now familiar standard in Texas

13 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1964–2022 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 (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
Garza v. Alviargreen tex · 1965 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 2 sentences 1983In reviewing a “against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence” question, we will follow the now familiar standard of review set out in Garza v. Alviar, 395 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1965), and In re Kings Estate, 150 Tex. 622 , 244 S.W.2d 660 (1951). 1983In considering “no evidence” and “insufficient evidence” points of error this court will follow the now familiar standard of review established by our Supreme Court in Burnett v. Motyka, 610 S.W.2d 735 (Tex.1980); Garza v. Avilar, 395 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1965).	1	3
Miller v. Californiagreen scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 1 sentence 2022Miller, 413 U.S. at 24 (internal citations omitted).	1	1
Ex Parte Elizondogreen texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018See Elizondo , 947 S.W.2d at 205, 209 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

Case	Cited	Years
Jenkins v. Jenkins green texapp · 2000 2 sentences 2002Id. 2002Id.	2	2002–2002
Jackson v. Virginia red scotus · 1979 2 sentences 1990Utilizing the now familiar standard enunciated in Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979), whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt, we hold that the evidence was sufficient to support an affirmative response to the first special issue. 1990Utilizing the now familiar standard enunciated in Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979), whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt, we hold that the evidence was sufficient to support an affirmative response to the first special issue.	2	1988–1990
In Re King's Estate green tex · 1951 2 sentences 1983In reviewing a "against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence" question, we will follow the now familiar standard of review set out in Garza v. Alviar, 395 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1965), and In re Kings Estate, 150 Tex. 622 , 244 S.W.2d 660 (1951). 1983In reviewing a “against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence” question, we will follow the now familiar standard of review set out in Garza v. Alviar, 395 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1965), and In re Kings Estate, 150 Tex. 622 , 244 S.W.2d 660 (1951).	2	1964–1983
Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trust green tex · 2008 1 sentence 2015Two years later, in a case involving a trespass allegation, we once again approvingly quoted the rule from McDaniel Brothers that “every unauthorized entry upon land of another is a trespass even if no damage is done or injury is slight, and gives a cause of action to the injured party.” Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trust, 268 S.W.3d 1 , 12 n. 36 (Tex. 2008) (emphasis added) (quoting McDaniel Bros., 70 S.W.2d at 621 ). *422 Further, we reiterated the now-familiar standard in a 2011 trespass case, stating that “[tjrespass to real property is an unauthorized entry upon the land of ano	1	2015–2015
McDaniel Bros. v. Wilson green texapp · 1934 1 sentence 2015Two years later, in a case involving a trespass allegation, we once again approvingly quoted the rule from McDaniel Brothers that “every unauthorized entry upon land of another is a trespass even if no damage is done or injury is slight, and gives a cause of action to the injured party.” Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trust, 268 S.W.3d 1 , 12 n. 36 (Tex. 2008) (emphasis added) (quoting McDaniel Bros., 70 S.W.2d at 621 ). *422 Further, we reiterated the now-familiar standard in a 2011 trespass case, stating that “[tjrespass to real property is an unauthorized entry upon the land of ano	1	2015–2015
Jackson v. State of Texas green texcrimapp · 1984 1 sentence 1989A sheriff’s department investigator found four fingerprints on the aluminum window screen trim on the side of the lift tabs and testified the fingerprints belong to appellant. *764 The now familiar standard for reviewing sufficiency of the evidence questions on appeal is set out in Jackson v. State, 672 S.W.2d 801 (Tex.Crim.App.1984).	1	1989–1989
Burnett v. Motyka green tex · 1980 1 sentence 1983In considering “no evidence” and “insufficient evidence” points of error this court will follow the now familiar standard of review established by our Supreme Court in Burnett v. Motyka, 610 S.W.2d 735 (Tex.1980); Garza v. Avilar, 395 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1965).	1	1983–1983
Kines v. Hendrickson neutral texapp · 1941 1 sentence 1964Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 ; Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 ; Kines v. Hendrickson, Tex. Civ.App., 153 S.W.2d 645 ; and Kirksey v. Warren, Tex.Civ.App., 348 S.W.2d 33 .	1	1964–1964
Stockyards National Bank v. Maples green tex · 1936 2 sentences 1964Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 ; Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 ; Kines v. Hendrickson, Tex. Civ.App., 153 S.W.2d 645 ; and Kirksey v. Warren, Tex.Civ.App., 348 S.W.2d 33 . 1964Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 ; Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 ; Kines v. Hendrickson, Tex. Civ.App., 153 S.W.2d 645 ; and Kirksey v. Warren, Tex.Civ.App., 348 S.W.2d 33 .	1	1964–1964
Ladner v. Reliance Corp. green tex · 1956 2 sentences 1964Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 ; Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 ; Kines v. Hendrickson, Tex. Civ.App., 153 S.W.2d 645 ; and Kirksey v. Warren, Tex.Civ.App., 348 S.W.2d 33 . 1964Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 ; Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 ; Kines v. Hendrickson, Tex. Civ.App., 153 S.W.2d 645 ; and Kirksey v. Warren, Tex.Civ.App., 348 S.W.2d 33 .	1	1964–1964
Kirksey v. Warren green texapp · 1961 1 sentence 1964Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 ; Ladner v. Reliance Corp., 156 Tex. 158 , 293 S.W.2d 758 ; Kines v. Hendrickson, Tex. Civ.App., 153 S.W.2d 645 ; and Kirksey v. Warren, Tex.Civ.App., 348 S.W.2d 33 .	1	1964–1964

Where else courts name it

CA 20 (1957–2026) IL 14 (1998–2020) TX 13 (1964–2022) NJ 9 (1964–2022) MS 7 (1982–2009) OH 5 (1997–2022) MA 5 (1987–2025) ME 5 (1974–2006) MD 5 (1986–2020) CT 4 (1982–2025) PA 4 (1981–2026) IN 4 (1881–2019) DC 3 (1993–1994) MO 3 (1995–2024) GA 3 (2019–2026) NY 3 (1953–2014) ID 2 (2008–2021) OK 2 (1979–1989) VA 2 (2002–2010) WI 2 (1993–2019)

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