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insurance policy claim in Texas

11 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1911–2021 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Murray v. San Jacinto Agency, Inc.green
tex · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Co., 725 S.W.2d 165 , 168 & n. 1 (Tex.1987) (recognizing that both a breach-of-contract claim on an insurance policy and a claim for breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing can be brought by insured), modified on other grounds by Murray v. San Jacinto Agency, 800 S.W.2d 826, 829 (Tex.1990), and Universe Life Ins.

2008Co., 725 S.W.2d 165 , 168 & n.1 (Tex. 1987) (recognizing that both a breach-of-contract claim on an insurance policy and a claim for breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing can be brought by insured), modified on other grounds by Murray v. San Jacinto Agency, 800 S.W.2d 826, 829 (Tex. 1990), and Universe Life Ins.

22
Marino v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.green
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Co., 787 S.W.2d 948, 949 (Tex.1990) (holding insured’s suit to recover on an insurance policy did not bar a subsequent suit for breach of the duty of good faith when the duty was not recognized at the time of the first suit).

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Henderson v. Hawkeye-Security Insurance Companygreen
iowa · 1960 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
2 sentences

1972See Henderson v. Hawkeye-Security Insurance Company, 252 Iowa 97 , 106 N.W.2d 86 (1960); Goodwin v. Lumbermens Mut.

1972See Henderson v. Hawkeye-Security Insurance Company, 252 Iowa 97 , 106 N.W.2d 86 (1960); Goodwin v. Lumbermens Mut.

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Great American Reserve Insurance Co. v. Brittongreen
tex · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
1 sentence

1967A definition of sound health is contained in the Texas Supreme Court case of Great American Reserve Insurance Co. v. Britton, 406 S.W.2d 901, 905 (1966), in which Chief Justice Calvert states: “An insurance policy requirement that an applicant for insurance be in ‘good health’ does not mean ‘perfect health.’ If it did, all policies could be canceled within the contestable period.

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
American Liberty Insurance Company v. Ranzau green
tex · 1972
2 sentences

2016Co. v. Dyess, 957 S.W.2d 884 (1997) *891 In American Liberty Insurance Company v. Ranzau, 481 S.W.2d 793 (Tex.1972), our supreme court examined the validity of an insurance policy clause that limited uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage based on the applicability of other insurance.

1997This is so, it urges, because of a clause in the policy providing that coverage under the policy “shall not apply directly or indirectly to benefit [ ] any insurer or self-insurer under any workers’ compensation, disability benefits or similar law.” Employers responds that this provision is void as contrary to the subrogation statute and public policy. *891 In American Liberty Insurance Company v. Ranzau, 481 S.W.2d 793 (Tex.1972), our supreme court examined the validity of an insurance policy clause that limited uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage based on the applicability of other insu

21997–2016
Arnold v. National County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. green
tex · 1987
2 sentences

2008Co., 725 S.W.2d 165 , 168 & n. 1 (Tex.1987) (recognizing that both a breach-of-contract claim on an insurance policy and a claim for breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing can be brought by insured), modified on other grounds by Murray v. San Jacinto Agency, 800 S.W.2d 826, 829 (Tex.1990), and Universe Life Ins.

2008Co., 725 S.W.2d 165 , 168 & n.1 (Tex. 1987) (recognizing that both a breach-of-contract claim on an insurance policy and a claim for breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing can be brought by insured), modified on other grounds by Murray v. San Jacinto Agency, 800 S.W.2d 826, 829 (Tex. 1990), and Universe Life Ins.

22008–2008
Universe Life Insurance v. Giles green
tex · 1997
2 sentences

2008Co. v. Giles, 950 S.W.2d 48 (Tex.1997).

2008Co. v. Giles, 950 S.W.2d 48 (Tex. 1997).

22008–2008
PPG Industries, Inc. v. JMB/Houston Centers Partners Ltd. Partnership green
tex · 2004
1 sentence

2021A breach of an insurance policy claim may involve any number of discrete issues, but the jury need only be asked and instructed about those issues that are actually in 3 The Act also provides that “an insured must file a claim under [a TWIA] policy not later than the first anniversary of the date on which the damage to property that is the basis of the claim occurs.” Id. § 2210.573(a).

12021–2021
Employers Casualty Co. v. Dyess green
texapp · 1997
1 sentence

2016Co. v. Dyess, 957 S.W.2d 884 (1997) *891 In American Liberty Insurance Company v. Ranzau, 481 S.W.2d 793 (Tex.1972), our supreme court examined the validity of an insurance policy clause that limited uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage based on the applicability of other insurance.

12016–2016
Lyons v. Millers Casualty Insurance Co. of Texas green
tex · 1993
1 sentence

1995Id.

11995–1995
First Continental Life & Accident Insurance Co. v. Hankins green
texapp · 1972
1 sentence

1972Recently, in First Continental Life & Accident Insurance Co. v. Hankins, 480 S.W.2d 244 (Tex.Civ.App.— Amarillo 1972, writ ref’d n. r. e.), this court had occasion to consider an insurance clause almost identical to the one now before us.

11972–1972
Murphy v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America green
pa · 1903
2 sentences

1911Co., 205 Pa. 444 , 55 Atl. 19 , the court had under consideration a suit upon an insurance policy where the defense was based upon the fact that the insured had made false representations concerning his former health.

1911Co., 205 Pa. 444 , 55 Atl. 19 , the court had under consideration a suit upon an insurance policy where the defense was based upon the fact that the insured had made false representations concerning his former health.

11911–1911

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 408.001 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 14 (1920–2025) TX 11 (1911–2021) FL 10 (1952–2024) PA 10 (1951–2018) NY 10 (1945–2009) MI 8 (1951–2017) CA 4 (1975–1999) GA 4 (1979–1993) MO 4 (1983–2019) OH 4 (1964–2011) MA 3 (2004–2023) DE 3 (1973–2010) AZ 3 (1972–2014) CT 3 (1994–2002) IN 3 (1982–2014) AK 2 (1994–2000) WV 2 (1979–1990) NE 2 (1987–1989)

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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