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law affirmative defense in Texas

9 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2019 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)

CaseFollowedCited
DeWitt v. Harris Countygreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019See Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc., 144 S.W.3d 417, 422 (Tex. 2004); DeWitt v. Harris County, 904 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex. 1995); Kassen v. Hatley, 887 S.W.2d 4, 8-9 (Tex. 1994).

2006See Kassen v. Hatley, 887 S.W.2d 4, 8-9 (Tex.1994) (official immunity is a common law affirmative defense); DeWitt v. Harris County, 904 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex.1995) (discussing immunity from liability); Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc., 144 S.W.3d 417, 422 (Tex.2004) (discussing immunity from suit).

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Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc.green
tex · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019See Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc., 144 S.W.3d 417, 422 (Tex. 2004); DeWitt v. Harris County, 904 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex. 1995); Kassen v. Hatley, 887 S.W.2d 4, 8-9 (Tex. 1994).

2006See Kassen v. Hatley, 887 S.W.2d 4, 8-9 (Tex.1994) (official immunity is a common law affirmative defense); DeWitt v. Harris County, 904 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex.1995) (discussing immunity from liability); Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc., 144 S.W.3d 417, 422 (Tex.2004) (discussing immunity from suit).

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Kassen v. Hatleygreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019See Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc., 144 S.W.3d 417, 422 (Tex. 2004); DeWitt v. Harris County, 904 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex. 1995); Kassen v. Hatley, 887 S.W.2d 4, 8-9 (Tex. 1994).

2006See Kassen v. Hatley, 887 S.W.2d 4, 8-9 (Tex.1994) (official immunity is a common law affirmative defense); DeWitt v. Harris County, 904 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex.1995) (discussing immunity from liability); Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc., 144 S.W.3d 417, 422 (Tex.2004) (discussing immunity from suit).

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Saks v. Sawtelle, Goode, Davidson & Troilogreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Saks v. Sawtelle, Goode, Davidson & Troilo, 880 S.W.2d 466, 469 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1994, writ denied).

2012See Saks v. Sawtelle, Goode, Davidson & Troilo, 880 S.W.2d 466, 469 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1994, writ denied).

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City of Lancaster v. Chambersgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2002
2 sentences

2002City of Lancaster v. Chambers, 883 S.W.2d 650, 653-54 (Tex.1994).

1999See City of Lancaster v. Chambers, 883 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex.1994).

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Filarsky v. Deliagreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc., 144 S.W.3d 417, 422 (Tex.2004) (discussing immunity from suit); DeWitt v. Harris County, 904 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex.1995) (discussing im munity from liability); see also See Filarsky v. Delia, — U.S. —, 132 S.Ct. 1657, 1660 , 182 L.Ed.2d 662 (2012) (“At common law, those who carried out the work of government enjoyed various protections from liability when doing so, in order to allow them to serve the government without undue fear of personal exposure.”).

2012See Ballantyne v. Champion Builders, Inc., 144 S.W.3d 417, 422 (Tex.2004) (discussing immunity from suit); DeWitt v. Harris County, 904 S.W.2d 650, 653 (Tex.1995) (discussing im munity from liability); see also See Filarsky v. Delia, — U.S. —, 132 S.Ct. 1657, 1660 , 182 L.Ed.2d 662 (2012) (“At common law, those who carried out the work of government enjoyed various protections from liability when doing so, in order to allow them to serve the government without undue fear of personal exposure.”).

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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 (1)

CaseCitedYears
Miller v. State green
texcrimapp · 1983
2 sentences

1998In Miller v. State, 660 S.W.2d 95 (Tex. Crim.App.1983), the appellant contended the trial court erred in failing to charge that he must prove alibi, a common law affirmative defense, by a preponderance of the evidence.

1998In Miller v. State, 660 S.W.2d 95 (Tex.Crim.App.1983), the appellant contended the trial court erred in failing to charge that he must prove alibi, a common law affirmative defense, by a preponderance of the evidence.

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Where else courts name it

MI 18 (2012–2026) TX 9 (1985–2019) OH 4 (2007–2015) IL 2 (2008–2008)

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