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existence of fundamental error in Texas

12 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1929–2022 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.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Hanks v. Stategreen
texapp · 1981 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2022
2 sentences

2022Although our review is not limited to a part of the charge standing alone, “the crucial part of the charge in determining the existence of fundamental error is that part where the law is applied to the facts.” Hanks v. State, 625 S.W.2d 433, 435 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1981, no writ).

2009However, when, as in this case, the jury charge contains all the required mens rea in the abstract and definition paragraphs, but fails to include an explicit mens rea in the application paragraph, we must consider whether jury charge error caused egregious harm because “the crucial part of the charge in determining the existence of fundamental error is that part where the law is applied to the facts.” Fulcher , 274 S.W.3d at 717 ; Hanks v. State , 625 S.W.2d 433, 435 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1981, no pet.).

77
American General Fire & Casualty Co. v. Weinberggreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992American General Fire and Casualty Company v. Weinberg, 639 S.W.2d 688, 689 (Tex.1982).

11
Dailey v. Wheatgreen
texapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Daily v. Wheat, 681 S.W.2d 747, 758 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1984, writ ref d n.r.e.); Buck v. State, 599 S.W.2d 810 (Tex.Crim.App.1980), overruled on other grounds, and Rideau v. Parkem Industrial Services, Inc., 917 F.2d 892 (5th Cir.1990).

11
Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. Lillygreen
tex · 1930 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Co. v. Lilly, 118 Tex. 644 , 23 S.W.2d 697, 699 (1930), and Palmer v. Honea, 324 S.W.2d 929, 934 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1959, no writ), cannot be referred to in any manner to determine the existence of fundamental error that must appear on the face of the record, Le., the petition, the citation, the verdict, if any, and the judgment.

1986Co. v. Lilly, 118 Tex. 644 , 23 S.W.2d 697, 699 (1930), and Palmer v. Honea, 324 S.W.2d 929, 934 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1959, no writ), cannot be referred to in any manner to determine the existence of fundamental error that must appear on the face of the record, Le., the petition, the citation, the verdict, if any, and the judgment.

11
Williams v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981Williams v. State, 612 S.W.2d 934, 935 (Tex.Cr.App.1981).

11
White v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981White v. State, 610 S.W.2d 504, 507 (Tex.Cr.App. 1981).

11

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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
Fulcher v. State green
texapp · 2008
2 sentences

2009However, when, as in this case, the jury charge contains all the required mens rea in the abstract and definition paragraphs, but fails to include an explicit mens rea in the application paragraph, we must consider whether jury charge error caused egregious harm because “the crucial part of the charge in determining the existence of fundamental error is that part where the law is applied to the facts.” Fulcher , 274 S.W.3d at 717 ; Hanks v. State , 625 S.W.2d 433, 435 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1981, no pet.).

2009However, when, as in this case, the jury charge contains all the required mens rea in the abstract and definition paragraphs, but fails to include an explicit mens rea in the application paragraph, we must consider whether jury charge error caused egregious harm because “the crucial part of the charge in determining the existence of fundamental error is that part where the law is applied to the facts.” Fulcher, 274 S.W.3d at 717 ; Hanks v. State, 625 S.W.2d 433, 435 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1981, no pet.). 15 Egregious harm is the type and level of harm that affects the very basis of th

32009–2009
Allen v. State green
texcrimapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009Allen v. State, 253 S.W.3d 260 , 264 & n.15 (Tex. Crim.

12009–2009
Buck v. State green
texcrimapp · 1980
1 sentence

1992Daily v. Wheat, 681 S.W.2d 747, 758 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1984, writ ref d n.r.e.); Buck v. State, 599 S.W.2d 810 (Tex.Crim.App.1980), overruled on other grounds, and Rideau v. Parkem Industrial Services, Inc., 917 F.2d 892 (5th Cir.1990).

11992–1992
Floyd Rideau, and Highlands Insurance Co., Intervenor-Appellant v. Parkem Industrial Services, Inc. green
ca5 · 1990
1 sentence

1992Daily v. Wheat, 681 S.W.2d 747, 758 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1984, writ ref d n.r.e.); Buck v. State, 599 S.W.2d 810 (Tex.Crim.App.1980), overruled on other grounds, and Rideau v. Parkem Industrial Services, Inc., 917 F.2d 892 (5th Cir.1990).

11992–1992
Palmer v. Honea neutral
texapp · 1959
1 sentence

1986Co. v. Lilly, 118 Tex. 644 , 23 S.W.2d 697, 699 (1930), and Palmer v. Honea, 324 S.W.2d 929, 934 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1959, no writ), cannot be referred to in any manner to determine the existence of fundamental error that must appear on the face of the record, Le., the petition, the citation, the verdict, if any, and the judgment.

11986–1986
Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co. neutral
tex · 1890
1 sentence

1929Gant v. Timmons, 78 Texas, 11 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Texas, 385 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Texas Civ.

11929–1929
Russell v. Oliver neutral
tex · 1890
1 sentence

1929Gant v. Timmons, 78 Texas, 11 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Texas, 385 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Texas Civ.

11929–1929

Where else courts name it

TX 12 (1929–2022) IN 10 (2003–2018) FL 6 (2002–2025) NM 3 (2015–2026)

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.

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