record for fundamental error in Texas

67 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1918–2023 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 (17)

Case	Followed	Cited
Meza v. Stategreen texapp · 1987 · cited in 28 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–2014 2 sentences 2002App. 1994) (reviewing the record for fundamental error when appellant failed to file a brief after notification of the default); Wade v. State , 31 S.W.3d 723, 724-25 (Tex. App.–Houston [1 st Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d) (doing the same); Meza v. State , 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-09 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.) (doing the same and after the trial court determined that the appellant had abandoned the appeal). 2002App. 1994) (reviewing the record for fundamental error when appellant failed to file a brief 2 after notification of the default); Wade v. State, 31 S.W.3d 723, 724-25 (Tex. App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d) (doing the same); Meza v. State, 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-09 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.) (doing the same and after the trial court determined that the appellant had abandoned the appeal).	27	28
Ashcraft v. Stategreen texapp · 1991 · cited in 24 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2014 2 sentences 2014See Ashcraft v. State, 802 S.W.2d 905, 906 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1991, no pet.); Meza v. State, 742 S.W.2d 708 , 708– 09 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.). 1 Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 38.8(b)(4) provides that an appellate court may consider an appeal in a criminal case without briefs if the trial court has found that the appellant is not indigent but has not made the necessary arrangements for filing a brief, as justice may require. 2010See Carroll v. State , 75 S.W.3d 633, 634 (Tex. App. C Waco 2002, no pet.); Ashcraft v. State , 802 S.W.2d 905, 906 (Tex. App. C Fort Worth 1991, no pet.); Meza v. State , 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-09 (Tex. App. C Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.).	24	24
Carroll v. Stategreen texapp · 2002 · cited in 16 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2010 2 sentences 2010See Carroll v. State , 75 S.W.3d 633, 634 (Tex. App. C Waco 2002, no pet.); Ashcraft v. State , 802 S.W.2d 905, 906 (Tex. App. C Fort Worth 1991, no pet.); Meza v. State , 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-09 (Tex. App. C Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.). 2009See Carroll v. State , 75 S.W.3d 633, 634 (Tex. App.--Waco 2002, no pet.); Ashcraft v. State , 802 S.W.2d 905, 906 (Tex. App.--Fort Worth 1991, no pet.); Meza v. State , 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-09 (Tex. App.--Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.).	13	16
Lott v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2020 2 sentences 2020Lott v. State, 874 S.W.2d 687, 688 (Tex. Crim. 2019See Lott v. State, 874 S.W.2d 687, 688 (Tex. Crim.	8	8
Burton v. Stategreen texapp · 2008 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2023 2 sentences 2023See Burton, 267 S.W.3d at 103 ; see also Schwartzkopf, 2022 WL 3714518 , at 1. 2019*See Burton, 267 S.W.3d at 103 .	4	4
Wade v. State of Texasgreen texapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002App. 1994) (reviewing the record for fundamental error when appellant failed to file a brief after notification of the default); Wade v. State , 31 S.W.3d 723, 724-25 (Tex. App.–Houston [1 st Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d) (doing the same); Meza v. State , 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-09 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.) (doing the same and after the trial court determined that the appellant had abandoned the appeal). 2002App. 1994) (reviewing the record for fundamental error when appellant failed to file a brief 2 after notification of the default); Wade v. State, 31 S.W.3d 723, 724-25 (Tex. App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d) (doing the same); Meza v. State, 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-09 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.) (doing the same and after the trial court determined that the appellant had abandoned the appeal).	3	3
Alakhras v. Stategreen texapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2016 2 sentences 2016See Alakhras v. State, 73 S.W.3d 434, 436 (Tex. App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, no pet.). 2013See Alakhras v. State, 73 S.W.3d 434, 436 (Tex. App.– Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, no pet.).	2	3
Lopez v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 2 sentences 2005See, e.g., Lopez v. State, 708 S.W.2d 446, 448-49 (Tex.Crim.App.1986); Sanchez v. State, 788 S.W.2d 636, 637 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1990, no pet.). 2005See, e.g. , Lopez v. State , 708 S.W.2d 446 , 448–49 (Tex. Crim.	2	2
Carter v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1985 2 sentences 1985See Carter v. State, 656 S.W.2d 468 (Tex.Crim.App.1983) (en banc). 1983See Carter v. State, 656 S.W.2d 468 (Tex.Cr.App.1983).	2	2
Almanza v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2021 2 sentences 2021Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 171 . 6 Even assuming without deciding the trial court erred when it sustained the State’s hearsay objections, upon review of the record for fundamental error, we conclude the comment and rulings at issue did not affect Arrington’s substantial rights. 2013Almanza v. State, 686 S.W.2d 157, 171 (Tex. Crim.	1	2
Watkins v. Stategreen texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 1 sentence 2022See id. (citing Watkins v. State, 155 S.W.3d 631 , 634–35 & 634 n.5 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2005, no pet.)).	1	1
Potier v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 1 sentence 2021“Erroneous evidentiary rulings rarely rise to the level of denying the fundamental constitutional rights to present a meaningful defense.” Potier v. State, 68 S.W.3d 657, 663 (Tex. Crim.	1	1
Saldano v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015See id. at 888–89. 3 We have carefully reviewed the record for fundamental error, but have found none.	1	1
Sanchez v. Stategreen texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 1 sentence 2005See, e.g., Lopez v. State, 708 S.W.2d 446, 448-49 (Tex.Crim.App.1986); Sanchez v. State, 788 S.W.2d 636, 637 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1990, no pet.).	1	1
Roblow v. Stategreen texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 1 sentence 1991See Meza v. State, 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-709 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.); Allen v. State, 730 S.W.2d 374, 375-376 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1987, no pet.); Roblow v. State, 729 S.W.2d 358, 359 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1987, no pet.); TEX.R.APP.P. 74(Z); see also Coleman v. State, 774 S.W.2d 736, 737-739 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1989, no pet.), where the court of appeals reviewed the record for “reversible error.” We have reviewed the indictment and note that it charges Ashcraft with injury to a child in the terms of the statute authorizing conviction.	1	1
Coleman v. Stategreen texapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 1 sentence 1991See Meza v. State, 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-709 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.); Allen v. State, 730 S.W.2d 374, 375-376 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1987, no pet.); Roblow v. State, 729 S.W.2d 358, 359 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1987, no pet.); TEX.R.APP.P. 74(Z); see also Coleman v. State, 774 S.W.2d 736, 737-739 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1989, no pet.), where the court of appeals reviewed the record for “reversible error.” We have reviewed the indictment and note that it charges Ashcraft with injury to a child in the terms of the statute authorizing conviction.	1	1
Allen v. Stategreen texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 1 sentence 1991See Meza v. State, 742 S.W.2d 708, 708-709 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1987, no pet.); Allen v. State, 730 S.W.2d 374, 375-376 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1987, no pet.); Roblow v. State, 729 S.W.2d 358, 359 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1987, no pet.); TEX.R.APP.P. 74(Z); see also Coleman v. State, 774 S.W.2d 736, 737-739 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1989, no pet.), where the court of appeals reviewed the record for “reversible error.” We have reviewed the indictment and note that it charges Ashcraft with injury to a child in the terms of the statute authorizing conviction.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (26)

Case	Cited	Years
Russell v. Oliver neutral tex · 1890 2 sentences 1930Gant v. Timmons, 78 Tex. 11 , 14 S. W. 236 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Tex. 385 , 14 S. W. 890 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Tex. Civ. 1930In the case of United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Hardy, 24 S.W.(2d) 462 , in passing upon a similar question, we said: “It is well settled that the failure of parties to an appeal, without good cause being shown, to file briefs in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Supreme Court, authorizes the Court of Civil Appeals to dismiss the appeal without searching the record for fundamental error.” Citing Gant v. Timmons, 78 Tex. 11 , 14 S. W. 236 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Tex. 385 , 14 S. W. 890 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Tex. Civ.	3	1929–1930
Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co. neutral tex · 1890 2 sentences 1930In the case of United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Hardy, 24 S.W.(2d) 462 , in passing upon a similar question, we said: “It is well settled that the failure of parties to an appeal, without good cause being shown, to file briefs in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Supreme Court, authorizes the Court of Civil Appeals to dismiss the appeal without searching the record for fundamental error.” Citing Gant v. Timmons, 78 Tex. 11 , 14 S. W. 236 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Tex. 385 , 14 S. W. 890 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Tex. Civ. 1930In the case of United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Hardy, 24 S.W.(2d) 462 , in passing upon a similar question, we said: “It is well settled that the failure of parties to an appeal, without good cause being shown, to file briefs in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Supreme Court, authorizes the Court of Civil Appeals to dismiss the appeal without searching the record for fundamental error.” Citing Gant v. Timmons, 78 Tex. 11 , 14 S. W. 236 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Tex. 385 , 14 S. W. 890 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Tex. Civ.	3	1929–1930
Gant v. Timmons & Davis neutral tex · 1890 2 sentences 1930Gant v. Timmons, 78 Tex. 11 , 14 S. W. 236 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Tex. 385 , 14 S. W. 890 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Tex. Civ. 1930In the case of United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Hardy, 24 S.W.(2d) 462 , in passing upon a similar question, we said: “It is well settled that the failure of parties to an appeal, without good cause being shown, to file briefs in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Supreme Court, authorizes the Court of Civil Appeals to dismiss the appeal without searching the record for fundamental error.” Citing Gant v. Timmons, 78 Tex. 11 , 14 S. W. 236 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Tex. 385 , 14 S. W. 890 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Tex. Civ.	2	1930–1930
Bowman v. Hoffman neutral texapp · 1902 2 sentences 1930Gant v. Timmons, 78 Tex. 11 , 14 S. W. 236 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Tex. 385 , 14 S. W. 890 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Tex. Civ. 1930In the case of United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Hardy, 24 S.W.(2d) 462 , in passing upon a similar question, we said: “It is well settled that the failure of parties to an appeal, without good cause being shown, to file briefs in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Supreme Court, authorizes the Court of Civil Appeals to dismiss the appeal without searching the record for fundamental error.” Citing Gant v. Timmons, 78 Tex. 11 , 14 S. W. 236 ; Pearson v. Household Sewing Machine Co., 78 Tex. 385 , 14 S. W. 890 ; Bowman v. Hoffman, 28 Tex. Civ.	2	1930–1930
Barham v. Combs neutral texapp · 1975 1 sentence 2017Barham v. Combs (Civ.AppI975) 523 SW.2d 725 .	1	2017–2017
Richardson v. McIntyre neutral texapp · 1968 1 sentence 1975Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, rules 414, 415; Weaver v. Ham, 429 S.W.2d 687 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1968, no writ); Richardson v. McIntyre, 429 S.W.2d 526 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1968, no writ).	1	1975–1975
Weaver v. Ham neutral texapp · 1968 1 sentence 1975Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, rules 414, 415; Weaver v. Ham, 429 S.W.2d 687 (Tex.Civ.App.-Dallas 1968, no writ); Richardson v. McIntyre, 429 S.W.2d 526 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1968, no writ).	1	1975–1975
Franke v. Franke green texapp · 1963 1 sentence 1975Franke v. Franke, 373 S.W.2d 891 (Corpus Christi, Tex.Civ.App., 1963, no writ hist.).	1	1975–1975
Curlee v. Walker green tex · 1922 2 sentences 1946Restrictive covenants similar to those here involved have been uniformly upheld as creating a “general scheme or plan” by those platting a given area, which enters into and becomes a part of the consideration, enforceable by each purchaser; it being mutually contemplated that by such restrictions the property is made more attractive and valuable, Curlee v. Walker, 112 Tex. 40 , 244 S.W. 497 . 1946Restrictive covenants similar to those here involved have been uniformly upheld as creating a “general scheme or plan” by those platting a given area, which enters into and becomes a part of the consideration, enforceable by each purchaser; it being mutually contemplated that by such restrictions the property is made more attractive and valuable, Curlee v. Walker, 112 Tex. 40 , 244 S.W. 497 .	1	1946–1946
Harlington Land & Water Co. v. Houston Motor Car Co. neutral texcommnapp · 1919 1 sentence 1941The briefs reveal the matters at issue and require us to search the record for fundamental error “apparent upon the face of the record.” Harlington Land & Water Co. v. Houston Motor Car Co., Tex.Com.App., 209 S.W. 145 , Southwestern Settlement & Development Co. v. Village Mills Co., Tex.Civ.App., 230 S.W. 869 ; Republic Ins.	1	1941–1941
Southwestern Settlement & Development Co. v. Village Mills Co. neutral · 1921 1 sentence 1941The briefs reveal the matters at issue and require us to search the record for fundamental error “apparent upon the face of the record.” Harlington Land & Water Co. v. Houston Motor Car Co., Tex.Com.App., 209 S.W. 145 , Southwestern Settlement & Development Co. v. Village Mills Co., Tex.Civ.App., 230 S.W. 869 ; Republic Ins.	1	1941–1941
Republic Ins. Co. v. Dickson neutral texapp · 1935 1 sentence 1941Co. v. Dickson, Tex.Civ.App., 87 S.W.2d 899 .	1	1941–1941
McGraw v. Albracht neutral texapp · 1929 1 sentence 1940McGraw v. Albracht, Tex.Civ.App., 16 S.W.2d 1112 .	1	1940–1940
Slama v. Mills neutral texapp · 1938	1	1939–1939
Brown v. Spector green texapp · 1934	1	1937–1937
Shoemaker v. Tedford neutral texapp · 1934	1	1937–1937
Halbert v. Toyah Valley Bank neutral texapp · 1915	1	1932–1932
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Hardy neutral texapp · 1930	1	1930–1930
Bason v. Bason neutral texapp · 1924	1	1930–1930
Haynes v. J. F. Radford Grocery Company neutral tex · 1929	1	1929–1929
Houston Oil Co. of Texas v. Kimball green · 1910	1	1928–1928
Wandry v. Williams green · 1910	1	1928–1928
Kenedy Mercantile Co. v. Ainsworth neutral texapp · 1926	1	1926–1926
Mangum v. Thurman neutral texapp · 1916	1	1924–1924
Robinson v. Hill neutral texapp · 1917	1	1924–1924
Rishworth v. Moss green texapp · 1913	1	1918–1918

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