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fraudulent misrepresentation claim in Texas

14 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1995–2026 5 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Jason R. Searcy, as Trustee of the Exempt Assets Trust v. Parex Resources, Inc.green
tex · 2016 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2021
2 sentences

2021Petroleum, 543 S.W.3d at 921 (identifying the operative facts of a fraudulent misrepresentation claim as facts showing a misrepresentation that was false when made and made knowingly or recklessly, that the plaintiff relied on the false representation, and that the plaintiff was injured by that reliance); WaterWorks Corral Creek, LLC v. AquaTech Saltwater Disposal LLC, No. 03-16-00309-CV, 2018 WL 988907 , at *7 (Tex. App.—Austin Feb. 21, 2018, pet. dism’d) (mem. op.) (quoting Searcy, 496 S.W.3d at 67 , for the proposition that “[a] forum state has specific jurisdiction over a nonresident defen

2018See Searcy v. Parex Res., Inc., 496 S.W.3d 58 , 77–78 (Tex. 2016) (affirming the trial court’s exercise of specific jurisdiction over a fraudulent-misrepresentation claim where the allegations and evidence supported a finding that the defendant had actual and apparent authority to conduct negotiations in Texas and the plaintiff alleged that the misrepresentations were made during those negotiations).

23
Central Petroleum Limited v. Geoscience Resource Recovery, LLCgreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Petroleum Ltd., 543 S.W.3d at 921 (stating that damages are an element of a fraudulent-misrepresentation claim); Wise Elec., 476 S.W.3d at 680 (stating that damages are an element of a negligence claim); Maddox, 361 S.W.3d at 760 n.9 (stating that damages are an element of negligent- misrepresentation claim); Godfrey, 356 S.W.3d at 725 (stating that damages are an element of a DTPA claim); Carter v. Flowers, No. 02-10-00226-CV, 2011 WL 4502203 , at *3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Sept. 29, 2011, no pet.) (mem. op.) (stating that damages are an element of a claim for breach of a bailment agreement).

2021Recovery, LLC, 543 S.W.3d 901, 921 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018, pet. denied) (op. on reh’g) (stating that the operative facts of a fraudulent misrepresentation claim include defendant’s making of the misrepresentation and the plaintiff’s reliance on the misrepresentation).

22
DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp.green
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Eng’rs & Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41 , 47–48 (Tex. 1998) (citing Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Meadows, 877 S.W.2d 281, 282 (Tex. 1994); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 688 (Tex. 1990)).

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Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Meadowsgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Eng’rs & Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41 , 47–48 (Tex. 1998) (citing Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Meadows, 877 S.W.2d 281, 282 (Tex. 1994); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 688 (Tex. 1990)).

11
Poinette R. Godfrey and Jordan A. Godfrey-Stovall v. Security Service Federal Credit Uniongreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Petroleum Ltd., 543 S.W.3d at 921 (stating that damages are an element of a fraudulent-misrepresentation claim); Wise Elec., 476 S.W.3d at 680 (stating that damages are an element of a negligence claim); Maddox, 361 S.W.3d at 760 n.9 (stating that damages are an element of negligent- misrepresentation claim); Godfrey, 356 S.W.3d at 725 (stating that damages are an element of a DTPA claim); Carter v. Flowers, No. 02-10-00226-CV, 2011 WL 4502203 , at *3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Sept. 29, 2011, no pet.) (mem. op.) (stating that damages are an element of a claim for breach of a bailment agreement).

11
Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. American Hat Companygreen
texapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Petroleum Ltd., 543 S.W.3d at 921 (stating that damages are an element of a fraudulent-misrepresentation claim); Wise Elec., 476 S.W.3d at 680 (stating that damages are an element of a negligence claim); Maddox, 361 S.W.3d at 760 n.9 (stating that damages are an element of negligent- misrepresentation claim); Godfrey, 356 S.W.3d at 725 (stating that damages are an element of a DTPA claim); Carter v. Flowers, No. 02-10-00226-CV, 2011 WL 4502203 , at *3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Sept. 29, 2011, no pet.) (mem. op.) (stating that damages are an element of a claim for breach of a bailment agreement).

11
Chico Auto Parts & Service, Inc. v. Crockettgreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Chico Auto Parts & Serv., Inc. v. Crockett, 512 S.W.3d 560, 575-76 (Tex.App.--El Paso 2017, pet. denied); see also Italian Cowboy Partners, Ltd. v. Prudential Ins.

11
Italian Cowboy Partners, Ltd. v. Prudential Insurance Co. of Americagreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id.

11
Grant Thornton LLP v. Prospect High Income Fundgreen
tex · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Grant Thornton LLP v. Prospect High Income Fund , 314 S.W.3d 913, 923 (Tex. 2010); see also Ernst & Young, L.L.P. v. Pacific Mut.

11
Transportation Insurance Co. v. Morielgreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Co. v. Moriel, 814 S.W.2d 144, 150 (Tex.App.—El Paso 1991), rev’d on other grounds, 879 S.W.2d 10 (Tex.1994) (applying Aranda’s interpretation of the exclusivity provision); cf. Harris v. Varo, Inc., 814 S.W.2d 520, 526 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1991, no writ) (noting that a fraudulent misrepresentation claim arising from a workers’ compensation hearing must also meet the independent injury requirement).

1995Co. v. Moriel, 814 S.W.2d 144, 150 (Tex.App.—El Paso 1991), rev'd on other grounds, 879 S.W.2d 10 (Tex. 1994) (applying Aranda 's interpretation of the exclusivity provision); cf. Harris v. Varo, Inc., 814 S.W.2d 520, 526 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1991, no writ) (noting that a fraudulent misrepresentation claim arising from a workers' compensation hearing must also meet the independent injury requirement).

11
Harris v. Varo, Inc.green
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Co. v. Moriel, 814 S.W.2d 144, 150 (Tex.App.—El Paso 1991), rev’d on other grounds, 879 S.W.2d 10 (Tex.1994) (applying Aranda’s interpretation of the exclusivity provision); cf. Harris v. Varo, Inc., 814 S.W.2d 520, 526 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1991, no writ) (noting that a fraudulent misrepresentation claim arising from a workers’ compensation hearing must also meet the independent injury requirement).

1995Co. v. Moriel, 814 S.W.2d 144, 150 (Tex.App.—El Paso 1991), rev'd on other grounds, 879 S.W.2d 10 (Tex. 1994) (applying Aranda 's interpretation of the exclusivity provision); cf. Harris v. Varo, Inc., 814 S.W.2d 520, 526 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1991, no writ) (noting that a fraudulent misrepresentation claim arising from a workers' compensation hearing must also meet the independent injury requirement).

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Engineers and Contractors, Inc. green
tex · 1998
2 sentences

2025Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Eng’rs & Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41 , 47–48 (Tex. 1998) (citing Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Meadows, 877 S.W.2d 281, 282 (Tex. 1994); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 688 (Tex. 1990)).

2019“The out-of-pocket measure computes the difference between the value paid and the value received, while the benefit-of-the-bargain measure computes the difference between the value as represented and the value received.” Formosa Plastics Corp. USA, 960 S.W.2d at 49 .

32018–2025
The Boeing Company v. Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (Swapa) on Behalf of Itself and Its Members green
tex · 2025
2 sentences

2026Boeing Co. v. Southwest Airlines Pilots Ass’n, 716 S.W.3d 140 , 151 n.19 (Tex. 2025).

2025Airlines Pilots Ass’n, 716 S.W.3d 140 , 150 n.19 (Tex. 2025). 3 The portion of Coyle’s petition asserting a fraud claim stated, Defendants represented to Plaintiff that they would assist, oversee, guide and gather requisite paperwork, with submission to the appropriate governing authority to obtain a teaching certificate.

22025–2026
Joseph Leon Maddox, Patti Lynn Maddox, and Linda Faye Weber v. Vantage Energy, LLC and the Caffey Group, LLC green
texapp · 2012
1 sentence

2021Petroleum Ltd., 543 S.W.3d at 921 (stating that damages are an element of a fraudulent-misrepresentation claim); Wise Elec., 476 S.W.3d at 680 (stating that damages are an element of a negligence claim); Maddox, 361 S.W.3d at 760 n.9 (stating that damages are an element of negligent- misrepresentation claim); Godfrey, 356 S.W.3d at 725 (stating that damages are an element of a DTPA claim); Carter v. Flowers, No. 02-10-00226-CV, 2011 WL 4502203 , at *3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Sept. 29, 2011, no pet.) (mem. op.) (stating that damages are an element of a claim for breach of a bailment agreement).

12021–2021
National Property Holdings, L.P. v. Westergren green
tex · 2015
1 sentence

2016Westergren, 453 S.W.3d at 424-25 .

12016–2016
Transportation Insurance Co. v. Moriel red
tex · 1994
2 sentences

1995Co. v. Moriel, 814 S.W.2d 144, 150 (Tex.App.—El Paso 1991), rev’d on other grounds, 879 S.W.2d 10 (Tex.1994) (applying Aranda’s interpretation of the exclusivity provision); cf. Harris v. Varo, Inc., 814 S.W.2d 520, 526 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1991, no writ) (noting that a fraudulent misrepresentation claim arising from a workers’ compensation hearing must also meet the independent injury requirement).

1995Co. v. Moriel, 814 S.W.2d 144, 150 (Tex.App.—El Paso 1991), rev'd on other grounds, 879 S.W.2d 10 (Tex. 1994) (applying Aranda 's interpretation of the exclusivity provision); cf. Harris v. Varo, Inc., 814 S.W.2d 520, 526 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1991, no writ) (noting that a fraudulent misrepresentation claim arising from a workers' compensation hearing must also meet the independent injury requirement).

11995–1995

Where else courts name it

MO 20 (1993–2024) AL 17 (1983–2014) IL 16 (1998–2026) TX 14 (1995–2026) NE 11 (2003–2026) PA 10 (1997–2026) OH 9 (2006–2025) MI 9 (2015–2024) CT 9 (1992–2011) NY 8 (1992–2025) FL 8 (1990–2021) IA 8 (2009–2024) CA 6 (2008–2026) GA 5 (2003–2026) ME 5 (2002–2019) NV 5 (2014–2019) OR 4 (1995–2013) KS 4 (2004–2022) MN 4 (1985–2026) UT 4 (1990–2026) MS 3 (2012–2020) NJ 3 (2017–2025) MT 3 (2010–2017) NC 3 (1989–2020) NM 2 (2002–2014) SD 2 (2018–2018) MA 2 (1984–2012) DC 2 (2014–2018)

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