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defense of governmental immunity in Texas

16 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1966–2022 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Charles Manbeck v. Austin Independent School Districtgreen
tex · 2012 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2021
2 sentences

2021See Manbeck v. Austin ISD, 381 S.W.3d 528, 530 (Tex. 2012).

2014Id. (citing Rusk State Hosp. v. Black, 392 S.W.3d 88, 94-95 (Tex. 2012)).

12
Davis v. City of San Antoniogreen
tex · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1994
2 sentences

1994Davis v. City of San Antonio, 752 S.W.2d 518 (Tex.1988); Tex.R.Civ.P. 94.

1991Davis v. City of San Antonio, 752 S.W.2d 518, 520 (Tex.1988). 3 .

12
Cloud v. McKinneygreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Tex. A & M Univ. v. Starks, 500 S.W.3d 560, 576 (Tex. App.—Waco 2016, no pet.); Cloud v. McKinney, 228 S.W.3d 326, 333 (Tex. App.— Austin 2007, no pet.).

11
Texas A&M University, Mark Hussey, Ph.D. in His Official Capacity as Interim President of Texas A&M and David Vaught, Ph.D., Individually and in His Official Capacity as Department Head of Department History v. Ernest Starks, Ph.D.green
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Tex. A & M Univ. v. Starks, 500 S.W.3d 560, 576 (Tex. App.—Waco 2016, no pet.); Cloud v. McKinney, 228 S.W.3d 326, 333 (Tex. App.— Austin 2007, no pet.).

11
The City of El Paso v. Lilli M. Heinrichgreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366, 380 (Tex. 2009).

11
Catalina Development, Inc. v. County of El Pasogreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Catalina Development, Inc. v. Cnty. of El Paso, 121 S.W.3d 704, 705 (Tex. 2003).

11
Rusk State Hospital v. Blackgreen
tex · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Id. (citing Rusk State Hosp. v. Black, 392 S.W.3d 88, 94-95 (Tex. 2012)).

11
Price Pfister, Inc. v. Moore & Kimmey, Inc.green
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Price Pfister, Inc. v. Moore & Kimmey, Inc., 48 S.W.3d 341, 349 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied) (“Because the statement made by MKI’s attorney was, at best, equivocal, it cannot constitute a judicial admission.”).

11
State v. Laingreen
tex · 1961 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Lain, 162 Tex. 549 , 349 S.W.2d 579, 582 (1961).

1991Lain, 162 Tex. 549 , 349 S.W.2d 579, 582 (1961).

11

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
City of Schertz v. Parker green
texapp · 1988
2 sentences

2006Schertz, 754 S.W.2d at 340-41 .

2006Schertz , 754 S.W.2d at 340-41 .

22006–2006
City of Dallas v. Hillis green
texapp · 2010
1 sentence

2015Liability for Perez’s negligence Page 7 of 11 308 S.W.3d 526, *532 ; 2010 Tex. App. LEXIS 2854 , **11 The first liability theory pleaded by the Hillises is The only evidence admitted at the hearing on the that the City is liable because Perez negligently City’s plea to the jurisdiction was the video taken and directly caused Taylor Hillis’s death by by the camera mounted in Perez’s patrol car.

12015–2015
Bellnoa v. City of Austin green
texapp · 1995
1 sentence

2015The trial court’s decision was also correct because, at a minimum, fact issues exist as to whether the City made a policy-formulation decision and simply failed to implement it...........................................................................................................25 Prayer .......................................................................................................................27 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................29 Certificate of Service .............................................

12015–2015
Montgomery v. Kennedy green
tex · 1984
1 sentence

1992Montgomery v. Kennedy, 669 S.W.2d 309 (Tex.1984).

11992–1992
Gray v. City of Orange neutral
texapp · 1980
1 sentence

1986Lowe v. Texas Tech University, S.Ct., 540 S.W.2d 297, 299 ; Gray v. City of Orange, CCA (Beaumont) NRE, 601 S.W.2d 100, 101 .

11986–1986
Lowe v. Texas Tech University green
tex · 1976
1 sentence

1986Lowe v. Texas Tech University, S.Ct., 540 S.W.2d 297, 299 ; Gray v. City of Orange, CCA (Beaumont) NRE, 601 S.W.2d 100, 101 .

11986–1986
Sarmiento v. City of Corpus Christi green
texapp · 1971
1 sentence

1977Dobbins v. Texas Turnpike Authority, 496 S.W.2d 744 (Tex.Civ.App.—Texarkana 1973, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Sarmiento v. City of Corpus Christi, 465 S.W.2d 813 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1971, no writ); Greenhill & Murto, Governmental Immunity, 49 Tex.L.Rev. 462 (1971).

11977–1977
Dobbins v. Texas Turnpike Authority green
texapp · 1973
1 sentence

1977Dobbins v. Texas Turnpike Authority, 496 S.W.2d 744 (Tex.Civ.App.—Texarkana 1973, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Sarmiento v. City of Corpus Christi, 465 S.W.2d 813 (Tex.Civ.App.—Corpus Christi 1971, no writ); Greenhill & Murto, Governmental Immunity, 49 Tex.L.Rev. 462 (1971).

11977–1977
City of Austin v. Daniels green
tex · 1960
2 sentences

1966Because, perhaps, of the statement by the Supreme Court in City of Austin v. Daniels, supra, to the effect that a city, "When acting in a governmental capacity * * * is not liable in damages for torts of its employees" ( 335 S.W.2d at p. 754 ), Texas city attorneys have evidenced no reluctance to rely on the defense of governmental immunity.

1966Because, perhaps, of the statement by the Supreme Court in City of Austin v. Daniels, supra, to the effect that a city, “When acting in a governmental capacity * * * is not liable in damages for torts of its employees” ( 335 S.W.2d at p. 754 ), Texas city attorneys have evidenced no reluctance to rely on the defense of governmental immunity.

11966–1966

Where else courts name it

MI 69 (1942–2025) NC 66 (1946–2024) PA 49 (1968–2026) CT 42 (1935–2019) MD 31 (1970–2026) NY 18 (2002–2025) TX 16 (1966–2022) GA 9 (1974–2017) KY 9 (2002–2026) WI 9 (1963–2019) OH 7 (1966–2006) TN 7 (1957–2000) AL 6 (1971–1995) LA 5 (1960–1964) IA 4 (1958–2013) WY 4 (1974–1980) UT 3 (1999–2019) FL 3 (1986–1992) AZ 3 (1973–2002) OR 3 (1976–1983) ND 3 (1965–1987) CA 2 (1984–2007) MN 2 (1962–1979) WA 2 (1953–1962) CO 2 (1983–1988) IN 2 (2009–2025) VA 2 (1979–1981) ME 2 (1971–1976) MS 2 (1999–2001) KS 2 (1966–1976)

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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