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lawyer-client privilege in Texas

14 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1972–2021 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Strong v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1989 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Strong v. State, 773 S.W.2d 543, 547 (Tex. Crim.

2005Strong v. State , 773 S.W.2d 543, 547 (Tex. Crim.

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Sterling Drilling Co. v. Spectorgreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See, e.g., Sterling Drilling Co. v. Spector, 761 S.W.2d 74, 76 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1988, orig. proceeding) (witness statements given to a lawyer were not protected under the lawyer-client privilege).

1992See, e.g., Sterling Drilling Co. v. Spector, 761 S.W.2d 74, 76 (Tex.App.—San Antonio 1988, orig. proceeding) (witness statements given to a lawyer were not protected under the lawyer-client privilege).

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In re M-I L.L.C.green
tex · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017In re M-I L.L.C., 2016 WL 2981342, at *7 , 505 S.W.3d 569, 579-80 (Tex. 2016); see Republic Ins.

2017In re M-I L.L.C., 2016 WL 2981342, at *7 , 505 S.W.3d 569, 579-80 (Tex. 2016); see Republic Ins.

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Sanchez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015In re McCann, 422 S.W.3d 701 (Tex.Crim.App.2013) (attorney-client privilege); Ex parte Miles, 359 S.W.3d 647 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) . (privilege derived from the work-product doctrine); Sanchez v. State, 365 S.W.3d 681, 685 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) ("while district court judges are allowed to exchange benches without geographical restrictions, the Legislature - has not extended that same privilege to statutory county court judges.”); Vennus v. State, 282 S.W.3d 70 , 72 n.l (Tex.Crim.App.2009) ’ ("except with respect to privileges, the rules of evidence do not apply to suppression hear- tags.”); Lander

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Chastain v. Kooncegreen
tex · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Chastain v. the Perry Homes vice president during contract Koonce. 700 S. W.2d 579 . 581 (Tex.l985) (purchasers negotiations with Wimpey likely are protected by the oflots, who complained of misrepresentations relating lawyer-client privilege.

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Huie v. DeShazogreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015The lawyer-client privilege is intended to allow “unrestrained communication and contact between the lawyer and clieint in all matters in which the lawyer’s *906 professional advice or services are sought, without fear that these confidential communications will be disclosed, voluntarily or involuntarily, in any legal proceeding.” Huie v. DeShazo, 922 S.W.2d 920, 922 (Tex.1996) (orig.proceeding) (quoting West v. Solito, 563 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Tex.1978)).

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West v. Solitogreen
tex · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015The lawyer-client privilege is intended to allow “unrestrained communication and contact between the lawyer and clieint in all matters in which the lawyer’s *906 professional advice or services are sought, without fear that these confidential communications will be disclosed, voluntarily or involuntarily, in any legal proceeding.” Huie v. DeShazo, 922 S.W.2d 920, 922 (Tex.1996) (orig.proceeding) (quoting West v. Solito, 563 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Tex.1978)).

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Republic Insurance Co. v. Davisgreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Co. v. Davis, 856 S.W.2d 158, 161 (Tex. 1993), and clarified by Public Safety Officers Ass’n v. Denton, 897 S.W.2d 757, 761 (Tex.1995), applying the offensive use line of cases to the Fifth Amendment privilege in civil cases.

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Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Ass'n v. Dentongreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Co. v. Davis, 856 S.W.2d 158, 161 (Tex. 1993), and clarified by Public Safety Officers Ass’n v. Denton, 897 S.W.2d 757, 761 (Tex.1995), applying the offensive use line of cases to the Fifth Amendment privilege in civil cases.

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Krumb v. Portergreen
texapp · 1941 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Also, see Krumb v. Porter, 152 S.W.2d 495, 497 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1941, writ ref’d) and Ex parte Lipscomb, 111 Tex. 409 , 239 S.W. 1101, 1103 (1922).

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Ex Parte A.D. Lipscombgreen
· 1922 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Also, see Krumb v. Porter, 152 S.W.2d 495, 497 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1941, writ ref’d) and Ex parte Lipscomb, 111 Tex. 409 , 239 S.W. 1101, 1103 (1922).

1992Also, see Krumb v. Porter, 152 S.W.2d 495, 497 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1941, writ ref’d) and Ex parte Lipscomb, 111 Tex. 409 , 239 S.W. 1101, 1103 (1922).

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OKC Corp. v. Williamsgreen
txnd · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989OKC Corp. v. Williams, 461 F.Supp. 540, 546 (N.D.Tex. *548 1978). [6] Accordingly, the privilege has been limited both by statutory exception and strict construction.

1989OKC Corp. v. Williams, 461 F.Supp. 540, 546 (N.D.Tex.1 978). 6 Accordingly, the privilege has been limited both by statutory exception and strict construction.

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Volcanic Gardens Management Co. v. Paxson green
texapp · 1993
1 sentence

2021UDF urges this Court to adopt the expansive view of the fraud exception to the attorney–client privilege the El Paso Court of Appeals embraced in Volcanic Gardens Management Co. v. Paxson. 847 S.W.2d 343 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1993, orig. proceeding) (concluding “under the crime/fraud exception to the lawyer-client privilege, ‘fraud’ would include the commission and/or attempted commission of fraud on the court or on a third person, as well as common law fraud and criminal fraud.”).

12021–2021
Texas Lottery Commission v. First State Bank of DeQueen green
tex · 2010
1 sentence

2018When interpreting a statute or a rule, we presume that language has been chosen "with care and that every word or phrase was used with a purpose in mind." Texas Lottery Comm'n v. First State Bank of DeQueen, 325 S.W.3d 628 , 635 (Tex. 2010).

12018–2018
Vennus v. State green
texcrimapp · 2009
1 sentence

2015In re McCann, 422 S.W.3d 701 (Tex.Crim.App.2013) (attorney-client privilege); Ex parte Miles, 359 S.W.3d 647 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) . (privilege derived from the work-product doctrine); Sanchez v. State, 365 S.W.3d 681, 685 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) ("while district court judges are allowed to exchange benches without geographical restrictions, the Legislature - has not extended that same privilege to statutory county court judges.”); Vennus v. State, 282 S.W.3d 70 , 72 n.l (Tex.Crim.App.2009) ’ ("except with respect to privileges, the rules of evidence do not apply to suppression hear- tags.”); Lander

12015–2015
In re McCann green
texcrimapp · 2013
1 sentence

2015In re McCann, 422 S.W.3d 701 (Tex.Crim.App.2013) (attorney-client privilege); Ex parte Miles, 359 S.W.3d 647 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) . (privilege derived from the work-product doctrine); Sanchez v. State, 365 S.W.3d 681, 685 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) ("while district court judges are allowed to exchange benches without geographical restrictions, the Legislature - has not extended that same privilege to statutory county court judges.”); Vennus v. State, 282 S.W.3d 70 , 72 n.l (Tex.Crim.App.2009) ’ ("except with respect to privileges, the rules of evidence do not apply to suppression hear- tags.”); Lander

12015–2015
Landers v. State green
texcrimapp · 2008
1 sentence

2015In re McCann, 422 S.W.3d 701 (Tex.Crim.App.2013) (attorney-client privilege); Ex parte Miles, 359 S.W.3d 647 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) . (privilege derived from the work-product doctrine); Sanchez v. State, 365 S.W.3d 681, 685 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) ("while district court judges are allowed to exchange benches without geographical restrictions, the Legislature - has not extended that same privilege to statutory county court judges.”); Vennus v. State, 282 S.W.3d 70 , 72 n.l (Tex.Crim.App.2009) ’ ("except with respect to privileges, the rules of evidence do not apply to suppression hear- tags.”); Lander

12015–2015
Sanchez v. Guerrero green
texapp · 1994
1 sentence

2015Although appellants argue that to other nearby lots, were "consumers" even though third-parties were at the training sessions between they complained about lots other than the lots Krugh and Perry Homes sales representatives and purchased); Sanchez v. Guerrero, 885 S. W.2d 487 ,490 thus the lawyer-client privilege does not apply, the (Tex.App.-El Paso 1994, no writ) (broker's failure record before us does not show that third patties were to mention that home's previous owner was child present during the sessions.

12015–2015
In re XL Specialty Insurance Co. green
tex · 2012
1 sentence

2015Co., 373 S.W.3d at 49-50 .

12015–2015
Miles, Ex Parte Richard Ray Jr. green
texcrimapp · 2012
1 sentence

2015In re McCann, 422 S.W.3d 701 (Tex.Crim.App.2013) (attorney-client privilege); Ex parte Miles, 359 S.W.3d 647 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) . (privilege derived from the work-product doctrine); Sanchez v. State, 365 S.W.3d 681, 685 (Tex.Crim.App.2012) ("while district court judges are allowed to exchange benches without geographical restrictions, the Legislature - has not extended that same privilege to statutory county court judges.”); Vennus v. State, 282 S.W.3d 70 , 72 n.l (Tex.Crim.App.2009) ’ ("except with respect to privileges, the rules of evidence do not apply to suppression hear- tags.”); Lander

12015–2015
Sacramento Newspaper Guild, Local 92 v. Sacramento County Board of Supervisors green
calctapp · 1968
1 sentence

1972Each 'expresses a separate policy objective, but neither refers expressly to the other in terms of dominance or reconciliation. . . .' 69 Cal.Rptr. at 488-89 . (emphasis added.) The Sacramento court continued~as follaws: "The two enactments (Government Code and Evidence Code) are capable of conc'urrent opera- tion if the lawyer-client privilege is not wer- blown beyond its true dimensions.

11972–1972

Where else courts name it

CA 36 (1965–2023) FL 18 (1983–2017) OR 16 (1983–2023) NJ 15 (1981–2013) TX 14 (1972–2021) WI 12 (1987–2022) CO 5 (1976–2020) ND 5 (1969–2016) NY 4 (1976–1994) PA 4 (1975–2018) KY 4 (2002–2025) HI 4 (1997–2023) SD 3 (1984–2015) MA 3 (1983–2019) AZ 3 (1981–2000) IA 3 (2016–2016) WA 3 (2003–2013) KS 3 (1986–2000) AK 2 (1990–1993) NE 2 (1985–2001) WV 2 (2003–2004) ME 2 (2011–2018) CT 2 (2004–2011)

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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