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may dismiss claim in Texas

14 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 2001–2025 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Mason v. Woodgreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Mason v. Wood , 282 S.W.3d 189, 193 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2009, no pet.); Leachman v. Dretke , 261 S.W.3d 297, 312 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008, no pet.); cf. Moreland v. Johnson , 95 S.W.3d 392, 395 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, no pet.) (“A suit that is not timely filed pursuant to section 14.005(b) is barred and may be dismissed with prejudice.”).

2009See Mason v. Wood, 282 S.W.3d 189, 193 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2009, no pet.); Leachman v. Dretke, 261 S.W.3d 297, 312 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008, no pet.); cf. Moreland v. Johnson, 95 S.W.3d 392, 395 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, no pet.) (“A suit that is not timely filed pursuant to section 14.005(b) is barred and may be dismissed with prejudice.”).

22
Leachman v. Dretkegreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Mason v. Wood , 282 S.W.3d 189, 193 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2009, no pet.); Leachman v. Dretke , 261 S.W.3d 297, 312 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008, no pet.); cf. Moreland v. Johnson , 95 S.W.3d 392, 395 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, no pet.) (“A suit that is not timely filed pursuant to section 14.005(b) is barred and may be dismissed with prejudice.”).

2009See Mason v. Wood, 282 S.W.3d 189, 193 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2009, no pet.); Leachman v. Dretke, 261 S.W.3d 297, 312 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008, no pet.); cf. Moreland v. Johnson, 95 S.W.3d 392, 395 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, no pet.) (“A suit that is not timely filed pursuant to section 14.005(b) is barred and may be dismissed with prejudice.”).

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Moreland v. Johnsongreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Mason v. Wood , 282 S.W.3d 189, 193 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2009, no pet.); Leachman v. Dretke , 261 S.W.3d 297, 312 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008, no pet.); cf. Moreland v. Johnson , 95 S.W.3d 392, 395 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, no pet.) (“A suit that is not timely filed pursuant to section 14.005(b) is barred and may be dismissed with prejudice.”).

2009See Mason v. Wood, 282 S.W.3d 189, 193 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2009, no pet.); Leachman v. Dretke, 261 S.W.3d 297, 312 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2008, no pet.); cf. Moreland v. Johnson, 95 S.W.3d 392, 395 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, no pet.) (“A suit that is not timely filed pursuant to section 14.005(b) is barred and may be dismissed with prejudice.”).

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Bowie Memorial Hospital v. Wrightgreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Id. § 13.01(e)(3), ( l ), (r)(6); see Bowie Mem'l Hosp., 79 S.W.3d at 52 ; Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 878 .

2003Id. § 13.01(e)(3), (l), (r)(6); see Borne Mem’l Hosp., 79 S.W.3d at 52; Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 878 .

22
Tawakkol v. Vasquezgreen
ca5 · 2023 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Hart v. Bayer Corp., 199 F.3d 239 , 247 n. 6 (5th Cir. 2000) (“Although a court may dismiss the claim, it should not do so without granting leave to amend, unless the defect is simply incurable or the plaintiff has failed to plead with particularity after being afforded repeated opportunities to do so.”); Warnock v. Pecos Co., 88 F.3d 341, 343 (5th Cir. 1996) (“Because sovereign immunity deprives the court of jurisdiction, the claims barred by sovereign immunity can be dismissed only under Rule 12(b)(1) and not with prejudice.”) (emphasis added). 1 in these courts’ view, they were not “courts

2025Hart v. Bayer Corp., 199 F.3d 239 , 247 n. 6 (5th Cir. 2000) (“Although a court may dismiss the claim, it should not do so without granting leave to amend, unless the defect is simply incurable or the plaintiff has failed to plead with particularity after being afforded repeated opportunities to do so.”); Warnock v. Pecos Co., 88 F.3d 341, 343 (5th Cir. 1996) (“Because sovereign immunity deprives the court of jurisdiction, the claims barred by sovereign immunity can be dismissed only under Rule 12(b)(1) and not with prejudice.”) (emphasis added). 1 in these courts’ view, they were not “courts

11
Rodalton Hart v. Bayer Corporationgreen
ca5 · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Hart v. Bayer Corp., 199 F.3d 239 , 247 n. 6 (5th Cir. 2000) (“Although a court may dismiss the claim, it should not do so without granting leave to amend, unless the defect is simply incurable or the plaintiff has failed to plead with particularity after being afforded repeated opportunities to do so.”); Warnock v. Pecos Co., 88 F.3d 341, 343 (5th Cir. 1996) (“Because sovereign immunity deprives the court of jurisdiction, the claims barred by sovereign immunity can be dismissed only under Rule 12(b)(1) and not with prejudice.”) (emphasis added). 1 in these courts’ view, they were not “courts

11
cluster 9535green
· · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Hart v. Bayer Corp., 199 F.3d 239 , 247 n. 6 (5th Cir. 2000) (“Although a court may dismiss the claim, it should not do so without granting leave to amend, unless the defect is simply incurable or the plaintiff has failed to plead with particularity after being afforded repeated opportunities to do so.”); Warnock v. Pecos Co., 88 F.3d 341, 343 (5th Cir. 1996) (“Because sovereign immunity deprives the court of jurisdiction, the claims barred by sovereign immunity can be dismissed only under Rule 12(b)(1) and not with prejudice.”) (emphasis added). 1 in these courts’ view, they were not “courts

11
Bell v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice—Institutional Divisiongreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Obadele, 60 S.W.3d at 348 ; Bell v. Tex. Dep’t of Criminal Justice—Institutional Div., 962 S.W.2d 156, 158 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. denied).

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Johnson v. Lynaughgreen
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Johnson v. Lynaugh, 796 S.W.2d 705, 706-07 (Tex. 1990).

11
Scott v. Gallaghergreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Scott v. Gallagher, 209 S.W.3d 262, 266 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006, no pet.) (quoting TEX.

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Lehmann v. Har-Con Corp.red
tex · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Additionally, the judgment plainly indicates the trial court intended to dispose of all parties and all issues and be a "final judgment." See Lehmann v. Har-Con Corp. , 39 S.W.3d 191, 205 (Tex. 2001). 2.

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Cooper v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.green
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Co., 985 S.W.2d 614, 616 (Tex. App.-Amarillo 1999, no pet.). [4] A court may dismiss a claim without allowing the opportunity to amend if it can determine that no claim within the court's jurisdiction can be stated consistent with the facts alleged.

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City of Saginaw v. Cartergreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001City of Saginaw v. Carter, 996 S.W.2d 1, 3 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1999, pet. filed); Ramirez v. Lyford Consol.

2001City of Saginaw v. Carter, 996 S.W.2d 1, 3 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1999, pet. filed); Ramirez v. Lyford Consol.

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas, Inc. v. Palacios green
tex · 2001
2 sentences

2003Id. § 13.01(e)(3), ( l ), (r)(6); see Bowie Mem'l Hosp., 79 S.W.3d at 52 ; Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 878 .

2003Id. § 13.01(e)(3), (l), (r)(6); see Borne Mem’l Hosp., 79 S.W.3d at 52; Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 878 .

22003–2003
Lord v. Souder green
del · 2000
1 sentence

2021Instead, when a motion to dismiss relies upon affirmative defenses, such as waiver and release, “the Court may dismiss a claim if the plaintiff includes in its pleadings facts that incontrovertibly constitute an affirmative defense to a claim.” Id.

12021–2021
Obadele v. Johnson green
texapp · 2001
1 sentence

2020Obadele, 60 S.W.3d at 348 ; Bell v. Tex. Dep’t of Criminal Justice—Institutional Div., 962 S.W.2d 156, 158 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. denied).

12020–2020
Fredonia State Bank v. General American Life Insurance Co. green
tex · 1994
1 sentence

2013App. P. 38.1(i); Fredonia State Bank, 881 S.W.2d at 284 . 17

12013–2013
Onnette v. Reed green
texapp · 1992
1 sentence

2006Code Ann. § 14.003 (a) (Vernon 2002), under which the trial court dismissed Houser's claims, provides that a court may dismiss a claim "either before or after service of process." See also Onnette v. Reed , 832 S.W.2d 450 , 451 n.2 (Tex. App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 1992, no writ).

12006–2006
Thomas v. Bilby green
texapp · 2001
1 sentence

2002Code Ann . ' 14.003(a) ( A court may dismiss a claim, either before or after service of process @ ); Bilby , 40 S.W.3d at 168 .

12002–2002
Kendrick v. Lynaugh green
texapp · 1990
2 sentences

2001"Accordingly, the trial court is under no duty to suggest voluntarily that the appellant amend his pleadings." Id. [3] Our unpublished opinion is White v. Johnson, No. 09-99-387-CV, 2000 WL 300519 (March 23, 2000, no pet.). [1] One against Sally Carrier alleging filming in the nude; one against Lloyd Davis and Michael Prevost for excessive use of force; and one against Anthony Lawrie and J.

2001"Accordingly, the trial court is under no duty to suggest voluntarily that the appellant amend his pleadings.” Id. .

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

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

PA 53 (2001–2026) TX 14 (2001–2025) NC 9 (2006–2016) OH 6 (2001–2022) NY 5 (1975–2013) IL 3 (2018–2023) UT 3 (2024–2026) DE 3 (2014–2023)

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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