.W.2d 238 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1981, no writ), interpreted the meaning of “capacity” in Tex.R.Civ.P. 93(b) and (c) to be “the standing of a party to assert or defend the action before the court.... ‘Capacity’ ... does not relate to the merit of the cause of action or the merit of the defense thereto.” Id. at 240 . 1982The court in Conrad v. Artha Garza Co., 615 S.W.2d 238 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1981, no writ), interpreted the meaning of “capacity” in Tex.R.Civ.P. 93(b) and (c) to be “the standing of a party to assert or defend the action before the court.... ‘Capacity’ ... does not relate to the merit of the cause of action or the merit of the defense thereto.” Id. at 240 .	1	1982–1982
Piper v. Estate of Thompson green texapp · 1976 2 sentences 1981See Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Co., 158 Tex. 180 , 309 S.W.2d 208 (1958); Phipps v. Miller, 597 S.W.2d 458 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1980, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Piper v. Estate of Thompson, 546 S.W.2d 341 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1976, no writ); Mason v. Tobin, 408 S.W.2d 243 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston 1966, no writ). 1981See Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Co., 158 Tex. 180 , 309 S.W.2d 208 (1958); Phipps v. Miller, 597 S.W.2d 458 (Tex.Civ.App.Dallas 1980, writ ref'd n. r. e.); Piper v. Estate of Thompson, 546 S.W.2d 341 (Tex.Civ.App. Dallas 1976, no writ); Mason v. Tobin, 408 S.W.2d 243 (Tex.Civ.App.Houston 1966, no writ).	1	1981–1981
Mason v. Tobin green texapp · 1966 2 sentences 1981See Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Co., 158 Tex. 180 , 309 S.W.2d 208 (1958); Phipps v. Miller, 597 S.W.2d 458 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1980, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Piper v. Estate of Thompson, 546 S.W.2d 341 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1976, no writ); Mason v. Tobin, 408 S.W.2d 243 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston 1966, no writ). 1981See Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Co., 158 Tex. 180 , 309 S.W.2d 208 (1958); Phipps v. Miller, 597 S.W.2d 458 (Tex.Civ.App.Dallas 1980, writ ref'd n. r. e.); Piper v. Estate of Thompson, 546 S.W.2d 341 (Tex.Civ.App. Dallas 1976, no writ); Mason v. Tobin, 408 S.W.2d 243 (Tex.Civ.App.Houston 1966, no writ).	1	1981–1981
Phipps v. Miller green texapp · 1980 2 sentences 1981See Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Co., 158 Tex. 180 , 309 S.W.2d 208 (1958); Phipps v. Miller, 597 S.W.2d 458 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1980, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Piper v. Estate of Thompson, 546 S.W.2d 341 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1976, no writ); Mason v. Tobin, 408 S.W.2d 243 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston 1966, no writ). 1981See Kelley v. Bluff Creek Oil Co., 158 Tex. 180 , 309 S.W.2d 208 (1958); Phipps v. Miller, 597 S.W.2d 458 (Tex.Civ.App.Dallas 1980, writ ref'd n. r. e.); Piper v. Estate of Thompson, 546 S.W.2d 341 (Tex.Civ.App. Dallas 1976, no writ); Mason v. Tobin, 408 S.W.2d 243 (Tex.Civ.App.Houston 1966, no writ).	1	1981–1981
Kuhl v. Mayor of Jersey City neutral njch · 1872 1 sentence 1934The only other case we find directly in point on appellee's contention is that of Kuhl v. Jersey City, 23 N.J.	1	1934–1934

Where else courts name it

CA 255 (1925–2026) NY 148 (1927–2026) PA 43 (1926–2026) TX 19 (1934–2025) FL 19 (1961–2025) IL 12 (1948–2003) SC 12 (1999–2020) OH 10 (1976–2013) LA 10 (1927–2025) NC 10 (1928–2026) MI 8 (1945–2011) OK 7 (1964–2013) HI 7 (1983–2025) CT 7 (1971–2000) AL 7 (1913–2022) MD 5 (1940–2010) AR 5 (2009–2015) IA 4 (1968–2013) NJ 4 (1956–2026) AK 4 (1992–2004) NV 4 (1978–2022) ND 4 (1972–1998) KY 4 (1936–2012) GA 4 (2003–2021) MA 3 (1966–2007) IN 3 (1980–1983) WA 3 (2004–2020) DE 3 (1980–2014) AZ 3 (1968–2015) MO 3 (1984–2013) KS 2 (1923–2017) CO 2 (1976–1986) PR 2 (1967–1970) TN 2 (2003–2021) OR 2 (1967–2025)

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