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fact-intensive inquiry in Texas

68 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1996–2026 14 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 (34)

CaseFollowedCited
Fraud-Tech, Inc. v. Choicepoint, Inc.green
texapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Phillips v. Carlton Energy Grp., LLC, — S.W.3d -, -, 58 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 803 , 2015 WL 2148951, at *9 (May 8, 2015); Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex.1992); Fraud-Tech, Inc. v. Choicepoint, Inc., 102 S.W.3d 366, 381 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2003, pet. denied).

2015Phillips v. Carlton Energy Grp., LLC, 58 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 803 , 2015 WL 2148951, at *9 (May 8, 2015); Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex. 1992); Fraud-Tech, Inc. v. Choicepoint, Inc., 102 S.W.3d 366, 381 (Tex. App.— Fort Worth 2003, pet. denied).

33
Holt Atherton Industries, Inc. v. Heinegreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Phillips v. Carlton Energy Grp., LLC, — S.W.3d -, -, 58 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 803 , 2015 WL 2148951, at *9 (May 8, 2015); Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex.1992); Fraud-Tech, Inc. v. Choicepoint, Inc., 102 S.W.3d 366, 381 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2003, pet. denied).

2015Phillips v. Carlton Energy Grp., LLC, 58 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 803 , 2015 WL 2148951, at *9 (May 8, 2015); Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex. 1992); Fraud-Tech, Inc. v. Choicepoint, Inc., 102 S.W.3d 366, 381 (Tex. App.— Fort Worth 2003, pet. denied).

33
Sapone v. Grand Targhee, Inc.green
ca10 · 2002 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Sapone, 308 F.3d at 1103-05 .

2003See Sapone, 308 F.3d at 1103-05 .

33
Phillips v. Carlton Energy Group, LLCgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Phillips v. Carlton Energy Grp., LLC, — S.W.3d -, -, 58 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 803 , 2015 WL 2148951, at *9 (May 8, 2015); Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex.1992); Fraud-Tech, Inc. v. Choicepoint, Inc., 102 S.W.3d 366, 381 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2003, pet. denied).

2015Phillips v. Carlton Energy Grp., LLC, 58 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 803 , 2015 WL 2148951, at *9 (May 8, 2015); Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex. 1992); Fraud-Tech, Inc. v. Choicepoint, Inc., 102 S.W.3d 366, 381 (Tex. App.— Fort Worth 2003, pet. denied).

22
Kothe v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Kothe v. State , 152 S.W.3d 54, 62 (Tex. Crim.

2011Kothe v. State, 152 S.W.3d 54, 62 (Tex. Crim.

22
Texas Instruments, Inc. v. Teletron Energy Management, Inc.green
tex · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Texas Instruments v. Teletron Energy Management , 877 S.W.2d 276, 278-80 (Tex. 1994); Capital Metro.

2009Texas Instruments v. Teletron Energy Management, 877 S.W.2d 276, 278-80 (Tex. 1994); Capital Metro.

22
Allapattah Services, Inc. v. Exxon Corp.green
flsd · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Allapattah Servs., Inc. v. Exxon Corp., 61 F.Supp.2d 1308, 1324 (S.D.Fl.1999) (holding that the parties’ intentions in setting an open price term and the reasonableness of an open price term are questions for the trier of fact).

2003See Allapattah Servs., Inc. v. Exxon Corp. , 61 F. Supp. 2d 1308, 1324 (S.D.

22
Seabright Insurance Company v. Maximina Lopez, Beneficiary of Candelario Lopezgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024We generally employ “a fact-intensive analysis to determine whether an employee’s travel originated in the employer’s business, focusing on the nature of the employee’s job, the circumstances of the travel, and any other relevant facts.” Lopez, 465 S.W.3d at 642 .

2016“Courts have generally employed a fact-intensive analysis to determine whether an employee’s travel originated in the employer’s business, focusing on the nature of the employee’s job, the circumstances of the travel, and any other relevant facts.” Id. at 642-43 .

17
Lifecare Intl. v. CD Medical, Inc.green
ca11 · 1995 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2024
2 sentences

2024Grp., 79 S.W.3d at 34 (quoting with approval Lifecare Int’l, Inc. v. CD Med., Inc., 68 F.3d 429 , 435 (11th Cir.1995)).

2011This is one area of the law which is highly dependent on the unique factual settings of each particular case.” Bossley, 79 S.W.3d at 34 (quoting Lifecare Int'l Inc. v. CD Med., Inc., 68 F.3d 429, 435 (11th Cir.1995)).

13
Henson, Kevin Raygreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Henson, 407 S.W.3d at 22 769 (characterizing prejudice as fact intensive and stating it may not be readily apparent without factual development in trial court).

11
Turner v. Perrygreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Turner v. Perry, 278 S.W.3d 806, 812 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009, pet. denied).

11
First Interstate Bank of Texas, N.A. v. S.B.F.I., Inc.green
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Owners’ Ass’n, No. 05-17-01096-CV, 2019 WL 2211479 , at *9 (Tex. App.—Dallas May 21, 2019, pet. denied) (mem. op.); First Interstate Bank of Tex., N.A. v. S.B.F.I., Inc., 830 S.W.2d 239, 248 (Tex. App.— Dallas 1992, no pet.).

11
Big Rock Investors Association v. Big Rock Petroleum, Inc. and J.A. McEntire, IIIgreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See, e.g., Big Rock Investors Ass’n, 409 S.W.3d at 851 (collecting cases recognizing that when claims can be proven by evidence from representative injured members, participation of those individual members does not defeat associational standing).

11
Leordeanu v. American Protection Insurance Co.green
tex · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Even if the origination and furtherance elements are met, transportation to and from work is excluded from course and scope unless it meets one of the three exceptions to Subsection (A), often called the “coming and going rule.” Leordeanu, 330 S.W.3d at 242, 244 .

11
Couthren v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Couthren v. State, 571 S.W.3d 786, 793 (Tex. Crim.

11
OEP Holdings, LLC. v. Mohammad Akhondigreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See OEP Holdings, LLC v. Akhondi, 570 S.W.3d 774, 778 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018, pet. denied) (“Differentiating transportation workers from those who only incidentally aid in the transport of goods is a fact intensive inquiry.”).

11
Pearce v. Crossgreen
tex · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023This is a fact-intensive inquiry, and courts generally consider the following factors: • the circumstances surrounding execution of the instrument; • the relationship between the grantor and the grantee; • the motive, character, and conduct of the persons benefitted by the instrument; • the participation by the beneficiary in the preparation or execution of the instrument; • the words and acts of the parties; • the interest in and opportunity for the exercise of undue influence; • the physical and mental condition of the grantor at the time of the instrument’s execution, including the extent t

11
Guthrie v. Suitergreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023This is a fact-intensive inquiry, and courts generally consider the following factors: • the circumstances surrounding execution of the instrument; • the relationship between the grantor and the grantee; • the motive, character, and conduct of the persons benefitted by the instrument; • the participation by the beneficiary in the preparation or execution of the instrument; • the words and acts of the parties; • the interest in and opportunity for the exercise of undue influence; • the physical and mental condition of the grantor at the time of the instrument’s execution, including the extent t

11
Tanglewood Homes Ass'n, Inc. v. Henkegreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Zent v. Murrowgreen
texapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Vinson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. v. Elseygreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Lebo v. Johnsongreen
texapp · 1961 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Moseley v. Arnoldgreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Mayberry v. Stategreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Wyatt v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Uptegraph v. Sandalwood Civic Clubgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Helena Chemical Co. v. Wilkinsgreen
tex · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Appraisal Review Board of Galveston County v. Tex-Air Helicopters, Inc.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
City of Austin v. Davisgreen
texapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Chilman v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
State v. Fritzgreen
conn · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
People v. Lalkagreen
nyroccityct · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
People v. Trucchiogreen
nysupct · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Jim Rutherford Investment Inc. v. Terramar Beach Community Ass'ngreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2019
2 sentences

2019Owners Ass’n, 737 S.W.2d 589 (Tex. App.—Austin 1987, no writ) (jury trial); Tanglewood Homes, 728 S.W.2d at 43 (jury trial); New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Inc. v. City of Houston, 598 S.W.2d 666 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1980, no writ) (bench trial); Zent v. Murrow, 476 S.W.2d 875, 880 (Tex. App.—Austin 1972, no writ); but see Jim Rutherford, 25 S.W.3d at 851–52 (upholding no-evidence summary judgment on affirmative defense of waiver because one violation of setback restriction is not so great as to lead mind of average man to reasonably conclude enforcement of restriction had been waive

2013See Uptegraph, 312 S.W.3d at 935 ; Rutherford, 25 S.W.3d at 851 .

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Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Bates v. Tesar green
texapp · 2002
2 sentences

2010Id. at 430 .

2003With regard to this fact-intensive inquiry, Bates listed the following factors to consider in determining whether relocation is a material and substantial change in circumstances: (1) the distance involved; (2) the quality of the relationship between the noncustodial parent and the child; (3) the nature and quantity of the child = s contacts with the noncustodial parent, both de jure and de facto; (4) whether the relocation would deprive the noncustodial parent of regular and meaningful access to the child; (5) the impact of the move on the quantity and quality of the child’s future contact wi

42003–2010
Thompson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1999
2 sentences

2002Thompson , 9 S.W.3d at 812-13 .

2002Id. at 813 .

42002–2002
Mariner Financial Group, Inc. v. Bossley green
tex · 2002
2 sentences

2024Grp., 79 S.W.3d at 34 (quoting with approval Lifecare Int’l, Inc. v. CD Med., Inc., 68 F.3d 429 , 435 (11th Cir.1995)).

2011This is one area of the law which is highly dependent on the unique factual settings of each particular case.” Bossley, 79 S.W.3d at 34 (quoting Lifecare Int'l Inc. v. CD Med., Inc., 68 F.3d 429, 435 (11th Cir.1995)).

32011–2024
Meyer v. Western Fire Insurance Co. green
tex · 1968
2 sentences

2023To determine the existence of origination, courts employ a fact-intensive analysis and consider “the nature of the employee’s job, the circumstances of the travel, and any other relevant facts.” Id. (citations omitted).

2019“Courts have generally employed a fact-intensive analysis to determine whether an employee’s travel originated in the employer’s business, focusing on the nature of the employee’s job, the circumstances of the travel, and any other relevant facts.” Id. at 642–43.

32015–2023
Phoenix Founders, Inc. v. Marshall green
tex · 1994
2 sentences

2010According to the Texas Supreme Court in Phoenix Founders: "The ultimate question *636 in weighing these factors is whether [the firm to be disqualified] has taken measures sufficient to reduce the potential for misuse of confidences to an acceptable level." 887 S.W.2d at 836 .

2010According to the Texas Supreme Court in Phoenix Founders: “The ultimate ques tion in weighing these factors is whether [the firm to be disqualified] has taken measures sufficient to reduce the potential for misuse of confidences to an acceptable level.” 887 S.W.2d at 836 .

32010–2010
Jimenez v. State green
texapp · 1990
2 sentences

2013Id. at 523 .

1999Id. at 523 .

21999–2013
I & JC Corp. v. Helen of Troy L.P. green
texapp · 2005
2 sentences

2007Cf. I JC Corp. , 164 S.W.3d at 889 .

2007Cf I & J C Corp., 164 S.W.3d at 889 . 111.

22007–2007
Rodarte v. Cox green
texapp · 1991
2 sentences

2006We agree with the Tyler court that the Legislature intended the standard to be flexible in order to deal with “inevitable situations which could not be otherwise anticipated by the drafters.” Id. at 70 .

2006We agree with the Tyler court that the Legislature intended the standard to be flexible in order to deal with "inevitable situations which could not be otherwise anticipated by the drafters." Id. at 70 .

22006–2006
Dr. Julia Elizabeth Berry v. The Board of Supervisors of L.S.U., Etc. green
ca5 · 1983
2 sentences

2001Id.

2001Id.

22001–2001
Murff v. Murff green
tex · 1981
1 sentence

2026Id. -2- 04-24-00367-CV This is a fact-intensive inquiry and we “presume that the trial court properly exercised its discretion in reaching its decision.” Nunez v. Nunez, No. 04-22-00362-CV, 2024 WL 3054038 , at *1 (Tex. App.—San Antonio June 20, 2024, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (citing TEX.

12026–2026
Solem v. Helm red
scotus · 1983
1 sentence

2026Solem, at 463 U.S. at 292 .

12026–2026
Rothermel v. Duncan green
tex · 1963
12023–2023
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Vista Community Medical Center, LLP green
texapp · 2009
12022–2022
Henry v. Cash Biz, LP green
· 2018
12022–2022
Dempsey v. Apache Shores Property Owners Ass'n green
texapp · 1987
12019–2019
New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Inc. v. City of Houston green
texapp · 1980
12019–2019
Lashan D. Hill v. Rent-A-Center, Inc. green
ca11 · 2005
12018–2018
HARLEY ROGERS, Plaintiff-Respondent v. SUPERIOR METAL, INC., RANDY MUELLER, and JONATHAN HOLTZMAN green
moctapp · 2016
12017–2017
Pacheco v. Mineta green
ca5 · 2006
12017–2017
Bartosh v. Sam Houston State University green
texapp · 2008
12017–2017
Davis v. United States green
scotus · 1994
12013–2013
State v. O'ROURKE green
ncctapp · 1994
11999–1999
Rawlings v. State green
texapp · 1986
11996–1996
Proctor v. State green
texcrimapp · 1971
11996–1996
Coleman v. State green
texcrimapp · 1974
11996–1996
Herrera v. State green
texcrimapp · 1984
11996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 401.011 (9) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 410.251 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 153.007 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 410.169 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 12.34 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 31.05 (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

TN 113 (2000–2026) AZ 76 (1995–2026) TX 68 (1996–2026) LA 51 (1997–2025) IL 47 (2004–2026) CA 42 (2002–2026) PA 37 (2005–2026) UT 29 (1991–2025) DE 25 (2016–2026) NC 24 (2006–2026) NY 23 (1998–2026) CT 22 (2004–2025) CO 21 (1998–2026) FL 21 (1992–2026) MI 20 (2005–2026) SC 20 (2001–2026) RI 19 (2002–2022) WI 19 (1999–2024) OH 18 (2000–2025) MS 17 (1993–2023) IA 17 (2001–2025) IN 16 (2012–2026) NV 15 (2011–2025) NM 14 (1998–2023) MT 12 (1989–2019) DC 12 (1996–2022) OR 12 (1998–2026) ME 11 (2002–2023) WA 10 (2008–2024) GA 10 (2005–2026) MD 9 (1995–2024) WY 8 (1996–2025) MA 8 (2001–2024) HI 8 (2020–2026) ID 7 (2006–2026) MN 7 (1988–2025) OK 6 (1995–2026) AR 6 (2005–2025) KY 5 (2009–2026) AK 4 (2002–2023) NJ 4 (2012–2021) VA 4 (2009–2024) AL 4 (2009–2015) ND 3 (2014–2022) MO 3 (2009–2018) KS 3 (2020–2024) VT 3 (2009–2026) NE 3 (2018–2021) VI 2 (2011–2013) GU 2 (2021–2022) WV 2 (2016–2023) NH 2 (2004–2018)

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