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probability standard in Texas

18 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1932–2025 2 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
Gharda USA, Inc. and Gharda Chemicals, Ltd. v. Control Solutions, Inc., United Phosphorus, Inc., and Mark Boydgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025When expert testimony is offered to prove causation in circumstances like these, the expert’s testimony, to be reliable, “must be based on a probability standard, rather than on mere possibility.” See Gharda USA, Inc. v. Control Sols., Inc., 464 S.W.3d 338, 349 (Tex. 2015); accord Columbia Med.

2024To be reliable, an expert’s opinion “must be based on a probability standard, rather than on mere possibility.” Gharda USA, Inc. v. Control Sols., Inc., 464 S.W.3d 338, 349 (Tex. 2015).

44
Gonzales v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015
2 sentences

2015Loredo v. State, 59 S.W.3d 289, 293 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.) (holding trial court error in refusing to allow defense counsel to ask proper questions about parole was harmful and noting such error will rarely be harmless); Gonzales v. State, 2 S.W.3d 600, 606 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 1999, pet. ref’d) (noting that prudent defense counsel—when faced with trial court error preventing him from questioning potential jurors about their attitudes toward a specific defense—would not attempt to present evidence of that defense to jury).

2001Gonzales v. State, 2 S.W.3d 600, 606 (Tex.Crim.App.1999) (citing Cain v. State, 947 S.W.2d 262, 264 (Tex.Crim.App.1997)).

33
In Re Huntergreen
la · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004If the violation is likely to recur, removal is appropriate.'" In re Hunter , (La. 8/19/02), http://www.lasc.org/opinions/2002/02o1975.opn.pdf, p. [15], 823 So.2d 325 , 336 (quoting In re Field , 281 Or. 623 , 576 P.2d 348 , 354 (1978)).

2004If the violation is likely to recur, removal is appropriate.’ ” In re Hunter, (La.8/19/02), http://www.lasc.org/opin-ions/2002/02ol975.opn.pdf, p. [15], 823 So.2d 325, 336 (quoting In re Field, 281 Or. 623 , 576 P.2d 348, 354 (1978)).

12
Matter of Fieldgreen
or · 1978 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004If the violation is likely to recur, removal is appropriate.'" In re Hunter , (La. 8/19/02), http://www.lasc.org/opinions/2002/02o1975.opn.pdf, p. [15], 823 So.2d 325 , 336 (quoting In re Field , 281 Or. 623 , 576 P.2d 348 , 354 (1978)).

2004If the violation is likely to recur, removal is appropriate.'" In re Hunter , (La. 8/19/02), http://www.lasc.org/opinions/2002/02o1975.opn.pdf, p. [15], 823 So.2d 325 , 336 (quoting In re Field , 281 Or. 623 , 576 P.2d 348 , 354 (1978)).

12
Columbia Medical Center of Las Colinas, Inc. v. Hoguegreen
tex · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Ctr. of Las Colinas, Inc. v. Hogue, 271 S.W.3d 238, 247 (Tex. 2008) (“‘Perhaps’ and ‘possibly’ indicate conjecture, speculation or mere possibility rather than qualified opinions based on reasonable medical probability.”); General Motors Corp. v. Iracheta, 161 S.W.3d 462 , 469 & n.28, 471–72 14 (Tex. 2005) (expert’s testimony of mere “possibility”—using that word—of fuel hose’s failure was legally insufficient).

11
Dora Gulley v. State Farm Lloydsgreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“Opinion testimony that is conclusory or speculative is not relevant evidence and cannot support a judgment.” Gulley v. State Farm Lloyds, 461 S.W.3d 563, 571 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2014, pet. denied).

11
Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twomblygreen
scotus · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015While a complaint need not contain detailed factual allegations, it must set forth "more than labels and conclusions, and a formulaic recitation of the elements of a cause of action will not do." Twomblv, 550 U.S. at 555 (citation omitted).

11
Graham v. Floridagreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Cf. Miller, 132 S. Ct. at 2469 ; Graham, 560 U.S. at 75, 82 .13 No such deprivation has been proved.

11
Loredo v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Loredo v. State, 59 S.W.3d 289, 293 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.) (holding trial court error in refusing to allow defense counsel to ask proper questions about parole was harmful and noting such error will rarely be harmless); Gonzales v. State, 2 S.W.3d 600, 606 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 1999, pet. ref’d) (noting that prudent defense counsel—when faced with trial court error preventing him from questioning potential jurors about their attitudes toward a specific defense—would not attempt to present evidence of that defense to jury).

11
Whirlpool Corp. v. Camachogreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id. at 637-38 ; Mack Trucks, Inc., 206 S.W.3d at 580 ; Volkswagen of Am., Inc. v. Ramirez, 159 S.W.3d 897, 904-05 (Tex.2004); Reliable expert testimony must be based on a probability standard, rather than on mere possibility.

11
Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Ramirezgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id. at 637-38 ; Mack Trucks, Inc., 206 S.W.3d at 580 ; Volkswagen of Am., Inc. v. Ramirez, 159 S.W.3d 897, 904-05 (Tex.2004); Reliable expert testimony must be based on a probability standard, rather than on mere possibility.

11
Kramer v. Lewisville Memorial Hospitalgreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Kramer v. Lewisville Mem’l Hosp., 858 S.W.2d 397, 400 (Tex.1993).

11
Cain v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Gonzales v. State, 2 S.W.3d 600, 606 (Tex.Crim.App.1999) (citing Cain v. State, 947 S.W.2d 262, 264 (Tex.Crim.App.1997)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Castillo green
txsd · 2014
2 sentences

2015Engaging in a probability analysis, the district court determined that the facts “easily surmount the threshold required for reasonable suspicion.” Id. at 677 .

2015Engaging in a probability analysis, the district court determined that the facts “easily surmount the threshold required for reasonable suspicion.” Id. at 677 .

22015–2015
General Motors Corp. v. Iracheta green
tex · 2005
1 sentence

2025Ctr. of Las Colinas, Inc. v. Hogue, 271 S.W.3d 238, 247 (Tex. 2008) (“‘Perhaps’ and ‘possibly’ indicate conjecture, speculation or mere possibility rather than qualified opinions based on reasonable medical probability.”); General Motors Corp. v. Iracheta, 161 S.W.3d 462 , 469 & n.28, 471–72 14 (Tex. 2005) (expert’s testimony of mere “possibility”—using that word—of fuel hose’s failure was legally insufficient).

12025–2025
Ashcroft v. Iqbal green
scotus · 2009
1 sentence

2015The plausibility standard is not akin to a probability requirement,' but it asks for more than a sheer possibility that a defendant has acted unlawfully." Ashcroft v. Igbai 556 U.S. 662 . 678 f2009) (internal citations omitted).

12015–2015
MacK Trucks, Inc. v. Tamez green
tex · 2006
1 sentence

2015See id. at 637-38 ; Mack Trucks, Inc., 206 S.W.3d at 580 ; Volkswagen of Am., Inc. v. Ramirez, 159 S.W.3d 897, 904-05 (Tex.2004); Reliable expert testimony must be based on a probability standard, rather than on mere possibility.

12015–2015
Miller v. Alabama green
scotus · 2012
1 sentence

2015Cf. Miller, 132 S. Ct. at 2469 ; Graham, 560 U.S. at 75, 82 .13 No such deprivation has been proved.

12015–2015
Andrade v. State green
texcrimapp · 1985
1 sentence

2015Conclusion..................................................................................31 PRAYER ..............................................................................................................32 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.....................................................................32 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE..............................................................................33 ii TABLE OF AUTHORITIES Cases Andrade v. State, 700 S.W.2d 585 (Tex. Crim.

12015–2015
State v. Bible green
ariz · 1993
1 sentence

1995Bible, 858 P.2d at 1188-1189 .

11995–1995
Hassell v. Pruner green
texapp · 1956
1 sentence

1973Hassell v. Pruner, 286 S.W.2d 266 , (Tex.Civ.App. — Amarillo 1956, n. r. e.).

11973–1973
Moore v. Ivey neutral
texcommnapp · 1925
1 sentence

1932In the case of Moore v. Ivey, 277 S. W. 106 , by Section A of our Commission of Appeals, in an opinion especially approved by our Supreme Court, it was held that if, upon a consideration of the whole of the pertinent record, it is reasonably doubtful whether improper conduct of the jury affected the .amount of the verdict or decision of any other material issue, the verdict should be set aside hy the trial judge; and, if a new trial is not .granted, there is an abuse of discretion by .the trial judge, and a reversal becomes the duty of the appellate court; and further, when misconduct of the j

11932–1932

Where else courts name it

CA 43 (1917–2026) IL 24 (1880–2026) TX 18 (1932–2025) NY 13 (1875–2025) WA 11 (1947–2025) KY 11 (1941–1992) MA 9 (1888–2015) NM 8 (1937–2017) OR 8 (1994–2024) CT 7 (1987–2001) DC 6 (1970–2025) LA 6 (1935–2016) KS 5 (2013–2022) OH 5 (2018–2024) AZ 5 (1993–2024) RI 4 (1986–2012) MO 4 (1925–2001) PA 4 (1937–2007) FL 4 (1988–2011) MI 3 (1907–2020) DE 3 (1990–2019) UT 3 (1990–2020) MD 3 (1986–2002) VT 2 (1986–1991) CO 2 (1990–1990) NJ 2 (1996–2019) WY 2 (1979–1991) MN 2 (1982–2007) ME 2 (2020–2024)

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