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judgment based on harmful error in Texas

12 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 2011–2026 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
G & H TOWING CO. v. Mageegreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 10 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2026
2 sentences

2026A judgment that grants more relief than a party is entitled to is erroneous and subject to reversal—but “only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error.” G & H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293, 298 (Tex. 2011); see Lehmann, 39 S.W.3d at 200 .

2025See G & H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293, 298 (Tex. 2011) (holding that “[w]hen a trial court grants more relief than requested and, therefore, makes an otherwise partial summary judgment final, that judgment, although erroneous, is final and appealable[; t]he court of appeals should treat such a summary judgment as any other final judgment, considering all matters raised and reversing only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error”). 5 Pipe LLC, 564 S.W.3d 167, 180 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2018, no pet.); Barrand, Inc. v. Whataburger, Inc., 214 S.W.3d 122, 143 (Tex. App

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Lehmann v. Har-Con Corp.red
tex · 2001 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2026
2 sentences

2026A judgment that grants more relief than a party is entitled to is erroneous and subject to reversal—but “only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error.” G & H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293, 298 (Tex. 2011); see Lehmann, 39 S.W.3d at 200 .

2014CODE ANN. § 51.012 (West, Westlaw through 2013 3d C.S.); Lehmann v. Har–Con Corp., 39 S.W.3d 191, 195 (Tex. 2001). 7 final judgment, considering all matters raised and reversing only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error.” G & H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293, 298 (Tex. 2011) (citing Page v. Geller, 941 S.W.2d 101, 102 (Tex. 1997) (per curiam)).

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Page v. Gellergreen
tex · 1997 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2015Page v. Geller, 941 S.W.2d 101, 102 (Tex.1997) (per All Citations curiam).

2014CODE ANN. § 51.012 (West, Westlaw through 2013 3d C.S.); Lehmann v. Har–Con Corp., 39 S.W.3d 191, 195 (Tex. 2001). 7 final judgment, considering all matters raised and reversing only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error.” G & H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293, 298 (Tex. 2011) (citing Page v. Geller, 941 S.W.2d 101, 102 (Tex. 1997) (per curiam)).

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Fortitude Energy, LLC v. Sooner Pipe LLCgreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See G & H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293, 298 (Tex. 2011) (holding that “[w]hen a trial court grants more relief than requested and, therefore, makes an otherwise partial summary judgment final, that judgment, although erroneous, is final and appealable[; t]he court of appeals should treat such a summary judgment as any other final judgment, considering all matters raised and reversing only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error”). 5 Pipe LLC, 564 S.W.3d 167, 180 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2018, no pet.); Barrand, Inc. v. Whataburger, Inc., 214 S.W.3d 122, 143 (Tex. App

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Barrand, Inc. v. Whataburger, Inc.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See G & H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293, 298 (Tex. 2011) (holding that “[w]hen a trial court grants more relief than requested and, therefore, makes an otherwise partial summary judgment final, that judgment, although erroneous, is final and appealable[; t]he court of appeals should treat such a summary judgment as any other final judgment, considering all matters raised and reversing only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error”). 5 Pipe LLC, 564 S.W.3d 167, 180 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2018, no pet.); Barrand, Inc. v. Whataburger, Inc., 214 S.W.3d 122, 143 (Tex. App

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Bauer v. Jassogreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See G & H Towing Co. v. Magee, 347 S.W.3d 293, 298 (Tex. 2011) (holding that “[w]hen a trial court grants more relief than requested and, therefore, makes an otherwise partial summary judgment final, that judgment, although erroneous, is final and appealable[; t]he court of appeals should treat such a summary judgment as any other final judgment, considering all matters raised and reversing only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error”). 5 Pipe LLC, 564 S.W.3d 167, 180 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2018, no pet.); Barrand, Inc. v. Whataburger, Inc., 214 S.W.3d 122, 143 (Tex. App

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Johnson v. Brewer & Pritchard, P.C.green
tex · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017A court of appeals “should treat such a summary judgment as any other final judgment, considering all matters raised and reversing only those portions of the judgment based on harmful error.” Magee, 347 S.W.3d at 298 ; see also Johnson v. Brewer & Pritchard, P.C., 73 S.W.3d 193, 204 (Tex. 2002).

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