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good-faith effort test in Texas

12 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 2002–2024 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Bowie Memorial Hospital v. Wrightgreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2015
2 sentences

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 2 Bowie Memorial Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48 (2002) 45 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 833 substitute its own judgment for the trial court’s judgment. rather than the “reasonable medical probability”—that See Flores v. Fourth Ct. of Appeals, 777 S.W.2d 38 , 41 Barbara might have had a better outcome, the court of (Tex.1989). appeals concluded that the report’s adequacy should not turn “solely upon the claimant’s failure to use magical Here, the parties do not dispute that the expert report words like ‘reasonable probability.’ ” 48 S.W.3d at 447 . fairly summarize

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 2 Bowie Memorial Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48 (2002) 45 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 833 substitute its own judgment for the trial court’s judgment. rather than the “reasonable medical probability”—that See Flores v. Fourth Ct. of Appeals, 777 S.W.2d 38 , 41 Barbara might have had a better outcome, the court of (Tex.1989). appeals concluded that the report’s adequacy should not turn “solely upon the claimant’s failure to use magical Here, the parties do not dispute that the expert report words like ‘reasonable probability.’ ” 48 S.W.3d at 447 . fairly summarize

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Wright v. Bowie Memorial Hospitalgreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2015
2 sentences

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 2 Bowie Memorial Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48 (2002) 45 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 833 substitute its own judgment for the trial court’s judgment. rather than the “reasonable medical probability”—that See Flores v. Fourth Ct. of Appeals, 777 S.W.2d 38 , 41 Barbara might have had a better outcome, the court of (Tex.1989). appeals concluded that the report’s adequacy should not turn “solely upon the claimant’s failure to use magical Here, the parties do not dispute that the expert report words like ‘reasonable probability.’ ” 48 S.W.3d at 447 . fairly summarize

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 2 Bowie Memorial Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48 (2002) 45 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 833 substitute its own judgment for the trial court’s judgment. rather than the “reasonable medical probability”—that See Flores v. Fourth Ct. of Appeals, 777 S.W.2d 38 , 41 Barbara might have had a better outcome, the court of (Tex.1989). appeals concluded that the report’s adequacy should not turn “solely upon the claimant’s failure to use magical Here, the parties do not dispute that the expert report words like ‘reasonable probability.’ ” 48 S.W.3d at 447 . fairly summarize

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American Transitional Care Centers of Texas, Inc. v. Palaciosgreen
tex · 2001 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2020
2 sentences

2020Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 879 ; see generally Henry, 375 S.W.3d at 535 (stating Texas Supreme Court “has encouraged trial courts to liberally construe expert reports in favor of plaintiffs”).

2015Id. at § 74.351(r)(6); Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 879 .

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United States v. Yidagreen
ca9 · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See United States v. Yida, 498 F.3d 945, 950 (9th Cir. 2007) (“[Federal] Rule 804(b)(1) [the former testimony exception] implements the command of the Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause . . . .”).

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Tommy Henry v. Dr. Chad Kellygreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Palacios, 46 S.W.3d at 879 ; see generally Henry, 375 S.W.3d at 535 (stating Texas Supreme Court “has encouraged trial courts to liberally construe expert reports in favor of plaintiffs”).

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Baty v. Olga Futrell, Crna, & Complete Anesthesia Care, P.C.green
tex · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Baty v. Futrell, 543 S.W.3d 689, 693-94 (Tex. 2018); see also IPH Health Care Servs., Inc. v. Ramsey, No. 01-12-00390-CV, 2013 Tex. App. LEXIS 2985 , at *37-39 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Mar. 21, 2013, no pet.) (mem. op.) (trial court could have reasonably concluded expert report was a “good-faith effort” where report alleged failure to recognize and respond to severe allergic reaction).

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Jelinek v. Casasgreen
tex · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014CODE ANN. § 74.351(c). 8 See id. § 74.351(l). 9 Sanchez, 378 S.W.3d at 588 . 10 Bowie Mem’l Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48, 52 (Tex. 2002) (per curiam). 11 Ortiz, 378 S.W.3d at 671 ; see also Jelinek v. Casas, 328 S.W.3d 526, 539 (Tex. 2010) (stating that conclusory reports do not fulfill the two purposes of the good-faith-effort test). 12 Bowie Mem’l Hosp., 79 S.W.3d at 52 . 13 Jelinek, 328 S.W.3d at 539–40. –4– or intended.14 We review a causation opinion in the context of the entire report when assessing its sufficiency.15 Our standard of review is abuse of discretion.16 A trial judge has no

2014CODE ANN. § 74.351(c). 8 See id. § 74.351(l). 9 Sanchez, 378 S.W.3d at 588 . 10 Bowie Mem’l Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48, 52 (Tex. 2002) (per curiam). 11 Ortiz, 378 S.W.3d at 671 ; see also Jelinek v. Casas, 328 S.W.3d 526, 539 (Tex. 2010) (stating that conclusory reports do not fulfill the two purposes of the good-faith-effort test). 12 Bowie Mem’l Hosp., 79 S.W.3d at 52 . 13 Jelinek, 328 S.W.3d at 539–40. –4– or intended.14 We review a causation opinion in the context of the entire report when assessing its sufficiency.15 Our standard of review is abuse of discretion.16 A trial judge has no

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Flores v. Fourth Court of Appeals green
tex · 1989
2 sentences

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 2 Bowie Memorial Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48 (2002) 45 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 833 substitute its own judgment for the trial court’s judgment. rather than the “reasonable medical probability”—that See Flores v. Fourth Ct. of Appeals, 777 S.W.2d 38 , 41 Barbara might have had a better outcome, the court of (Tex.1989). appeals concluded that the report’s adequacy should not turn “solely upon the claimant’s failure to use magical Here, the parties do not dispute that the expert report words like ‘reasonable probability.’ ” 48 S.W.3d at 447 . fairly summarize

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 2 Bowie Memorial Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48 (2002) 45 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 833 substitute its own judgment for the trial court’s judgment. rather than the “reasonable medical probability”—that See Flores v. Fourth Ct. of Appeals, 777 S.W.2d 38 , 41 Barbara might have had a better outcome, the court of (Tex.1989). appeals concluded that the report’s adequacy should not turn “solely upon the claimant’s failure to use magical Here, the parties do not dispute that the expert report words like ‘reasonable probability.’ ” 48 S.W.3d at 447 . fairly summarize

22015–2015
Sanchez v. Martin green
texapp · 2012
1 sentence

2014CODE ANN. § 74.351(c). 8 See id. § 74.351(l). 9 Sanchez, 378 S.W.3d at 588 . 10 Bowie Mem’l Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48, 52 (Tex. 2002) (per curiam). 11 Ortiz, 378 S.W.3d at 671 ; see also Jelinek v. Casas, 328 S.W.3d 526, 539 (Tex. 2010) (stating that conclusory reports do not fulfill the two purposes of the good-faith-effort test). 12 Bowie Mem’l Hosp., 79 S.W.3d at 52 . 13 Jelinek, 328 S.W.3d at 539–40. –4– or intended.14 We review a causation opinion in the context of the entire report when assessing its sufficiency.15 Our standard of review is abuse of discretion.16 A trial judge has no

12014–2014
Ortiz v. Patterson green
texapp · 2012
1 sentence

2014CODE ANN. § 74.351(c). 8 See id. § 74.351(l). 9 Sanchez, 378 S.W.3d at 588 . 10 Bowie Mem’l Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48, 52 (Tex. 2002) (per curiam). 11 Ortiz, 378 S.W.3d at 671 ; see also Jelinek v. Casas, 328 S.W.3d 526, 539 (Tex. 2010) (stating that conclusory reports do not fulfill the two purposes of the good-faith-effort test). 12 Bowie Mem’l Hosp., 79 S.W.3d at 52 . 13 Jelinek, 328 S.W.3d at 539–40. –4– or intended.14 We review a causation opinion in the context of the entire report when assessing its sufficiency.15 Our standard of review is abuse of discretion.16 A trial judge has no

12014–2014
Hutchinson v. Montemayor green
texapp · 2004
1 sentence

2005See Bowie Mem’l Hosp ., 79 S.W.3d at 53 (citing Palacios , 46 S.W.3d at 879 ); Hutchinson , 144 S.W.3d at 617 .

12005–2005

Where else courts name it

TX 12 (2002–2024) IL 7 (1994–2001) KS 2 (2009–2009) FL 2 (1981–1981) WA 2 (1991–1991) KY 2 (2021–2022) OR 2 (1978–2015) MT 2 (2024–2024) NJ 2 (1995–2017)

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