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exceptions to the general rule in Texas

72 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1881–2025 2 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Warren Dowling WHITCOMB, NCMgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g. , In re Whitcomb , 35 S.W.3d 220 (Tex. App.--Corpus Christi 2000, no pet.); cf. Haas v. Dodson , 589 S.W.2d 193 (Tex. App.--Waco 1979, no writ) (an order appointing two coguardians of the estate who do not fall within the exceptions to the general rule of having a single guardian is void); St.

2007See, e.g., In re Whitcomb, 35 S.W.3d 220 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 2000, no pet.); cf. Haas v. Dodson, 589 S.W.2d 193 (Tex.App.-Waco 1979, no writ) (an order appointing two coguardians of the estate who do not fall within the exceptions to the general rule of having a single guardian is void); St.

33
Teague v. Lanegreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020See Teague v. Lane, 489 U.S. 288, 307 (1989).

2018See Teague v. Lane, 489 U.S. 288, 307 (1989).

22
Truly v. Austingreen
tex · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2019
2 sentences

2019See Truly v. Austin, 744 S.W.2d 934 , 936–37 (Tex. 1988) (discussing exceptions to general rule that express contract bars recovery under theory of quantum meruit). 6 November 2014 email from Karedia to him was not a contract.9 Further, although Karedia had a copy of Kam’s drawings, Karedia testified that he obtained the drawings from Hardt, and Kam did not provide controverting evidence. 9 During direct examination, Kam testified: In May of 2014 on or about May 14th, I got a call from Tony Hardt and he said he was a contractor for the Boomers in Liberty Hill.

2016See id. (mentioning exceptions to general rule if (1) plaintiff partially performs an express contract but, because of defendant’s breach, is prevented from completing the contract, (2) plaintiff partially performs an express contract that is unilateral in nature, or (3) plaintiff provides labor or materials under a construction contract and satisfies certain requirements).

22
Abbott v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014
2 sentences

2014See Abbot v. State, 271 S.W.3d 694, 697 (Tex. Crim.

2012See Abbot v State, 271 S.W. 3d 694, 697 (Tex. Crim.

22
Weinstein v. Bradfordgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014One of the exceptions to the general rule is when a claim is “capable of repetition, yet evading review.” The United States Supreme Court has said that “the ‘capable of repetition but evading review’ doctrine [is] limited to the situation where two elements combine: (1) the challenged action was in its duration too short to be fully litigated prior to its cessation or expiration, and (2) there was a reasonable expectation that the same complaining party would be subjected to the same action again.” Weinstein v. Bradford, 423 U.S. 147, 149 (1975).

2014One of the exceptions to the general rule is when a claim is “capable of repetition, yet evading review.” The United States Supreme Court has said that “the ‘capable of repetition but evading review’ doctrine [is] limited to the situation where two elements combine: (1) the challenged action was in its duration too short to be fully litigated prior to its cessation or expiration, and (2) there was a reasonable expectation that the same complaining party would be subjected to the same action again.” Weinstein v. Bradford, 423 U.S. 147, 149 (1975).

22
Piazza v. City of Grangergreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Piazza v. City of Granger, 909 S.W.2d 529, 533 (Tex.App.-Austin 1995, no writ) (holding that the city did not clearly identify the emergency when its reason for the emergency was “lack of confidence” in a police officer and when the notice did not give any further explanation as to why “lack of confidence” in an officer would give rise to an emergency).

2012See Piazza v. City of Granger, 909 S.W.2d 529, 533 (Tex. App.—Austin 1995, no writ) (holding that the city did not clearly identify the emergency when its reason for the emergency was “lack of confidence” in a police officer and when the notice did not give any further explanation as to why “lack of confidence” in an officer would give rise to an emergency).

22
Knebel v. Capital National Bank in Austingreen
tex · 1975 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See generally Knebel v. Capital Nat'l Bank, 518 S.W.2d 795, 799 (Tex. 1974) (explaining how the "common fund" doctrine relates to attorney's fees).

2008See generally Knebel v. Capital Nat'l Bank, 518 S.W.2d 795, 799 (Tex. 1974) (explaining how the “common fund” doctrine relates to attorney’s fees).

22
Hicks v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2004
2 sentences

2004See Hicks , 18 S.W.3d at 744 .

2002See Hicks , 18 S.W.3d at 744 .

22
Rodriguez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1972 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1989
2 sentences

1989Rodriguez v. State, 486 S.W.2d 355, 358 (Tex.Cr.App.1972).

1980Rodriguez v. State, 486 S.W.2d 355 (Tex.Cr.App.1972).

13
Fountain v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1921 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1935–1975
2 sentences

1975See Shepherd v. State, 143 Tex.Cr.R. 387 , 158 S.W.2d 1010, 1011 (1942), citing with approval Fountain v. State, 90 Tex.Cr.R. 474 , 241 S.W. 489 (1921); Denton v. State, 42 Tex.Cr.R. 427 , 60 S.W. 670 (1901), and Nichols v. State, 138 Tex.Cr.R. 324 , 136 S.W.2d 221 (1940).

1975See Shepherd v. State, 143 Tex.Cr.R. 387 , 158 S.W.2d 1010, 1011 (1942), citing with approval Fountain v. State, 90 Tex.Cr.R. 474 , 241 S.W. 489 (1921); Denton v. State, 42 Tex.Cr.R. 427 , 60 S.W. 670 (1901), and Nichols v. State, 138 Tex.Cr.R. 324 , 136 S.W.2d 221 (1940).

12
In Re Gabbaigreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id.

11
State v. Rossgreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See State v. Ross, 32 S.W.3d 853 , 855–56 (Tex. Crim.

11
Dotson v. Grand Prairie Independent School Districtgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Dotson, 161 S.W.3d at 291–92.

11
Sanchez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Sanchez v. State, 112 S.W.3d 311, 312 (Tex. App. -- Corpus Christi 2003, no pet.); Everett v. State, 82 S.W.3d 735 , 735 (Tex. App. -- Waco 2002, pet dism'd.) Because this appeal does not fall within the exceptions to the general rule that appeal may be taken only from a final judgment of conviction, we have no jurisdiction.

11
McKown v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See id.

11
Bamburg v. Townsendgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See generally Bamburg, 35 S.W.3d at 89-90 (discussing exceptions to this general rule).

11
Coffin v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Rodriguez v. Stategreen
texapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Shepherd v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1942 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
11
Industrial Generating Co. v. Jenkinsgreen
texapp · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
11
Texas General Indemnity Company v. Bottomgreen
tex · 1963 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
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 (59)

CaseCitedYears
Haas v. Dodson green
texapp · 1979
2 sentences

2009See, e.g. , In re Whitcomb , 35 S.W.3d 220 (Tex. App.--Corpus Christi 2000, no pet.); cf. Haas v. Dodson , 589 S.W.2d 193 (Tex. App.--Waco 1979, no writ) (an order appointing two coguardians of the estate who do not fall within the exceptions to the general rule of having a single guardian is void); St.

2007See, e.g., In re Whitcomb, 35 S.W.3d 220 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 2000, no pet.); cf. Haas v. Dodson, 589 S.W.2d 193 (Tex.App.-Waco 1979, no writ) (an order appointing two coguardians of the estate who do not fall within the exceptions to the general rule of having a single guardian is void); St.

32007–2009
St. Paul Sanitarium v. Crim neutral
· 1905
2 sentences

2009Paul Sanitarium v. Crim , 84 S.W. 1114 (Tex. Civ.

2007Paul Sanitarium v. Crim, 38 Tex.Civ.App. 1 , 84 S.W. 1114 (Tex.Civ.App. 1905, writ refd) (actions of subsequently appointed guardian void when first-appointed guardian never removed).

32007–2009
Stephens v. State green
texcrimapp · 1944
2 sentences

1980Hughes v. State, 563 S.W.2d 581 (Tex.Cr.App.1978); Cherry v. State, 488 S.W.2d 744 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); Rodriguez v. State, 486 S.W.2d 355 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); Stephens v. State, 147 Tex.Cr.R. 510 , 182 S.W.2d 707 (Tex.Cr.App.1944).

1980Hughes v. State, 563 S.W.2d 581 (Tex.Cr.App.1978); Cherry v. State, 488 S.W.2d 744 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); Rodriguez v. State, 486 S.W.2d 355 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); Stephens v. State, 147 Tex.Cr.R. 510 , 182 S.W.2d 707 (Tex.Cr.App.1944).

21972–1980
Johnson v. United States green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

1974The mere fact that probable cause exists will not obviate the necessity for procuring a warrant, unless the search falls within one of the exceptions to the general rule. ‘Any assumption that evidence sufficient to support a magistrate’s disinterested determination to issue a search warrant will justify the officers in making a search without a warrant would reduce the Amendment to a nullity . .’ Johnson v. United States, 333 U.S. 10, 14 , 68 S.Ct. 367, 369 , 92 L.Ed.2d 436 (1948). ‘Belief, however well founded, that an article sought is concealed in a dwelling house, furnishes no justificatio

1974The mere fact that probable cause exists will not obviate the necessity for procuring a warrant, unless the search falls within one of the exceptions to the general rule. ‘Any assumption that evidence sufficient to support a magistrate’s disinterested determination to issue a search warrant will justify the officers in making a search without a warrant would reduce the Amendment to a nullity . .’ Johnson v. United States, 333 U.S. 10, 14 , 68 S.Ct. 367, 369 , 92 L.Ed.2d 436 (1948). ‘Belief, however well founded, that an article sought is concealed in a dwelling house, furnishes no justificatio

21972–1974
City of Dallas v. Shackelford green
tex · 1947
2 sentences

1973In 1, Orgel on Valuation Under Eminent Domain, § 99a, the exceptions to the general rule are stated as ‘ * * * cases in which the land taken was not within the original scope of the project, but was needed for expansion or for the purposes which might be regarded as incidental to the project;’ and ‘cases in which the general location of the project is fixed, but the exact location or the extent thereof is uncertain.’ “Texas recognized these exceptions in City of Dallas v. Shackelford, 145 Tex. 528 , 199 S.W.2d 503 (1947) ....

1973In 1, Orgel on Valuation Under Eminent Domain, § 99a, the exceptions to the general rule are stated as ‘ * * * cases in which the land taken was not within the original scope of the project, but was needed for expansion or for the purposes which might be regarded as incidental to the project;’ and ‘cases in which the general location of the project is fixed, but the exact location or the extent thereof is uncertain.’ “Texas recognized these exceptions in City of Dallas v. Shackelford, 145 Tex. 528 , 199 S.W.2d 503 (1947) ....

21969–1973
Mahon v. Cotton neutral
texapp · 1896
2 sentences

1923App. 239 , 35 S. W. 869 : “One who sues the defendant in another county than in that in which he resides, must bring his case clearly within one of the exceptions to the general rule.” See Cohen v. Munson, 59 Tex. 237 ; Malloy v. Industrial Cotton Oil Properties (Tex. Civ.

1918Mahon v. Cotton, 13 Tex. Civ.

21918–1923
Cohen v. Munson neutral
tex · 1883
2 sentences

1919The right to sue in another than the county of domicile is for the benefit of the plaintiff, and he must present the facts necessary to show that his case comes within the countenance and support of the exceptions to the general rule that no person who is an inhabitant of this state shall be sued out of the county in which he has his domicile. “ ‘To entitle a plaintiff to sue in a county other than the residence of the defendant, he must bring his case clearly within one of the exceptions of the statute.’ Cohen v. Munson, 59 Tex. 236 ; Lindheim v. Muschamp, 72 Tex. 33 , 12 S. W. 125 .

1912"To entitle a plaintiff to sue in a county other than the residence of the defendant, he must bring his case clearly within one of the exceptions of the statute." Cohen v. Munson, 59 Tex. 236 ; Lindheim v. Muschamp, 72 Tex. 33 , 12 S.W. 125 .

21912–1919
Max Lindheim & Bro. v. Muschamp green
tex · 1888
2 sentences

1919The right to sue in another than the county of domicile is for the benefit of the plaintiff, and he must present the facts necessary to show that his case comes within the countenance and support of the exceptions to the general rule that no person who is an inhabitant of this state shall be sued out of the county in which he has his domicile. “ ‘To entitle a plaintiff to sue in a county other than the residence of the defendant, he must bring his case clearly within one of the exceptions of the statute.’ Cohen v. Munson, 59 Tex. 236 ; Lindheim v. Muschamp, 72 Tex. 33 , 12 S. W. 125 .

1919The right to sue in another than the county of domicile is for the benefit of the plaintiff, and he must present the facts necessary to show that his case comes within the countenance and support of the exceptions to the general rule that no person who is an inhabitant of this state shall be sued out of the county in which he has his domicile. “ ‘To entitle a plaintiff to sue in a county other than the residence of the defendant, he must bring his case clearly within one of the exceptions of the statute.’ Cohen v. Munson, 59 Tex. 236 ; Lindheim v. Muschamp, 72 Tex. 33 , 12 S. W. 125 .

21912–1919
Thornley v. State neutral
· 1896
2 sentences

1919Thornley v. State, 36 Tex. Cr.

1919Thornley v. State, 36 Texas Crim.

21919–1919
Marin v. State green
texcrimapp · 1993
1 sentence

2025The exceptions to the general rule of preservation are set out in Marin v. State, 851 S.W. 2d 275 (Tex. Crim.

12025–2025
State v. Mungia green
texcrimapp · 2003
1 sentence

2024Analysis Despite the State addressing the merits of Vasquez’s motion and making several arguments before the trial court, including that Vasquez failed to perform in accordance with the agreement, on appeal the State summarily argues that the trial court was without authority to dismiss because “[n]one of the exceptions to the general rule are applicable herein.” Although a trial court’s ability to dismiss a case is limited, the State is incorrect that the trial court’s ability is bound by the confines of the aforementioned listed “exceptions to the general rule.” See Mungia, 119 S.W.3d at 816

12024–2024
Johnson v. Brewer & Pritchard, P.C. green
tex · 2002
1 sentence

2020Johnson, 73 S.W.3d at 202 .

12020–2020
Everett v. State green
texapp · 2002
1 sentence

2012See Sanchez v. State, 112 S.W.3d 311, 312 (Tex. App. -- Corpus Christi 2003, no pet.); Everett v. State, 82 S.W.3d 735 , 735 (Tex. App. -- Waco 2002, pet dism'd.) Because this appeal does not fall within the exceptions to the general rule that appeal may be taken only from a final judgment of conviction, we have no jurisdiction.

12012–2012
Cox Enterprises v. Bd. of Tr. of Austin ISD green
tex · 1986
1 sentence

2011Id.

12011–2011
Davis v. Marshall green
texapp · 1980
11992–1992
Freeman v. Texas Compensation Insurance Co. green
tex · 1980
11990–1990
Williams v. State green
texcrimapp · 1983
11985–1985
Barefoot v. State green
texcrimapp · 1980
11981–1981
Cherry v. State green
texcrimapp · 1972
11980–1980
Hughes v. State green
texcrimapp · 1978
11980–1980
Denton v. State green
texcrimapp · 1901
11975–1975
Nichols v. State green
texcrimapp · 1940
11975–1975
Agnello v. United States green
scotus · 1925
11974–1974
Coolidge v. New Hampshire green
scotus · 1971
11974–1974
Gunn v. Cavanaugh green
tex · 1965
11972–1972
Summers v. State green
texcrimapp · 1971
11972–1972
Miller v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1935
11972–1972
Stalcup v. State green
texcrimapp · 1936
11972–1972
Hafti v. State green
texcrimapp · 1967
11969–1969
Ambassador Oil Corporation v. Robertson green
texapp · 1964
11967–1967
Williams v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1966
11967–1967
Cage v. State green
texcrimapp · 1958
11967–1967
McGee v. State green
texcrimapp · 1928
11967–1967
McGuire v. City of Dallas green
texcommnapp · 1943
11963–1963
Springfield Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Wm. Cameron & Co. green
texapp · 1936
11963–1963
McGuire v. City of Dallas green
tex · 1943
11963–1963
Wissman v. Boucher green
tex · 1951
11962–1962
Cannel Coal Co. v. Luna green
texapp · 1912
11940–1940
Dittman v. Model Baking Co. green
texcommnapp · 1925
11938–1938
Central Power & Light Co. v. Purvis green
texapp · 1934
11938–1938

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