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defined exception in Texas

17 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1922–2008 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Stephens v. Henry S. Miller Co.green
texapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008At that time the court signed a final order indicating “the Court’s order of dismissal dated August 13, 2004 was reinstated as of November 4, 2004, and this case was dismissed for want of prosecution as to all claims. . . .” Appellees again argue that the signing of a second judgment, reaffirming an earlier judgment, cannot extend appellant’s time table, citing Stephens v. Henry S. Miller Co., 667 S.W.2d 250, 252 (Tex. App.– Dallas 1984, writ dism’d by agr.) (trial court may not enlarge the time for perfecting an appeal by making an order that simply affirms a former order) (citing Anderson v.

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Anderson v. Caseboltgreen
tex · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008At that time the court signed a final order indicating “the Court’s order of dismissal dated August 13, 2004 was reinstated as of November 4, 2004, and this case was dismissed for want of prosecution as to all claims. . . .” Appellees again argue that the signing of a second judgment, reaffirming an earlier judgment, cannot extend appellant’s time table, citing Stephens v. Henry S. Miller Co., 667 S.W.2d 250, 252 (Tex. App.– Dallas 1984, writ dism’d by agr.) (trial court may not enlarge the time for perfecting an appeal by making an order that simply affirms a former order) (citing Anderson v.

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Heritage Life Insurance Co. v. Heritage Group Holding Corp.green
texapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Co. v. Heritage Group Holding Corp., 751 S.W.2d 229, 231 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1988, writ denied) (quoting Meshwert v. Meshwert, 549 S.W.2d 383, 384 (Tex.1977)) (emphasis added).

1999Co. v. Heritage Group Holding Corp., 751 S.W.2d 229, 231 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1988, writ denied) (quoting Meshwert v. Meshwert, 549 S.W.2d 383, 384 (Tex.1977)) (emphasis added).

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Meshwert v. Meshwertgreen
tex · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Co. v. Heritage Group Holding Corp., 751 S.W.2d 229, 231 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1988, writ denied) (quoting Meshwert v. Meshwert, 549 S.W.2d 383, 384 (Tex.1977)) (emphasis added).

1999Co. v. Heritage Group Holding Corp., 751 S.W.2d 229, 231 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1988, writ denied) (quoting Meshwert v. Meshwert, 549 S.W.2d 383, 384 (Tex.1977)) (emphasis added).

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Roberts v. Magnolia Petroleum Co.green
tex · 1940 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
1 sentence

1972Housing Authority of City of Dallas v, Higginbotham 135 Tex, 158 143 S.W,2d 79 87 (1940) and Williams v, State 176 S,W.Zd 1771 183 (Tex, Crib., 1943).

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
Bocanegra v. Aetna Life Insurance Co. green
tex · 1980
2 sentences

2008"Even though the inconsistent position may not fit the mold of a better defined principle, an election will bar recovery when the inconsistency in the assertion of a remedy, right, or state of facts is so unconscionable, dishonest, contrary to fair dealing, or so stultifies the legal process or trifles with justice or the courts as to be manifestly unjust." Id.

2008“Even though the inconsistent position may not fit the mold of a better defined principle, an election will bar recovery when the inconsistency in the assertion of a remedy, right, or state of facts is so unconscionable, dishonest, contrary to fair dealing, or so stultifies the legal process or trifles with justice or the courts as to be manifestly unjust.” Id. 8 The trial court conducted a further hearing March 11, 2005, at the behest of appellees.

31985–2008
Republic National Bank of Dallas v. National Bankers Life Insurance Co. green
texapp · 1968
2 sentences

1990“A well defined exception to the general rule thus stated is that one who is not privy to the written agreement may demonstrate satisfactorily that the contract was actually made for his benefit and that the contracting parties intended that he benefit by it so that he becomes a third-party beneficiary and eligible to bring an action on such agreement.” Id.

1988Republic National Bank, 427 S.W.2d at 79 .

31984–1990
In Re Ellington green
txwb · 1993
1 sentence

1997Ellington, 151 B.R. at 97 .

11997–1997
Banks v. State green
texcrimapp · 1974
1 sentence

1984In Banks, supra, the Court defined the standard for reviewing the sufficiency of direct evidence, writing: “In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence to support the conviction, we must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict.

11984–1984
Coastal States Gas Producing Company v. Locker green
texapp · 1968
1 sentence

1973“This is permitted because experts are considered to have a special knowledge not generally possessed by jurors and are better able to draw conclusions from the facts than the jurors.” To the same effect see Coastal States Gas Producing Co. v. Locker, 436 S.W.2d 592 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1968).

11973–1973
Loper v. Andrews green
tex · 1966
1 sentence

1973The obvious and logical explanation of what Sykora said in the memorandum was that having examined the notes in question in the light of his experience as an expert in such matters the “contracts as set up are in error.” The Supreme Court in Loper v. Andrews, 404 S.W.2d 300 (1966), discussed the identical question and stated that although a witness is generally permitted to testify only to facts within his personal knowledge, a well defined exception to this rule is represented by the testimony of a qualified expert in the expression of an opinion in the field of his qualifications.

11973–1973
Jeanes v. Burke neutral
texapp · 1950
1 sentence

1971Schnitzer v. Southwest Shoe Corporation; 364 S.W.2d 373 ; 374 (Tex. Sup. 1963): A contract by the trustees of a hospital giving a doctor a five year exclusive.right to perform surgery in such hospital was approved in Jeanes v. Burke, 226 S.W.2d 908 , (Tex. Civ.

11971–1971
Schnitzer v. Southwest Shoe Corporation green
tex · 1963
1 sentence

1971Schnitzer v. Southwest Shoe Corporation; 364 S.W.2d 373 ; 374 (Tex. Sup. 1963): A contract by the trustees of a hospital giving a doctor a five year exclusive.right to perform surgery in such hospital was approved in Jeanes v. Burke, 226 S.W.2d 908 , (Tex. Civ.

11971–1971
Cochran v. Wool Growers Central Storage Co. green
tex · 1942
2 sentences

1967Cochran v. Wool Growers Central Storage Co., 140 Tex. 184 , 166 S.W.2d 904 (1942); M.

1967Cochran v. Wool Growers Central Storage Co., 140 Tex. 184 , 166 S.W.2d 904 (1942); M.

11967–1967
In re Paving Floyd Park Addition neutral
iowa · 1924
1 sentence

1965In reaching such decision, reasonable probabilities for future use, either by the owner or others, if sufficiently near in time and definite in kind to be of practical importance, may be considered.’ In re Paving Streets in Floyd Park Addition, Sioux City, 197 Iowa, 915 , 196 N.W. 597 , 599, the Supreme Court of Iowa used the following language in point: ‘Indeed, the benefits to be derived in such cases are ordinarily not instant upon the inception or completion of the improvement, but materialize with the developments of the future.

11965–1965
Fitzgerald v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1940
1 sentence

1943Fitzgerald v. State, 140 Tex. Cr.

11943–1943
City of San Antonio v. Jones neutral
· 1866
1 sentence

1935Co., 15 S.W.2d 560 ; City of San Antonio v. Jones, 28 Tex. 19 , 33; 6 Ruling Case Law, § 178, pp. 177, 178. 6 In the absence of a well defined standard or rule in the statutes defining the public policy of the State with respect to the mineral interests, the Railroad Commission would be without authority to promulgate rules, regulations, or orders relating to the protection of oil and gas.

11935–1935
Currie v. Continental Casualty Co. neutral
iowa · 1910
2 sentences

1922I. 530, 77 Atl. 775 , the word is defined as follows: “ ‘Waiver’ is the intentional relinquishment of a known right, which may be done by such conduct as warrants an inference of relinquishment.” In Currie v. Continental Casualty Co., 147 Iowa, 281 , 126 N. W. 164 , 140 Am.

1922I. 530, 77 Atl. 775 , the word is defined as follows: “ ‘Waiver’ is the intentional relinquishment of a known right, which may be done by such conduct as warrants an inference of relinquishment.” In Currie v. Continental Casualty Co., 147 Iowa, 281 , 126 N. W. 164 , 140 Am.

11922–1922
Doane v. Simmons neutral
ri · 1910
1 sentence

1922I. 530, 77 Atl. 775 , the word is defined as follows: “ ‘Waiver’ is the intentional relinquishment of a known right, which may be done by such conduct as warrants an inference of relinquishment.” In Currie v. Continental Casualty Co., 147 Iowa, 281 , 126 N. W. 164 , 140 Am.

11922–1922

Where else courts name it

PA 33 (1939–2025) IL 23 (1897–2009) NY 23 (1902–2026) CA 19 (1930–2021) NJ 18 (1926–2024) TX 17 (1922–2008) OH 14 (1959–2026) AL 12 (1896–2011) LA 10 (1948–2001) MA 9 (1932–2025) KS 9 (1967–2018) MN 9 (1918–1997) MI 8 (1924–2025) CT 7 (1982–2020) NE 7 (1903–2009) IA 7 (1924–2011) WY 7 (1987–2014) IN 7 (1939–2018) MD 6 (1975–2022) NC 6 (1904–2014) AR 6 (1870–2015) KY 5 (1929–2026) TN 4 (1931–2004) WI 4 (1919–1995) OR 4 (1895–2006) MO 4 (1918–2015) AK 3 (1986–2023) MT 3 (1953–1996) FL 3 (1943–1999) ID 3 (1992–2013) CO 3 (1983–2011) WA 2 (1986–2016) AZ 2 (1985–1996) WV 2 (1982–1983) OK 2 (1930–1930)

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