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abuse-of-diseretion standard in Texas

17 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2014 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.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re JGgreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Cf. In re J.G., 301 S.W.3d at 380-81 (applying abuse-of-discretion standard to habitual-residence determination).

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Webb v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Webb v. State, 232 S.W.3d 109, 112 (Tex.Crim.App.2007).

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Ragsdale v. Progressive Voters Leaguegreen
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Ragsdale v. Progressive Voters League, 801 S.W.2d 880, 881 (Tex.1990) (generally, an attorney’s fees award rests within the sound discretion of the trial court, and will not be disturbed absent an abuse of that discretion).

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Ramos v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Ramos v. State, 245 S.W.3d 410, 417-18 (Tex.Crim.App.2008).

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Jacobs v. Dobreigreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Jacobs v. Dobrei, 991 S.W.2d 462, 463 (Tex.App.-Dallas 1999, no pet.).

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Niskar v. Niskargreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Niskar v. Niskar, 136 S.W.3d 749, 753 (Tex.App.-Dallas 2004, no pet.).

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Zuliani v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Zuliani v. State, 97 S.W.3d 589, 595 (Tex.Crim.App.2003).

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Mentis v. Barnardgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Mentis v. Barnard, 870 S.W.2d 14, 16 (Tex.1994).

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Walker v. Gutierrezgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Walker, 111 S.W.3d at 62.

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Exxon Pipeline Co. v. Zwahrgreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Exxon Pipeline Co. v. Zwahr, 88 S.W.3d 623, 629 (Tex.2002).

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Ash v. Hack Branch Distributing Co., Inc.green
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Ash v. Hack Branch Distributing Co., Inc., 54 S.W.3d 401, 409 (Tex.App.-Waco 2001, pet. denied).

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Ortiz v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Ortiz v. State, 834 S.W.2d 343, 347 (Tex.Crim.App.1992) (citing Goode, supra, § 702.2); Pina, 38 S.W.3d at 736 ; Bisby, 907 S.W.2d at 952-53 ; accord Gordon, 778 F.2d at 1400 (“The court abused its discretion in insisting that Gor *196 don use either the word ‘swear’ or ‘affirm’ in light of Gordon’s sincere religious objections.”).

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Pierre v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Guzman v. State, 955 S.W.2d 85, 89 (Tex.Crim.App.1997); Pierre v. State, 2 S.W.3d 439, 442 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, pet. ref'd).

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George K. Gordon v. The State of Idahogreen
ca9 · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Ortiz v. State, 834 S.W.2d 343, 347 (Tex.Crim.App.1992) (citing Goode, supra, § 702.2); Pina, 38 S.W.3d at 736 ; Bisby, 907 S.W.2d at 952-53 ; accord Gordon, 778 F.2d at 1400 (“The court abused its discretion in insisting that Gor *196 don use either the word ‘swear’ or ‘affirm’ in light of Gordon’s sincere religious objections.”).

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Guzman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Guzman v. State, 955 S.W.2d 85, 89 (Tex.Crim.App.1997); Pierre v. State, 2 S.W.3d 439, 442 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, pet. ref'd).

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Bevil v. Johnsongreen
tex · 1957 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Bevil v. Johnson, 157 Tex. 621 , 307 S.W.2d 85, 87 (Tex.1957).

1998Bevil v. Johnson, 157 Tex. 621 , 307 S.W.2d 85, 87 (Tex.1957).

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Holloway v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Holloway v. State, 751 S.W.2d 866, 870 (Tex.Crim.App.1988).

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Robbins v. State green
texcrimapp · 2002
1 sentence

2006Id.

12006–2006
Pina v. State green
texapp · 2001
1 sentence

2002See Ortiz v. State, 834 S.W.2d 343, 347 (Tex.Crim.App.1992) (citing Goode, supra, § 702.2); Pina, 38 S.W.3d at 736 ; Bisby, 907 S.W.2d at 952-53 ; accord Gordon, 778 F.2d at 1400 (“The court abused its discretion in insisting that Gor *196 don use either the word ‘swear’ or ‘affirm’ in light of Gordon’s sincere religious objections.”).

12002–2002
Bisby v. State green
texapp · 1995
1 sentence

2002See Ortiz v. State, 834 S.W.2d 343, 347 (Tex.Crim.App.1992) (citing Goode, supra, § 702.2); Pina, 38 S.W.3d at 736 ; Bisby, 907 S.W.2d at 952-53 ; accord Gordon, 778 F.2d at 1400 (“The court abused its discretion in insisting that Gor *196 don use either the word ‘swear’ or ‘affirm’ in light of Gordon’s sincere religious objections.”).

12002–2002
General Electric Co. v. Joiner green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

2002Our opinion in Joiner makes clear that a court of appeals is to apply an abuse-of-diseretion standard when it “review[s] a trial court’s decision to admit or exclude expert testimony.” 522 U.S. at 138-139, 118 S.Ct. 512 , 139 L.Edüd 508.

12002–2002

Where else courts name it

TX 17 (1996–2014) MS 6 (2010–2014) MN 5 (1996–2011) OH 3 (1996–2009) ND 3 (1998–2012) UT 3 (1998–2005) RI 2 (2013–2016) WY 2 (2006–2013)

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.

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