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O'Brien test in Texas

16 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1974–2021 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. O'Briengreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–2020
2 sentences

2020See 391 U.S. at 377 .

2020See 391 U.S. at 377 .

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Ward v. Rock Against Racismgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2014
2 sentences

2014Turner Broadcasting, 512 U.S. at 662 , 114 S.Ct. 2445 (O’Brien test); see also Ward, 491 U.S. at 797-98 , 109 S.Ct. 2746 (time, place, or manner restrictions). 113 .

2014Turner Broadcasting, 512 U.S. at 662 , 114 S.Ct. 2445 ; Ward, 491 U.S. at 799 , 109 S.Ct. 2746 . 114 .

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Combs v. TEXAS ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.green
tex · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2020
2 sentences

2020The Texas Supreme Court held that the O’Brien test was satisfied, in part by concluding that the $5 per patron fee was “a minimal restriction on the businesses.” Combs III, 347 S.W.3d at 288 .

2020The Texas Supreme Court held that the O’Brien test was satisfied, in part by concluding that the $5 per patron fee was “a minimal restriction on the businesses.” Combs III, 347 S.W.3d at 288 .

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Helicopteros Nacionales De Colombia, S. A. v. Hallgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–2008
2 sentences

1988In Hall v. Helicopteros Nacionales de Columbia, S.A., 638 S.W.2d 870, 872 (Tex.1982), rev’d, 466 U.S. 408 , 104 S.Ct. 1868 , 80 L.Ed.2d 404 (1984) the Texas Supreme Court again reiterated the O'Brien rule as the controlling test.

1988In Hall v. Helicopteros Nacionales de Columbia, S.A., 638 S.W.2d 870, 872 (Tex.1982), rev’d, 466 U.S. 408 , 104 S.Ct. 1868 , 80 L.Ed.2d 404 (1984) the Texas Supreme Court again reiterated the O'Brien rule as the controlling test.

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O'Boyle v. Sweetapplegreen
flsd · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021O’Boyle v. Sweetapple, 187 F. Supp. 3d 1365, 1374 (S.D.

2021O’Boyle v. Sweetapple, 187 F. Supp. 3d 1365, 1374 (S.D.

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Burnett v. Sharpgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Burnett v. Sharp, 328 S.W.3d 594, 598 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, no pet.) (holding court must construe pleading liberally in pleader’s favor and construe petition to include all claims that reasonably may be inferred from language used in petition). 6 .

2013See Burnett v. Sharp, 328 S.W.3d 594, 598 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, no pet.) (holding court must construe pleading liberally in pleader’s favor and construe petition to include all claims that reasonably may be inferred from language used in petition). 6 .

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Siskind v. Villa Foundation for Education, Inc.green
tex · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Herbert, 915 S.W.2d at 870 (applying the O’Brien test and citing Siskind v. Villa Foundation for Educ., 642 S.W.2d 434, 436 (Tex.1982)); O'Brien v. Lanpar Co., 399 S.W.2d 340, 342 (Tex.1966). .

2008See Herbert, 915 S.W.2d at 870 (applying the O’Brien test and citing Siskind v. Villa Foundation for Educ., 642 S.W.2d 434, 436 (Tex.1982)); O'Brien v. Lanpar Co., 399 S.W.2d 340, 342 (Tex.1966). .

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O'Brien v. Lanpar Companygreen
tex · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Herbert, 915 S.W.2d at 870 (applying the O’Brien test and citing Siskind v. Villa Foundation for Educ., 642 S.W.2d 434, 436 (Tex.1982)); O'Brien v. Lanpar Co., 399 S.W.2d 340, 342 (Tex.1966). .

2008See Herbert, 915 S.W.2d at 870 (applying the O’Brien test and citing Siskind v. Villa Foundation for Educ., 642 S.W.2d 434, 436 (Tex.1982)); O'Brien v. Lanpar Co., 399 S.W.2d 340, 342 (Tex.1966). .

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Herbert v. Greater Gulf Coast Enterprises, Inc.green
texapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Herbert, 915 S.W.2d at 870 (applying the O’Brien test and citing Siskind v. Villa Foundation for Educ., 642 S.W.2d 434, 436 (Tex.1982)); O'Brien v. Lanpar Co., 399 S.W.2d 340, 342 (Tex.1966). .

2008See Herbert, 915 S.W.2d at 870 (applying the O’Brien test and citing Siskind v. Villa Foundation for Educ., 642 S.W.2d 434, 436 (Tex.1982)); O'Brien v. Lanpar Co., 399 S.W.2d 340, 342 (Tex.1966). .

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Cosgrove v. Grimesgreen
tex · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001In Cosgrove v. Grimes, 774 S.W.2d 662, 666 (Tex.1989), the court noted that the amount of damages in a legal malpractice case is measured by “the amount of damages recoverable and collectible from [the defendant in the underlying suit] if the suit had been properly prosecuted.” The trial court granted O’Brien’s motion.

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Hall v. Helicopteros Nacionales De Colombia, S. A.green
tex · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988In Hall v. Helicopteros Nacionales de Columbia, S.A., 638 S.W.2d 870, 872 (Tex.1982), rev’d, 466 U.S. 408 , 104 S.Ct. 1868 , 80 L.Ed.2d 404 (1984) the Texas Supreme Court again reiterated the O'Brien rule as the controlling test.

1988In Hall v. Helicopteros Nacionales de Columbia, S.A., 638 S.W.2d 870, 872 (Tex.1982), rev’d, 466 U.S. 408 , 104 S.Ct. 1868 , 80 L.Ed.2d 404 (1984) the Texas Supreme Court again reiterated the O'Brien rule as the controlling test.

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City of College Station v. Turtle Rock Corp.green
tex · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres, 106 S.Ct. at 930, 932 ; Dumas v. City of Dallas, 648 F.Supp. at 1069 ; City of College Station v. Turtle Rock Corp., 680 S.W.2d 802, 805 (Tex.1984).

1988City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres, 106 S.Ct. at 930, 932 ; Dumas v. City of Dallas, 648 F.Supp. at 1069 ; City of College Station v. Turtle Rock Corp., 680 S.W.2d 802, 805 (Tex.1984).

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City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres, Inc.green
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres, 106 S.Ct. at 930, 932 ; Dumas v. City of Dallas, 648 F.Supp. at 1069 ; City of College Station v. Turtle Rock Corp., 680 S.W.2d 802, 805 (Tex.1984).

1988City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres, 106 S.Ct. at 930, 932 ; Dumas v. City of Dallas, 648 F.Supp. at 1069 ; City of College Station v. Turtle Rock Corp., 680 S.W.2d 802, 805 (Tex.1984).

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Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewiczgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Under the third prong of the O'Brien test, in evaluating the "quality, nature, and extent" of the contacts in instances wherein the defendant's activities with the forum are not continuing, it must be established that the defendant's contacts with the forum "proximately result from actions by the defendant himself that create a `substantial connection' with the forum State." Burger King Corp., 105 S.Ct. at 2184 (emphasis original); McGee v. International Life Insurance Co., 355 U.S. 220 at 223 , 78 S.Ct. 199 at 201 , 2 L.Ed.2d 223 (1957).

1987Under the third prong of the O'Brien test, in evaluating the "quality, nature, and extent" of the contacts in instances wherein the defendant's activities with the forum are not continuing, it must be established that the defendant's contacts with the forum "proximately result from actions by the defendant himself that create a `substantial connection' with the forum State." Burger King Corp., 105 S.Ct. at 2184 (emphasis original); McGee v. International Life Insurance Co., 355 U.S. 220 at 223 , 78 S.Ct. 199 at 201 , 2 L.Ed.2d 223 (1957).

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Eddie Wilkerson v. Fortuna Corporationgreen
ca5 · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

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Flannigan v. Bailargreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

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Fortuna Corp. v. Wilkersongreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

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Bergen v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Dumas v. City of Dallas green
txnd · 1986
2 sentences

1990Dumas, 648 F.Supp. at 1069 .

1990Dumas, 648 F.Supp. at 1069 .

21988–1990
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2014Turner Broadcasting, 512 U.S. at 662 , 114 S.Ct. 2445 (O’Brien test); see also Ward, 491 U.S. at 797-98 , 109 S.Ct. 2746 (time, place, or manner restrictions). 113 .

2014Turner Broadcasting, 512 U.S. at 662 , 114 S.Ct. 2445 ; Ward, 491 U.S. at 799 , 109 S.Ct. 2746 . 114 .

12014–2014
Bryan S. Foster D/B/A Jaguars Gold Club v. City of El Paso green
texapp · 2013
2 sentences

2013See Combs v. Tex. Entm’t Ass’n, 347 S.W.3d 277, 286 (Tex.2011); Foster, 396 S.W.3d at 253 .

2013See Combs v. Tex. Entm’t Ass’n, 347 S.W.3d 277, 286 (Tex.2011); Foster, 396 S.W.3d at 253 .

12013–2013
Fantasy Ranch v. City of Arlington TX, et a green
ca5 · 2006
2 sentences

2013Fantasy Ranch, 459 F.3d at 558 .

2013Fantasy Ranch, 459 F.3d at 558 .

12013–2013
McGee v. International Life Insurance green
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1987Under the third prong of the O'Brien test, in evaluating the "quality, nature, and extent" of the contacts in instances wherein the defendant's activities with the forum are not continuing, it must be established that the defendant's contacts with the forum "proximately result from actions by the defendant himself that create a `substantial connection' with the forum State." Burger King Corp., 105 S.Ct. at 2184 (emphasis original); McGee v. International Life Insurance Co., 355 U.S. 220 at 223 , 78 S.Ct. 199 at 201 , 2 L.Ed.2d 223 (1957).

1987Under the third prong of the O'Brien test, in evaluating the "quality, nature, and extent" of the contacts in instances wherein the defendant's activities with the forum are not continuing, it must be established that the defendant's contacts with the forum "proximately result from actions by the defendant himself that create a `substantial connection' with the forum State." Burger King Corp., 105 S.Ct. at 2184 (emphasis original); McGee v. International Life Insurance Co., 355 U.S. 220 at 223 , 78 S.Ct. 199 at 201 , 2 L.Ed.2d 223 (1957).

11987–1987
Gloria R. Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Company, Inc., and Parachutes Incorporated green
ca4 · 1976
2 sentences

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

1982See Wilkerson v. Fortuna, Inc., 554 F.2d 745 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 939 , 98 S.Ct. 430 , 54 L.Ed.2d 299 (1977); Hardy v. Pioneer Parachute Co., 531 F.2d 193 (4th Cir.1976).

11982–1982
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. v. Consolidated Carpet Corp. green
texapp · 1970
2 sentences

1974For cases which have applied the above O’Brien rule, see Custom Textiles, Inc. v. Crown Sample Book Co. (Waco CA 1971), 472 S.W.2d 848 , error refused NRE; Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. v. Consolidated Carpet Corp. (Beaumont CA 1970), 457 S.W.2d 649 , error refused NRE; Pizza Inn, Inc. v. Lumar (Eastland CA 1974), 513 S.W.2d 251 , no writ history (as yet).

1974For cases which have applied the above O’Brien rule, see Custom Textiles, Inc. v. Crown Sample Book Co. (Waco CA 1971), 472 S.W.2d 848 , error refused NRE; Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. v. Consolidated Carpet Corp. (Beaumont CA 1970), 457 S.W.2d 649 , error refused NRE; Pizza Inn, Inc. v. Lumar (Eastland CA 1974), 513 S.W.2d 251 , no writ history (as yet).

11974–1974
Pizza Inn, Inc. v. Lumar green
texapp · 1974
2 sentences

1974For cases which have applied the above O’Brien rule, see Custom Textiles, Inc. v. Crown Sample Book Co. (Waco CA 1971), 472 S.W.2d 848 , error refused NRE; Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. v. Consolidated Carpet Corp. (Beaumont CA 1970), 457 S.W.2d 649 , error refused NRE; Pizza Inn, Inc. v. Lumar (Eastland CA 1974), 513 S.W.2d 251 , no writ history (as yet).

1974For cases which have applied the above O’Brien rule, see Custom Textiles, Inc. v. Crown Sample Book Co. (Waco CA 1971), 472 S.W.2d 848 , error refused NRE; Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. v. Consolidated Carpet Corp. (Beaumont CA 1970), 457 S.W.2d 649 , error refused NRE; Pizza Inn, Inc. v. Lumar (Eastland CA 1974), 513 S.W.2d 251 , no writ history (as yet).

11974–1974
Custom Textiles, Inc. v. Crown Sample Book Company green
texapp · 1971
2 sentences

1974For cases which have applied the above O’Brien rule, see Custom Textiles, Inc. v. Crown Sample Book Co. (Waco CA 1971), 472 S.W.2d 848 , error refused NRE; Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. v. Consolidated Carpet Corp. (Beaumont CA 1970), 457 S.W.2d 649 , error refused NRE; Pizza Inn, Inc. v. Lumar (Eastland CA 1974), 513 S.W.2d 251 , no writ history (as yet).

1974For cases which have applied the above O’Brien rule, see Custom Textiles, Inc. v. Crown Sample Book Co. (Waco CA 1971), 472 S.W.2d 848 , error refused NRE; Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. v. Consolidated Carpet Corp. (Beaumont CA 1970), 457 S.W.2d 649 , error refused NRE; Pizza Inn, Inc. v. Lumar (Eastland CA 1974), 513 S.W.2d 251 , no writ history (as yet).

11974–1974

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