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common-sense rule in Texas

12 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1961–2025 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
McGlothlin v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2015
2 sentences

2015See McGlothlin v. State, 896 S.W.2d 183, 187 (Tex.Crim.App~ 1995).

2015See McGlothlin v. State, 896 S.W.2d 183, 187 (Tex.Crim.App. 1995).

33
in Re Mark Fisher and Reece Boudreauxgreen
tex · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See In re Fisher, 433 S.W.3d at 529-31 . 3.

11

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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Texas a & M University-Kingsville v. Lawson green
tex · 2002
2 sentences

2012This common-sense principle was a critical assumption underlying the decision in Texas A & M University-Kingsville v. Lawson , 87 S.W.3d 518 (Tex. 2002).

2012This common-sense principle was a critical assumption underlying the decision in Texas A & M University-Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518 (Tex.2002).

32011–2012
Guia v. State green
texapp · 1986
1 sentence

2025Cf. Guia v. State, 723 S.W.2d 763 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1986 pet. ref’d) (relying on Resnick and Section 21.07 and holding that “[i]f the mere imposition of a layer of fabric does not prevent occurrence of sexual contact for the offense of public lewdness, it should not prevent the occurrence of sexual contact for the offense of indecency with child”).

12025–2025
Krueger v. W. K. Ewing Co. green
texapp · 1940
1 sentence

1994Generally, therefore, any description is sufficient by which the identity of the premises can be established, or which furnishes the means of identification.’ Krueger, 139 S.W.2d at 839 , quoting 18 Corpus Juris at 181.

11994–1994
United States v. Rodgers green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1990Id. at 707 , 103 S.Ct. at 2149 .

1990Id. at 707 , 103 S.Ct. at 2149 .

11990–1990
Pilot Life Insurance v. Dedeaux green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

1988Article 21.21 satisfies the U.S. Supreme Court’s common-sense test for a law that “regulates insurance.” Id.

11988–1988
TEXAS EMPLOYERS'INSURANCE ASSOCIATION v. Collins green
tex · 1956
2 sentences

1961Ass’n v. Collins, 156 Tex. 376 , 295 S.W.2d 902 , applies a common-sense rule in passing on conflicting findings.

1961Ass’n v. Collins, 156 Tex. 376 , 295 S.W.2d 902 , applies a common-sense rule in passing on conflicting findings.

11961–1961

Where else courts name it

LA 15 (1959–1989) TX 12 (1961–2025) CT 10 (1987–2017) WI 9 (1980–2022) KS 9 (1913–2024) OH 9 (1994–2026) MI 7 (1994–2024) NY 6 (1915–2004) VA 6 (1964–2016) IA 5 (1973–2026) AZ 4 (1909–2010) DC 4 (2009–2025) IL 4 (1984–2024) GA 4 (1934–2020) NC 4 (1928–2018) OR 3 (1975–2021) SD 3 (2001–2017) ND 3 (1987–2006) NM 3 (1943–2012) PA 3 (1992–2019) VT 2 (2015–2020) NJ 2 (1997–1999) MT 2 (1923–1930) IN 2 (2009–2020)

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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