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golden rule in Texas

9 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1942–2020 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Golden Rule Insurance Co. v. Harpergreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2011
2 sentences

2001The Golden Rule standard is not whether a court will be deprived of jurisdiction, but whether there is a “threat” to the court’s jurisdiction. 925 S.W.2d at 651 .

2001The Golden Rule standard is not whether a court will be deprived of jurisdiction, but whether there is a “threat” to the court’s jurisdiction. 925 S.W.2d at 651 .

12
Fleming v. Ahumadagreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Fleming v. Ahumada , 193 S.W.3d 704 , 714–15 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2006, no pet.) (where party was being forced to litigate second suit in improper forum, “clear equity” supported anti-suit injunction).

2008Fleming v. Ahumada , 193 S.W.3d 704 , 714–15 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2006, no pet.) (where party was being forced to litigate second suit in improper forum, “clear equity” supported anti-suit injunction).

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Armstrong v. Steppes Apartments, Ltd.green
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Triton Energy, 52 S.W.3d at 342 ; Armstrong v. Steppes Apartments, Ltd., 57 S.W.3d 37, 51 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2001, pet. denied) (concluding all Golden Rule factors supported injunction).

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American International Specialty Lines Insurance Co. v. Triton Energy Ltd.green
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Id.

2011See Triton Energy, 52 S.W.3d at 342 ; Armstrong v. Steppes Apartments, Ltd., 57 S.W.3d 37, 51 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2001, pet. denied) (concluding all Golden Rule factors supported injunction).

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Panda Energy Corp. v. Allstate Insurance Co.green
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Panda Energy, 91 S.W.3d at 35 .

2008See Panda Energy, 91 S.W.3d at 35 .

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Rapid Settlements, Ltd. v. Symetra Life Insurance Co.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Co., 234 S.W.3d 788, 795 (Tex.App.-Tyler 2007, no pet.) (applying Golden Rule test in analyzing whether trial court erred in issuing temporary anti-suit injunction seventeen months after order signed).

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North East Independent School District v. Aldridgegreen
tex · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987As our Supreme Court has recognized, the rule that an appeal may be taken only from a final judgment “is deceiving in *365 its apparent simplicity and vexing in its application.” Allen v. Allen, 717 S.W.2d 311, 312 (Tex.1986); North East Independent School District v. Aldridge, 400 S.W.2d 893, 895 (Tex.1966).

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Allen v. Allengreen
tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987As our Supreme Court has recognized, the rule that an appeal may be taken only from a final judgment “is deceiving in *365 its apparent simplicity and vexing in its application.” Allen v. Allen, 717 S.W.2d 311, 312 (Tex.1986); North East Independent School District v. Aldridge, 400 S.W.2d 893, 895 (Tex.1966).

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Operation Rescue-National v. Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas, Inc. green
tex · 1998
2 sentences

2020Tex., 975 S.W.2d 546 , 560 & n.56 (Tex. 1998).

2020Tex., 975 S.W.2d 546 , 560 & n.56 (Tex. 1998).

12020–2020
Fambrough v. Wagley green
tex · 1943
2 sentences

1969The Supreme Court in Fambrough v. Wagley, 140 Tex. 577 , 169 S.W.2d 478 (1943), held that it was not error for counsel to tell the jury to follow the Golden Rule because such rule would require the jury to look with equal solicitude to the rights of both plaintiff and defendant.

1969The Supreme Court in Fambrough v. Wagley, 140 Tex. 577 , 169 S.W.2d 478 (1943), held that it was not error for counsel to tell the jury to follow the Golden Rule because such rule would require the jury to look with equal solicitude to the rights of both plaintiff and defendant.

11969–1969
Southern Ice & Utilities Co. v. Richardson green
texcommnapp · 1936
1 sentence

1942It was more in the nature of a general appeal to the jurors to apply the golden rule.” Southern Ice & Utilities Co. v. Richardson, 128 Tex. 82 , 95 S.W.2d 956, 957 .

11942–1942
Texas Coca Cola v. Lovejoy neutral
texapp · 1937
1 sentence

1942This court later passed upon an assignment in a case wherein was challenged the propriety of an argument, in which the jurors were told: “You gentlemen, in arriving at your verdict, should put yourselves in Mr. Lovejoy’s shoes and consider how you would feel in_ the event it were your wives who had been *1077 damaged to the extent that Mrs. Lovejoy has been damaged.” Texas Coca Cola Bottling Co. v. Lovejoy, Tex.Civ.App., 112 S.W.2d 203, 204 .

11942–1942
Southern Ice & Utilities Co. v. Richardson neutral
· 1936
1 sentence

1942It was more in the nature of a general appeal to the jurors to apply the golden rule.” Southern Ice & Utilities Co. v. Richardson, 128 Tex. 82 , 95 S.W.2d 956, 957 .

11942–1942

Where else courts name it

FL 42 (1969–2025) GA 25 (1908–2025) MS 23 (1965–2026) CA 20 (1978–2025) KS 19 (1990–2026) NC 14 (1929–2022) NV 13 (2000–2022) CT 12 (1912–2024) AL 10 (1859–2016) TX 9 (1942–2020) NJ 9 (2003–2024) WA 9 (1988–2018) MD 8 (1991–2024) WI 8 (1919–2026) NY 7 (1921–2024) CO 6 (2001–2026) OH 6 (2000–2022) AR 5 (1969–2025) VT 4 (2017–2024) PA 4 (1917–2017) WY 4 (1989–2025) KY 4 (1922–2023) IA 3 (1976–2025) RI 3 (1993–2025) IL 3 (1896–2026) DE 3 (2014–2025) ND 2 (1997–1997) WV 2 (1986–2018) SC 2 (2004–2019) AZ 2 (1989–1989) MO 2 (1908–1933) MT 2 (1978–2013)

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