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absolute judicial immunity in Texas

13 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 2002–2021 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Mireles v. Wacogreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2019
2 sentences

2004Mireles, 502 U.S. at 13 , 112 S.Ct. 286 (holding that ordering police officers to use excessive force in bringing a lawyer into court was a judicial act); Forrester, 484 U.S. at 227 , 108 S.Ct. 538 ("When applied to ... acts involved in resolving disputes between parties who have invoked the jurisdiction of a court, the doctrine of absolute judicial immunity has not been particularly controversial.”). 11 .

2004Mireles, 502 U.S. at 13 , 112 S.Ct. 286 (holding that ordering police officers to use excessive force in bringing a lawyer into court was a judicial act); Forrester, 484 U.S. at 227 , 108 S.Ct. 538 ("When applied to ... acts involved in resolving disputes between parties who have invoked the jurisdiction of a court, the doctrine of absolute judicial immunity has not been particularly controversial.”). 11 .

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Dallas County v. Halseygreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019Walker v. Hartman, 516 S.W.3d 71, 82 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2017, pet. denied) (citing Mireles v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9, 11 (1991); Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57 (1978); Dallas Cty. v. Halsey, 87 S.W.3d 552, 554 (Tex. 2002); Spencer v. City of Seagoville, 700 S.W.2d 953, 957-58 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, no writ)).

2017Mireles v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9, 11 , 112 S.Ct. 286 , 116 L.Ed.2d 9 (1991); Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57 , 98 S.Ct. 1099 , 55 L.Ed.2d 331 (1978); Dallas Cty. v. Halsey, 87 S.W.3d 552, 554 (Tex. 2002); Spencer v. City of Seagoville, 700 S.W.2d 953, 957-58 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, no writ).

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Spencer v. City of Seagovillegreen
texapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019Walker v. Hartman, 516 S.W.3d 71, 82 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2017, pet. denied) (citing Mireles v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9, 11 (1991); Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57 (1978); Dallas Cty. v. Halsey, 87 S.W.3d 552, 554 (Tex. 2002); Spencer v. City of Seagoville, 700 S.W.2d 953, 957-58 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, no writ)).

2017Mireles v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9, 11 , 112 S.Ct. 286 , 116 L.Ed.2d 9 (1991); Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57 , 98 S.Ct. 1099 , 55 L.Ed.2d 331 (1978); Dallas Cty. v. Halsey, 87 S.W.3d 552, 554 (Tex. 2002); Spencer v. City of Seagoville, 700 S.W.2d 953, 957-58 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, no writ).

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Griffin v. Rowdengreen
texapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Griffin v. Rowden, 702 S.W.2d 692, 695 (Tex. App.-Dallas 1985, writ ref d n.r.e)(holding that the filing of a /is pendens was absolutely privileged in an action for tortious interference with contract.); Crain v. Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 11 S.W.3d 328, 335 (Tex. App.-Houston [Pt Dist.], 1999 pet denied)( concluding that prior testimony by a witness was subject to the affirmative defense of absolute immunity to a claim oftortious interference).

2015See Griffin v. Rowden, 702 S.W.2d 692, 695 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, writ ref’d n.r.e)(holding that the filing of a lis pendens was absolutely privileged in an action for tortious interference with contract.); Crain v. Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 11 S.W.3d 328, 335 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.], 1999 pet denied)(concluding that prior testimony by a witness was subject to the affirmative defense of absolute immunity to a claim of tortious interference).

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Crain v. UPLCgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Griffin v. Rowden, 702 S.W.2d 692, 695 (Tex. App.-Dallas 1985, writ ref d n.r.e)(holding that the filing of a /is pendens was absolutely privileged in an action for tortious interference with contract.); Crain v. Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 11 S.W.3d 328, 335 (Tex. App.-Houston [Pt Dist.], 1999 pet denied)( concluding that prior testimony by a witness was subject to the affirmative defense of absolute immunity to a claim oftortious interference).

2015See Griffin v. Rowden, 702 S.W.2d 692, 695 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, writ ref’d n.r.e)(holding that the filing of a lis pendens was absolutely privileged in an action for tortious interference with contract.); Crain v. Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 11 S.W.3d 328, 335 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.], 1999 pet denied)(concluding that prior testimony by a witness was subject to the affirmative defense of absolute immunity to a claim of tortious interference).

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Forrester v. Whitegreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2011
2 sentences

2004Mireles, 502 U.S. at 13 , 112 S.Ct. 286 (holding that ordering police officers to use excessive force in bringing a lawyer into court was a judicial act); Forrester, 484 U.S. at 227 , 108 S.Ct. 538 ("When applied to ... acts involved in resolving disputes between parties who have invoked the jurisdiction of a court, the doctrine of absolute judicial immunity has not been particularly controversial.”). 11 .

2004Mireles, 502 U.S. at 13 , 112 S.Ct. 286 (holding that ordering police officers to use excessive force in bringing a lawyer into court was a judicial act); Forrester, 484 U.S. at 227 , 108 S.Ct. 538 ("When applied to ... acts involved in resolving disputes between parties who have invoked the jurisdiction of a court, the doctrine of absolute judicial immunity has not been particularly controversial.”). 11 .

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Stump v. Sparkmangreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019Walker v. Hartman, 516 S.W.3d 71, 82 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2017, pet. denied) (citing Mireles v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9, 11 (1991); Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57 (1978); Dallas Cty. v. Halsey, 87 S.W.3d 552, 554 (Tex. 2002); Spencer v. City of Seagoville, 700 S.W.2d 953, 957-58 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, no writ)).

2017Mireles v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9, 11 , 112 S.Ct. 286 , 116 L.Ed.2d 9 (1991); Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57 , 98 S.Ct. 1099 , 55 L.Ed.2d 331 (1978); Dallas Cty. v. Halsey, 87 S.W.3d 552, 554 (Tex. 2002); Spencer v. City of Seagoville, 700 S.W.2d 953, 957-58 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, no writ).

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County Investment, LP v. Royal West Investment, LLC, Series E and Shawn Shabazigreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See County Inv., 513 S.W.3d at 581 .

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Walker v. Hartmangreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Walker v. Hartman, 516 S.W.3d 71, 82 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2017, pet. denied) (citing Mireles v. Waco, 502 U.S. 9, 11 (1991); Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57 (1978); Dallas Cty. v. Halsey, 87 S.W.3d 552, 554 (Tex. 2002); Spencer v. City of Seagoville, 700 S.W.2d 953, 957-58 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, no writ)).

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Schlumberger Limited and Schlumberger Technology Corporation v. Charlotte Rutherfordgreen
texapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017CODE ANN. § 51.014; Fleming & Assocs., L.L.P. v. Kirklin, 479 S.W.3d 458, 460 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2015, pet. denied); Schlumberger Ltd. v. Rutherford, 472 S.W.3d 881, 886 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2015, no pet.). 4 Moricz also argued that the statements made in the demand letters were subject to an absolute judicial privilege.

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Fleming & Associates, L.L.P. (n/K/A Fleming, Nolen & Jez L.L.P.) and George Fleming v. Charles Kirklin, Stephen Kirklin, Paul Kirklingreen
texapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017CODE ANN. § 51.014; Fleming & Assocs., L.L.P. v. Kirklin, 479 S.W.3d 458, 460 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2015, pet. denied); Schlumberger Ltd. v. Rutherford, 472 S.W.3d 881, 886 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2015, no pet.). 4 Moricz also argued that the statements made in the demand letters were subject to an absolute judicial privilege.

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Golden Rule Insurance Co. v. Harpergreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Co. v. Harpet', 925 S. W.2d 649, 651 (Tex. 1996) (pl-'1' curiam). (1 Counter-Defendants' other request for injunctive rdic!'~ relating to ownership and control of a website 1 and alleged templates, has also already been rejected by the Court, both on the record and in the June 16. 2015 "Order Denying Plaintiffs'!Counter-Dcfcndants' Applicatioll for Tcmponuy Resttainillg Order.'' 34 36 on Amcripro's prosecution of its claims or on statements made in Amcripro's plcadings. 11 85.

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Farah v. Mafrige & Kormanik, P.C.green
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Dallas Cnty. v. Halsey, 87 & Kormanik, P.C., 927 S.W.2d 663, 674 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, no writ) (“Tort obligations are those imposed by law when a person breaches a duty which is independent from promises made between the parties to a contract; contractual obligations are those that result from an agreement between parties, which is breached.”).

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Pulliam v. Allengreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Pulliam v. Allen , 466 U.S. 522, 542-44 (1984). [9] Mireles , 502 U.S. at 12 . [10] Mireles , 502 U.S. at 13 (holding that ordering police officers to use excessive force in bringing a lawyer into court was a judicial act); Forrester , 484 U.S. at 227 ( A When applied to . . . acts involved in resolving disputes between parties who have invoked the jurisdiction of a court, the doctrine of absolute judicial immunity has not been particularly controversial. @ ). [11] To support her position that the duties imposed by section 671 are not judicial acts, Carrell cites Heyn v. Mass. Bonding & Ins.

2004Pulliam v. Allen , 466 U.S. 522, 542-44 (1984). [9] Mireles , 502 U.S. at 12 . [10] Mireles , 502 U.S. at 13 (holding that ordering police officers to use excessive force in bringing a lawyer into court was a judicial act); Forrester , 484 U.S. at 227 ( A When applied to . . . acts involved in resolving disputes between parties who have invoked the jurisdiction of a court, the doctrine of absolute judicial immunity has not been particularly controversial. @ ). [11] To support her position that the duties imposed by section 671 are not judicial acts, Carrell cites Heyn v. Mass. Bonding & Ins.

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Heyn v. Massachusetts Bonding & Ins. Co.green
texapp · 1937 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Co. , 110 S.W.2d 261, 264-66 (Tex. Civ.

2004Co. , 110 S.W.2d 261, 264-66 (Tex. Civ.

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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.

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

TX 13 (2002–2021) MA 9 (1987–2026) AZ 8 (1983–2015) TN 6 (1996–2004) MD 5 (1999–2019) NY 4 (1988–2017) CA 4 (1990–2021) MI 3 (1975–2021) PA 3 (2015–2020) OH 3 (2001–2020) LA 3 (2000–2018) IN 3 (2004–2006) VA 2 (1999–2012) FL 2 (1986–2000) CT 2 (2023–2025) AL 2 (2010–2026)

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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