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Abbott rule in Texas

7 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 2006–2015 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
Abbott v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008Abbott v. State, 245 S.W.3d 19, 23 (Tex.App. — Waco, 2007, pet. filed).

2008Abbott v. State, 245 S.W.3d 19, 23 (Tex.App. — Waco, 2007, pet. filed).

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Abbott v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See id. ; State ex rel.

11
Gore v. Stategreen
fla · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Cfi Gore v. State, 719 So.2d 1197, 1200 (Fla. 1998) (holding that the following prosecutor’s argument misstated the burden of proof and was error: “It’s simple and it comes down to this in simplicity: If you believe his story, he’s not guilty.

2006Cf. Gore v. State, 719 So.2d 1197, 1200 (Fla. 1998) (holding that the following prosecutor's argument misstated the burden of proof and was error: "It's simple and it comes down to this in simplicity: If you believe his story, he's not guilty.

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Abbott v. G.G.E green
texapp · 2015
2 sentences

2015F. Conclusion on Standing Plaintiffs Bray and Littlefield have standing as individual plaintiffs under the Abbott rule. 463 S.W.3d at 633 .

2015F. Conclusion on Standing Plaintiffs Bray and Littlefield have standing as individual plaintiffs under the Abbott rule. 463 S.W.3d at 633 .

22015–2015
Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom v. Saenz green
texapp · 2010
2 sentences

2015Plaintiffs Bray and Littlefield have taxpayer standing as provided for under the TURF exception. 319 S.W.3d at 919 .

2015Plaintiffs Bray and Littlefield have taxpayer standing as provided for under the TURF exception. 319 S.W.3d at 919 .

12015–2015
Federal Sign v. Texas Southern University red
tex · 1997
2 sentences

2011Abbott’s pleadings contained statements that the City waived immunity through its conduct. 10 A 1997 Texas Supreme Court opinion entitled Federal Sign v. Texas Southern University (cited in Abbott’s brief), contains a footnote which seemingly encourages the possibility of waiver of immunity by conduct. 951 S.W.2d 401 , 408 n. 1 (Tex.1997).

2011There, the court wrote that there could be “circumstances where the State may waive its immunity by conduct other than simply executing a contract so that it is not always immune from suit when it contracts.” Id.

12011–2011

Where else courts name it

TX 7 (2006–2015) WA 6 (2005–2010) CA 5 (1956–2008) WV 4 (1997–2016) MO 3 (1983–2003) NC 2 (2010–2023) ID 2 (2010–2014) NY 2 (1992–1998) FL 2 (2007–2013) OH 2 (2015–2022) WI 2 (2019–2020)

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