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last clear chance doctrine in Texas

7 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1944–2016 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
Nabors Well Services, Ltd. v. Romerogreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Nabors Well Services, Ltd. v. Romero, 456 S.W.3d 553, 560 (Tex. 2015).

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Davila v. Sandersgreen
tex · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Since the adoption of the comparative negligence statute, the supreme court has abolished doctrines directed to the old choice between “total victory and total defeat for the injured plaintiff.” French v. Grigsby, 671 S.W.2d 867, 867 (Tex.1978) (per curiam) (abolishing “doctrine of last clear chance” and “discovered peril”); see Davila v. Sanders, 557 S.W.2d 770, 771 (Tex.1977) (per cu-riam) (abolishing “doctrine of imminent peril”).

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Bayouth v. Lion Oil Co.green
tex · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Since the adoption of the comparative negligence statute, the supreme court has abolished doctrines directed to the old choice between “total victory and total defeat for the injured plaintiff.” French v. Grigsby, 671 S.W.2d 867, 867 (Tex.1978) (per curiam) (abolishing “doctrine of last clear chance” and “discovered peril”); see Davila v. Sanders, 557 S.W.2d 770, 771 (Tex.1977) (per cu-riam) (abolishing “doctrine of imminent peril”).

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Gonzales v. Caterpillar Tractor Company green
tex · 1978
2 sentences

2003The Texas Supreme Court in French v. Grigsby , 571 S.W.2d 867 (Tex. 1978), held that the doctrine of last clear chance or discovered peril was subsumed with the advent of comparative negligence in Tex. Rev.

2003The Texas Supreme Court in French v. Grigsby, 571 S.W.2d 867 (Tex.1978), held that the doctrine of last clear chance or discovered peril was subsumed with the advent of comparative negligence in Tex.Rev.Civ.

22003–2003
Loftin v. Nolin green
fla · 1956
1 sentence

1976Ark.Stat.Ann. §§ 27-1763 to 27-1765 (Supp.1973); Kaatz v. State, 540 P.2d 1037 (Alaska 1975); Burns v. Ottati, 513 P.2d 469 (Colo.App.1973); Conn. Laws 1973, c. 622 Sec. 1(c); Hoffman v. Jones, 280 So.2d 431 (Fla.1973); Loftin v. Nolin, 86 So.2d 161 (Fla.1956); Cushman v. Perkins, 245 A.2d 846 (Me.1968).

11976–1976
Cushman v. Perkins green
me · 1968
1 sentence

1976Ark.Stat.Ann. §§ 27-1763 to 27-1765 (Supp.1973); Kaatz v. State, 540 P.2d 1037 (Alaska 1975); Burns v. Ottati, 513 P.2d 469 (Colo.App.1973); Conn. Laws 1973, c. 622 Sec. 1(c); Hoffman v. Jones, 280 So.2d 431 (Fla.1973); Loftin v. Nolin, 86 So.2d 161 (Fla.1956); Cushman v. Perkins, 245 A.2d 846 (Me.1968).

11976–1976
Hoffman v. Jones green
fla · 1973
1 sentence

1976Ark.Stat.Ann. §§ 27-1763 to 27-1765 (Supp.1973); Kaatz v. State, 540 P.2d 1037 (Alaska 1975); Burns v. Ottati, 513 P.2d 469 (Colo.App.1973); Conn. Laws 1973, c. 622 Sec. 1(c); Hoffman v. Jones, 280 So.2d 431 (Fla.1973); Loftin v. Nolin, 86 So.2d 161 (Fla.1956); Cushman v. Perkins, 245 A.2d 846 (Me.1968).

11976–1976
Burns v. Ottati green
coloctapp · 1973
1 sentence

1976Ark.Stat.Ann. §§ 27-1763 to 27-1765 (Supp.1973); Kaatz v. State, 540 P.2d 1037 (Alaska 1975); Burns v. Ottati, 513 P.2d 469 (Colo.App.1973); Conn. Laws 1973, c. 622 Sec. 1(c); Hoffman v. Jones, 280 So.2d 431 (Fla.1973); Loftin v. Nolin, 86 So.2d 161 (Fla.1956); Cushman v. Perkins, 245 A.2d 846 (Me.1968).

11976–1976
Kaatz v. State green
alaska · 1975
1 sentence

1976Ark.Stat.Ann. §§ 27-1763 to 27-1765 (Supp.1973); Kaatz v. State, 540 P.2d 1037 (Alaska 1975); Burns v. Ottati, 513 P.2d 469 (Colo.App.1973); Conn. Laws 1973, c. 622 Sec. 1(c); Hoffman v. Jones, 280 So.2d 431 (Fla.1973); Loftin v. Nolin, 86 So.2d 161 (Fla.1956); Cushman v. Perkins, 245 A.2d 846 (Me.1968).

11976–1976
Raynor v. City of Arcata green
cal · 1938
2 sentences

1952This situation might raise an issue of fact similar to that involved under the last clear chance doctrine ; the negligence of the operator of the emergency vehicle would then rest solely upon his arbitrary exercise of his privileges and not upon his disregard of the ordinary speed and right of way. “(9-12) Another view of the meaning and application of this expression is that it is similar to the charge of ‘wilful misconduct’ in the ordinary guest cases.” See also Raynor v. City of Areata, 11 Cal.2d 113 , 77 P.2d 1054 .

1952This situation might raise an issue of fact similar to that involved under the last clear chance doctrine ; the negligence of the operator of the emergency vehicle would then rest solely upon his arbitrary exercise of his privileges and not upon his disregard of the ordinary speed and right of way. “(9-12) Another view of the meaning and application of this expression is that it is similar to the charge of ‘wilful misconduct’ in the ordinary guest cases.” See also Raynor v. City of Areata, 11 Cal.2d 113 , 77 P.2d 1054 .

11952–1952
Hutcheson v. Misenheimer green
va · 1938
2 sentences

1944“The doctrine of the last clear chance (or ‘discovered peril’ in this State) is one involving nice distinctions, often of a technical nature, and courts should be wary in extending its application.” Hutcheson v. Misenheimer, 169 Va. 511 , 194 S.E. 665, 667 . *509 We decline to extend the doctrine into the field of tort-feasors, either as a test of whether or not one of them only is liable to the plaintiff, or as a test to determine whether or not one of them is entitled to a judgment of full indemnity over against the other.

1944“The doctrine of the last clear chance (or ‘discovered peril’ in this State) is one involving nice distinctions, often of a technical nature, and courts should be wary in extending its application.” Hutcheson v. Misenheimer, 169 Va. 511 , 194 S.E. 665, 667 . *509 We decline to extend the doctrine into the field of tort-feasors, either as a test of whether or not one of them only is liable to the plaintiff, or as a test to determine whether or not one of them is entitled to a judgment of full indemnity over against the other.

11944–1944

Where else courts name it

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