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debt claim in Texas

61 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1891–2023 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.

Followed or applied (26)

CaseFollowedCited
Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chemical Co.green
texapp · 2003 · cited in 14 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2021
2 sentences

2021Co., 101 S.W.3d 619, 627 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied)).

2018Co., 101 S.W.3d 619, 627 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied). –19– Flores testified that she spoke with Haug in November 2013 seeking payment for the drywall materials, sent all of the outstanding invoices to Skyline, and never received payment.

1414
France v. American Indemnity Co.green
tex · 1983 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2021Co., 648 S.W.2d 283, 286 (Tex. 1983)). “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Id. (quoting Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

2021Co., 648 S.W.2d 283, 286 (Tex. 1983)). “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Id. (quoting Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

55
Panizo v. YOUNG MEN'S ASS'Ngreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2011
2 sentences

2006Id. “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

2006Id. “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

48
Jones v. Kelleygreen
tex · 1981 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2018
2 sentences

2018Co., 648 S.W.2d 283, 286 (Tex. 1983); Jones, 614 S.W.2d at 100 . “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

2018Co., 648 S.W.2d 283, 286 (Tex. 1983); Jones, 614 S.W.2d at 100 . “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

26
Ex Parte Yatesgreen
tex · 1965 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1984
2 sentences

1984Ex parte Yates, 387 S.W.2d 377, 380 (Tex.1965); Ex parte Duncan, 462 S.W.2d 336, 338 (Tex.Civ.App.

1980Ex Parte Yates, 387 S.W.2d 377 (Tex.1965), Ex Parte Neff, 542 S.W.2d 268 (Tex.Civ.App.-Ft.

23
Alan Gordon, Lauren Gordon, and IBL Construction & Design, LLC v. Dennis Leasman D/B/A Leasman Contractinggreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018Code Ann. § 38.002 (2)– (3); Gordon v. Leasman, 365 S.W.3d 109, 116 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2011, no pet.) (stating that presentment may be oral and that all that is “necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim”); W.

2015See Gordon, 365 S.W.3d at 116 ; see also Belew v. Rector, 202 S.W.3d 849, 857 (Tex.App.-Eastland 2006, no pet.) (stating that presentment may be done orally or in writing and may be accomplished with.requests for admission, but that “[m]erely filing a breach of. contract claim, however, is insufficient”). “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for-compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Gordon, 365 S.W.3d at 116 (quoting Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

22
Amirsaleh v. Board of Trade of the City of New York, Inc.green
del · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Amirsaleh, 27 A.3d at 529–30; CitiSteel USA, 758 A.2d at 931 .

2018See Amirsaleh, 27 A.3d at 529–30; CitiSteel USA, 758 A.2d at 931 .

22
Ex Parte Duncangreen
texapp · 1970 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1984
2 sentences

1984Ex parte Yates, 387 S.W.2d 377, 380 (Tex.1965); Ex parte Duncan, 462 S.W.2d 336, 338 (Tex.Civ.App.

1980Ex parte Yates, 387 S.W.2d 377, 380 (Tex.1965); Ex parte Duncan, 462 S.W.2d 336, 338 (Tex.Civ.App.

22
Harrison v. Gemdrill International, Inc.green
texapp · 1998 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2008Harrison , 981 S.W.2d at 719 . "[A] ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim." Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

2008Harrison, 981 S.W.2d at 719 . “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

13
Hoxie Implement Co., Inc. v. Bakergreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2016Id. at 493 . “[T]he general rule [is] that paying part of a debt does not bar the further accrual of interest.” Hand & Wrist Ctr. of Houston, P.A. v. Republic Servs., Inc., 401 S.W.3d 712, 721 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, no pet.) (citing Hoxie Implement Co., Inc. v. Baker, 65 S.W.3d 140, 156 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2001, pet. denied)); J.M.

2013Hoxie Implement Co., 65 S.W.3d at 156 .

12
Williams v. Glashgreen
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Williams v. Glash, 789 S.W.2d 261, 264 (Tex. 1990).

11
Anglo-Dutch Petroleum International, Inc., and Anglo-Dutch (Tenge), LLC v. Greenberg Peden, P.C., and Gerald J. Swonkegreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Id. (citations omitted). 16 Anglo-Dutch, 522 S.W.3d at 490 (citation omitted). “[T]he general rule [is] that paying part of a debt does not bar the further accrual of interest.” Id. (citations omitted).

2020Id. (citations omitted). 16 Anglo-Dutch, 522 S.W.3d at 490 (citation omitted). “[T]he general rule [is] that paying part of a debt does not bar the further accrual of interest.” Id. (citations omitted).

11
Hughes v. Mahaney & Higginsgreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019In each and every case we have applied Hughes tolling, the legal services providing the basis for the malpractice claim occurred directly in, and were integrally connected to, the prosecution or defense of a claim: 18 • drafting of an affidavit of voluntary relinquishment precedent to a termination suit and adoption proceeding;62 • allowing the statute of limitations to lapse after being retained to make a claim for asbestos-related personal injuries;63 • failing to provide sufficient notice when prosecuting a debt claim through a foreclosure sale;64 • trial counsel’s mishandling of an insuran

11
Stanfield v. Neubaumgreen
tex · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Renda may have had a debt claim against Marine, but even assuming Erikson was simultaneously advising both sides of that loan transaction,61 the mere rendition of legal advice does not constitute “the prosecution or defense of a claim.” If it were sufficient, those words—which we have repeated in every articulation of the rule—would serve no purpose in 57 BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY at 311 (11th ed. 2019). 58 Id. at 1476. 59 Id. at 528. 60 Id. 61 See Stanfield v. Neubaum, 494 S.W.3d 90, 96 (Tex. 2016) (to prevail on a legal-malpractice claim, a plaintiff must prove, among other things, that the att

11
West Beach Marina, Ltd. v. Erdeljacgreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Beach Marina, Ltd. v. Erdeljac, 94 S.W.3d 248, 269 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, no pet.) (“Presentment does not require a party to follow a particular form—it may be informal or even oral.”).

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Hand & Wrist Center of Houston, P.A. and SCA Houston Hospital for Specialize Surgery, L.P. v. Republic Services, Inc.green
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Id. at 493 . “[T]he general rule [is] that paying part of a debt does not bar the further accrual of interest.” Hand & Wrist Ctr. of Houston, P.A. v. Republic Servs., Inc., 401 S.W.3d 712, 721 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, no pet.) (citing Hoxie Implement Co., Inc. v. Baker, 65 S.W.3d 140, 156 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2001, pet. denied)); J.M.

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Carr v. Austin Fortygreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Co., 101 S.W.3d 619, 627 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied)); see Carr, 744 S.W.2d at 271 (holding that letter notifying opposing party of termination of contract and requesting release of letter of credit constituted proper presentment because “[t]he elements.of notice, time and proof of amount are -all present”).

2015Co., 101 S.W.3d 619, 627 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003, pet. denied)); see Carr, 744 S.W.2d at 271 (holding that letter notifying opposing party of termination of contract and requesting release of letter of credit constituted proper presentment because “[t]he elements of notice, time and proof of amount are all present”).

11
Stine v. Stewartgreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015It provides that a person must bring suit on a debt claim “not later than four years after the day the cause of action accrues.” Id.; Stine v. Stewart, 80 S.W.3d 586, 592 (Tex. 2002).

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Helping Hands Home Care, Inc. D/B/A at Home Healthcare, Johnny James Grice v. Home Health of Tarrant County, Inc. D/B/A Home Health Specialtiesgreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Gordon, 365 S.W.3d at 116 (holding that, to prove presentment, “a party [must] show that its, assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was'made to the opposing party”); see also Helping Hands Home Care, Inc., 393 S.W.3d at 516-17 (holding that agreed order for temporary injunction and agreed extension oí temporary restraining order do not meet presentment requirement because neither • document “says anything about the proof of the amount -owing” and neither document “contains a specific demand from [the defendant]-for payment”).

2015See Gordon, 365 S.W.3d at 116 (holding that, to prove presentment, “a party [must] show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party”); see also Helping Hands Home Care, Inc., 393 S.W.3d at 516–17 (holding that agreed order for temporary injunction and agreed extension of temporary restraining order do not meet presentment requirement because neither document “says anything about the proof of the amount owing” and neither document “contains a specific demand from [the defendant] for payment”).

11
Belew v. Rectorgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Gordon, 365 S.W.3d at 116 ; see also Belew v. Rector, 202 S.W.3d 849, 857 (Tex.App.-Eastland 2006, no pet.) (stating that presentment may be done orally or in writing and may be accomplished with.requests for admission, but that “[m]erely filing a breach of. contract claim, however, is insufficient”). “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for-compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Gordon, 365 S.W.3d at 116 (quoting Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

2015See Gordon, 365 S.W.3d at 116 ; see also Belew v. Rector, 202 S.W.3d 849, 857 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2006, no pet.) (stating that presentment may be done orally or in writing and may be accomplished with requests for admission, but that “[m]erely filing a breach of contract claim, however, is insufficient”). “[A]ll that is necessary is that a party show that its assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party, and the opposing party refused to 23 pay the claim.” Gordon, 365 S.W.3d at 116 (quoting Standard Constructors, Inc. v. Chevron Chem.

11
Busch v. Hudson & Keyse, LLCgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Busch v. Hudson & Keyse, LLC, 312 S.W.3d 294, 300 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2010,' no pet.).

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Gary Wayne Jaster v. Comet II Construction, Inc., Joe H. Schneider, Laura H. Schneider, and Austin Design Groupgreen
tex · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Jaster v. Comet II Const., Inc., 438 S.W.3d 556 , 564–65 (“claim” is assertion of legal right to payment or equitable remedy) (Tex. 2014) (plurality op.); Jones, 614 S.W.2d at 100 (“presentment” simply means demand or request for payment or performance); Ferch, 2009 WL 349149 , at *11 (claimant must show that its “assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance was made to the opposing party” (emphasis added)).

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Nixon v. Mr. Property Management Co.green
tex · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Mills v. Robert W. Gottfried, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Texas Turnpike Authority v. Shepperdgreen
tex · 1955 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Providence Institution for Savings v. Simsgreen
tex · 1969 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11

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 (38)

CaseCitedYears
the Note Investment Group, Inc. v. Associates First Capital Corp., Successor by Merger to Associates Financial Services Company, Inc. green
texapp · 2015
2 sentences

2016“All that is necessary is that the party seeking attorney’s fees show that it made an assertion of a debt or claim and a request for compliance to the opposing party, and that the opposing party refused to pay the claim.” Id.

2016Id. at 493 . “[T]he general rule [is] that paying part of a debt does not bar the further accrual of interest.” Hand & Wrist Ctr. of Houston, P.A. v. Republic Servs., Inc., 401 S.W.3d 712, 721 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, no pet.) (citing Hoxie Implement Co., Inc. v. Baker, 65 S.W.3d 140, 156 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2001, pet. denied)); J.M.

32016–2016
CitiSteel USA, Inc. v. CONNELL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP green
del · 2000
2 sentences

2018See Amirsaleh, 27 A.3d at 529–30; CitiSteel USA, 758 A.2d at 931 .

2018See Amirsaleh, 27 A.3d at 529–30; CitiSteel USA, 758 A.2d at 931 .

22018–2018
Fort Worth Cavalry Club, Inc. v. Sheppard green
tex · 1935
2 sentences

1988Fort Worth Cavalry Club v. Sheppard, 83 S.W.2d 660 (Tex. 1935).

1988Port Worth Cavalrv Club v. SheDDard, 83 S.W.2d 660 (Tex. 1935).

21988–1988
Charles Scribner's Sons v. S.M.N. Marrs green
· 1924
2 sentences

1987SUMMARY Legislation authorizing state agencies to enter into contracts with third-party vendors for the installation, operation, and financing of cogeneration units to be repaid from energy savings that follows the guidelines in Texas Public Building Authority v. Mattox, 686 S.W.2d 924 (Tex. 1985) and Charles Scribner's Sons v. Marrs, 262 S.W. 722 (Tex. 1924), would not create a debt in violation of article III , section 49 , of the Texas Constitution.

1965In Attorney General's Opinion C-134 (1963), it was held that proposed contracts payable out of future revenues are in- valid, citing Section 49 of ArticlesIII of the Constitution of v. Marrs, 114 Tex. 11 , 262 S.W. j; In view of the foregoing, you are advised that you are not authorized to obligate future revenues of Texas Southern University since such obligation would create a debt in violation of Section 49 of Article III of the Constitutionof Texas.

21965–1987
Rowland v. Moore green
tex · 1943
2 sentences

1950The executor shall not be required to plead to any suit brought against him for money until after one year from the date of the probate of such will.” Referring to this and other articles of the same chapter, this court has said: “The statutes do not contemplate that the estate should be entirely withdrawn from the jurisdiction of the probate court, but that the appointment of an independent executor withdraws the estate from the supervision and control of the probate court, except in so far as some other statute may authorize the court to exercise its jurisdiction; and so long as it remains i

1950The executor shall not be required to plead to any suit brought against him for money until after one year from the date of the probate of such will.” Referring to this and other articles of the same chapter, this court has said: “The statutes do not contemplate that the estate should be entirely withdrawn from the jurisdiction of the probate court, but that the appointment of an independent executor withdraws the estate from the supervision and control of the probate court, except in so far as some other statute may authorize the court to exercise its jurisdiction; and so long as it remains i

21950–1950
Long v. Castle Texas Production Ltd. Partnership green
tex · 2014
1 sentence

2020Id. (citations omitted). 16 Anglo-Dutch, 522 S.W.3d at 490 (citation omitted). “[T]he general rule [is] that paying part of a debt does not bar the further accrual of interest.” Id. (citations omitted).

12020–2020
Renda v. Erikson green
texapp · 2018
2 sentences

2019P. 41.3 (transferee court must apply the precedent of the transferring court). 15 547 S.W.3d at 910-11 . 7 transactional work or the prosecution or defense of claims” and whether “the group of clients to whom Erikson gave advice . . . encompassed Renda in his personal capacity.”16 Regarding the former, the court identified two distinct “claims” that could support Hughes tolling: (1) the Government’s debt claim against Marine and (2) Renda’s debt claim against Marine.17 According to the court, Renda’s malpractice claim would be amenable to Hughes tolling if Renda and the entities related to him

2019We granted Erikson’s petition for review to address the scope of the Hughes tolling rule, which we have had few occasions to revisit since its adoption nearly thirty years ago. 16 Id. at 911 . 17 Id. 18 Id. 19 Id. at 910-11 . 8 II.

12019–2019
cluster 767008 green
ca3 · 1999
1 sentence

2015"A debt claim leads only to a money judgment and does not in its own right constitute an interest in specific property." Rahman, 198 F.3d at 496 .

12015–2015
Kevin Miller v. McCalla Raymer, Padrick, Cobb, Nichols, and Clark, L.L.C., and Echevarria, McCalla Raymer, Barrett, and Frappier green
ca7 · 2000
12010–2010
Piro v. Piro green
texapp · 1961
12007–2007
Harris v. Dyer green
orctapp · 1981
12002–2002
Adams v. Petrade International, Inc. green
texapp · 1988
11999–1999
Texas Public Building Authority v. Mattox green
tex · 1985
11987–1987
Pacific American Gasoline Co. of Texas v. Miller green
texapp · 1934
11987–1987
Roylex, Inc. v. Langson Bros. Construction Co. green
texapp · 1979
11987–1987
Edinburg Meat Products Co. v. Vernon Co. green
texapp · 1976
11983–1983
Gipson v. Southwest Oil Co. of San Antonio green
texapp · 1980
11983–1983
Ex Parte Neff green
texapp · 1976
11980–1980
Ex Parte Helms green
tex · 1953
11980–1980
Smith v. Bramhall green
tex · 1978
11980–1980
Ex Parte Davis green
tex · 1908
11980–1980
City of Big Spring v. Board of Control green
tex · 1966
11970–1970
Platte v. Securities Inv. Co. green
texcommnapp · 1932
11968–1968
Longoria v. Liddell neutral
texapp · 1937
11940–1940
R. L. White Co. v. Stout neutral
texapp · 1937
11940–1940
Whitmire v. May green
· 1903
11940–1940
Allen v. Reilly neutral
texapp · 1910
11940–1940
Cole v. Lewis neutral
texapp · 1913
11940–1940
Lippincott v. Taylor green
texapp · 1911
11940–1940
Franklin Insurance v. Villeneuve green
texapp · 1901
11931–1931
School Trustees of District No. 25 v. Farmer green
· 1900
11922–1922
Hopkins v. Howard green
tex · 1854
11919–1919
Brunson v. Dawson State Bank neutral
texapp · 1915
11916–1916
Fievel v. Zuber green
tex · 1887
11906–1906
Gouldy v. Metcalf green
texapp · 1889
11906–1906
Goldfrank, Frank & Co. v. Young green
· 1885
11906–1906
Frost v. Erath Cattle Co. green
tex · 1891
11906–1906
Berry v. Harnage neutral
tex · 1873
11891–1891

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