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11 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1958–2022 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Rudes v. Gottschalkgreen2 sentences1970In passing, however, the court noted that the classic common law age brackets of childhood were seven and fourteen years, but commented: "It may be further said that at either end of the age bracket of childhood there exists a zone where under the particular facts of a case, it could well be said that reasonable minds could not differ but that the particular child, as a matter of law, must be held incapable of contributory negligence, or, on the other hand, held to the adult standard of the ordinarily prudent man." ( 324 S.W.2d at p. 205 ) Jeffrey was not within the common law bracket of child 1970In passing, however, the court noted that the classic common law age brackets of childhood were seven and fourteen years, but commented: “It may be further said that at either end of the age bracket of childhood there exists a zone where under the particular facts of a case, it could well be said that reasonable minds could not differ but that the particular child, as a matter of law, must be held incapable of contributory negligence, or, on the other hand, held to the adult standard of the ordinarily prudent man.” ( 324 S.W.2d at p. 205 ) Jeffrey was not within the common law bracket of child | 1 | 4 |
Renegar v. Cramergreen2 sentences2022See, e.g., Barnes v. Zinda, 464 S.W.2d 501, 504 (Tex.App.--Waco 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Renegar v. Cramer, 354 S.W.2d 663, 676 (Tex.App.--Austin 1962, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Ambrose & Co. v. Booth, 301 S.W.2d 223, 225 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 1957, writ ref’d n.r.e.); see also City of Austin v. Hoffman, 379 S.W.2d 103, 107-08 (Tex.App.--Austin 1964, writ dism’d by agr.) (holding that a child of 14½ years should be held to an adult standard of care absent any showing that the child labored under a mental disability). 1964In Renegar v. Cramer, Tex.Civ.App., 354 S.W.2d 663 , er. ref., n. r. e., this Court held that a 141/2 year old should be judged by the adult standard of care, but stated: “If appellant had been 11 years old at the time of the Collision, we would follow the decision in Dallas Railway. | 1 | 2 |
Ambrose & Company v. Boothgreen2 sentences2022See, e.g., Barnes v. Zinda, 464 S.W.2d 501, 504 (Tex.App.--Waco 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Renegar v. Cramer, 354 S.W.2d 663, 676 (Tex.App.--Austin 1962, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Ambrose & Co. v. Booth, 301 S.W.2d 223, 225 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 1957, writ ref’d n.r.e.); see also City of Austin v. Hoffman, 379 S.W.2d 103, 107-08 (Tex.App.--Austin 1964, writ dism’d by agr.) (holding that a child of 14½ years should be held to an adult standard of care absent any showing that the child labored under a mental disability). 2022See, e.g., Barnes v. Zinda, 464 S.W.2d 501, 504 (Tex.App.--Waco 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Renegar v. Cramer, 354 S.W.2d 663, 676 (Tex.App.--Austin 1962, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Ambrose & Co. v. Booth, 301 S.W.2d 223, 225 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 1957, writ ref’d n.r.e.); see also City of Austin v. Hoffman, 379 S.W.2d 103, 107-08 (Tex.App.--Austin 1964, writ dism’d by agr.) (holding that a child of 14½ years should be held to an adult standard of care absent any showing that the child labored under a mental disability). | 1 | 1 |
City of Austin v. Hoffmangreen2 sentences2022See, e.g., Barnes v. Zinda, 464 S.W.2d 501, 504 (Tex.App.--Waco 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Renegar v. Cramer, 354 S.W.2d 663, 676 (Tex.App.--Austin 1962, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Ambrose & Co. v. Booth, 301 S.W.2d 223, 225 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 1957, writ ref’d n.r.e.); see also City of Austin v. Hoffman, 379 S.W.2d 103, 107-08 (Tex.App.--Austin 1964, writ dism’d by agr.) (holding that a child of 14½ years should be held to an adult standard of care absent any showing that the child labored under a mental disability). 2022See, e.g., Barnes v. Zinda, 464 S.W.2d 501, 504 (Tex.App.--Waco 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Renegar v. Cramer, 354 S.W.2d 663, 676 (Tex.App.--Austin 1962, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Ambrose & Co. v. Booth, 301 S.W.2d 223, 225 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 1957, writ ref’d n.r.e.); see also City of Austin v. Hoffman, 379 S.W.2d 103, 107-08 (Tex.App.--Austin 1964, writ dism’d by agr.) (holding that a child of 14½ years should be held to an adult standard of care absent any showing that the child labored under a mental disability). | 1 | 1 |
Barnes v. Zindagreen2 sentences2022See, e.g., Barnes v. Zinda, 464 S.W.2d 501, 504 (Tex.App.--Waco 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Renegar v. Cramer, 354 S.W.2d 663, 676 (Tex.App.--Austin 1962, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Ambrose & Co. v. Booth, 301 S.W.2d 223, 225 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 1957, writ ref’d n.r.e.); see also City of Austin v. Hoffman, 379 S.W.2d 103, 107-08 (Tex.App.--Austin 1964, writ dism’d by agr.) (holding that a child of 14½ years should be held to an adult standard of care absent any showing that the child labored under a mental disability). 2022See, e.g., Barnes v. Zinda, 464 S.W.2d 501, 504 (Tex.App.--Waco 1971, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Renegar v. Cramer, 354 S.W.2d 663, 676 (Tex.App.--Austin 1962, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Ambrose & Co. v. Booth, 301 S.W.2d 223, 225 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 1957, writ ref’d n.r.e.); see also City of Austin v. Hoffman, 379 S.W.2d 103, 107-08 (Tex.App.--Austin 1964, writ dism’d by agr.) (holding that a child of 14½ years should be held to an adult standard of care absent any showing that the child labored under a mental disability). | 1 | 1 |
Moon, Cameronred1 sentence2019Moon v. State, 451 S.W.3d 28, 36 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
Yarborough v. Bernergreen2 sentences1988Yarborough v. Berner, 467 S.W.2d 188, 190 (Tex.1971); MacConnell v. Hill, 569 S.W.2d 524, 526 (Tex.Civ.App.— Corpus Christi 1978, no writ). 1988Yarborough v. Berner, 467 S.W.2d 188, 190 (Tex.1971); MacConnell v. Hill, 569 S.W.2d 524, 526 (Tex.Civ.App.— Corpus Christi 1978, no writ). | 1 | 1 |
MacConnell v. Hillgreen2 sentences1988Yarborough v. Berner, 467 S.W.2d 188, 190 (Tex.1971); MacConnell v. Hill, 569 S.W.2d 524, 526 (Tex.Civ.App.— Corpus Christi 1978, no writ). 1988Yarborough v. Berner, 467 S.W.2d 188, 190 (Tex.1971); MacConnell v. Hill, 569 S.W.2d 524, 526 (Tex.Civ.App.— Corpus Christi 1978, no writ). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. August Costanzogreen2 sentences1969In practical importance to a person charged with crime the insistence upon a high degree of proof ranks as high as any other protection; and if young and old are entitled to equal treatment in the one respect, we can think of no reason for tolerating an inequality in the other.” 395 F.2d at 444 (1968). 1969In practical importance to a person charged with crime the insistence upon a high degree of proof ranks as high as any other protection; and if young and old are entitled to equal treatment in the one respect, we can think of no reason for tolerating an inequality in the other." 395 F.2d at 444 (1968). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Seinsheimer v. Burkhart
green
2 sentences1971Rudes v. Gottschalk, 159 Tex. 552 , 324 S.W.2d 201, 205 ; Seinsheimer v. Burkhart, 132 Tex. 336 , 122 S.W.2d 1063, 1066 . 1971Rudes v. Gottschalk, 159 Tex. 552 , 324 S.W.2d 201, 205 ; Seinsheimer v. Burkhart, 132 Tex. 336 , 122 S.W.2d 1063, 1066 . | 2 | 1964–1971 |
Dallas Railway & Terminal Co. v. Rogers
green
2 sentences1964In Rudes v. Gottschalk, 159 Tex. 552 , 324 S.W.2d 201 , the Court made the statement: “* * * The age-of the child in this case lies within the classic common-law brackets of seven and fourteen. 14 Am.Jur. 811. * * * ” In Dallas Ry. & Terminal Co. v. Rogers, 147 Tex. 617 , 218 S.W.2d 456 (1949), an eleven year old child was injured at an intersection. 1964In Rudes v. Gottschalk, 159 Tex. 552 , 324 S.W.2d 201 , the Court made the statement: “* * * The age-of the child in this case lies within the classic common-law brackets of seven and fourteen. 14 Am.Jur. 811. * * * ” In Dallas Ry. & Terminal Co. v. Rogers, 147 Tex. 617 , 218 S.W.2d 456 (1949), an eleven year old child was injured at an intersection. | 2 | 1958–1964 |
Flores v. State
green
1 sentence2013Id. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Coan v. Winters
green
2 sentences1985As we stated in Coan v. Winters, 646 S.W.2d 655 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1983, writ ref’d n.r.e.). 1985As we stated in Coan v. Winters, 646 S.W.2d 655 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1983, writ ref'd n.r.e.). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Betzold v. Erickson
green
2 sentences1964Douglas v. Corder, Tex.Civ.App., 366 S.W.2d 615 , er. ref., n. r. e. In two other jurisdictions the adult standard of care for children under 14 years of age, “if they are driving automobiles, trucks, airplanes or power boats.” Dellwo v. Pearson, 259 Minn. 452 , 107 N.W.2d 859 ; Betzold v. Erickson, 35 Ill.App.2d 203 , 182 N.E.2d 342 . 1964Douglas v. Corder, Tex.Civ.App., 366 S.W.2d 615 , er. ref., n. r. e. In two other jurisdictions the adult standard of care for children under 14 years of age, “if they are driving automobiles, trucks, airplanes or power boats.” Dellwo v. Pearson, 259 Minn. 452 , 107 N.W.2d 859 ; Betzold v. Erickson, 35 Ill.App.2d 203 , 182 N.E.2d 342 . | 1 | 1964–1964 |
Douglas ex rel. Dehtan v. Corder
neutral
1 sentence1964Douglas v. Corder, Tex.Civ.App., 366 S.W.2d 615 , er. ref., n. r. e. In two other jurisdictions the adult standard of care for children under 14 years of age, “if they are driving automobiles, trucks, airplanes or power boats.” Dellwo v. Pearson, 259 Minn. 452 , 107 N.W.2d 859 ; Betzold v. Erickson, 35 Ill.App.2d 203 , 182 N.E.2d 342 . | 1 | 1964–1964 |
Dellwo v. Pearson
green
2 sentences1964Douglas v. Corder, Tex.Civ.App., 366 S.W.2d 615 , er. ref., n. r. e. In two other jurisdictions the adult standard of care for children under 14 years of age, “if they are driving automobiles, trucks, airplanes or power boats.” Dellwo v. Pearson, 259 Minn. 452 , 107 N.W.2d 859 ; Betzold v. Erickson, 35 Ill.App.2d 203 , 182 N.E.2d 342 . 1964Douglas v. Corder, Tex.Civ.App., 366 S.W.2d 615 , er. ref., n. r. e. In two other jurisdictions the adult standard of care for children under 14 years of age, “if they are driving automobiles, trucks, airplanes or power boats.” Dellwo v. Pearson, 259 Minn. 452 , 107 N.W.2d 859 ; Betzold v. Erickson, 35 Ill.App.2d 203 , 182 N.E.2d 342 . | 1 | 1964–1964 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.