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belief presumption in Texas

14 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1939–2012 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Davis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In so doing, we follow the example of Davis v. State, an analogous circumstance in which the affidavit at issue was “far from exemplary.” 202 S.W.3d 149, 157-58 (Tex.Crim.App.2006).

2011In so doing, we follow the example of Davis v. State , an analogous circumstance in which the affidavit at issue was "far from exemplary." 202 S.W.3d 149, 157-58 (Tex.Crim.App.2006).

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HOLY CROSS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST v. Wolfgreen
tex · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“Because the Petitioner was uncertain of the right of appeal, combined with the heavy burden of proving abuse of discretion, the Petitioner did not file a timely appeal.” “Assertions of fact, not plead in the alternative, in the live pleadings of a party are regarded as formal judicial admissions.” Holy Cross Church of God in Christ v. Wolf, 44 S.W.3d 562, 568 (Tex. 2001) (quoting Houston First Am.

2008“Because the Petitioner was uncertain of the right of appeal, combined with the heavy burden of proving abuse of discretion, the Petitioner did not file a timely appeal.” “Assertions of fact, not plead in the alternative, in the live pleadings of a party are regarded as formal judicial admissions.” Holy Cross Church of God in Christ v. Wolf, 44 S.W.3d 562, 568 (Tex. 2001) (quoting Houston First Am.

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Napier v. Mooneyhamgreen
texapp · 1936 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1939–1990
2 sentences

1990In White v. State, 647 S.W.2d 751, 753 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1983, pet. ref’d), the court said: “Proof of an evil or malicious intent is not an element of reckless driving.” The court in Napier v. Mooneyham, 94 S.W.2d 564, 567-68 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1936, writ dism’d), stated that “reckless disregard” includes essential characteristics of gross negligence, and indicates an entire want of care sufficient to raise the belief or presumption that the act or omission complained of was the result of conscious indifference to the rights, welfare, or safety of the person or persons affected by it.

1939Napier v. Mooneyhan, Tex.Civ.App., 94 S.W.2d 564 ; Campbell v. Paschall, 132 Com.App. 226, 121 S.W.2d 593 ; Patterson v. Tomlinson, Tex.Civ.App., 118 S.W.2d 645 , writ refused; Vernon’s Ann.

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White v. Stategreen
texapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990In White v. State, 647 S.W.2d 751, 753 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1983, pet. ref’d), the court said: “Proof of an evil or malicious intent is not an element of reckless driving.” The court in Napier v. Mooneyham, 94 S.W.2d 564, 567-68 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1936, writ dism’d), stated that “reckless disregard” includes essential characteristics of gross negligence, and indicates an entire want of care sufficient to raise the belief or presumption that the act or omission complained of was the result of conscious indifference to the rights, welfare, or safety of the person or persons affected by it.

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Burt v. Lochausengreen
tex · 1952 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970There must be an entire want of care so as to raise the belief or presumption that the act complained of was the result of conscious indifference to the rights, welfare or safety of persons affected by it.” As recognized by the courts in many opinions, and noted in passing in Burt v. Lochausen, 151 Tex. 289 , 249 S.W.2d 194, 200 (1952) where excessive speed alone is the cause of an accident the case is one of ordinary negligence and not of gross negligence as contemplated under Texas’ “Guest Statute”.

1970There must be an entire want of care so as to raise the belief or presumption that the act complained of was the result of conscious indifference to the rights, welfare or safety of persons affected by it.” As recognized by the courts in many opinions, and noted in passing in Burt v. Lochausen, 151 Tex. 289 , 249 S.W.2d 194, 200 (1952) where excessive speed alone is the cause of an accident the case is one of ordinary negligence and not of gross negligence as contemplated under Texas’ “Guest Statute”.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Chaidez v. United Statesgreen
ca7 · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Feb. 2, 2012) (“It is difficult to see how the Supreme Court could apply the rule in Padilla itself without a belief that the rule applied retroactively.”); but see Chaidez v. United States, 655 F.3d 684, 694 (7th Cir.2011) (holding that Padilla does not apply retroactively to cases on collateral review).

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Padilla v. Kentucky green
scotus · 2010
1 sentence

2012Having concluded that Padilla applies to appellant’s case, we now turn to consider whether appellant has satisfied the first prong of Strickland by demonstrating that his counsel’s representation “fell below an objective standard of reasonableness.” Padilla, 130 S.Ct. at 1482 .

12012–2012
State v. Ballard green
texcrimapp · 1999
1 sentence

2007To the contrary, we find that consideration of all of the facts together permits the reasonable inference that Jones’s observations included those made near the statutory distance even if appellant’s vehicle was further away when he first noticed it. 7 Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the court’s ruling, Ballard, 987 S.W.2d at 891 , we hold the court did not abuse its discretion by finding reasonable suspicion to support the traffic stop.

12007–2007
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1998Rule 44.2(a) represents the old Texas standard which was itself based on the federal harm analysis of constitutional error enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 , (1967) (to disregard constitutional error, reviewing court must be able to declare a belief that error was harmless "beyond a reasonable doubt").

1998Rule 44.2(a) represents the old Texas standard which was itself based on the federal harm analysis of constitutional error enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 , (1967) (to disregard constitutional error, reviewing court must be able to declare a belief that error was harmless "beyond a reasonable doubt").

11998–1998
Burk Royalty Co. v. Walls green
tex · 1981
1 sentence

1990The language in Burk Royalty Co. v. Walls, 616 S.W.2d 911 (Tex.1981), is significant in determining the meaning of “reckless disregard” for the safety of others.

11990–1990
Sullivan v. Barnett green
tex · 1971
1 sentence

1982A related exception is that previously discussed in Sullivan v. Barnett, supra, that being the subsequent conduct on the part of both grantor and grantee demonstrated a belief no error existed in the deed.

11982–1982
TEXAS EMPLOYERS'INSURANCE ASSOCIATION v. Hudgins neutral
texapp · 1956
1 sentence

1974Ass’n v. Hudgins, supra. The ultimate issue in a case such as this is the claimant’s belief that the claim had been filed.

11974–1974
Linn v. Nored green
texapp · 1939
1 sentence

1949In Linn v. Nored, Tex.Civ.App., 133 S.W.2d 234, 237 , error dismissed, the court announced the classic interpretation of the law in Texas, as follows: “* * * (under our guest statute) the host is not liable for injury to the guest, except where caused by his heedless or his reckless disregard of the rights of others; or, as our courts have construed those terms, where he is guilty of gross negligence as that term has been defined by our courts. * * * And before one may recover under the guest statute he must show that the host’s ‘heedlessness or reckless disregard of the rights of others’ was

11949–1949
Aycock v. Green neutral
texapp · 1936
1 sentence

1949In the case of Aycock v. Green, Tex.Civ.App., 94 S.W.2d 894, 898 , error dismissed, the .court said: “ * * * By that last movement, by that slight miscalculation of distance, the grievous tragedy was accomplished.

11949–1949
Wood v. Orts green
texapp · 1944
1 sentence

1949In Linn v. Nored, Tex.Civ.App., 133 S.W.2d 234, 237 , error dismissed, the court announced the classic interpretation of the law in Texas, as follows: “* * * (under our guest statute) the host is not liable for injury to the guest, except where caused by his heedless or his reckless disregard of the rights of others; or, as our courts have construed those terms, where he is guilty of gross negligence as that term has been defined by our courts. * * * And before one may recover under the guest statute he must show that the host’s ‘heedlessness or reckless disregard of the rights of others’ was

11949–1949
Lone Star Gas Co. v. Kelly green
texcommnapp · 1942
1 sentence

1942A more complete statement of this appeal, based upon our certificate, the question certified and the Supreme Court’s answer, will be found in Lone Star Gas Co. v. Kelly et ux., Tex.Com.App., 165 S.W.2d 446 , not yet published [in State reports].

11942–1942
Campbell v. Paschall green
tex · 1938
1 sentence

1939Napier v. Mooneyhan, Tex.Civ.App., 94 S.W.2d 564 ; Campbell v. Paschall, 132 Com.App. 226, 121 S.W.2d 593 ; Patterson v. Tomlinson, Tex.Civ.App., 118 S.W.2d 645 , writ refused; Vernon’s Ann.

11939–1939
Patterson v. Tomlinson green
texapp · 1938
1 sentence

1939Napier v. Mooneyhan, Tex.Civ.App., 94 S.W.2d 564 ; Campbell v. Paschall, 132 Com.App. 226, 121 S.W.2d 593 ; Patterson v. Tomlinson, Tex.Civ.App., 118 S.W.2d 645 , writ refused; Vernon’s Ann.

11939–1939

Where else courts name it

OH 89 (1916–2026) LA 46 (1948–2023) CA 40 (1954–2026) MI 30 (1968–2015) NY 20 (1884–2023) NC 16 (1974–2024) PA 15 (1928–2015) TX 14 (1939–2012) MO 12 (1917–2019) CO 10 (1986–2012) VT 9 (2005–2023) MD 9 (1969–2019) IL 9 (1973–2025) TN 7 (1974–2016) OK 7 (1941–2006) ND 7 (1983–2013) NE 6 (1895–2023) IN 6 (1977–2001) KS 6 (1926–2006) OR 6 (1970–2019) WA 6 (1909–2026) FL 6 (1983–2022) UT 5 (1982–2021) AL 5 (1987–2018) ME 5 (1998–2022) CT 5 (1934–2022) MA 5 (1909–2024) AK 5 (1969–1994) MT 5 (1980–1982) VA 4 (1926–2022) WI 4 (1965–2024) KY 4 (1909–2019) IA 4 (1977–2011) MN 4 (1942–2011) WY 3 (1977–2019) NM 3 (2017–2023) NV 3 (2015–2015) AZ 3 (1973–1983) ID 2 (1990–2010) GA 2 (1994–2019) WV 2 (1919–1992)

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