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prima facie evidence rule in Texas

8 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1940–1987 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Simonds v. Stanolind Oil & Gas Co.green
tex · 1938 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1943–1976
2 sentences

1976In Simonds v. Stanolind Oil & Gas Co., 134 Tex. 332 , 136 S.W.2d 207, 209 (Tex.Com.App., 1940, opinion adopted) that court stated: “Evidence which, uncontradicted and unexplained, would be prima facie evidence of a fact becomes insufficient to raise an issue of fact when the other facts in evidence conclusively prove that the fact sought to be shown by the prima facie evidence or presumption of fact does not exist.

1976In Simonds v. Stanolind Oil & Gas Co., 134 Tex. 332 , 136 S.W.2d 207, 209 (Tex.Com.App., 1940, opinion adopted) that court stated: “Evidence which, uncontradicted and unexplained, would be prima facie evidence of a fact becomes insufficient to raise an issue of fact when the other facts in evidence conclusively prove that the fact sought to be shown by the prima facie evidence or presumption of fact does not exist.

12
Benson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Boozer v. State, 717 S.W.2d 608, 610 (Tex.Cr.App.1984); Benson v. State, 661 S.W.2d 708, 714 (Tex.Cr.App.1982).

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Boozer v. Statered
texcrimapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Boozer v. State, 717 S.W.2d 608, 610 (Tex.Cr.App.1984); Benson v. State, 661 S.W.2d 708, 714 (Tex.Cr.App.1982).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Trussell v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1968
1 sentence

1973Cf. Trussel v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 426 S.W.2d 233 .

11973–1973
Uptmore v. State green
texcrimapp · 1930
2 sentences

1957It has reference and applies only to the mode or manner by and through which facts essential to the conviction might be established. 20 Am.Jur., Evidence, Sec. 4, page 35, defines the term as follows: “The term ‘prima facie evidence’ which frequently appears in cases, denotes evidence which, if unexplained or uncontradicted, is sufficient in a jury case to carry the case to the jury and to sustain a verdict in favor of the issue which it supports hut which may be contradicted by other evidence, and is thus distinguished from conclusive evidence which the law does not allow to be contradicted.”

1957It has reference and applies only to the mode or manner by and through which facts essential to the conviction might be established. 20 Am.Jur., Evidence, Sec. 4, page 35, defines the term as follows: “The term ‘prima facie evidence’ which frequently appears in cases, denotes evidence which, if unexplained or uncontradicted, is sufficient in a jury case to carry the case to the jury and to sustain a verdict in favor of the issue which it supports hut which may be contradicted by other evidence, and is thus distinguished from conclusive evidence which the law does not allow to be contradicted.”

11957–1957
Ratliff v. State green
texcrimapp · 1929
2 sentences

1957It has reference and applies only to the mode or manner by and through which facts essential to the conviction might be established. 20 Am.Jur., Evidence, Sec. 4, page 35, defines the term as follows: “The term ‘prima facie evidence’ which frequently appears in cases, denotes evidence which, if unexplained or uncontradicted, is sufficient in a jury case to carry the case to the jury and to sustain a verdict in favor of the issue which it supports hut which may be contradicted by other evidence, and is thus distinguished from conclusive evidence which the law does not allow to be contradicted.”

1957It has reference and applies only to the mode or manner by and through which facts essential to the conviction might be established. 20 Am.Jur., Evidence, Sec. 4, page 35, defines the term as follows: “The term ‘prima facie evidence’ which frequently appears in cases, denotes evidence which, if unexplained or uncontradicted, is sufficient in a jury case to carry the case to the jury and to sustain a verdict in favor of the issue which it supports hut which may be contradicted by other evidence, and is thus distinguished from conclusive evidence which the law does not allow to be contradicted.”

11957–1957
Crecelius v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1950
1 sentence

1953Crecelius v. State, 155 Tex. Cr.

11953–1953
State v. Lowenstein green
ohio · 1924
2 sentences

1952The case of State v. Lowenstein, 109 Ohio St. 393 , 142 N. E. 897 (1924), upon which the court in the Colin case placed great reliance. tends to support our position in this matter.

1952The case of State v. Lowenstein, 109 Ohio St. 393 , 142 N. E. 897 (1924), upon which the court in the Colin case placed great reliance. tends to support our position in this matter.

11952–1952
Texas Indemnity Insurance v. Middlebrook green
tex · 1938
1 sentence

1943“Evidence which, uncontradicted and unexplained, would be prima facie evidence of a fact becomes insufficient to raise an issue of fact when the other facts in evidence conclusively prove that the fact sought to be shown by the prima facie evidence or presumption of fact does not exist.” See Simonds v. Stanolind Oil & Gas Co., 134 Tex. 332 , 114 S.W.2d 226 , 136 S. W.2d 207, 209 , and authorities cited.

11943–1943
Herring v. Federal Life Ins. green
texcommnapp · 1926
1 sentence

1940Geffert v. Yorktown Independent School District, Tex.Com.App., 290 S.W. 1083, 1085 ; American Surety Company of New York v. Cross, Tex.Civ.App., 80 S.W.2d 470, 473 ; Moore v. Wooten, Tex.Com.App., 280 S.W. 742, 747 ; Martinez v. Gutierrez, Tex. Com.

11940–1940
Geffert v. Yorktown Independent School Dist. green
texcommnapp · 1927
1 sentence

1940Geffert v. Yorktown Independent School District, Tex.Com.App., 290 S.W. 1083, 1085 ; American Surety Company of New York v. Cross, Tex.Civ.App., 80 S.W.2d 470, 473 ; Moore v. Wooten, Tex.Com.App., 280 S.W. 742, 747 ; Martinez v. Gutierrez, Tex. Com.

11940–1940
American Surety Co. of New York v. Cross neutral
texapp · 1935
1 sentence

1940Geffert v. Yorktown Independent School District, Tex.Com.App., 290 S.W. 1083, 1085 ; American Surety Company of New York v. Cross, Tex.Civ.App., 80 S.W.2d 470, 473 ; Moore v. Wooten, Tex.Com.App., 280 S.W. 742, 747 ; Martinez v. Gutierrez, Tex. Com.

11940–1940

Where else courts name it

TX 8 (1940–1987) OK 5 (1925–2007) FL 4 (1943–2011) NH 4 (2004–2011) WV 3 (1954–2003) IL 3 (1983–1989) MA 3 (1931–2023) PA 3 (2009–2020) NC 3 (1954–2026) NV 2 (2019–2025) HI 2 (1981–1998) ME 2 (2012–2014)

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