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personal privilege in Texas

71 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1877–2024 3 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 (25)

CaseFollowedCited
Mooney Aircraft, Inc. v. Adamsgreen
texapp · 1964 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1965–2006
2 sentences

2006See Mooney Aircraft, Inc., v. Adams, 377 S.W.2d 123, 125 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1964, no writ); see also Grozier v. L-B Sprinkler & Plumbing Repair, 744 S.W.2d 306, 309 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1988, writ denied); In this case, the divorce decree unambiguously restricts the geographical area of the children’s primary residence to Collin County and any contiguous county.

2001S.D., 980 S.W.2d at 759 ; Grozier, 744 S.W.2d at 309 ; Mooney Aircraft, Inc. v. Adams, 377 S.W.2d 123, 125 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1964, no writ).

67
Gonzales v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2008
2 sentences

2008See Gonzales v. State , 994 S.W.2d 170 , 171 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1999) (distinguishing deprivation of right to counsel from deprivation of component right to conduct voir dire). 5.

2007See Gonzales v. State , 994 S.W.2d 170 , 171 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1999) (distinguishing deprivation of right to counsel from deprivation of component right to conduct voir dire). 5.

66
Grozier v. L-B Sprinkler & Plumbing Repairgreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–2007
2 sentences

2007Appellate courts have "long recognized . . . that the matter of venue is a personal privilege that a party may expressly or impliedly waive." Huey v. Huey , 200 S.W.3d 851, 853 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2006, no pet.); see Grozier v. L-B Sprinkler & Plumbing Repair , 744 S.W.2d 306, 309 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 1988, writ denied).

2006See Mooney Aircraft, Inc., v. Adams, 377 S.W.2d 123, 125 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1964, no writ); see also Grozier v. L-B Sprinkler & Plumbing Repair, 744 S.W.2d 306, 309 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1988, writ denied); In this case, the divorce decree unambiguously restricts the geographical area of the children’s primary residence to Collin County and any contiguous county.

46
Apparel Contractors, Inc. v. Vantage Properties, Inc.green
texapp · 1981 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Id. at 667 (“The intervenor has no basis for a personal claim against the garnishor in a separate suit and has no assurance that the fund would be kept intact after its payment to the garnishor. . . .”).

2003Id. at 667 ("The intervenor has no basis for a personal claim against the garnishor in a separate suit and has no assurance that the fund would be kept intact after its payment to the garnishor. . . .").

33
Goldfrank, Frank & Co. v. Younggreen
· 1885 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2020
2 sentences

2020Baptist Church v. Jefferson, 317 S.W.3d 540 , 546–47 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, pet. denied) (“The statute of limitations provides a personal defense that protects the debtor from an action to collect on the debt after the designated passage of time, but it does not defeat the right of the lender to utilize the collateral already held.”) (citing Goldfrank, Frank & Co. v. Young, 64 Tex. 432 , 436–39 (1885)).

2010Id.; see also Goldfrank, Frank & Co. v. Young, 64 Tex. 432, 436-39 (1885) (explaining that while the running of the statute of limitations defeats a lender’s judicial remedy, it does not defeat the lender’s right to use the security to collect the debt).

23
Huey v. Hueygreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2020
2 sentences

2020However, he abandoned that argument in his amended response, and we note that the court does not appear to have stated that it was postponing a ruling for a “stated period.” Further, the court has held two hearings and issued temporary orders while the emergency orders were in effect, thus neutralizing any persuasive effect of that argument. 2 Donald cites to Huey v. Huey for the proposition that Texas courts “have long recognized . . . that the matter of venue is a personal privilege that a party may expressly or impliedly waive.” 200 S.W.3d 851, 853 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006, no pet.).

2007Appellate courts have "long recognized . . . that the matter of venue is a personal privilege that a party may expressly or impliedly waive." Huey v. Huey , 200 S.W.3d 851, 853 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2006, no pet.); see Grozier v. L-B Sprinkler & Plumbing Repair , 744 S.W.2d 306, 309 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 1988, writ denied).

22
Petrus v. Cage Bros.green
texapp · 1939 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–2015
2 sentences

2015Petrus v. Cage Brothers, 128 S.W.2d 537, 538 (Tex.Civ.App.--San Antonio 1939, writ ref'd).

1985Petrus v. Cage Brothers, 128 S.W.2d 537, 538 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1939, writ ref'd).

22
Miller, Hiersche, Martens & Hayward, P.C. v. Bent Tree National Bankgreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010As explained in Miller, Hiersche, Martens & Hayward, P.C. v. Bent Tree National Bank, when a lender holds personal property as collateral to guarantee a debt, the running of the statute of limitations on an action to collect personally from the debtor does not bar the right of the lender to use the collateral to repay the debt. 894 S.W.2d 828, 829-30 (Tex.App.-Dallas 1995, no writ). 4 The stat *547 ute of limitations provides a personal defense that protects the debtor from an action to collect on the debt after the designated passage of time, but it does not defeat the right of the lender to

2010As explained in Miller, Hiersche, Martens & Hayward, P.C. v. Bent Tree National Bank , when a lender holds personal property as collateral to guarantee a debt, the running of the statute of limitations on an action to collect personally from the debtor does not bar the right of the lender to use the collateral to repay the debt. 894 S.W.2d 828, 829-30 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1995, no writ). [4] The statute of limitations provides a personal defense that protects the debtor from an action to collect on the debt after the designated passage of time, but it does not defeat the right of the lender to ut

22
Rock v. Arkansasgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2024
2 sentences

2008The U.S. Supreme Court has described the right to testify as "even more fundamental to a personal defense than the right of self-representation," Rock , 483 U.S. at 52 , however, it has not held the deprivation of the right to testify to be structural error.

2003The U.S. Supreme Court has described the right to testify as “even more fundamental to a personal defense than the right of self-representation,” Rock , 483 U.S. at 52 , however, it has not held the deprivation of the right to testify to be structural error.

16
State v. Bushgreen
tex · 1952 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1973–2022
2 sentences

2022State v. Bush, 253 S.W.2d 269 , 272–73 (Tex. 1952).

1989The private interest involved here is a personal privilege, State v. Bush, 253 S.W.2d at 273, to do that which otherwise would be unlawful.

13
LaVigne v. Stategreen
alaska · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Gonzales v. State , 994 S.W.2d 170 , 171 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1999) (distinguishing deprivation of right to counsel from deprivation of component right to conduct voir dire). 5: Momon v. State , 18 S.W.3d 152 (Tenn. 1999) (rehearing granted in part, 18 S.W.3d 174 , Tenn. 2000). 6: LaVigne v. State , 812 P.2d 217 (Alaska 1991). 7: We note, though, that after extensive discussion the court in Artuz adopted the Teague court’s approach and found that the primary responsibility for protection of the defendant’s right to testify lies with defense counsel.

2003See Gonzales v. State, 994 S.W.2d 170 , 171 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1999) (distinguishing deprivation of right to counsel from deprivation of component right to conduct voir dire). 5 Momon v. State, 18 S.W.3d 152 (Tenn. 1999) (rehearing granted in part, 18 S.W.3d 174 , Tenn. 2000). 6 LaVigne v. State, 812 P.2d 217 (Alaska 1991). 7 We note, though, that after extensive discussion the court in Artuz adopted the Teague court’s approach and found that the primary responsibility for protection of the defendant’s right to testify lies with defense counsel.

12
Momon v. Stategreen
tenn · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Gonzales v. State , 994 S.W.2d 170 , 171 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1999) (distinguishing deprivation of right to counsel from deprivation of component right to conduct voir dire). 5: Momon v. State , 18 S.W.3d 152 (Tenn. 1999) (rehearing granted in part, 18 S.W.3d 174 , Tenn. 2000). 6: LaVigne v. State , 812 P.2d 217 (Alaska 1991). 7: We note, though, that after extensive discussion the court in Artuz adopted the Teague court’s approach and found that the primary responsibility for protection of the defendant’s right to testify lies with defense counsel.

2003See Gonzales v. State, 994 S.W.2d 170 , 171 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1999) (distinguishing deprivation of right to counsel from deprivation of component right to conduct voir dire). 5 Momon v. State, 18 S.W.3d 152 (Tenn. 1999) (rehearing granted in part, 18 S.W.3d 174 , Tenn. 2000). 6 LaVigne v. State, 812 P.2d 217 (Alaska 1991). 7 We note, though, that after extensive discussion the court in Artuz adopted the Teague court’s approach and found that the primary responsibility for protection of the defendant’s right to testify lies with defense counsel.

12
Maloney v. Eaheartgreen
tex · 1891 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1894–1987
2 sentences

1987Maloney v. Eaheart, 81 Tex. 281, 284 , 16 S.W. 1030, 1031 (1891). ( Maloney reached this holding in the face of a contention that the plea of usury is the personal privilege of the debtor and was not available to the purchaser under the junior mortgage.

1987Maloney v. Eaheart, 81 Tex. 281, 284 , 16 S.W. 1030, 1031 (1891). ( Maloney reached this holding in the face of a contention that the plea of usury is the personal privilege of the debtor and was not available to the purchaser under the junior mortgage.

12
Sanders-Burns v. City of Planogreen
ca5 · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Sanders–Burns v. City of Plano, 594 F.3d 366, 371 (5th Cir. 2010) (stating that qualified immunity is “a defense that is only relevant to individual capacity claims”).

11
Commonwealth v. Davisgreen
tex · 1942 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Where “each shareholder suffers relatively in proportion to the number of shares he owns,” however, “each will be made whole if the corporation obtains restitution or compensation from the wrongdoer.” Massachusetts v. Davis, 168 S.W.2d 216, 221 (Tex. 1942); see also Schoellkopf v. Pledger, 739 S.W.2d 914, 918-20 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1987), rev’d on other grounds, 762 S.W.2d 145 (Tex. 1988) (noting stockholder had a personal defense for being fraudulently induced into signing guaranty but he could not sue to recover the value of his stock 12 from the co-guarantor because the tortious interference

11
Schoellkopf v. Pledgergreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Where “each shareholder suffers relatively in proportion to the number of shares he owns,” however, “each will be made whole if the corporation obtains restitution or compensation from the wrongdoer.” Massachusetts v. Davis, 168 S.W.2d 216, 221 (Tex. 1942); see also Schoellkopf v. Pledger, 739 S.W.2d 914, 918-20 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1987), rev’d on other grounds, 762 S.W.2d 145 (Tex. 1988) (noting stockholder had a personal defense for being fraudulently induced into signing guaranty but he could not sue to recover the value of his stock 12 from the co-guarantor because the tortious interference

11
Pledger v. Schoellkopfgreen
tex · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Where “each shareholder suffers relatively in proportion to the number of shares he owns,” however, “each will be made whole if the corporation obtains restitution or compensation from the wrongdoer.” Massachusetts v. Davis, 168 S.W.2d 216, 221 (Tex. 1942); see also Schoellkopf v. Pledger, 739 S.W.2d 914, 918-20 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1987), rev’d on other grounds, 762 S.W.2d 145 (Tex. 1988) (noting stockholder had a personal defense for being fraudulently induced into signing guaranty but he could not sue to recover the value of his stock 12 from the co-guarantor because the tortious interference

11
Duncan v. Lisenbygreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Duncan v. Lisenby, 912 S.W.2d 857 , 858–59 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1995, no writ); see also Gardner, 2006 Tex. App. LEXIS 7383 , at *9.

11
The Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corp., Etc., and First Gibraltar Bank, Fsb, Intervenor-Appellee v. Jack Griffingreen
ca1 · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002This conclusion comports with Texas law which holds that “[u]sury is a personal defense and may not be asserted by a guarantor unless the contract with the guarantor also contains the usurious provision.” Ginsberg 1985, 39 F.3d at 534 (quoting FSLIC v. Griffin, 935 F.2d 691, 700 (5th Cir.1991) (construing Texas law)).

11
Federal Deposit Insurance v. Adamgreen
txsd · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See also FDIC v. Adam, 803 F.Supp. 1225, 1228-29 (S.D.Tex.1992) (defense of improper notice of default barred by federal holder in due course doctrine); Smith v. FDIC, 800 S.W.2d 648, 650-52 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1990, writ dism’d) (FDIC as receiver is holder in due course under federal common law, barring borrower’s defenses based on commercial reasonableness of sale of collateral).

11
Smith v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.green
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See also FDIC v. Adam, 803 F.Supp. 1225, 1228-29 (S.D.Tex.1992) (defense of improper notice of default barred by federal holder in due course doctrine); Smith v. FDIC, 800 S.W.2d 648, 650-52 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1990, writ dism’d) (FDIC as receiver is holder in due course under federal common law, barring borrower’s defenses based on commercial reasonableness of sale of collateral).

11
Thorne v. Bennettgreen
cadc · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Rowe v. Dyessgreen
· 1919 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Menger v. Wardgreen
tex · 1895 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11
George Campbell Painting Corp. v. Reidgreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973
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 (55)

CaseCitedYears
O'Neal v. Texas Bank & Trust Co. green
tex · 1929
2 sentences

1964The matter of venue is a personal privilege which may be waived. 43-B Tex.Jur., Sec. 113, Pages 301-303; McDonald, Texas Civil Practice, Vol. 1, Sec. 4.40, Pages 426-432; Clark, Venue in Civil Actions, Sec. 6, Pages 6-9; Masterson v. Cundiff, 58 Tex. 472 ; O’Neal v. Texas Bank & Trust Co. of Sweetwater, 118 Tex. 133 , 11 S.W.2d 791 ; Everts v. Garlington, Tex.Civ.App., 117 S.W.2d 820 ; Mahler v. J.

1964The matter of venue is a personal privilege which may be waived. 43-B Tex.Jur., Sec. 113, Pages 301-303; McDonald, Texas Civil Practice, Vol. 1, Sec. 4.40, Pages 426-432; Clark, Venue in Civil Actions, Sec. 6, Pages 6-9; Masterson v. Cundiff, 58 Tex. 472 ; O’Neal v. Texas Bank & Trust Co. of Sweetwater, 118 Tex. 133 , 11 S.W.2d 791 ; Everts v. Garlington, Tex.Civ.App., 117 S.W.2d 820 ; Mahler v. J.

31964–1980
Cope v. Anderson green
scotus · 1947
2 sentences

1959And this consideration supports the view that the exemption of a national bank from suit in any state court except one of the county or city in which it is located is a personal privilege, which it could claim or not as it deemed necessary.” In Cope v. Anderson, 1947, 331 U.S. 461 , 67 S.Ct. 1340, 1343 , 91 L.Ed. 1602 , a receiver of an insolvent Kentucky national bank brought suit in Federal District Courts in Ohio and Pennsylvania to enforce stockholders’ assessments against Ohio and Pennsylvania stockholders.

1959And this consideration supports the view that the exemption of a national bank from suit in any state court except one of the county or city in which it is located is a personal privilege, which it could claim or not as it deemed necessary.” In Cope v. Anderson, 1947, 331 U.S. 461 , 67 S.Ct. 1340, 1343 , 91 L.Ed. 1602 , a receiver of an insolvent Kentucky national bank brought suit in Federal District Courts in Ohio and Pennsylvania to enforce stockholders’ assessments against Ohio and Pennsylvania stockholders.

21959–1980
Holman Street Baptist Church v. Jefferson green
texapp · 2010
1 sentence

2020Baptist Church v. Jefferson, 317 S.W.3d 540 , 546–47 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, pet. denied) (“The statute of limitations provides a personal defense that protects the debtor from an action to collect on the debt after the designated passage of time, but it does not defeat the right of the lender to utilize the collateral already held.”) (citing Goldfrank, Frank & Co. v. Young, 64 Tex. 432 , 436–39 (1885)).

12020–2020
Pennoyer v. Neff red
· 1878
1 sentence

2014We agree that the “consistent constitutional rule has been that a court has no power to adjudicate a personal claim or obligation unless it has jurisdiction over the person of the defendant.” Id. (citing Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 (1878)).

12014–2014
Zenith Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc. green
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

2014We agree that the “consistent constitutional rule has been that a court has no power to adjudicate a personal claim or obligation unless it has jurisdiction over the person of the defendant.” Id. (citing Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 (1878)).

12014–2014
cluster 6807 green
·
1 sentence

2002This conclusion comports with Texas law which holds that “[u]sury is a personal defense and may not be asserted by a guarantor unless the contract with the guarantor also contains the usurious provision.” Ginsberg 1985, 39 F.3d at 534 (quoting FSLIC v. Griffin, 935 F.2d 691, 700 (5th Cir.1991) (construing Texas law)).

12002–2002
In the Interest of S.D. green
texapp · 1998
1 sentence

2001S.D., 980 S.W.2d at 759 ; Grozier, 744 S.W.2d at 309 ; Mooney Aircraft, Inc. v. Adams, 377 S.W.2d 123, 125 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1964, no writ).

12001–2001
NCNB Texas National Bank v. Campise green
texapp · 1990
1 sentence

1994We determined that the borrower’s claim that he failed to receive notice of the sale of collateral was a personal defense, barred by the federal holder in due course doctrine. 788 S.W.2d at 118-19 .

11994–1994
County of Harris v. Shepperd green
tex · 1956
1 sentence

1989County of Harris v. Shepperd, 291 S.W.2d at 726 .

11989–1989
D'Oench, Duhme & Co. v. Federal Deposit Insurance green
scotus · 1942
11989–1989
Norman v. State green
texcrimapp · 1979
11986–1986
Casey v. Adams green
scotus · 1880
11980–1980
Mercantile Nat. Bank at Dallas v. Langdeau green
scotus · 1963
11980–1980
Southern Methodist University v. Smith green
texapp · 1974
11980–1980
Hosford v. Metcalf green
· 1901
11977–1977
Fulton v. Messenger neutral
wva · 1907
11977–1977
Rogers v. United States green
scotus · 1951
11973–1973
State v. Bush green
tex · 1953
11973–1973
United States v. Gill green
nmd · 1931
11971–1971
Assman v. Dittman green
tex · 1899
11971–1971
Columbia Avenue Saving Fund, Safe Deposit, Title & Trust Co. v. Strawn neutral
tex · 1899
11971–1971
Jones v. Marsh green
tex · 1949
11969–1969
Texas Liquor Control Board v. Cannon green
texapp · 1940
11969–1969
Texas Liquor Control Board v. O'Fallon green
texapp · 1945
11969–1969
Le Bus v. Le Bus green
texapp · 1954
11965–1965
Rowland v. Moore green
tex · 1943
11965–1965
Masterson v. Cundiff neutral
ca1 · 1883
11964–1964
Everts v. Garlington neutral
texapp · 1938
11964–1964
In re Dallas Levee Improvement District neutral
txnd · 1945
11962–1962
Kiel v. Staber green
texapp · 1938
11962–1962
Owens v. State neutral
texapp · 1888
11960–1960
Texas Liquor Control Board v. Warfield green
texapp · 1938
11952–1952
Louder v. Texas Liquor Control Board green
texapp · 1948
11952–1952
Mehrens v. Election Canvassing Board green
neb · 1938
11951–1951
Couch v. Stewart green
texapp · 1947
11949–1949
Metropolitan Life Ins. v. Contie green
ohio · 1928
11944–1944
Industrial Commission v. Ahern green
· 1928
11944–1944
Lumpkin v. Smith neutral
tex · 1884
11943–1943
Maryland Casualty Co. v. Stewart green
texapp · 1942
11943–1943
Didier v. Woodward neutral
texapp · 1921
11940–1940

Where else courts name it

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