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legal insufficiency challenge in Texas

102 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1980–2020 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 (42)

CaseFollowedCited
ACS Investors, Inc. v. McLaughlingreen
tex · 1997 · cited in 12 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015
2 sentences

2015ACS Investors v. McLaughlin, 943 S.W. 2d 426, 430 (Tex. 1997).

2006ACS Investors Inc. v. McLaughlin , 943 S.W.2d 426, 430 (Tex. 1997).

1212
Jackson v. Virginiared
scotus · 1979 · cited in 25 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2015
2 sentences

2015Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 318 – 19 (1979); Lacour v. State, 8 S.W.3d 670, 671 (Tex. Crim.

2015Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2787 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979).

825
Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Engineers and Contractors, Inc.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2011
2 sentences

2011Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Eng’rs & Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41, 48 (Tex.1998) (sub. op.).

2011Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Eng’rs & Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41, 48 (Tex.1998) (sub. op.).

55
Gollihar v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2014
2 sentences

2010Id., 46 S.W.3d at 249 (“We have not been consistent in requiring materiality, but have sometimes reversed upon a finding of variance without exploring the further question of materiality.”) The court explained why a materiality component is appropriate in a legal insufficiency claim that is based upon a variance: A materiality or harmless error-type requirement is not generally a component in traditional sufficiency of the evidence analysis, and we have never addressed why it has been required in the context of a variance-insufficiency claim.

2010Id., 46 S.W.3d at 249 (“We have not been consistent in requiring materiality, but have sometimes reversed upon a finding of variance without exploring the further question of materiality.”) The court explained why a materiality component is appropriate in a legal insufficiency claim that is based upon a variance: A materiality or harmless error-type requirement is not generally a component in traditional sufficiency of the evidence analysis, and we have never addressed why it has been required in the context of a variance-insufficiency claim.

46
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Gonzalezgreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006Wal‑Mart Stores, Inc. v. Gonzalez , 968 S.W.2d 934, 936 (Tex. 1998).

2002Wal‑Mart Stores, Inc. v. Gonzalez , 968 S.W.2d 934, 936 (Tex. 1998).

33
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Cancholagreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Canchola , 121 S.W.3d 735, 739 (Tex. 2003).

2004Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Canchola, 121 S.W.3d 735, 739 (Tex.2003).

33
Dowling v. NADW Marketing, Inc.green
tex · 1982 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Dowling v. NADW Mktg., Inc., 631 S.W.2d 726, 728 (Tex. 1982).

2002Dowling v. NADW Mktg., Inc., 631 S.W.2d 726, 728 (Tex. 1982).

33
Leitch v. Hornsbygreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001Leitch v. Hornsby, 935 S.W.2d 114, 118 (Tex.1996).

2001Leitch v. Hornsby, 935 S.W.2d 114, 118 (Tex.1996).

33
Catalina v. Blasdelgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See id.

1997See id.

33
City of Keller v. Wilsongreen
tex · 2005 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2020
2 sentences

2020Id. (citing Wilson, 168 S.W.3d at 810 ).

2020City of Keller v. Wilson, 168 S.W.3d 802, 810 (Tex. 2005).

26
NICHE OILFIELD SERVICES, LLC v. Cartergreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2012
2 sentences

2012Id. at 810 ; Niche Oilfield Servs., LLC v. Carter, 331 S.W.3d 563, 569 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2011, no pet.).

2012Id. at 810 ; Niche Oilfield Servs., LLC v. Carter, 331 S.W.3d 563, 569 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2011, no pet.).

22
Hunter v. FORD MOTOR CO., INC.green
texapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Hunter v. Ford Motor Co., 305 S.W.3d 202, 205 (Tex. App.—Waco 2009, no pet.).

2010See Hunter v. Ford Motor Co., 305 S.W.3d 202, 205 (Tex. App.—Waco 2009, no pet.).

22
Wilson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S. Ct. 2781, 2789 (1979); Wilson v. State , 7 S.W.3d 136, 141 (Tex. Crim.

2002Wilson v. State, 7 S.W.3d 136, 141 (Tex.Crim.App.1999) (citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979)).

22
Price Pfister, Inc. v. Moore & Kimmey, Inc.green
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Price Pfister, Inc. v. Moore & Kimmey, *439 Inc., 48 S.W.3d 341, 347 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied).

2004PricePfister, Inc. v. Moore & Kimmey, Inc. , 48 S.W.3d 341, 347 (Tex. App. C Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied).

22
Narvaiz v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1999
2 sentences

1999See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 318-19 ,- 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); Narvaiz v. State, 840 S.W.2d 415, 423 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 975 , 113 S.Ct. 1422 , 122 L.Ed.2d 791 (1993).

1998See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 318-19 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2788-89 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); Narvaiz v. State, 840 S.W.2d 415, 423 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 975 , 113 S.Ct. 1422 , 122 L.Ed.2d 791 (1993).

22
Stafford v. Staffordgreen
tex · 1987 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1999
2 sentences

1999Stafford, 726 S.W.2d at 16 .

1992Id.

13
Garza v. Alviargreen
tex · 1965 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1998
2 sentences

1998Id. ; Juliette Fowler Homes , Inc. v. Welch Assocs., Inc. , 793 S.W.2d 660, 666 (Tex. 1990).

1983Garza v. Alviar, 395 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1965); 2) In a factual insufficiency claim, appellant must prove to the appellate court that considering all of the evidence, the jury’s verdict is so against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be manifestly unjust.

13
In Re JFCgreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2017
2 sentences

2017When reviewing a legal insufficiency claim, a court looks at “all the evidence in the light most favorable to the finding to determine whether a reasonable trier of fact could have formed a firm belief or conviction that its finding was true.” In re J.F.C., 96 S.W.3d at 266 .

2017To give appropriate deference, “a reviewing court must assume that the factfinder resolved disputed facts in favor of its findings if a reasonable factfinder could do so.” Id.

12
Moore v. Lillebogreen
tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Insofar as legal sufficiency is concerned, I believe that the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Moore v. Lillebo supports the argument that evidence of a close familial bond is sufficient in its own right to support the existence of some compensable injury, if not its amount. 722 S.W.2d 683, 685 (Tex. 1986).2 As a result, barring any further evidence of the amount, we would be obliged to avoid a reversal and rendition and should, instead, move on to consider factual sufficiency, which Gregory and New Prime also challenge.

11
Holloway v. Skinnergreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Holloway v. Skinner, 898 S.W.2d 793, 796 (Tex. 1995).

11
Lacour v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 318 – 19 (1979); Lacour v. State, 8 S.W.3d 670, 671 (Tex. Crim.

11
Brooks v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Brooks v. State, 323 S.W.3d 893, 902, 912 (Tex. Crim.

11
Croucher v. Crouchergreen
tex · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Croucher v. Croucher, 660 S.W. 2d 55, 58 (Tex. 1983) If the record contains any evidence of probative force to support the finding, the legal insufficiency challenge must be overruled.

11
Cain v. Baingreen
tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015When reviewing a jury verdict for factual sufficiency of the evidence, we consider and weigh all the evidence and only set aside the verdict “if it is so contrary to the overwhelming weight of the evidence as to be clearly wrong and unjust.” Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex.1986) (per cu-riam).

11
Hernandez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Burton v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Mason v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Powell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
Clewis v. Statered
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Board of Law Examiners of Texas v. Coulsongreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Johnson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Vannerson v. Vannersongreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Zavala v. Stategreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Mosley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Roise v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc. v. Welch Associates, Inc.green
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Steves Sash & Door Co. v. Ceco Corp.green
tex · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Geesa v. Statered
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Salinas v. Fort Worth Cab & Baggage Co., Inc.green
tex · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Aero Energy, Inc. v. Circle C Drilling Co.green
tex · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Havner green
tex · 1997
2 sentences

2008Id. 3 *785 Cancel made no allegation that he was subjected to quid pro quo harassment, rather, Cancel contended that Martinez’s sexual harassment created a hostile or abusive work environment.

2008Id.

42004–2008
Heritage Housing Development, Inc. v. Carr green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2016Id.

2016Id.

22016–2016
Samuel v. Estelle green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1999See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 318-19 ,- 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); Narvaiz v. State, 840 S.W.2d 415, 423 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 975 , 113 S.Ct. 1422 , 122 L.Ed.2d 791 (1993).

1998See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 318-19 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2788-89 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); Narvaiz v. State, 840 S.W.2d 415, 423 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 975 , 113 S.Ct. 1422 , 122 L.Ed.2d 791 (1993).

21998–1999
Conrade v. United States green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1999See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 318-19 ,- 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); Narvaiz v. State, 840 S.W.2d 415, 423 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 975 , 113 S.Ct. 1422 , 122 L.Ed.2d 791 (1993).

1998See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 318-19 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2788-89 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); Narvaiz v. State, 840 S.W.2d 415, 423 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 975 , 113 S.Ct. 1422 , 122 L.Ed.2d 791 (1993).

21998–1999
Glover v. Texas General Indemnity Co. green
tex · 1981
2 sentences

1991Glover, 619 S.W.2d at 401 .

1990Glover v. Texas General Indemnity Company, 619 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.1981).

21990–1991
Ford Motor Co. v. Castillo green
tex · 2014
2 sentences

2015As explained in Ford Motor Co. v. Castillo, 444 S.W.3d 616 (Tex.2014), a legal insufficiency challenge will be upheld if the record illustrates either 1) a complete absence of a vital fact, 2) the court is barred by rules of law or of evidence from giving weight to the only evidence offered to prove a vital fact, 3) the evidence offered to prove a vital fact is no more than a mere scintilla, or 4) the evidence conclusively establishes the opposite of the vital fact.

2015Id. at 620 .

12015–2015
Norman Communications v. Texas Eastman Co. green
tex · 1997
12002–2002
Lane v. State green
texcrimapp · 1996
12000–2000
Otis Elevator Co. v. Joseph green
texapp · 1988
11997–1997
Cecil v. Smith green
tex · 1991
11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 39.02 (5)

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

TX 102 (1980–2020) NY 12 (1995–2020) MI 5 (2014–2019) PA 2 (1991–2022)

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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