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17 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1893–2025 1 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Browning Manufacturing v. Mims (In Re Coastal Plains, Inc.)green
ca5 · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See In re Superior Crewboats, Inc. , 374 F.3d 330 , 335 (5th Cir. 2004) (finding inconsistent positions where a debtor failed to amend schedules but informed the trustee of the claim and later filed a lawsuit for $2.5 million); In re Coastal Plains , 179 F.3d at 210 (requiring the debtor to disclose that it believed the claim was worth millions so that it would not confuse the creditors).

2007See In re Superior Crewboats, Inc., 374 F.3d 330, 335 (5th Cir.2004) (finding inconsistent positions where a debtor failed to amend schedules but informed the trustee of the claim and later filed a lawsuit for $2.5 million); In re Coastal Plains, 179 F.3d at 210 (requiring the debtor to disclose that it believed the claim was worth millions so that it would not confuse the creditors).

22
Superior Crewboats, Inc. v. Primary P & I Underwritersgreen
ca5 · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See In re Superior Crewboats, Inc. , 374 F.3d 330 , 335 (5th Cir. 2004) (finding inconsistent positions where a debtor failed to amend schedules but informed the trustee of the claim and later filed a lawsuit for $2.5 million); In re Coastal Plains , 179 F.3d at 210 (requiring the debtor to disclose that it believed the claim was worth millions so that it would not confuse the creditors).

2007See In re Superior Crewboats, Inc., 374 F.3d 330, 335 (5th Cir.2004) (finding inconsistent positions where a debtor failed to amend schedules but informed the trustee of the claim and later filed a lawsuit for $2.5 million); In re Coastal Plains, 179 F.3d at 210 (requiring the debtor to disclose that it believed the claim was worth millions so that it would not confuse the creditors).

22
in the Estate of Rosa Elvia Guerrerogreen
texapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See In the Estate of Guerrero, 465 S.W.3d at 699-700 ; Santander Consumer USA, Inc., 2017 WL 1208767 , at *2-3.

11
Union Carbide Corp. v. Martingreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id., 349 S.W.3d at 147 .

11
Coolwater, LLC v. Camp Arrowhead, Ltd. (In Re Camp Arrowhead, Ltd.)green
txwd · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015(Br., pp. 8, 10.) In re Camp Arrowhead, Ltd., 429 B.R. 546, 549 (W.D.

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APPROXIMATELY $14,980.00 v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Approximately $14,980.00 v. State, 261 S.W.3d 182, 187 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2008, no pet.) Rule of Civil Procedure 191.2 and Smith County Local Rule 2.1 both required the Trustee’s counsel to confer with Relators prior to filing the motion to quash and for sanctions, and Local Rules 2.1 and 2.4 specifically prohibited Respondent’s consideration of the Trustee’s motion without such conference.

11
Ferguson v. Building Materials Corp. of Americagreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Thomas relies upon Ferguson v. Building Materials Corporation of America, 295 S.W.3d 642 (Tex. 2009), to argue that notifying the trustee of a claim satisfies her disclosure obligations and raises a fact issue on inadvertence. 17 Although the debtors in Ferguson failed to identify their claim on the Schedule of Personal Property, they did list it in their accompanying Statement of Financial Affairs.

2014See id. at 643 .

11
Kane v. National Union Fire Insurancegreen
ca5 · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See Kane, 535 F.3d at 386-88 .

11
Harwell v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.green
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Harwell , 896 S.W.2d at 173 .

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Kenneth E. Wildbur, Sr. v. Arco Chemical Co.green
ca5 · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See, e.g., Wildbur v. ARCO Chemical Co., 974 F.2d 631 (5th Cir.1992); United States v. Evans, 796 F.2d 264 (9th Cir.1986); In the Matter of Torian, 263 Ark. 304 , 564 S.W.2d 521 (1978); Riggs Nat’l Bank of Washington v. Zimmer, 355 A2d 709 (Del.Ch.1976); In re Hoehl’s Estate, 181 Wis. 190 , 193 N.W. 514 (1923).

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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
United Healthcare Servs., Inc. v. First St. Hosp. LP green
texapp · 2018
1 sentence

2025Id. [¶ 70] Facts Riverside knew leading up to the trustee claim letter include: • True Health acquired the assets and hired personnel from HDL, which went out of business because of systemic healthcare law violations.55 • Members of the public accused True Health of continuing the same medically unnecessary testing that HDL had been shut down for.56 • Cigna and United Healthcare halted laboratory claim reimbursements due to compliance issues.57 55 Geren Declaration ¶ 4 (Defs’ 2 App. 0583 ); Trustee Lawsuit at 21 n.17 (Defs’ 2 App. 665 ). 56 See Pls’ 2 App. 255–59. 57 Trustee Lawsuit ¶ 129 (Def

12025–2025
G & H TOWING CO. v. Magee green
tex · 2011
1 sentence

2018Harmless Error Generally, summary judgments “may only be granted upon grounds expressly asserted in the summary judgment motion.” G&H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293 (Tex. 2011) (per curiam) (citing TEX.

12018–2018
General Mills Restaurants, Inc. v. Texas Wings, Inc. green
texapp · 2000
1 sentence

2012Mills, 12 S.W.3d at 833 . b. 2005 Loan and 2006 Loan With regard to the 2005 and 2006 Loan documents, we consider the fifth element of the Trustee’s claim of fraud— reliance.

12012–2012
Bowden v. Knowlton green
texapp · 1987
1 sentence

1999The First Court of Appeals held that the two-year statute of limitations did not apply to the appellant’s claim because she sought to reduce a monetary award to judgment, not the division of property. 734 S.W.2d at 207-08 .

11999–1999
Riggs National Bank of Washington, D. C. v. Zimmer green
delch · 1976
1 sentence

1996See, e.g., Wildbur v. ARCO Chemical Co., 974 F.2d 631 (5th Cir.1992); United States v. Evans, 796 F.2d 264 (9th Cir.1986); In the Matter of Torian, 263 Ark. 304 , 564 S.W.2d 521 (1978); Riggs Nat’l Bank of Washington v. Zimmer, 355 A2d 709 (Del.Ch.1976); In re Hoehl’s Estate, 181 Wis. 190 , 193 N.W. 514 (1923).

11996–1996
Estate of Torian v. Smith green
ark · 1978
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Wildbur v. ARCO Chemical Co., 974 F.2d 631 (5th Cir.1992); United States v. Evans, 796 F.2d 264 (9th Cir.1986); In the Matter of Torian, 263 Ark. 304 , 564 S.W.2d 521 (1978); Riggs Nat’l Bank of Washington v. Zimmer, 355 A2d 709 (Del.Ch.1976); In re Hoehl’s Estate, 181 Wis. 190 , 193 N.W. 514 (1923).

1996See, e.g., Wildbur v. ARCO Chemical Co., 974 F.2d 631 (5th Cir.1992); United States v. Evans, 796 F.2d 264 (9th Cir.1986); In the Matter of Torian, 263 Ark. 304 , 564 S.W.2d 521 (1978); Riggs Nat’l Bank of Washington v. Zimmer, 355 A2d 709 (Del.Ch.1976); In re Hoehl’s Estate, 181 Wis. 190 , 193 N.W. 514 (1923).

11996–1996
United States v. Fred J. Evans green
ca9 · 1986
1 sentence

1996See, e.g., Wildbur v. ARCO Chemical Co., 974 F.2d 631 (5th Cir.1992); United States v. Evans, 796 F.2d 264 (9th Cir.1986); In the Matter of Torian, 263 Ark. 304 , 564 S.W.2d 521 (1978); Riggs Nat’l Bank of Washington v. Zimmer, 355 A2d 709 (Del.Ch.1976); In re Hoehl’s Estate, 181 Wis. 190 , 193 N.W. 514 (1923).

11996–1996
American Surety Co. v. Hoehl neutral
wis · 1923
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Wildbur v. ARCO Chemical Co., 974 F.2d 631 (5th Cir.1992); United States v. Evans, 796 F.2d 264 (9th Cir.1986); In the Matter of Torian, 263 Ark. 304 , 564 S.W.2d 521 (1978); Riggs Nat’l Bank of Washington v. Zimmer, 355 A2d 709 (Del.Ch.1976); In re Hoehl’s Estate, 181 Wis. 190 , 193 N.W. 514 (1923).

1996See, e.g., Wildbur v. ARCO Chemical Co., 974 F.2d 631 (5th Cir.1992); United States v. Evans, 796 F.2d 264 (9th Cir.1986); In the Matter of Torian, 263 Ark. 304 , 564 S.W.2d 521 (1978); Riggs Nat’l Bank of Washington v. Zimmer, 355 A2d 709 (Del.Ch.1976); In re Hoehl’s Estate, 181 Wis. 190 , 193 N.W. 514 (1923).

11996–1996
Cavers v. Sioux Oil & Refining Co. green
texcommnapp · 1931
1 sentence

1949It affirmatively appears from the opinion that while the creditor beneficiaries were not made parties to this suit, they actually knew of the suit, consulted with the trustee about it, gave the trustee money to use for expenses in defending the suit, authorized the employment by the trustee of the same attorneys who were representing the beneficiaries in a related suit, and otherwise co-operated with the trustee in the defense of the suit. ( 39 S. W. (2d) at 863-865 .) There was therefore ample evidence to sustain the conclusion that after the suit was filed the beneficiaries in fact agreed th

11949–1949
Harbin v. Bell green
ala · 1875
1 sentence

1918In the footnote to the above quotation it is stated that “a trustee who has accepted and entered upon the administration of the trust cannot allege the invalidity of his appointment as a reason for not accounting for the trust property.” Citing Harbin v. Bell, 54 Ala. 389 ; Saunders v. Richard, 35 Ela. 28, 16 South. 679 .

11918–1918
Neyland v. Bendy green
tex · 1888
1 sentence

1918“Under no circumstances can a trustee claim or set up a claim to the trust property adverse to the cestui que trust, nor can he deny his title. * *• * A trustee must assume the validity of the trust under which he acts.” Perry on Trusts, § 433; Neyland v. Bendy, 69 Tex. 712 , 7 S. W. 497 .

11918–1918
National Bank v. Insurance Co. green
· 1881
1 sentence

1916Where a trustee diverts or misappropriates the trust funds or property, the cestui que trust may elect to treat him either as a debtor or as a trespasser. * >!■ s- Where a trustee in violation of his trust invests the trust funds or property in other property, into which it can be distinctly traced, the cestui que trust may either follow the same into its original or substituted form and claim it as hold on the original trust, or he may hold the trustee personally liable for his breach of trust.” On page 668 the following is said concerning bank deposits: “The doctrine that so long as trust pr

11916–1916
Crosby v. Mason green
conn · 1865
1 sentence

1893It would be a harsh rule to hold the trustee for an error of the court.” Perry on Trusts, sec. 476a; see, also, sec. 928, same volume; Wheeler v. Berry, 18 N. H., 307; Petition of Baptist Church, 51 N. H., 424; Goodhue v. Clark, 37 N. H., 531; Crosby v. Mann, 32 Conn., 482 ; Little v. Thorne, 93 N. C., 69 ; Tillinghast v. Coggeshall, 7 R.

11893–1893
Little v. . Thorne neutral
· 1885
1 sentence

1893It would be a harsh rule to hold the trustee for an error of the court.” Perry on Trusts, sec. 476a; see, also, sec. 928, same volume; Wheeler v. Berry, 18 N. H., 307; Petition of Baptist Church, 51 N. H., 424; Goodhue v. Clark, 37 N. H., 531; Crosby v. Mann, 32 Conn., 482 ; Little v. Thorne, 93 N. C., 69 ; Tillinghast v. Coggeshall, 7 R.

11893–1893

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 11u.s.c.521 (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

NY 33 (1886–2026) CA 18 (1933–2024) TX 17 (1893–2025) IL 10 (1917–2021) OH 9 (1933–2017) UT 7 (1957–2022) IA 7 (1885–2017) IN 6 (1897–2019) PA 6 (1938–2025) TN 6 (1904–2014) GA 6 (1947–2013) ND 4 (1898–2000) MA 3 (1895–2021) NE 3 (1925–1972) AL 3 (1880–1909) MO 3 (1938–2021) NC 2 (1938–1999) DC 2 (1997–2024) OK 2 (1982–2007) FL 2 (1983–2008) AZ 2 (2023–2024) DE 2 (1973–2021) WA 2 (2014–2015)

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