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class claim in Texas

54 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1934–2025 5 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
Weatherly v. Deloitte & Touchegreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 10 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2006
2 sentences

2000“The test is whether joinder of all members is practicable in view of the size of the class and such factors as judicial economy, the nature of the action, geographical location of class members, and the likelihood that class members would be unable to prosecute individual lawsuits.” Weatherly, 905 S.W.2d at 653 .

1998"The test is whether joinder of all members is practicable in view of the size of the class and such factors as judicial economy, the nature of the action, geographical locations of class members, and the likelihood that class members would be unable to prosecute individual lawsuits." Weatherly, 905 S.W.2d at 653 .

410
Snyder Communications, L.P. v. Maganagreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2010
2 sentences

2006P. 42(b)(3). 16: Bernal, 22 S.W.3d at 434 ; accord Snyder Commc’ns, L.P. v. Magana, 142 S.W.3d 295, 300 (Tex. 2004) (holding that a court cannot certify a class under rule 42 if the focus of the litigation will be mainly on individual issues, despite the existence of some common questions of law or fact). 17: Bernal, 22 S.W.3d at 434 . 18: Id. at 436 (citing Gen.

2006Bernal, 22 S.W.3d at 434; accord Snyder Commc'ns, L.P. v. Magana, 142 S.W.3d 295, 300 (Tex.2004) (holding that a court cannot certify a class under rule 42 if the focus of the litigation will be mainly on individual issues, despite the existence of some common questions of law or fact). 17 .

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Valley Baptist Medical Center v. Stradleygreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Accord Stradley , 210 S.W.3d at 775 (finding that "safety" and "professional or administrative services" claims fall into the same class of claim because they are not separated by commas). (6) We find additional support for limiting "safety" by "directly related to health care" from reading the definition of an HCLC in the context of the entire definitions section of the statute.

2008Accord Stradley, 210 S.W.3d at 775 (finding that “safety” and “professional or administrative services” claims fall into the same class of claim because they are not separated by commas). 6 We find additional support for limiting “safety” by “directly related to health care” from reading the definition of an HCLC in the context of the entire definitions section of the statute.

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United States Parole Commission v. Geraghtygreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1998
2 sentences

1998See Texas Ass’n of Business, 852 S.W.2d at 445-46 ; Lashley, 889 S.W.2d at 329-80 (“[I]t is by now well established that before a plaintiff may establish his competency to represent a class under rule 42, he must first meet the threshold requirement of standing to bring the action.”); see also United States Parole Comm’n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S.Ct. 1202 , 63 L.Ed.2d 479 (1980).

1998See Texas Ass’n of Business, 852 S.W.2d at 445-46 ; Lashley, 889 S.W.2d at 329-80 (“[I]t is by now well established that before a plaintiff may establish his competency to represent a class under rule 42, he must first meet the threshold requirement of standing to bring the action.”); see also United States Parole Comm’n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S.Ct. 1202 , 63 L.Ed.2d 479 (1980).

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Southwestern Refining Co., Inc. v. Bernalgreen
tex · 2000 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2006
2 sentences

2006P. 42(b)(3). 16: Bernal, 22 S.W.3d at 434 ; accord Snyder Commc’ns, L.P. v. Magana, 142 S.W.3d 295, 300 (Tex. 2004) (holding that a court cannot certify a class under rule 42 if the focus of the litigation will be mainly on individual issues, despite the existence of some common questions of law or fact). 17: Bernal, 22 S.W.3d at 434 . 18: Id. at 436 (citing Gen.

2006Bernal, 22 S.W.3d at 434; accord Snyder Commc'ns, L.P. v. Magana, 142 S.W.3d 295, 300 (Tex.2004) (holding that a court cannot certify a class under rule 42 if the focus of the litigation will be mainly on individual issues, despite the existence of some common questions of law or fact). 17 .

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Best Buy Co. v. Barreragreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2022
2 sentences

2022The record shows that summer, 4See Best Buy Co. v. Barrera, 248 S.W.3d 160, 163 (Tex. 2007) (reversing order certifying a class claim for money had and received); Stonebridge v. Life Ins.

2010We held in Best Buy Co. v. Barrera that the class claim to recover a restocking fee, based on the equitable “money had and received” theory, turned on individual issues that would predominate at trial. 248 S.W.3d 160, 163 (Tex.2007).

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Jasper v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020See Jasper v. State, 61 S.W.3d 413, 420 (Tex. Crim.

2018See Jasper v. State, 61 S.W.3d 413, 420 (Tex. Crim.

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Weidner v. Sanchezgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Appellees argue that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the Class's motion for leave to amend because the Class "sought to amend their [sic] petition to assert a new claim that could not have been brought until after the trial court dismissed their petition because it was based on subsequent events." In support of its argument that the trial court abused its discretion in denying its new trial motion and request to amend its pleadings, the Class cites, among other cases, Weidner v. Sanchez , 14 S.W.3d 353, 376 (Tex. App.--Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, no pet.).

2009Appellees argue that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the Class’s motion for leave to amend because the Class “sought to amend their [sic] petition to assert a new claim that could not have been brought until after the trial court dismissed their petition because it was based on subsequent events.” In support of its argument that the trial court abused its discretion in denying its new trial motion and request to amend its pleadings, the Class cites, among other cases, Weidner v. Sanchez, 14 S.W.3d 353, 376 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, no pet.).

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General Motors Corp. v. Bloyedgreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2006
2 sentences

2006Motors Corp. v. Bloyed, 916 S.W.2d 949, 959 (Tex. 1996)). 19: In re Tri-Star Pictures, Inc., Litigation, 634 A.2d 319 , 334 & n.18 (Del. 1993) (breach of fiduciary duty), disapproved on other grounds, Tooley v. Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc., 845 A.2d 1031 (Del. 2004); USH Ventures v. Global Telesys.

1999See id.

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Texas Ass'n of Business v. Texas Air Control Boardgreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See Texas Ass'n of Business, 852 S.W.2d at 445-46 ; Lashley, 889 S.W.2d at 329-30 ("[I]t is by now well established that before a plaintiff may establish his competency to represent a class under rule 42, he must first meet the threshold requirement of standing to bring the action."); see also United States Parole Comm'n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S.Ct. 1202 , 63 L.Ed.2d 479 (1980).

1998See Texas Ass’n of Business, 852 S.W.2d at 445-46 ; Lashley, 889 S.W.2d at 329-80 (“[I]t is by now well established that before a plaintiff may establish his competency to represent a class under rule 42, he must first meet the threshold requirement of standing to bring the action.”); see also United States Parole Comm’n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S.Ct. 1202 , 63 L.Ed.2d 479 (1980).

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Cedar Crest Funeral Home, Inc. v. Lashleygreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See Texas Ass'n of Business, 852 S.W.2d at 445-46 ; Lashley, 889 S.W.2d at 329-30 ("[I]t is by now well established that before a plaintiff may establish his competency to represent a class under rule 42, he must first meet the threshold requirement of standing to bring the action."); see also United States Parole Comm'n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S.Ct. 1202 , 63 L.Ed.2d 479 (1980).

1998See Texas Ass’n of Business, 852 S.W.2d at 445-46 ; Lashley, 889 S.W.2d at 329-80 (“[I]t is by now well established that before a plaintiff may establish his competency to represent a class under rule 42, he must first meet the threshold requirement of standing to bring the action.”); see also United States Parole Comm’n v. Geraghty, 445 U.S. 388 , 100 S.Ct. 1202 , 63 L.Ed.2d 479 (1980).

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In re Shipmangreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See generally In re Shipman, 540 S.W.3d 562 , 569–70 (Tex. 2018) (trial court granting more discovery relief than requested was error).

11
Stonebridge Life Insurance Co. v. Pittsgreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Co. v. Pitts, 236 S.W.3d 201, 206-07 (Tex. 2007) (reversing order certifying a class claim for money had and received). 5Tex.

2022Co. v. Pitts, 236 S.W.3d 201, 206-07 (Tex. 2007) (reversing order certifying a class claim for money had and received). 5Tex.

11
Henry Schein, Inc. v. Stromboegreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Stromboe, 102 S.W.3d at 691 .

11
Mahoney v. Cuppgreen
texapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022In support of its argument that the trial court did not conduct an adequate hearing, USAA relies on three cases: Mahoney v. Cupp, 638 S.W.2d 257, 260 (Tex. –18– App.—Waco 1982, no writ); In the Interest of M.M.O., 981 S.W.2d 72 , 85–87 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998, no pet.); and St.

11
Abdygapparova v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020As noted above, we assume without deciding that appellant’s first point of error may be raised for the first time on appeal. 5 v. State, 243 S.W.3d 191, 199 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2007, pet. ref’d)).

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Walling v. Metcalfegreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019In our view, this rule is sound, because the juridical link doctrine does not operate as a shortcut that would allow Watson to entirely bypass the necessity for standing and the requisites for class certification, including “commonality” and “typicality.”3 Rather, the doctrine operates as a specialized appendage to those tests, slightly modifying the standing requirement of traceability and the class requirement of typicality to account for the special relationship among 528 S.W.3d 97 , 103 n.38 (Tex. 2017) (quoting Walling v. Metcalfe, 863 S.W.2d 56, 58 (Tex. 1993)). 3 Under Rule 42 of the Te

11
cluster 15983green
· · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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cluster 368451green
ca8 · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Cooper v. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmondgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., Munoz v. Orr, 200 F.3d 291, 307 (5th Cir.2000) (“We note that the failure of proof on the class claim does not bar all individual class members from bringing their own suits, provided that they do not base their claims solely on issues already adjudicated in this action and that they can show individualized proof of discrimination.”) (citing Cooper, 467 U.S. at 880 , 104 S.Ct. 2794 ); Allison v. Citgo Petroleum Corp., 151 F.3d 402 , 425 n. 23 (5th Cir.1998) (distinguishing Cooper and stating that a subsequent dis *455 parate impact class action will be barred by res judicata and col

2007See, e.g., Munoz v. Orr, 200 F.3d 291, 307 (5th Cir.2000) (“We note that the failure of proof on the class claim does not bar all individual class members from bringing their own suits, provided that they do not base their claims solely on issues already adjudicated in this action and that they can show individualized proof of discrimination.”) (citing Cooper, 467 U.S. at 880 , 104 S.Ct. 2794 ); Allison v. Citgo Petroleum Corp., 151 F.3d 402 , 425 n. 23 (5th Cir.1998) (distinguishing Cooper and stating that a subsequent dis *455 parate impact class action will be barred by res judicata and col

11
Amchem Products, Inc. v. Windsorgreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
In Re Alford Chevrolet-Geogreen
tex · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Deposit Guaranty National Bank v. Ropergreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Sun Coast Resources, Inc. v. Coopergreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Texas Department of Mental Health & Mental Retardation v. Petty Ex Rel. Kauffmangreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
William Hoefling & Son v. City of San Antoniogreen
tex · 1892 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Clements v. League of United Latin American Citizensgreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998But see Clements v. League of United Latin American Citizens, 800 S.W.2d 948, 951 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1990, no writ) (holding that in a class action, the court would review standing only through Rule 42's requirement that class representatives have claims typical of the class and will adequately protect class interests).

1998But see Clements v. League of United Latin American Citizens, 800 S.W.2d 948, 951 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1990, no writ) (holding that in a class action, the court would review standing only through Rule 42’s requirement that class representatives have claims typical of the class and will adequately protect class interests).

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Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
Levy v. OfficeMax, Inc. green
texapp · 2007
2 sentences

2013Id. at 849 .

2013Levy, 228 S.W.3d at 852 .

42012–2013
Methodist Hospitals of Dallas v. Tall green
texapp · 1998
2 sentences

2010Id.

2010Id.

42009–2010
National Gypsum Co. v. Kirbyville Independent School District green
texapp · 1989
2 sentences

1998Weatherly, 905 S.W.2d at 653 ; National Gypsum, 770 S.W.2d at 624 .

1998Weatherly, 905 S.W.2d at 653 ; National Gypsum, 770 S.W.2d at 624 .

41995–1998
Graebel/Houston Movers, Inc. v. Chastain green
texapp · 2000
2 sentences

2006Chastain, 26 S.W.3d at 29 , 32 (citing Weatherly v. Deloitte & Touche, 905 S.W.2d 642, 653 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1995, writ dism’d w.o.j.)). 2.

2003Graebel/Houston Movers, Inc. v. Chastain, supra at 32 (citing Weatherly v. Deloitte & Touche, supra at 653).

32003–2006
Eisen v. Carlisle & Jacquelin green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1998Id. at 178 , 94 S.Ct. at 2152-53 .

1998Id. at 178 , 94 S.Ct. at 2152-53 .

21998–1998
Basham v. Audiovox Corp. green
texapp · 2006
1 sentence

2024In support, Pentair cites Basham v. Audiovox Corp., 198 S.W.3d 9 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2006, no pet.).

12024–2024
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Lopez green
tex · 2004
1 sentence

2023We observed that the district court had not yet had the opportunity to address the legal questions raised by State Farm, we suggested we could perhaps have reached some of those questions, but we elected not to reach them “[g]iven the state of the record.” Id.

12023–2023
In Re MMO green
texapp · 1998
1 sentence

2022In support of its argument that the trial court did not conduct an adequate hearing, USAA relies on three cases: Mahoney v. Cupp, 638 S.W.2d 257, 260 (Tex. –18– App.—Waco 1982, no writ); In the Interest of M.M.O., 981 S.W.2d 72 , 85–87 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998, no pet.); and St.

12022–2022
James H. Davis, Individually and D/B/A Jd Minerals, and Jdmi, Llc v. Mark Mueller green
tex · 2017
1 sentence

2019In our view, this rule is sound, because the juridical link doctrine does not operate as a shortcut that would allow Watson to entirely bypass the necessity for standing and the requisites for class certification, including “commonality” and “typicality.”3 Rather, the doctrine operates as a specialized appendage to those tests, slightly modifying the standing requirement of traceability and the class requirement of typicality to account for the special relationship among 528 S.W.3d 97 , 103 n.38 (Tex. 2017) (quoting Walling v. Metcalfe, 863 S.W.2d 56, 58 (Tex. 1993)). 3 Under Rule 42 of the Te

12019–2019
De Los Santos v. Occidental Chemical Corp. green
tex · 1996
1 sentence

2013De Los Santos, 933 S.W.2d at 495 . 7 Yarbrough argues that the orders being appealed here, which effectively allow the GRA class to pursue a class claim for breach of the implied covenant to market, do not alter the fundamental nature of the GRA class, but merely modify the scope of the class’s underpayment damages under the GRAs.

12013–2013
Allison v. Citgo Petroleum Corp. green
ca5 · 1998
1 sentence

2007See, e.g., Munoz v. Orr, 200 F.3d 291, 307 (5th Cir.2000) (“We note that the failure of proof on the class claim does not bar all individual class members from bringing their own suits, provided that they do not base their claims solely on issues already adjudicated in this action and that they can show individualized proof of discrimination.”) (citing Cooper, 467 U.S. at 880 , 104 S.Ct. 2794 ); Allison v. Citgo Petroleum Corp., 151 F.3d 402 , 425 n. 23 (5th Cir.1998) (distinguishing Cooper and stating that a subsequent dis *455 parate impact class action will be barred by res judicata and col

12007–2007
Tooley v. Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette, Inc. green
del · 2004
12006–2006
In Re Tri-Star Pictures, Inc., Litigation green
del · 1993
12006–2006
Intratex Gas Co. v. Beeson green
tex · 2000
12004–2004
William ALPERN and Russell D. Miller, on Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated, Appellants, v. UTILICORP UNITED, INC., Appellee green
ca8 · 1996
12001–2001
Elizabeth Greisz v. Household Bank (Illinois), N.A., and Golden Seal Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. green
ca7 · 1999
12001–2001
Palais Royal, Inc. v. Partida green
texapp · 1996
12001–2001
Rio Grande Valley Gas Co. v. City of Pharr green
texapp · 1997
11998–1998
Adams v. Reagan green
texapp · 1990
11998–1998
Petersen v. Rand Contruction Co. neutral
nyappdiv · 1965
11974–1974
Blanks v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1960
11966–1966
Laubhan v. Peoria Life Ins. Co. green
texcommnapp · 1937
11942–1942
Laubhan v. Peoria Life Insurance neutral
tex · 1937
11942–1942
Mingus, Receiver v. Wadley red
tex · 1926
11934–1934

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Tax Code § 111.002 (4) TX § Tex. Tax Code § 111.104 (4)

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.

Where else courts name it

CA 104 (1909–2026) TX 54 (1934–2025) NY 23 (1898–2025) TN 16 (1898–2002) IL 15 (1910–2025) PA 13 (1924–2018) OR 13 (1901–2025) MA 13 (1961–2025) AZ 12 (1946–2012) IN 11 (1880–2020) FL 10 (1965–2016) AL 9 (1908–2008) MO 9 (1921–2014) NJ 9 (1940–2024) OH 7 (1992–2020) MT 6 (1992–2025) CT 6 (1996–2006) NV 6 (1922–2015) DE 6 (1947–2017) GA 5 (1906–2018) WI 4 (1890–2021) LA 4 (2007–2013) WV 4 (1982–2013) MD 4 (1947–2014) WA 3 (1980–2022) MN 3 (1892–2006) OK 2 (2009–2024) ND 2 (1936–1938) CO 2 (1997–2006) MI 2 (1958–1958) AK 2 (1987–2010) SC 2 (1937–2018) UT 2 (2004–2015)

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.

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