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18 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1939–2010 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Brazos River Conservation & Reclamation District v. Costellogreen2 sentences1981P. Costello et al., 135 Tex. 307 , 143 S.W.2d 577, 580 , 130 A.L.R. 1220 , said: “The dominant rule controlling the construction of a statute is to ascertain the intention of the legislature expressed therein. 1981P. Costello et al., 135 Tex. 307 , 143 S.W.2d 577, 580 , 130 A.L.R. 1220 , said: “The dominant rule controlling the construction of a statute is to ascertain the intention of the legislature expressed therein. | 2 | 6 |
City of Sherman v. Public Utility Com'n of Texasgreen2 sentences1986City of Sherman v. Public Utility Commission of Texas, 643 S.W.2d at 684 . 1985See City of Sherman v. Public Utility Commission of Texas, 643 S.W.2d 681 , 684 (Tex. 1983). | 2 | 3 |
Heller v. Hellergreen2 sentences2010See Heller , 269 S.W. at 774 . 2010See Heller, 269 S.W. at 774 . | 2 | 2 |
Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Walkergreen2 sentences1966However, the dominant rule to be observed is to give effect to the intention of the Legislature.” Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Walker, 125 Tex. 430 , 83 S.W.2d 929, 934 (1935). 1966However, the dominant rule to be observed is to give effect to the intention of the Legislature.” Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Walker, 125 Tex. 430 , 83 S.W.2d 929, 934 (1935). | 2 | 2 |
City of West Tawakoni v. Williamsgreen2 sentences1990Shoppers World, Inc., 380 S.W.2d at 111 ; see also City of West Tawakoni v. Williams, 742 S.W.2d 489, 491 (Tex.App.-Dallas 1987, writ denied) (holding that the dominant rule to be observed in construction of statute is to give effect to intention of legislature). 1990Shoppers World, Inc., 380 S.W.2d at 111 ; see also City of West Tawakoni v. Williams, 742 S.W.2d 489, 491 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1987, writ denied) (holding that the dominant rule to be observed in construction of statute is to give effect to intention of legislature). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Indemnity Ins. Co. of North America v. South Texas Lumber Co.
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1 sentence2009South Texas Lumber, 29 S.W.2d at 1011 . | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Shoppers World, Inc.
green
2 sentences1990Shoppers World, Inc., 380 S.W.2d at 111 ; see also City of West Tawakoni v. Williams, 742 S.W.2d 489, 491 (Tex.App.-Dallas 1987, writ denied) (holding that the dominant rule to be observed in construction of statute is to give effect to intention of legislature). 1990Shoppers World, Inc., 380 S.W.2d at 111 ; see also City of West Tawakoni v. Williams, 742 S.W.2d 489, 491 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1987, writ denied) (holding that the dominant rule to be observed in construction of statute is to give effect to intention of legislature). | 1 | 1990–1990 |
City of Irving v. Dallas County Flood Control District
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1 sentence1984Irving v. Dallas County Flood Control Dist., 377 S.W.2d 215 (Tex.Civ.App.—Tyler, 1964) rev’d on other grounds, 383 S.W.2d 571 (Tex.1964). | 1 | 1984–1984 |
City of Irving v. Dallas County Flood Control District
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1 sentence1984Irving v. Dallas County Flood Control Dist., 377 S.W.2d 215 (Tex.Civ.App.—Tyler, 1964) rev’d on other grounds, 383 S.W.2d 571 (Tex.1964). | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Morris v. City of San Antonio
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1 sentence1981An Act should be given a fair and sensible construction, in order to carry out the purposes for which it was enacted, and not be construed in such manner as to nullify or defeat its purposes.” We further hold that the term “public utility” referred to in Section 48 is not dependent upon Section 3(c)(4) which has been held unconstitutional in Morris v. City of San Antonio, 572 S.W.2d 831 (Tex.Civ.App.— Austin 1978 , no writ). | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Calvert v. Texas Pipe Line Company
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1 sentence1981Jessen Associates, Inc. v. Bullock, 531 S.W.2d 593 (Tex. 1975); Calvert v. Texas Pipe Line Co., 517 S.W.2d 777 (Tex. 1974). | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Jessen Associates, Inc. v. Bullock
green
1 sentence1981Jessen Associates, Inc. v. Bullock, 531 S.W.2d 593 (Tex. 1975); Calvert v. Texas Pipe Line Co., 517 S.W.2d 777 (Tex. 1974). | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Speer & Goodnight v. Sykes
green
2 sentences1939This act, evidenced by the letter, in conferring upon the natural father a perferential right to said custody, was, in no sense, invalid; Sykes v. Speer, Tex.Civ.App. 112 S.W. 422 , affirmed by the Supreme Court, 102 Tex. 451 , 119 S.W. 86 , 132 Am.St.Rep. 896 ; and the subsequent possession by appellee was likewise rendered lawful. 1939This act, evidenced by the letter, in conferring upon the natural father a perferential right to said custody, was, in no sense, invalid; Sykes v. Speer, Tex.Civ.App. 112 S.W. 422 , affirmed by the Supreme Court, 102 Tex. 451 , 119 S.W. 86 , 132 Am.St.Rep. 896 ; and the subsequent possession by appellee was likewise rendered lawful. | 1 | 1939–1939 |
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