party whose unsuccessful claim in Texas

10 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1972–2009 0 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Foreman v. Grahamgreen texapp · 1985 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–2009 2 sentences 2009AMX argues that the trial court should have ordered MRC to pay Composite’s attorney’s fees directly, quoting this court’s opinion in Foreman v. Graham for the proposition that “the ultimate burden between rival claimants should fall on the party whose unsuccessful claim rendered the interpleader necessary.” 693 S.W.2d 774, 778 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1985, writ ref’d n.r.e.). 2009AMX argues that the trial court should have ordered MRC to pay Composite’s attorney’s fees directly, quoting this court’s opinion in Foreman v. Graham for the proposition that “the ultimate burden between rival claimants should fall on the party whose unsuccessful claim rendered the interpleader necessary.” 693 S.W.2d 774, 778 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1985, writ ref’d n.r.e.).	4	6
Monarch Tile Sales v. Frost National Bank of San Antoniogreen texapp · 1973 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–2008 2 sentences 2008Id. (citing Monarch Tile Sales v. Frost Nat'l Bank, 496 S.W.2d 254 , 255–56 (Tex. Civ. 2008Id. (citing Monarch Tile Sales v. Frost Nat’l Bank, 496 S.W.2d 254, 255-56 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1973, no writ); Givens v. Girard Life Ins.	3	5
Chancellor v. Chancellorgreen texapp · 1929 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1972–1985 2 sentences 1985Monarch Tile Sales v. Frost Nat’l Bank of San Antonio, 496 S.W.2d 254, 255-56 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1973, no writ); Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of America, 480 S.W.2d 421, 430 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1972, writ ref’d n.r.e.) (opinion on motion for rehearing); Means v. Porter, 216 S.W.2d 269, 272 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1949, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761, 765 (Tex.Civ.App.—Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d). 1973Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of America, 480 S.W.2d 421 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1972, writ ref’d n. r. e.) ; Briden v. Osborne, 184 S.W.2d 860 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1945, no writ); Comer v. Farrell, 48 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1932, writ dism’d); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d); Middleton v. Moore, 289 S.W. 1045 (Tex.Civ.App.-Amarillo 1927, no writ).	1	3
Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of Americagreen texapp · 1972 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1973–1985 2 sentences 1985Monarch Tile Sales v. Frost Nat’l Bank of San Antonio, 496 S.W.2d 254, 255-56 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1973, no writ); Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of America, 480 S.W.2d 421, 430 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1972, writ ref’d n.r.e.) (opinion on motion for rehearing); Means v. Porter, 216 S.W.2d 269, 272 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1949, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761, 765 (Tex.Civ.App.—Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d). 1973Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of America, 480 S.W.2d 421 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1972, writ ref’d n. r. e.) ; Briden v. Osborne, 184 S.W.2d 860 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1945, no writ); Comer v. Farrell, 48 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1932, writ dism’d); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d); Middleton v. Moore, 289 S.W. 1045 (Tex.Civ.App.-Amarillo 1927, no writ).	1	2
Means v. Portergreen texapp · 1948 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1972–1985 2 sentences 1985Monarch Tile Sales v. Frost Nat’l Bank of San Antonio, 496 S.W.2d 254, 255-56 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1973, no writ); Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of America, 480 S.W.2d 421, 430 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1972, writ ref’d n.r.e.) (opinion on motion for rehearing); Means v. Porter, 216 S.W.2d 269, 272 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1949, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761, 765 (Tex.Civ.App.—Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d). 1972Means v. Porter, 216 S.W.2d 269 (Tex.Civ.App., Eastland 1949, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Comer v. Farrell, 48 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.Civ.App., Dallas 1932, writ dism’d.); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761 (Tex.Civ.App., Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d); Halloran v. Abilene State Bank, 15 S.W.2d 1056 (Tex.Civ.	1	2
General American Life Insurance Co. v. Rodriguezgreen texapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985 1 sentence 1985Although the interpleader may be entitled to have his attorney’s fees deducted from the implead fund, General American Life Insurance Co. v. Rodriguez, 641 S.W.2d 264, 268 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1982, no writ), the ultimate burden between rival claimants should fall on the party whose unsuccessful claim rendered the interpleader necessary.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
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Also cited on this issue (4)

Case	Cited	Years
Comer v. Farrell neutral texapp · 1932 2 sentences 1973Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of America, 480 S.W.2d 421 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1972, writ ref’d n. r. e.) ; Briden v. Osborne, 184 S.W.2d 860 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1945, no writ); Comer v. Farrell, 48 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1932, writ dism’d); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d); Middleton v. Moore, 289 S.W. 1045 (Tex.Civ.App.-Amarillo 1927, no writ). 1972Means v. Porter, 216 S.W.2d 269 (Tex.Civ.App., Eastland 1949, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Comer v. Farrell, 48 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.Civ.App., Dallas 1932, writ dism’d.); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761 (Tex.Civ.App., Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d); Halloran v. Abilene State Bank, 15 S.W.2d 1056 (Tex.Civ.	2	1972–1973
Briden v. Osborne neutral texapp · 1944 1 sentence 1973Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of America, 480 S.W.2d 421 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1972, writ ref’d n. r. e.) ; Briden v. Osborne, 184 S.W.2d 860 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1945, no writ); Comer v. Farrell, 48 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1932, writ dism’d); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d); Middleton v. Moore, 289 S.W. 1045 (Tex.Civ.App.-Amarillo 1927, no writ).	1	1973–1973
Middleton v. Moore green texapp · 1926 1 sentence 1973Givens v. Girard Life Insurance Company of America, 480 S.W.2d 421 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1972, writ ref’d n. r. e.) ; Briden v. Osborne, 184 S.W.2d 860 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1945, no writ); Comer v. Farrell, 48 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1932, writ dism’d); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d); Middleton v. Moore, 289 S.W. 1045 (Tex.Civ.App.-Amarillo 1927, no writ).	1	1973–1973
Halloran v. Abilene State Bank neutral texapp · 1929 1 sentence 1972Means v. Porter, 216 S.W.2d 269 (Tex.Civ.App., Eastland 1949, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Comer v. Farrell, 48 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.Civ.App., Dallas 1932, writ dism’d.); Chancellor v. Chancellor, 23 S.W.2d 761 (Tex.Civ.App., Fort Worth 1929, writ ref’d); Halloran v. Abilene State Bank, 15 S.W.2d 1056 (Tex.Civ.	1	1972–1972

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fin. Code § 304.003 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 28.002 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 28.004 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 28.005 (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

TX 10 (1972–2009) AZ 2 (2003–2018)

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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