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12 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1877–2019 0 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Dr. Behzad Nazari, D.D.S. v. Stategreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019If, as here, the claimant relies on a statutory waiver of immunity from suit, the legislature’s expression of that waiver for the claim at issue must be “clear and unambiguous.” See Nazari v. State, 561 S.W.3d 495, 500 (Tex. 2018); Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325, 328-29 (Tex. 2006); Tex. Gov’t Code § 311.034.

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Tooke v. City of Mexiagreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019If, as here, the claimant relies on a statutory waiver of immunity from suit, the legislature’s expression of that waiver for the claim at issue must be “clear and unambiguous.” See Nazari v. State, 561 S.W.3d 495, 500 (Tex. 2018); Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325, 328-29 (Tex. 2006); Tex. Gov’t Code § 311.034.

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Buntion v. Harmongreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See also Buntion v. Harmon, 827 S.W.2d 945 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Curry v. Wilson, 853 S.W.2d 40, 43 (Tex.Crim.App.1993).

1994See also Buntion v. Harmon, 827 S.W.2d 945 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Curry v. Wilson, 853 S.W.2d 40, 43 (Tex.Crim.App. 1993).

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Curry v. Wilsongreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See also Buntion v. Harmon, 827 S.W.2d 945 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Curry v. Wilson, 853 S.W.2d 40, 43 (Tex.Crim.App.1993).

1994See also Buntion v. Harmon, 827 S.W.2d 945 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Curry v. Wilson, 853 S.W.2d 40, 43 (Tex.Crim.App. 1993).

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Prestwood v. Taylorgreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See generally Parker v. Highland Park, Inc., 565 S.W.2d 512, 513 (Tex.1978); Prestwood v. Taylor, 728 S.W.2d 455, 460 (Tex.App.-Austin 1987, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Williams v. Holman, 524 S.W.2d 809, 810 (Tex.Civ.App.—Texarkana 1975, no writ).

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Williams v. Holmangreen
texapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See generally Parker v. Highland Park, Inc., 565 S.W.2d 512, 513 (Tex.1978); Prestwood v. Taylor, 728 S.W.2d 455, 460 (Tex.App.-Austin 1987, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Williams v. Holman, 524 S.W.2d 809, 810 (Tex.Civ.App.—Texarkana 1975, no writ).

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Parker v. Highland Park, Inc.green
tex · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See generally Parker v. Highland Park, Inc., 565 S.W.2d 512, 513 (Tex.1978); Prestwood v. Taylor, 728 S.W.2d 455, 460 (Tex.App.-Austin 1987, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Williams v. Holman, 524 S.W.2d 809, 810 (Tex.Civ.App.—Texarkana 1975, no writ).

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Dodd v. Gainesgreen
· 1891 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1910–1910
1 sentence

1910See Dodd v. Gaines, 82 Texas, 429 , for an expression of the rule in accordance with the wording of this instruction.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Witt v. Harlan green
tex · 1886
2 sentences

1981Witt v. Harlan, 66 Tex. 660 , 2 S.W. 41 (1886); Young v. DeLaGarza, supra. Assuming doubt as to the meaning of Paragraph 4 brings into play these rules of construction.

1981Witt v. Harlan, 66 Tex. 660 , 2 S.W. 41 (1886); Young v. DeLaGarza, supra. Assuming doubt as to the meaning of Paragraph 4 brings into play these rules of construction.

21963–1981
Obert v. Landa neutral
tex · 1883
2 sentences

1919Obert v. Landa, 59 Tex. 475 .' We note that Judge Henry, in the same case, Obert v. Landa, quoted by Judge Neill, again decided on another appeal, 78 Tex. 33 , 14 S.W. 302 , seems to have modified the rule in so far as it erects a standard of resistance to be that of a man of ordinary courage and firmness; and the Court of Civil Appeals in the case of Gray v. Freeman, 37 Tex. Civ.

1913Obert v. Landa, 59 Tex. 475 .” We note that Judge Henry, in the same case, Obert v. Landa, quoted by Judge Neill, again decided on another appeal, 78 Tex. 33 , 14 S. W. 302 , seems to have modified the rule in so far as it erects a standard of resistance to be that of a man of ordinary courage and firmness; and the Court of Civil Appeals in the case of Gray v. Freeman, 37 Tex. Civ.

21913–1919
Landa v. Obert green
tex · 1890
2 sentences

1919Obert v. Landa, 59 Tex. 475 .' We note that Judge Henry, in the same case, Obert v. Landa, quoted by Judge Neill, again decided on another appeal, 78 Tex. 33 , 14 S.W. 302 , seems to have modified the rule in so far as it erects a standard of resistance to be that of a man of ordinary courage and firmness; and the Court of Civil Appeals in the case of Gray v. Freeman, 37 Tex. Civ.

1913Obert v. Landa, 59 Tex. 475 .” We note that Judge Henry, in the same case, Obert v. Landa, quoted by Judge Neill, again decided on another appeal, 78 Tex. 33 , 14 S. W. 302 , seems to have modified the rule in so far as it erects a standard of resistance to be that of a man of ordinary courage and firmness; and the Court of Civil Appeals in the case of Gray v. Freeman, 37 Tex. Civ.

21913–1919
Beyer v. Employees Retirement System of Texas green
texapp · 1991
1 sentence

1998Id. at 626 .

11998–1998
Young v. De La Garza green
texapp · 1963
1 sentence

1981Witt v. Harlan, 66 Tex. 660 , 2 S.W. 41 (1886); Young v. DeLaGarza, supra. Assuming doubt as to the meaning of Paragraph 4 brings into play these rules of construction.

11981–1981
Sirtex Oil Industries, Inc. v. Erigan green
tex · 1966
1 sentence

1981Sirtex Oil Industries, Inc. v. Erigan, 403 S.W.2d 784 (Tex.1966); 35 Tex.Jur.2d Landlord and Tenant § 20; and (2) in instances of a conflict between provisions of an agreement which render the intention doubtful, the expression in the clause first appearing will control.

11981–1981
Osburn v. Smart green
texapp · 1932
1 sentence

1957Moreover, as held in Osburn v. Smart, Tex.Civ.App., Fort Worth, 58 S.W.2d 1073 , at page 1078 (error dismissed): “If there is an irreconcilable conflict between clauses of the contract, by reason of which the meaning is obscured or rendered doubtful, the expression in the clause first appearing will control. 10 Tex.Jurisprudence, page 311, Sec. 179, and cases there cited.” The clause “doing any and all acts and things necessary for its maintenance as such.” is not repugnant to the provision requiring that the work be done in accordance with the plans and specifications.

11957–1957
Porto Rico Railway, Light & Power Co. v. Mor green
scotus · 1920
2 sentences

1948Light & Power Co. v. Mor, 253 U.S. 345 , 40 S.Ct. 516 , 64 L.Ed. 944 , United States v. Standard Brewery, 251 U.S. 210 , 40 S.Ct. 139 , 64 L.Ed. 299 .

1948Light & Power Co. v. Mor, 253 U.S. 345 , 40 S.Ct. 516 , 64 L.Ed. 944 , United States v. Standard Brewery, 251 U.S. 210 , 40 S.Ct. 139 , 64 L.Ed. 299 .

11948–1948
United States v. Standard Brewery, Inc. green
· 1920
2 sentences

1948Light & Power Co. v. Mor, 253 U.S. 345 , 40 S.Ct. 516 , 64 L.Ed. 944 , United States v. Standard Brewery, 251 U.S. 210 , 40 S.Ct. 139 , 64 L.Ed. 299 .

1948Light & Power Co. v. Mor, 253 U.S. 345 , 40 S.Ct. 516 , 64 L.Ed. 944 , United States v. Standard Brewery, 251 U.S. 210 , 40 S.Ct. 139 , 64 L.Ed. 299 .

11948–1948
Duty v. Graham green
tex · 1854
1 sentence

1877(Duty v. Graham, 12 Tex., 427 ; Mann v. Falcon, 25 Tex., 275 .) The rule of construction, that “ the expression of a clause which the law implies works nothing,” leads to the conclusion that this provision may be treated as surplusage.

11877–1877

Where else courts name it

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