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18 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1932–2025 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
Heard v. Stategreen2 sentences2004See Heard v. State , 995 S.W.2d 317, 321-22 (Tex.App.--Corpus Christi 1999, pet. ref'd). 2000See Heard v. State , 995 S.W.2d 317, 321-22 (Tex.App.--Corpus Christi 1999, pet. ref'd). | 4 | 4 |
Harris v. Stategreen2 sentences1999See Harris, 790 S.W.2d at 587 (error is harmless if evidence exists to dissipate error’s impact). 1999See Harris, 790 S.W.2d at 587 (error is harmless if evidence exists to dissipate error's impact). | 2 | 3 |
Matchett v. Stategreen2 sentences1997Matchett v. State, 941 S.W.2d 922, 928 (Tex.Crim.App. 1996), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 117 S.Ct. 2487 , 138 L.Ed.2d 994 (1997). 2 The court of criminal appeals stated in Matchett that courts should base their decision to conduct a harm analysis on whether the violation could be documented in a record from which to meaningfully assess the effects of the violation. 1997Id. at 928 (emphasis in original). | 2 | 2 |
Hearts Bluff Game Ranch, Inc. v. Stategreen1 sentence2025See 18 See Hearts Bluff Game Ranch, Inc. v. State, 381 S.W.3d 468 , 476–77 (Tex. 2012) (citing John Milton, Paradise Lost 42, bk. | 1 | 1 |
Foust v. Ranger Insurance Co.green1 sentence2025See Foust, 975 S.W.2d at 333–35; Goose Creek, 658 S.W.2d at 340–41; see also Evanston, 909 F.3d at 148 . | 1 | 1 |
Evanston Insurance Company v. Mid-Continent Casualgreen1 sentence2025See Foust, 975 S.W.2d at 333–35; Goose Creek, 658 S.W.2d at 340–41; see also Evanston, 909 F.3d at 148 . | 1 | 1 |
Kelly v. General Interior Construction, Inc.green1 sentence2022See Old Republic, 549 S.W.3d at 565 (stating that “effects test” does not displace purposeful availment requirement); Kelly, 301 S.W.3d at 661 (requiring defendants to have engaged in conduct in Texas that amounted to “a substantial presence”). | 1 | 1 |
Old Republic Nat'l Title Ins. Co. v. Bellgreen1 sentence2022See Old Republic, 549 S.W.3d at 565 (stating that “effects test” does not displace purposeful availment requirement); Kelly, 301 S.W.3d at 661 (requiring defendants to have engaged in conduct in Texas that amounted to “a substantial presence”). | 1 | 1 |
Elliff v. Texon Drilling. Co.green2 sentences2008Elliff v. Texon Drilling Co., 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558, 561 (1948). 2008Elliff v. Texon Drilling Co., 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558, 561 (1948). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Arizona v. Fulminante
green
2 sentences2004Additionally, if the effects of an error in a particular case defy harmless error analysis or the data is insufficient to conduct a meaningful harmless error analysis, the error will not be proven harmless, Fulminante , 499 U.S. at 309-10 ; Cain , 947 S.W.2d at 264 , whether the error is constitutional or non-constitutional. 2000Additionally, if the effects of an error in a particular case defy harmless error analysis or the data is insufficient to conduct a meaningful harmless error analysis, the error will not be proven harmless, Fulminante , 499 U.S. at 309-10 ; Cain , 947 S.W.2d at 264 , whether the error is constitutional or non-constitutional. | 4 | 2000–2004 |
Cain v. State
green
2 sentences2004Additionally, if the effects of an error in a particular case defy harmless error analysis or the data is insufficient to conduct a meaningful harmless error analysis, the error will not be proven harmless, Fulminante , 499 U.S. at 309-10 ; Cain , 947 S.W.2d at 264 , whether the error is constitutional or non-constitutional. 2000Additionally, if the effects of an error in a particular case defy harmless error analysis or the data is insufficient to conduct a meaningful harmless error analysis, the error will not be proven harmless, Fulminante , 499 U.S. at 309-10 ; Cain , 947 S.W.2d at 264 , whether the error is constitutional or non-constitutional. | 4 | 2000–2004 |
Weaver v. Massachusetts
green
2 sentences2022Second, an error can be deemed structural “if the effects of the error are simply too hard to measure.” Weaver, 137 S. Ct. at 1908 . 2021Structural Error/Presumed Prejudice Barbee–Page 12 McCoy said counsel’s admission of a defendant’s guilt over his express objection was structural error meriting a presumption of prejudice for “at least” two reasons: the effects of the error are too hard to measure, and the right at issue is designed to protect “the fundamental legal principle that a defendant must be allowed to make his own choices about the proper way to protect his own liberty.” Id. at 1511 (quoting Weaver, 137 S. Ct. at 1908 ). | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Walker v. Packer
green
2 sentences2000Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d at 843 . (footnote: 1) Background The discovery in question involves the testimony of Griffin and Kuhn. 2000Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d at 843 . | 2 | 2000–2000 |
Canadian Helicopters Ltd. v. Wittig
green
2 sentences2000And, the latter “requirement is met only when parties are in danger of permanently losing substantial rights,” id., or when the effects of the error could not be cured on appeal. 2000Next, the latter “requirement is met only when parties are in danger of permanently losing substantial rights,” id., or when the effects of the error could not be cured on appeal. | 2 | 2000–2000 |
Goose Creek Consolidated v. Continental Casualty Co.
green
1 sentence2025See Foust, 975 S.W.2d at 333–35; Goose Creek, 658 S.W.2d at 340–41; see also Evanston, 909 F.3d at 148 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Maurice Pincoffs Company v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, American Home Assurance Company
green
1 sentence2025Relying heavily on the Fifth Circuit’s Pincoffs decision, BNSF maintains that it is not arguing under the effects test but is rather arguing under the so-called liability- triggering-event version of the cause test. 447 F.2d at 206–07. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
United States v. Gonzalez-Lopez
green
1 sentence2022“For example, when a defendant is denied the right to select his or her own attorney, the precise ‘effect of the violation cannot be ascertained.’” Id. (quoting United States v. Gonzalez-Lopez, 548 U.S. 140 , 149 n.4 (2006)). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
McCoy v. Louisiana
green
2 sentences2021Structural Error/Presumed Prejudice Barbee–Page 12 McCoy said counsel’s admission of a defendant’s guilt over his express objection was structural error meriting a presumption of prejudice for “at least” two reasons: the effects of the error are too hard to measure, and the right at issue is designed to protect “the fundamental legal principle that a defendant must be allowed to make his own choices about the proper way to protect his own liberty.” Id. at 1511 (quoting Weaver, 137 S. Ct. at 1908 ). 2021McCoy opposed his counsel’s assertion of his guilt “at every opportunity, before and during trial, both in conference with his lawyer and in open court.” McCoy, 138 S. Ct. at 1509 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Cerbone v. Farb
green
2 sentences2007However, in Michiana , the Texas Supreme Court rejected the A effects test. @ See Michiana Easy Livin = Country, Inc. , 168 S.W.3d at 788 B 92 (rejecting the A effects test @ ); Cerbone v. Farb , 225 S.W.3d 764 , 771 B 72 (Tex. App. BB Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, no pet.) (concluding that the Michiana court rejected the A effects test @ ). 2007However, in Michiana , the Texas Supreme Court rejected the A effects test. @ See Michiana Easy Livin = Country, Inc. , 168 S.W.3d at 788 B 92 (rejecting the A effects test @ ); Cerbone v. Farb , 225 S.W.3d 764 , 771 B 72 (Tex. App. BB Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, no pet.) (concluding that the Michiana court rejected the A effects test @ ). | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Calder v. Jones
green
1 sentence2007He relies on Calder v. Jones , 465 U.S. 783 (1984), and the A effects test @ based thereon. | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Miller v. Illinois
green
1 sentence1997Matchett v. State, 941 S.W.2d 922, 928 (Tex.Crim.App. 1996), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 117 S.Ct. 2487 , 138 L.Ed.2d 994 (1997). 2 The court of criminal appeals stated in Matchett that courts should base their decision to conduct a harm analysis on whether the violation could be documented in a record from which to meaningfully assess the effects of the violation. | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Spivey v. Saner-Ragley Lumber Co.
green
1 sentence1932App.) 284 S. W. 210, 215 ,.as follows: “But we think that, in cases of un-liquidated damages, the effects of such presumption should not be so extended as to preclude a defendant from complaining by proper assignment of error on appeal, of the insufficiency of the evidence to support the judgment for the amount recovered. | 1 | 1932–1932 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
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.