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excessive fines clause in Texas

17 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2015 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
$27,877.00 Current Money of the United Statesgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011DELIVERED: August 4, 2011 22 See $27,877.00 Current Money of U.S. v. State, 331 S.W.3d 110, 122 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, pet. filed) (assuming without deciding that civil forfeiture of drug proceeds is subject to the Excessive Fines clause and holding that forfeiture of an amount 2.3 times the maximum fine was not excessive); see also U.S. v. Wallace, 389 F.3d 483, 486 (5th Cir. 2004) (upholding forfeiture of $30,000 airplane when the statutory maximum fine for failure to register the airplane was $15,000). 10

2011Tex. Sept. 9, 2009). [19] Bajakajian , 524 U.S. at 336–37, 118 S. Ct. at 2037–38; One Car , 122 S.W.3d at 427 . [20] Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.35 (West 2011). [21] See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.21 (West 2011). [22] See $27,877.00 Current Money of U.S. v. State , 331 S.W.3d 110, 122 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, pet. filed) (assuming without deciding that civil forfeiture of drug proceeds is subject to the Excessive Fines clause and holding that forfeiture of an amount 2.3 times the maximum fine was not excessive); see also U.S. v. Wallace , 389 F.3d 483, 486 (5th Cir. 2004) (upholding forfeiture

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United States v. Wallacegreen
ca5 · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011DELIVERED: August 4, 2011 22 See $27,877.00 Current Money of U.S. v. State, 331 S.W.3d 110, 122 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, pet. filed) (assuming without deciding that civil forfeiture of drug proceeds is subject to the Excessive Fines clause and holding that forfeiture of an amount 2.3 times the maximum fine was not excessive); see also U.S. v. Wallace, 389 F.3d 483, 486 (5th Cir. 2004) (upholding forfeiture of $30,000 airplane when the statutory maximum fine for failure to register the airplane was $15,000). 10

2011Tex. Sept. 9, 2009). [19] Bajakajian , 524 U.S. at 336–37, 118 S. Ct. at 2037–38; One Car , 122 S.W.3d at 427 . [20] Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.35 (West 2011). [21] See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.21 (West 2011). [22] See $27,877.00 Current Money of U.S. v. State , 331 S.W.3d 110, 122 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, pet. filed) (assuming without deciding that civil forfeiture of drug proceeds is subject to the Excessive Fines clause and holding that forfeiture of an amount 2.3 times the maximum fine was not excessive); see also U.S. v. Wallace , 389 F.3d 483, 486 (5th Cir. 2004) (upholding forfeiture

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Browning-Ferris Industries of Vermont, Inc. v. Kelco Disposal, Inc.green
scotus · 1989 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1997
2 sentences

1997Excessive fine The United States Supreme Court held in Browning-Ferris Indus. v. Kelco Disposal, Inc., 492 U.S. 257 , 109 S.Ct. 2909 , 106 L.Ed.2d 219 (1989), that the excessive fines clause of the Eighth Amendment does not apply to awards of punitive damages in civil cases between private parties.

1997Excessive fine The United States Supreme Court held in Browning-Ferris Indus. v. Kelco Disposal, Inc., 492 U.S. 257 , 109 S.Ct. 2909 , 106 L.Ed.2d 219 (1989), that the excessive fines clause of the Eighth Amendment does not apply to awards of punitive damages in civil cases between private parties.

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Parker v. Waltongreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Nath cited United States Supreme Court precedent to See id. at 730 (reversing a sanctions award of $150, 000 bolster his contention that the trial court should consider in attorney's fees for groundlessness and discovery "whether the penalties in question were excessive."[11] non-compliance); Dike v. Peltier Chevrolet, Inc., 343 We are generally loath to turn away a meritorious claim S.W.3d 179, 183 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2011, no due to waiver; where the party has clearly and timely pet.) (reversing a groundless pleadings sanction of $15, registered its objection, we find a waiver argumen

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Verburgt v. Dornergreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Verburgt v. Dorner, 959 S.W.2d 615, 616-17 (Tex.1997).

2014See Verburgt v. Dorner, 959 S.W.2d 615 , 616–17 (Tex. 1997).

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Celotex Corp. v. Tategreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Celotex Coip. v. Tate, 797 S.W.2d 197, 208 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1990, no writ).

1994Celotex Corp. v. Tate, 797 S.W.2d 197, 208 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1990, no writ).

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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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Austin v. United States green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1998The Austin Court held that a federal forfeiture statute did not serve a solely remedial purpose and that forfeiture under the civil statute constituted punishment to which the Eight Amendment’s excessive fines clause applied. 509 U.S. at 617-621 , 113 S.Ct. at 2809-11 . 4 .

1998The Austin Court held that a federal forfeiture statute did not serve a solely remedial purpose and that forfeiture under the civil statute constituted punishment to which the Eight Amendment’s excessive fines clause applied. 509 U.S. at 617-621 , 113 S.Ct. at 2809-11 . 4 .

71994–1998
United States v. Bajakajian green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2011Tex. Sept. 9, 2009). [19] Bajakajian , 524 U.S. at 336–37, 118 S. Ct. at 2037–38; One Car , 122 S.W.3d at 427 . [20] Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.35 (West 2011). [21] See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.21 (West 2011). [22] See $27,877.00 Current Money of U.S. v. State , 331 S.W.3d 110, 122 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, pet. filed) (assuming without deciding that civil forfeiture of drug proceeds is subject to the Excessive Fines clause and holding that forfeiture of an amount 2.3 times the maximum fine was not excessive); see also U.S. v. Wallace , 389 F.3d 483, 486 (5th Cir. 2004) (upholding forfeiture

2011Tex. Sept. 9, 2009). [19] Bajakajian , 524 U.S. at 336–37, 118 S. Ct. at 2037–38; One Car , 122 S.W.3d at 427 . [20] Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.35 (West 2011). [21] See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.21 (West 2011). [22] See $27,877.00 Current Money of U.S. v. State , 331 S.W.3d 110, 122 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, pet. filed) (assuming without deciding that civil forfeiture of drug proceeds is subject to the Excessive Fines clause and holding that forfeiture of an amount 2.3 times the maximum fine was not excessive); see also U.S. v. Wallace , 389 F.3d 483, 486 (5th Cir. 2004) (upholding forfeiture

12011–2011
One Car, 1996 Dodge X-Cab Truck White in Color 5YC-T17 VIN 3B7HC13Z5TG163723 v. State green
texapp · 2003
1 sentence

2011Tex. Sept. 9, 2009). [19] Bajakajian , 524 U.S. at 336–37, 118 S. Ct. at 2037–38; One Car , 122 S.W.3d at 427 . [20] Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.35 (West 2011). [21] See Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.21 (West 2011). [22] See $27,877.00 Current Money of U.S. v. State , 331 S.W.3d 110, 122 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, pet. filed) (assuming without deciding that civil forfeiture of drug proceeds is subject to the Excessive Fines clause and holding that forfeiture of an amount 2.3 times the maximum fine was not excessive); see also U.S. v. Wallace , 389 F.3d 483, 486 (5th Cir. 2004) (upholding forfeiture

12011–2011
Ex parte Gary green
texapp · 1995
1 sentence

1998In Gary , the Amarillo Court of Appeals rejected the defendant’s argument for applying this exception. 895 S.W.2d at 468 .

11998–1998
Bennis v. Michigan green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

1997Despite the willingness of the Court in Austin to apply the excessive fines clause to forfeiture proceedings, Bennis holds that a state statute that does not protect an innocent owner against a forfeiture of property does not offend the due process clause of the fourteenth amendment or the takings clause of the fifth amendment. 516 U.S. at 442 ,116 S.Ct. at 996.

1997Despite the willingness of the Court in Austin to apply the excessive fines clause to forfeiture proceedings, Bennis holds that a state statute that does not protect an innocent owner against a forfeiture of property does not offend the due process clause of the fourteenth amendment or the takings clause of the fifth amendment. 516 U.S. at 442 , 116 S.Ct. at 996.

11997–1997
Ex Parte Ariza green
texapp · 1996
2 sentences

1996I do not believe that this is appropriate, and agree with the Ariza court that this is “a distinction without a difference.” Ariza, 913 S.W.2d at 222 n. 4. 3 I would affirm the judgment below and hold that the prior forfeiture of assets constituted punishment and barred Lara’s subsequent prosecution.

1996I do not believe that this is appropriate, and agree with the Ariza court that this is "a distinction without a difference." Ariza, 913 S.W.2d at 222 n. 4. [3] *206 I would affirm the judgment below and hold that the prior forfeiture of assets constituted punishment and barred Lara's subsequent prosecution.

11996–1996
United States v. Ward green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1996Id.

1996Id.

11996–1996
Department of Revenue of Mont. v. Kurth Ranch green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

1995In Department of Revenue of Montana v. Kurth Ranch, - U.S. -, 114 S.Ct. 1937, 1941 , 128 L.Ed.2d 767 (1994), the issue was whether a tax on the possession of illegal drugs assessed after the State had imposed a criminal penalty for the same conduct may violate the double jeopardy provision of the Fifth Amendment.

1995In Department of Revenue of Montana v. Kurth Ranch, - U.S. -, 114 S.Ct. 1937, 1941 , 128 L.Ed.2d 767 (1994), the issue was whether a tax on the possession of illegal drugs assessed after the State had imposed a criminal penalty for the same conduct may violate the double jeopardy provision of the Fifth Amendment.

11995–1995
Fibreboard Corp. v. Pool green
texapp · 1991
1 sentence

1995Pennington, 606 S.W.2d at 690 ; Fibreboard, 813 S.W.2d at 686-87 .

11995–1995
Pennington v. Singleton green
tex · 1980
1 sentence

1995Pennington, 606 S.W.2d at 690 ; Fibreboard, 813 S.W.2d at 686-87 .

11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 21u.s.c.881 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

CA 151 (1989–2026) IL 31 (1990–2025) WA 27 (1994–2025) PA 25 (1991–2025) TX 17 (1991–2015) OH 10 (1995–2025) TN 10 (1998–2024) AL 9 (1989–2023) MN 8 (1994–2025) IA 6 (1996–2023) ID 6 (1994–2012) MA 6 (2000–2022) FL 6 (1990–2019) VA 5 (2000–2024) CT 5 (1992–2024) MD 5 (1995–2016) AK 5 (1998–2025) IN 4 (1989–2019) WI 4 (1995–2025) AZ 4 (1995–2008) MI 4 (1994–2025) KY 4 (2006–2021) MT 4 (2006–2026) CO 4 (1996–2024) ND 3 (1989–2022) OR 3 (2000–2023) UT 3 (1994–2000) GA 3 (1989–1991) NE 2 (2024–2024) VT 2 (1995–1998) NH 2 (1996–1998) MO 2 (2002–2003) RI 2 (1989–1996)

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