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duty to make inquiry in Texas

13 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1884–2022 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
LaBella v. Charlie Thomas, Inc.green
texapp · 1997 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011See LaBella , 942 S.W.2d at 137 ("Texas courts have long recognized a master's duty to make inquiry into the competence and qualifications of those he considers for employment."). [49] Espinoza testified he did not disclose the Colorado Board of Nursing's disciplinary proceedings or their order to Texas authorities.

2010See LaBella, 942 S.W.2d at 137 ("Texas courts have long recognized a master's duty to make inquiry into the competence and qualifications of those he considers for employment."). [49] Espinoza testified he did not disclose the Colorado Board of Nursing's disciplinary proceedings or their order to Texas authorities.

44
Brown v. Hartgreen
texapp · 1931 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983New York & T Land Co. v. Hyland, 8 Tex.Civ.App. 601 , 28 S.W. 206, 208, 209 (1894, writ ref’d); Ross v. Morrow, 85 Tex. 172 , 19 S.W. 1090 (1892); Brown v. Hart, 43 S.W.2d 274, 278 (Tex.Civ.App.—Amarillo 1931, writ ref’d); Sanburn v. Schuler, 86 Tex. 116 , 23 S.W. 641 (1893).

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New York and Texas Land Co. v. Hylandgreen
· 1894 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983New York & T Land Co. v. Hyland, 8 Tex.Civ.App. 601 , 28 S.W. 206, 208, 209 (1894, writ ref’d); Ross v. Morrow, 85 Tex. 172 , 19 S.W. 1090 (1892); Brown v. Hart, 43 S.W.2d 274, 278 (Tex.Civ.App.—Amarillo 1931, writ ref’d); Sanburn v. Schuler, 86 Tex. 116 , 23 S.W. 641 (1893).

1983New York & T Land Co. v. Hyland, 8 Tex.Civ.App. 601 , 28 S.W. 206, 208, 209 (1894, writ ref’d); Ross v. Morrow, 85 Tex. 172 , 19 S.W. 1090 (1892); Brown v. Hart, 43 S.W.2d 274, 278 (Tex.Civ.App.—Amarillo 1931, writ ref’d); Sanburn v. Schuler, 86 Tex. 116 , 23 S.W. 641 (1893).

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Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Griggsgreen
texapp · 1915 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Griggs, 181 S.W. 833, 838 (Tex.Civ.App.—Beaumont 1916), affirmed in 213 S.W. 261 (Tex.Comm’n App.1919, judgmt. adopted).

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
Willis v. Maverick green
tex · 1988
2 sentences

1997Curiously, the majority then, in a perfunctory fashion, concludes first, that by July 31, 1989, L.C. had sufficient information to impose on her the duty to make an inquiry that would have led to the discovery of a cause of action, and second, that "the summary judgment evidence established as a matter of law that L.C. discovered or, through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the nature of her injuries by July 31, 1989." In reaching its conclusions, the majority states, "L.C.'s evidence regarding the date she actually remembered A.D.'s acts is immaterial" ( citing Mor

1997Curiously, the majority then, in a perfunctory fashion, concludes first, that by July 31, 1989, L.C. had sufficient information to impose on her the duty to make an inquiry that would have led to the discovery of a cause of action, and second, that “the summary judgment evidence established as a matter of law that L.C. discovered or, through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the nature of her injuries by July 31, 1989.” In reaching its conclusions, the majority states, “L.C.’s evidence regarding the date she actually remembered AD.’s acts is immaterial” (citing Moren

21997–1997
Kroger Texas Ltd. Partnership v. Suberu green
tex · 2006
1 sentence

2022It’s true that a complainant does not have a duty to make inquiry if a crime seems reasonably to have been committed, see Suberu, 216 S.W.3d at 794 , but by the same token, a complainant cannot ignore her own “lived experience” of events.

12022–2022
Estate of Arrington v. Fields green
texapp · 1979
1 sentence

1997Id.

11997–1997
Moreno v. Sterling Drug, Inc. green
tex · 1990
1 sentence

1997Curiously, the majority then, in a perfunctory fashion, concludes first, that by July 31, 1989, L.C. had sufficient information to impose on her the duty to make an inquiry that would have led to the discovery of a cause of action, and second, that "the summary judgment evidence established as a matter of law that L.C. discovered or, through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the nature of her injuries by July 31, 1989." In reaching its conclusions, the majority states, "L.C.'s evidence regarding the date she actually remembered A.D.'s acts is immaterial" ( citing Mor

11997–1997
Sanborn v. Schuler green
tex · 1893
2 sentences

1983New York & T Land Co. v. Hyland, 8 Tex.Civ.App. 601 , 28 S.W. 206, 208, 209 (1894, writ ref’d); Ross v. Morrow, 85 Tex. 172 , 19 S.W. 1090 (1892); Brown v. Hart, 43 S.W.2d 274, 278 (Tex.Civ.App.—Amarillo 1931, writ ref’d); Sanburn v. Schuler, 86 Tex. 116 , 23 S.W. 641 (1893).

1983New York & T Land Co. v. Hyland, 8 Tex.Civ.App. 601 , 28 S.W. 206, 208, 209 (1894, writ ref’d); Ross v. Morrow, 85 Tex. 172 , 19 S.W. 1090 (1892); Brown v. Hart, 43 S.W.2d 274, 278 (Tex.Civ.App.—Amarillo 1931, writ ref’d); Sanburn v. Schuler, 86 Tex. 116 , 23 S.W. 641 (1893).

11983–1983
Ross v. Morrow neutral
tex · 1892
2 sentences

1983New York & T Land Co. v. Hyland, 8 Tex.Civ.App. 601 , 28 S.W. 206, 208, 209 (1894, writ ref’d); Ross v. Morrow, 85 Tex. 172 , 19 S.W. 1090 (1892); Brown v. Hart, 43 S.W.2d 274, 278 (Tex.Civ.App.—Amarillo 1931, writ ref’d); Sanburn v. Schuler, 86 Tex. 116 , 23 S.W. 641 (1893).

1983New York & T Land Co. v. Hyland, 8 Tex.Civ.App. 601 , 28 S.W. 206, 208, 209 (1894, writ ref’d); Ross v. Morrow, 85 Tex. 172 , 19 S.W. 1090 (1892); Brown v. Hart, 43 S.W.2d 274, 278 (Tex.Civ.App.—Amarillo 1931, writ ref’d); Sanburn v. Schuler, 86 Tex. 116 , 23 S.W. 641 (1893).

11983–1983
Griggs v. Houston Oil Co. of Texas green
texcommnapp · 1919
1 sentence

1976Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Griggs, 181 S.W. 833, 838 (Tex.Civ.App.—Beaumont 1916), affirmed in 213 S.W. 261 (Tex.Comm’n App.1919, judgmt. adopted).

11976–1976
McIlroy Banking Co. v. Dickson neutral
ark · 1899
2 sentences

1936The presumption of honesty, rather than dishonesty, on the part of an officer clothed with authority, should be indulged.” McIlroy Banking Co. v. Dickson, 66 Ark. 327 , 50 S.W. 868, 869 , by the Supreme Court of Arkansas, is in point on the facts of this case denying the power of the court to construct a trust against the land in controversy.

1936The presumption of honesty, rather than dishonesty, on the part of an officer clothed with authority, should be indulged.” McIlroy Banking Co. v. Dickson, 66 Ark. 327 , 50 S.W. 868, 869 , by the Supreme Court of Arkansas, is in point on the facts of this case denying the power of the court to construct a trust against the land in controversy.

11936–1936
Ball v. Norton green
texcommnapp · 1922
1 sentence

1936(Tex.Civ.App.) 153 S.W. 911 ; Paris Grocer Co. et al. v. Burks et al., 101 Tex. 106 , 105 S.W. 174 ; Ball v. Norton (Tex.Com.App.) 238 S.W. 889 .

11936–1936
Tolar v. South Texas Development Co. green
texapp · 1913
2 sentences

1936(Tex.Civ.App.) 153 S.W. 911 ; Paris Grocer Co. et al. v. Burks et al., 101 Tex. 106 , 105 S.W. 174 ; Ball v. Norton (Tex.Com.App.) 238 S.W. 89 .

1936(Tex.Civ.App.) 153 S.W. 911 ; Paris Grocer Co. et al. v. Burks et al., 101 Tex. 106 , 105 S.W. 174 ; Ball v. Norton (Tex.Com.App.) 238 S.W. 889 .

11936–1936
Paris Grocer Co. v. W.H. Burks green
tex · 1907
2 sentences

1936(Tex.Civ.App.) 153 S.W. 911 ; Paris Grocer Co. et al. v. Burks et al., 101 Tex. 106 , 105 S.W. 174 ; Ball v. Norton (Tex.Com.App.) 238 S.W. 89 .

1936(Tex.Civ.App.) 153 S.W. 911 ; Paris Grocer Co. et al. v. Burks et al., 101 Tex. 106 , 105 S.W. 174 ; Ball v. Norton (Tex.Com.App.) 238 S.W. 89 .

11936–1936
Jackson ex dem. Hyer v. Van Valkenburgh neutral
· 1828
1 sentence

1884Wilson v. Williams, 25 Tex., 66 ; Wethered v. Boon, 17 Tex., 143 ; Rogers v. Jones, 8 N. H., 264; Jackson v. Van Valkenburgh, 8 Cow., 260 . [Opinion delivered November 21, 1884.] If the conveyance from Garrette to Kirkbride was a link in the chain of title through which Weaver claims, and through which he-would be compelled to pass in deraigning title from Garrette, then he would be affected with notice of the facts which appeared in that deed; but, as we have already in effect stated, that paper does not constitute a link in Weaver’s title; he has a complete legal title without reference to t

11884–1884
State v. Sneed green
tex · 1860
1 sentence

1884Wilson v. Williams, 25 Tex., 66 ; Wethered v. Boon, 17 Tex., 143 ; Rogers v. Jones, 8 N. H., 264; Jackson v. Van Valkenburgh, 8 Cow., 260 . [Opinion delivered November 21, 1884.] If the conveyance from Garrette to Kirkbride was a link in the chain of title through which Weaver claims, and through which he-would be compelled to pass in deraigning title from Garrette, then he would be affected with notice of the facts which appeared in that deed; but, as we have already in effect stated, that paper does not constitute a link in Weaver’s title; he has a complete legal title without reference to t

11884–1884
Wethered v. Boon green
tex · 1856
1 sentence

1884Wilson v. Williams, 25 Tex., 66 ; Wethered v. Boon, 17 Tex., 143 ; Rogers v. Jones, 8 N. H., 264; Jackson v. Van Valkenburgh, 8 Cow., 260 . [Opinion delivered November 21, 1884.] If the conveyance from Garrette to Kirkbride was a link in the chain of title through which Weaver claims, and through which he-would be compelled to pass in deraigning title from Garrette, then he would be affected with notice of the facts which appeared in that deed; but, as we have already in effect stated, that paper does not constitute a link in Weaver’s title; he has a complete legal title without reference to t

11884–1884

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Occ. Code § 301.452 (4)

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

NY 43 (1964–2026) CA 14 (1927–2013) TX 13 (1884–2022) IA 13 (1973–2025) OH 10 (1999–2019) FL 7 (1939–2008) NC 7 (1953–2017) MO 5 (1991–2015) MI 4 (1984–2003) OR 4 (1943–2007) NJ 3 (1960–1982) PA 3 (1973–1981) CO 3 (1989–2000) MD 2 (1995–2006) MA 2 (2013–2019) GA 2 (1919–1937) NH 2 (1991–1994) ND 2 (1918–1983) KS 2 (1994–2023) WI 2 (1998–2007) AL 2 (1928–1951)

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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