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Logan test in Texas

10 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 2008–2025 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Logan v. Mullisgreen
tex · 1985 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2020
2 sentences

2020Id. at 496 (citing Logan v. Mullis, 686 S.W.2d 605 , 607–08 (Tex. 1985)).

2020Id. at 496 (citing Logan v. Mullis, 686 S.W.2d 605 , 607–08 (Tex. 1985)).

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Almota Farmers Elevator & Warehouse Co. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2015
2 sentences

2015The billboards in this case could not have been removed for use elsewhere any more than the elevator and other buildings in Almota. 14 409 U.S. 470 (1973). 15 Id. at 470–471. 16 Id. at 471–472. 17 Id. at 472 . 18 Id. at 477 n.5 (citing 4 P. Nichols, E M IN EN T D O M AIN § 13.121(2) (3d rev. ed. 1971)). 8 When an improvement to land, whether a building or a sign, cannot be removed except in useless pieces, it is almost certainly a fixture under Logan’s first factor, even if the tenant has a legal right to the pieces.

2015The billboards in this case could not have been removed for use elsewhere any more than the elevator and other buildings in Almota. 14 409 U.S. 470 (1973). 15 Id. at 470–471. 16 Id. at 471–472. 17 Id. at 472 . 18 Id. at 477 n.5 (citing 4 P. Nichols, E M IN EN T D O M AIN § 13.121(2) (3d rev. ed. 1971)). 8 When an improvement to land, whether a building or a sign, cannot be removed except in useless pieces, it is almost certainly a fixture under Logan’s first factor, even if the tenant has a legal right to the pieces.

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Grado, Michael Anthonygreen
texcrimapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025We agree. “[A]ll errors—even constitutional errors—may be forfeited on appeal if an appellant failed to object at trial.” Grado v. State, 445 S.W.3d 736, 739 (Tex. Crim.

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Everett v. Stategreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Everett v. State, 82 S.W.3d 735, 735 (Tex. App.—Waco 2002, pet. dism’d). 1 We dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

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State v. Lueckgreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014“There are but two jurisdictional requirements under section *427 554.0035.” State of Tex. v. Lueck, 290 S.W.3d 876, 881 (Tex.2009).

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City of Argyle v. Piercegreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013City of Argyle v. Pierce, 258 S.W.3d 674, 683 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2008, pet. dism’d).

2013City of Argyle v. Pierce, 258 S.W.3d 674, 683 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2008, pet. dism’d).

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Harris County Flood Control District v. Robertsgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Logan, 686 S.W.2d at 608 (holding that the culvert was permanently attached to the realty as a matter of law where evidence showed that the culvert was embedded under gravel road in various materials, including gravel and dirt, and it was difficult to remove once embedded); Harris County Flood Control District v. Roberts, 252 S.W.3d 667, 672-73 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2008, no pet.)(evidence supported trial court’s determination that a billboard structure was a fixture); see also Clear Channel, 274 S.W.3d at 165-66 (holding that Clear Channel created a fact issue sufficient to defea

2013See Logan, 686 S.W.2d at 608 (holding that the culvert was permanently attached to the realty as a matter of law where evidence showed that the culvert was embedded under gravel road in various materials, including gravel and dirt, and it was difficult to remove once embedded); Harris County Flood Control District v. Roberts, 252 S.W.3d 667, 672-73 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2008, no pet.)(evidence supported trial court’s determination that a billboard structure was a fixture); see also Clear Channel, 274 S.W.3d at 165-66 (holding that Clear Channel created a fact issue sufficient to defea

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State v. CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC.green
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Arlington responds that the Logan test is inapplicable to a condemnation proceeding and it cites State v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., 274 S.W.3d 162, 165 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2008, no pet.) in support.

2013Arlington responds that the Logan test is inapplicable to a condemnation proceeding and it cites State v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., 274 S.W.3d 162, 165 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2008, no pet.) in support.

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State v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.green
tex · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Clear Channel Outdoor, 274 S.W.3d at 165 ; see State v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., No. 01-11-00197-CV, 2012 WL 4465338, at *4 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] Sept. 27, 2012, pet. filed) (memo, op.) (in subsequent appeal, refusing to reconsider its prior ruling regarding inapplicability of Logan).

2013Clear Channel Outdoor, 274 S.W.3d at 165 ; see State v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., No. 01-11-00197-CV, 2012 WL 4465338, at *4 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] Sept. 27, 2012, pet. filed) (memo, op.) (in subsequent appeal, refusing to reconsider its prior ruling regarding inapplicability of Logan).

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Brazos River Conservation & Reclamation District v. Adkissongreen
texapp · 1943 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Almota, 409 U.S. 470 ,478 n. 5, 93 S.Ct. at 797 n. 5, 35 L.Ed.2d 1 (condemning authority cannot take advantage of agreement between lessor and lessee designating improvement by lessee as personal property); accord Brazos River Conservation & Reclamation Dist. v. Adkisson, 173 S.W.2d 294, 300 (Tex.Civ.App.-Eastland 1943, writ refd).

2008See Almota, 409 U.S. 470 ,478 n. 5, 93 S.Ct. at 797 n. 5, 35 L.Ed.2d 1 (condemning authority cannot take advantage of agreement between lessor and lessee designating improvement by lessee as personal property); accord Brazos River Conservation & Reclamation Dist. v. Adkisson, 173 S.W.2d 294, 300 (Tex.Civ.App.-Eastland 1943, writ refd).

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
State of Texas v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. green
tex · 2015
2 sentences

2020Rather, courts are “to determine whether any particular billboard is a fixture . . . based on the Logan test as framed from the perspective of a holder of the unified fee.” Id.

2020Rather, courts are “to determine whether any particular billboard is a fixture . . . based on the Logan test as framed from the perspective of a holder of the unified fee.” Id.

22020–2020
Linda Ferreira v. Douglas W. Butler and Debra L. Butler green
tex · 2019
1 sentence

2020We have reframed this standing test broadly as whether “the proponent[] possesse[s] a pecuniary interest to be benefited and affected by the probate of the will and one which would . . . be[] materially impaired in the absence of its probate.” Ferreira v. Butler, 575 S.W.3d 331 , 334–35 (Tex. 2019) (alterations in original) (footnote omitted) (first quoting Section 22.018(1); then quoting Logan, 202 S.W.2d at 216 ).

12020–2020
Logan v. Thomason green
tex · 1947
1 sentence

2020We have reframed this standing test broadly as whether “the proponent[] possesse[s] a pecuniary interest to be benefited and affected by the probate of the will and one which would . . . be[] materially impaired in the absence of its probate.” Ferreira v. Butler, 575 S.W.3d 331 , 334–35 (Tex. 2019) (alterations in original) (footnote omitted) (first quoting Section 22.018(1); then quoting Logan, 202 S.W.2d at 216 ).

12020–2020

Where else courts name it

TX 10 (2008–2025) OH 6 (1998–2023) GA 6 (1994–2024) CA 5 (1996–2026) SC 5 (2002–2023) IL 4 (2022–2026) TN 4 (2000–2019) MO 3 (1986–2010) NY 2 (2023–2024) NV 2 (2013–2013) AL 2 (1985–1995) PA 2 (2021–2026) KY 2 (2021–2023) FL 2 (2002–2026) VA 2 (2009–2009) MD 2 (1988–2005) DC 2 (2021–2026)

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