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criminal fundamental error in Texas

11 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 2007–2024 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re BLDgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2024
2 sentences

2018P. 44.1(a); see In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d at 351 (declining to apply the criminal fundamental-error doctrine to parental rights termination cases); see also In re E.A.G., 373 S.W.3d 129, 144 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012, pet. denied) (applying Rule 44.1 in termination case); In re S.P., 168 S.W.3d 197, 210 (Tex. 8 App.—Dallas 2005, no pet.) (same); In re J.M., No. 12-11-00319-CV, 2013 WL 5657422 , at *2 (Tex. App.—Tyler Oct. 16, 2013, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (same).

2010In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340 , 350–52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues—even constitutional error—not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental-error doctrine in parental rights termination cases when complaint involves unpreserved alleged jury charge error), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 (2004).

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in the Interest of L.M.I. and J.A.I., Minor Childrengreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2024
2 sentences

2024Fundamental error is applied in juvenile-delinquency cases based on the “quasi- criminal” nature of those cases; thus, “this rationale does not support applying the criminal fundamental-error doctrine to parental rights termination cases.” Id. at 351; see also In re L.M.I., 119 S.W.3d 707, 708 (Tex. 2003) (stating that in the context of parental rights termination, “adhering to our preservation rules isn’t a mere technical nicety; the interests at stake are too important to relax rules that serve a critical purpose”). 6 comply with Section 263.102 of the Texas Family Code.

2012The supreme court in B.L.D . noted that fundamental error is applied in juvenile delinquency cases based on the “quasi-criminal” nature of those cases and that “this rationale does not support applying the criminal fundamental-error doctrine to parental rights termination cases.” Id . at 351 (declining to extend the fundamental-error doctrine to unpreserved charge errors in termination cases); see also In re L.M.I. , 119 S.W.3d 707, 708 (Tex. 2003), cert. denied , 541 U.S. 1043 (2004), (stating that in the context of parental rights termination, “adhering to our preservation rules isn’t a mere

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MacK Trucks, Inc. v. Tamezgreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007In addition, the Supreme Court of Texas does recognize fundamental error in the limited situations "in which error directly and adversely affects the interest of the public generally, as that interest is declared by the statutes or Constitution of our State.” See Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Tamez, 206 S.W.3d 572, 577 (Tex.2006).

2007In addition, the Supreme Court of Texas does recognize fundamental error in the limited situations "in which error directly and adversely affects the interest of the public generally, as that interest is declared by the statutes or Constitution of our State." See Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Tamez, 206 S.W.3d 572, 577 (Tex.2006).

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Grayned v. City of Rockfordgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2299 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972). [18] See Davis, 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye, 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire, 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall, 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. [19] In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004).

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2299 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972). [18] See Davis, 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye, 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire, 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall, 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. [19] In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004).

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Commonwealth v. Davisgreen
tex · 1942 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S. Ct. 2294, 2299 (1972). 18: See Davis , 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye , 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire , 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall , 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. 19: In re B.L.D. , 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied , 541 U.S. 945 (2004) .

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2299 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972). [18] See Davis, 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye, 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire, 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall, 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. [19] In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004).

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Kaye v. Harris County Municipal Utility District Number 9green
texapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S. Ct. 2294, 2299 (1972). 18: See Davis , 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye , 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire , 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall , 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. 19: In re B.L.D. , 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied , 541 U.S. 945 (2004) .

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2299 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972). [18] See Davis, 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye, 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire, 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall, 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. [19] In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004).

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Dallas Market Center Development Co. v. Beran & Shelmiregreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S. Ct. 2294, 2299 (1972). 18: See Davis , 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye , 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire , 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall , 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. 19: In re B.L.D. , 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied , 541 U.S. 945 (2004) .

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2299 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972). [18] See Davis, 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye, 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire, 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall, 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. [19] In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004).

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In Re SPgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018P. 44.1(a); see In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d at 351 (declining to apply the criminal fundamental-error doctrine to parental rights termination cases); see also In re E.A.G., 373 S.W.3d 129, 144 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012, pet. denied) (applying Rule 44.1 in termination case); In re S.P., 168 S.W.3d 197, 210 (Tex. 8 App.—Dallas 2005, no pet.) (same); In re J.M., No. 12-11-00319-CV, 2013 WL 5657422 , at *2 (Tex. App.—Tyler Oct. 16, 2013, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (same).

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in the Interest of E.G., Minor Childrengreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018P. 44.1(a); see In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d at 351 (declining to apply the criminal fundamental-error doctrine to parental rights termination cases); see also In re E.A.G., 373 S.W.3d 129, 144 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012, pet. denied) (applying Rule 44.1 in termination case); In re S.P., 168 S.W.3d 197, 210 (Tex. 8 App.—Dallas 2005, no pet.) (same); In re J.M., No. 12-11-00319-CV, 2013 WL 5657422 , at *2 (Tex. App.—Tyler Oct. 16, 2013, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (same).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
McMahon v. Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division neutral
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2299 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972). [18] See Davis, 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye, 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire, 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall, 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. [19] In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004).

2007See Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104 , 108, 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2299 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972). [18] See Davis, 168 S.W.2d at 220 ; Kaye, 866 S.W.2d at 795-96 ; Beran & Shelmire, 824 S.W.2d at 222-23 ; Wall, 2006 WL 1502094 , at *1. [19] In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350-52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental error doctrine in parental rights termination cases), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004).

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Soto v. Phillips, Superintendent, Green Haven Correctional Facility green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2010In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340 , 350–52 (Tex. 2003) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues—even constitutional error—not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental-error doctrine in parental rights termination cases when complaint involves unpreserved alleged jury charge error), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 (2004).

2010In re B.L.D . , 113 S.W . 3d 340 , 350–52 (Tex . 2003 ) (stating that except for fundamental error, appellate courts are not authorized to consider issues—even constitutional error—not properly raised by the parties and declining to apply the criminal fundamental-error doctrine in parental rights termination cases when complaint involves unpreserved alleged jury charge error), cert. denied , 541 U.S. 945 (2004).

22010–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.001 (8)

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