65 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1930–2021 2 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Green v. Stategreen2 sentences2013See Green v. State, 153 Tex.Crim. 442 , 221 S.W.2d 612, 616 (1949) (op. on reh’g) (farmer who killed hogs that he mistakenly believed belonged to him was not required to show that his mistake was reasonable because "[a]n intent to steal property and a bona fide claim of right to take it are incompatible. 2013See Green v. State, 153 Tex.Crim. 442 , 221 S.W.2d 612, 616 (1949) (op. on reh’g) (farmer who killed hogs that he mistakenly believed belonged to him was not required to show that his mistake was reasonable because "[a]n intent to steal property and a bona fide claim of right to take it are incompatible. | 4 | 4 |
Commercial Credit Equipment Corp. v. Westgreen2 sentences2004Corp. v. West , 677 S.W.2d 669, 677 (Tex. App.-Amarillo 1984, writ ref'd n.r.e.) (stating that the lack of knowledge about the usury laws or their application to a particular transaction did not constitute a bona fide error). 2004Corp. v. West, 677 S.W.2d 669, 677 (Tex. App.–Amarillo 1984, writ ref’d n.r.e.) (stating that the lack of knowledge about the usury laws or their application to a particular transaction did not constitute a bona fide error). | 4 | 4 |
Callaway v. East Texas Government Credit Uniongreen2 sentences2008Callaway v. East Tex. Gov = t Credit Union , 619 S.W.2d 411, 415 (Tex. Civ. 1985Callaway v. East Texas Government Credit Union, 619 S.W.2d 411, 415 (Tex.Civ.App.—Tyler 1981, writ ref’d n.r.e.). | 2 | 2 |
Crawford v. Stategreen2 sentences2005PENAL CODE ANN. § 29.02. [12] Id. § 29.01(1). [13] Herrin v. State, 125 S.W.3d 436, 441 (Tex. Crim.App.2002) (citing Conner v. State, 67 S.W.3d 192, 197 (Tex.Crim.App.2001)). [14] 800 S.W.2d 267, 269 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1990, no pet.). [15] Id. [16] Id. [17] Id. [18] Id. [19] 509 S.W.2d 582, 584-86 (Tex.Crim.App. 1974). [20] In Wharton's Criminal Law, Vol. 2 Sec. 550, p. 250, it is said: Except in a few jurisdictions, a creditor's taking of money from his debtor to satisfy or secure the obligation, either by force or intimidation, is not regarded as robbery, the generally accepted d 2005PENAL CODE ANN. § 29.02. [12] Id. § 29.01(1). [13] Herrin v. State, 125 S.W.3d 436, 441 (Tex. Crim.App.2002) (citing Conner v. State, 67 S.W.3d 192, 197 (Tex.Crim.App.2001)). [14] 800 S.W.2d 267, 269 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1990, no pet.). [15] Id. [16] Id. [17] Id. [18] Id. [19] 509 S.W.2d 582, 584-86 (Tex.Crim.App. 1974). [20] In Wharton's Criminal Law, Vol. 2 Sec. 550, p. 250, it is said: Except in a few jurisdictions, a creditor's taking of money from his debtor to satisfy or secure the obligation, either by force or intimidation, is not regarded as robbery, the generally accepted d | 2 | 2 |
Boykin v. Stategreen2 sentences2005The rule is different however, in some jurisdictions, as to the forcible taking of property for the purpose of collecting uncertain, unliquidated damages, and such a taking will support a prosecution for robbery. 21: Crawford , 509 S.W.2d at 584-86 (selected footnotes and citations omitted; footnotes in original). 22: See id. at 586. 23: See Schweinle , 915 S.W.2d at 19 ; Saunders , 840 S.W.2d at 391-92 . 24: See Boykin v. State , 818 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex. Crim. 2005The rule is different however, in some jurisdictions, as to the forcible taking of property for the purpose of collecting uncertain, unliquidated damages, and such a taking will support a prosecution for robbery. [21] Crawford, 509 S.W.2d at 584-86 (selected footnotes and citations omitted; footnotes in original). [22] See id. at 586 . [23] See Schweinle, 915 S.W.2d at 19 ; Saunders, 840 S.W.2d at 391-92 . [24] See Boykin v. State, 818 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex.Crim.App.1991). [25] TEX. | 2 | 2 |
Mitchell Energy Corp. v. Ashworthgreen2 sentences2000See Mitchell , 943 S.W.2d at 438 (primary objective in statutory construction is to give effect to legislature's intent). 2000See Mitchell, 943 S.W.2d at 438 (primary objective in statutory construction is to give effect to legislature’s intent). | 2 | 2 |
Schweinle v. Stategreen2 sentences2005The rule is different however, in some jurisdictions, as to the forcible taking of property for the purpose of collecting uncertain, unliquidated damages, and such a taking will support a prosecution for robbery. 21: Crawford , 509 S.W.2d at 584-86 (selected footnotes and citations omitted; footnotes in original). 22: See id. at 586. 23: See Schweinle , 915 S.W.2d at 19 ; Saunders , 840 S.W.2d at 391-92 . 24: See Boykin v. State , 818 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex. Crim. 2005The rule is different however, in some jurisdictions, as to the forcible taking of property for the purpose of collecting uncertain, unliquidated damages, and such a taking will support a prosecution for robbery. [21] Crawford, 509 S.W.2d at 584-86 (selected footnotes and citations omitted; footnotes in original). [22] See id. at 586 . [23] See Schweinle, 915 S.W.2d at 19 ; Saunders, 840 S.W.2d at 391-92 . [24] See Boykin v. State, 818 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex.Crim.App.1991). [25] TEX. | 1 | 2 |
Melvin McGowan v. King, Incorporatedgreen2 sentences1995If it is shown “by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error notwithstanding the maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to avoid any such error,” liability will not attach. 15 U.S.C.A. § 1640 (c); McGowan, 569 F.2d at 848 n. 3. 1979McGowan v. King, Inc., 569 F.2d 845, 849 (5th Cir. 1978); Mirabal v. General Motors Acceptance Corp., 537 F.2d 871, 877 (7th Cir. 1976). | 1 | 2 |
Tyra v. Bob Carroll Construction Co.green2 sentences1992Co., 639 S.W.2d 690, 691 (Tex.1982) (assumed that a pleading was a charge of interest and found that there was a bona fide error which prevented penalties for usury). 1992Co., 639 S.W.2d 690, 691 (Tex.1982) (assumed that a pleading was a charge of interest and found that there was a bona fide error which prevented penalties for usury). | 1 | 2 |
McDonald v. Savoygreen2 sentences1984See McDonald v. Savoy, 501 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1973, no writ); TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 5069-8.01(f) (Vernon Supp.1984). 1983McDonald v. Savoy, 501 S.W.2d 400 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1973, no writ). | 1 | 2 |
John Mirabal v. General Motors Acceptance Corporationgreen2 sentences1981We believe the most appropriate definition of “bona fide error” appears in Mirabel v. GMAC, 537 F.2d 871 , 878 (7th Cir. 1976), a Truth in Lending case: “A bona fide error is an error which is made in the course of a good faith attempt at compliance with statute requirements.” When a statute expressly outlines the necessary procedures for obtaining a writ, it is our opinion that a good faith attempt to comply with that statute must be shown. 1981We believe the most appropriate definition of “bona fide error” appears in Mirabel v. GMAC, 537 F.2d 871 , 878 (7th Cir. 1976), a Truth in Lending case: “A bona fide error is an error which is made in the course of a good faith attempt at compliance with statute requirements.” When a statute expressly outlines the necessary procedures for obtaining a writ, it is our opinion that a good faith attempt to comply with that statute must be shown. | 1 | 2 |
Gray v. Gulf Oil Corporationgreen2 sentences1973The sole issue remaining is whether ap-pellee pleaded and proved by a preponderance of the evidence each element of a bona fide claim against the resident defendant, which was same claim asserted against the defendant in the controverting affidavit. 1 McDonald, Texas Civil Practice, Sec. 4.10.2, p. 441 (1965 Rev.Ed.); Gray v. Gulf Oil Corporation, 416 S.W.2d 875, 877 (Tex.Civ.App., Fort Worth 1967, no writ). 1967McDonald Texas Civil Practice Vol. 1, Sec. 4.10.2, 1 Gray v. Gulf Oil Corporation, Tex.Civ.App., 416 S.W.2d 875 , Fort Worth, n. w. h. | 1 | 2 |
Lasiter v. Stategreen1 sentence2021See Lasiter v. State, 283 S.W.3d 909, 923 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2009, pet. ref’d); Durgan v State, 259 S.W.3d 219 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2008, no pet.). | 1 | 1 |
Rodriguez v. Stategreen1 sentence2021See Rodriguez, 329 S.W.3d at 77 ; Purchase, 84 S.W.3d at 699 . | 1 | 1 |
Ex Parte Browngreen1 sentence2021Ex parte Brown, 205 S.W.3d 538, 545 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
CA PARTNERS v. Spearsgreen1 sentence2015“A ‘bona fide error’ is an error which is made in the course of a good-faith attempt at compliance with statutory requirements.” CA Partners v. Spears, 274 S.W.3d 51, 71 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2008, pet. denied) (citing Callaway v. E. | 1 | 1 |
Torres v. Mid-State Trust IIgreen2 sentences2015“In other words, the bona fide error defense requires a creditor to prove (1) that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error and (2) that the creditor adopted procedures which were designed to avoid and prevent these types of errors.” Torres v. Mid-State Trust II, 895 S.W.2d 828, 831 (Tex.App-Corpus Christi 1995, writ denied) (construing predecessor to current statute). 2015“In other words, the bona fide error defense requires a creditor to prove (1) that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error and (2) that the creditor adopted procedures which were designed to avoid and prevent these types of errors.” Torres v. Mid-State Trust II, 895 S.W.2d 828, 831 (Tex.App-Corpus Christi 1995, writ denied) (construing predecessor to current statute). | 1 | 1 |
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. v. Public Utility Commissiongreen1 sentence2014Comm’n of Tex., 745 S.W.2d 918, 926-27 (Tex.App.Austin 1988, writ denied)); see also Beal, supra, 56 Baylor L.Rev. at 16 (“[N]otice and comment rulemaking procedures must be utilized unless a bona fide exception exists.”). | 1 | 1 |
Gornick v. Stategreen1 sentence2013Gornick v. State, 947 S.W.2d 678, 680 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 1997, no pet.) (“If a person is acting under a bona fide claim of right, albeit ill-founded, he is not guilty of a crime. | 1 | 1 |
| Moore v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Great American Reserve Insurance Co. v. Sandersgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Conner v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Herrin v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Collins v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| cluster 15904green | 1 | 1 |
| Texas Beef Cattle Co. v. Greengreen | 1 | 1 |
| State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Simmonsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ballard v. Hillcrest State Bank of University Parkgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Sotogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Central Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. Gonzalesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Renfro Drug Co. v. Lewisgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Houston Sash & Door Company, Inc. v. Davidsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Stockyards National Bank v. Maples
green
2 sentences1981Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 (1936); also see Royal v. Moore (Houston 1st CA 1979) 580 S.W.2d 159 , no writ. 1981Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 (1936); also see Royal v. Moore (Houston 1st CA 1979) 580 S.W.2d 159 , no writ. | 5 | 1957–1981 |
Cage v. Guerra
neutral
2 sentences1977To prove venue in Bexar County under Subd. 4. appellees had the burden of proving three venue facts: (1) one defendant resides in the county of the suit; (2) the party asserting his privilege is at least a proper party to the claim against the resident defendant; (3) plaintiff has a bona-fide claim against the resident defendant. 1 McDonald Texas Civil Practice § 4.102, p. 434; Zurich Insurance Co. v. Wiegers, 527 S.W.2d 511 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1975, no writ); Town & Country Mobile Homes, Inc. v. Benfer, 527 S.W.2d 523 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1975, no writ); Cage v. Guerra, 511 S.W.2d 397 ( 1975While we are not restricted to this exception, it will be considered at the outset. .The venue facts under Subdivision 4 are: (I) one defendant resides in the county of suit; (II) the party asserting his privilege is at least a proper party to the claim against the resident defendant; and (III) the plaintiff has a bona fide claim against the resident defendant. 1 McDonald, Texas Civil Practice, Section 4.10.2-{II) (1965 rev.); Cage v. Guerra, 511 S.W.2d 397 (Tex.Civ. | 4 | 1975–1977 |
Thompson v. State
green
2 sentences2013Id. at 795 ; see also Robinson, supra note 31, at 262. . 221 S.W.2d at 616 (concluding that the defendant need not show that his mistake depended upon reasonable diligence because “[a]n intent to steal property and a bona fide claim of right to take it are incompatible. 2013Therefore, it was error to instruct the jury that Green’s mistake concerning ownership of the hogs had to be reasonable.” 36 The lesson from Green is that an honest mistake that negates the statutory culpable 33 Id. at 616 . 34 Thompson, 236 S.W.3d at 794 . 35 Id. at 795 ; see also ROBINSON , supra note 31, at 262. 36 221 S.W.2d at 616 (concluding that the defendant need not show that his mistake depended upon reasonable diligence because “[a]n intent to steal property and a bona fide claim of right to take it are incompatible. | 3 | 2013–2013 |
Saunders v. State
green
2 sentences2005The rule is different however, in some jurisdictions, as to the forcible taking of property for the purpose of collecting uncertain, unliquidated damages, and such a taking will support a prosecution for robbery. 21: Crawford , 509 S.W.2d at 584-86 (selected footnotes and citations omitted; footnotes in original). 22: See id. at 586. 23: See Schweinle , 915 S.W.2d at 19 ; Saunders , 840 S.W.2d at 391-92 . 24: See Boykin v. State , 818 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex. Crim. 2005The rule is different however, in some jurisdictions, as to the forcible taking of property for the purpose of collecting uncertain, unliquidated damages, and such a taking will support a prosecution for robbery. [21] Crawford, 509 S.W.2d at 584-86 (selected footnotes and citations omitted; footnotes in original). [22] See id. at 586 . [23] See Schweinle, 915 S.W.2d at 19 ; Saunders, 840 S.W.2d at 391-92 . [24] See Boykin v. State, 818 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex.Crim.App.1991). [25] TEX. | 2 | 2005–2005 |
Moore v. Sabine National Bank of Port Arthur
green
2 sentences1992The question whether a pleading can charge interest was addressed in Moore v. Sabine National Bank, 527 S.W.2d 209 (Tex.Civ.App. — Austin 1975, writ ref’d n.r.e.). 1979Stat.Ann. art. 5069-7.03(3) (Vernon 1971), for the reason that the undisputed evidence shows that appellant’s error was a bona fide error, citing Hight v. Jim Bass Ford, Inc., 552 S.W.2d 490 - (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1977, writ ref’d n. r. e.); Page v. Central Bank & Trust Co., 548 S.W.2d 802 (Tex.Civ.App.—Eastland 1977, no writ); Moore v. Sabine National Bank of Port Arthur, 527 S.W.2d 209 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1975, writ ref’d n. r. e.). | 2 | 1979–1992 |
First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n of San Antonio v. Bustamante
green
2 sentences1984First Federal Savings and Loan Association of San Antonio v. Bustamante, 609 S.W.2d 845 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1980, no writ). 1984Miller v. Soliz, 648 S.W.2d 734 (Tex.App.— Corpus Christi 1983, no writ); First Federal Savings and Loan Association of San Antonio v. Bustamante, 609 S.W.2d 845 (Tex.Civ.App. — San Antonio 1980, no writ). | 2 | 1984–1984 |
Royal v. Moore
green
2 sentences1983Royal v. Moore, 580 S.W.2d 159 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1979, no writ); O.P. 1981Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 (1936); also see Royal v. Moore (Houston 1st CA 1979) 580 S.W.2d 159 , no writ. | 2 | 1981–1983 |
Zurich Insurance Company v. Wiegers
green
2 sentences1977To prove venue in Bexar County under Subd. 4. appellees had the burden of proving three venue facts: (1) one defendant resides in the county of the suit; (2) the party asserting his privilege is at least a proper party to the claim against the resident defendant; (3) plaintiff has a bona-fide claim against the resident defendant. 1 McDonald Texas Civil Practice § 4.102, p. 434; Zurich Insurance Co. v. Wiegers, 527 S.W.2d 511 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1975, no writ); Town & Country Mobile Homes, Inc. v. Benfer, 527 S.W.2d 523 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1975, no writ); Cage v. Guerra, 511 S.W.2d 397 ( 1977Stockyards National Bank v. Maples, 127 Tex. 633 , 95 S.W.2d 1300 (1936), Zurich Insurance Company v. Weigers, 527 S.W.2d 511 (Tex.Civ.App.1975, no writ), 1 McDonald, Texas Civil Practice, § 44.10.2 (Rev. ed. 1965). | 2 | 1977–1977 |
Purchase v. State
green
1 sentence2021See Rodriguez, 329 S.W.3d at 77 ; Purchase, 84 S.W.3d at 699 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Durgan v. State
green
1 sentence2021See Lasiter v. State, 283 S.W.3d 909, 923 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2009, pet. ref’d); Durgan v State, 259 S.W.3d 219 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2008, no pet.). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Texas State Board of Pharmacy v. Witcher
green
1 sentence2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 24 Texas State Board of Pharmacy v. Witcher, 447 S.W.3d 520 (2014) (Tex.App.–Austin 1988, writ denied)); see also Beal, supra, 56 Baylor L.Rev. at 16 (“[N]otice and comment rulemaking procedures must be utilized unless a bona fide exception exists.”). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Joseph J. Gajda and Lillian A. Gajda v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| Ball v. Commissioner green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| State Farm Lloyds, Inc. v. Polasek green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Montgomery v. Phillips Petroleum Co. green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| De Gonzalez v. Mission American Insurance Co. green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Herrera v. Collins green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Rick Furniture Distributing Co. v. Kirlin green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Stendebach v. Campbell green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Miller v. Soliz green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Star Houston, Inc. v. Bloomfield neutral | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| McCormick v. Hines green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Cartwright v. Canode green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Page v. Central Bank & Trust Co. green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| James v. Drye green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| McKisson v. Sales Affiliates, Inc. green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Hight v. Jim Bass Ford, Inc. green | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Flewellen v. Brownfield State Bank & Trust Co. of Brownfield green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Texas Employers' Insurance Ass'n neutral | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Town & Country Mobile Homes, Inc. v. Benfer neutral | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Spradling v. Williams green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Ford Motor Credit Company v. Garcia green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Hoover v. Barker green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Lednum v. Dallas Trust & Savings Bank green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Palmer v. Texas green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
| Park v. Wood green | 1 | 1957–1957 |
| Silvers Box Corp. v. Boynton Lumber Co. green | 1 | 1955–1955 |
| Minica v. State neutral | 1 | 1949–1949 |
| Barton v. State red | 1 | 1949–1949 |
| Hurwitz v. Lotz green | 1 | 1943–1943 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.