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exception to that general rule in Texas

52 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1916–2025 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 (22)

CaseFollowedCited
Janecka v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003See Janecka , 823 S.W.2d at 243 n.2 .

2003See Janecka, 823 S.W.2d at 243 n.2 .

44
Sanders v. Stategreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Id; also see Mikel v. State, 167 S.W. 3d 556, 558-59 (Tex. App. - Houston [14th Dist.] 2005) and Sanders v. State, 785 S.W. 2d 445, 448 (Tex. App. - San Antonio 1990).

2015However, the Court recognized that there was an exception to that general rule “...when the record affirmatively reflects that the enhancement itself was improper.” Id; also see Mikel v. State, 167 S.W. 3d 556, 558-59 (Tex. App. - Houston [14th Dist.] 2005) and Sanders v. State, 8 785 S.W. 2d 445, 448 (Tex. App. - San Antonio 1990).

22
Mikel v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Id; also see Mikel v. State, 167 S.W. 3d 556, 558-59 (Tex. App. - Houston [14th Dist.] 2005) and Sanders v. State, 785 S.W. 2d 445, 448 (Tex. App. - San Antonio 1990).

2015However, the Court recognized that there was an exception to that general rule “...when the record affirmatively reflects that the enhancement itself was improper.” Id; also see Mikel v. State, 167 S.W. 3d 556, 558-59 (Tex. App. - Houston [14th Dist.] 2005) and Sanders v. State, 8 785 S.W. 2d 445, 448 (Tex. App. - San Antonio 1990).

22
Morissette v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1952 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Morissette v. United States, 342 U.S. 246, 251 , 72 S. Ct. 240, 244 (1952).

2014See Morissette v. United States, 342 U.S. 246, 251 , 72 S. Ct. 240, 244 (1952).

22
Prescott v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2013
2 sentences

2013Prescott v. State, 744 S.W.2d 128 , 130–31 (Tex. Crim.

2011Prescott v. State, 744 S.W.2d 128, 130-31 (Tex.Crim.

15
Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Co. v. Wilkinsongreen
texapp · 1980 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2007
2 sentences

2007Wilkinson , 601 S.W.2d at 521-22 .

2004Wilkinson, 601 S.W.2d at 521-22 .

15
Jones v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019An exception to that general rule exists for those charged with capital offenses “when the proof is evident.” Id.; Jones v. State, 803 S.W.2d 712, 717 (Tex. Crim.

11
Matthew Ryan Wilson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016ANN. art. 36.14 (West 2007). 14 That said, an exception to that general rule exists for “terms which have a known and established legal meaning, or which have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, as where the words 12 Where we have found error in the trial court’s jury charge, we next “evaluate whether sufficient harm resulted from the error to require reversal.” Wilson v. State, 391 S.W.3d 131, 138 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2012, no pet.) Where, as here, the defendant objected to the erroneous part of the charge, he must demonstrate only that he suffered some harm to obtain a re

11
Arline v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Arline v. State, 721 S.W.2d 348, 351 (Tex. Crim.

11
Long v. Castle Texas Production Ltd. Partnershipgreen
tex · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015However, the court explained that “if a remand does not require the trial court to reopen the record” or “if an appellate court renders the judgment the trial court should have rendered,” then an exception to that general rule applies, “and post-judgment interest will accrue from the date of the original, erroneous judgment.” Id. at 79-80 (discussing Rule of Appellate Procedure 43.3); see also Tex. R.

11
Penson v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75 , 109 S.Ct. 346 , 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988); Childress v. Lynaugh, 842 F.2d 768, 772 (5th Cir.1988).

2015See Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75 , 109 S.Ct. 346 , 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988); Childress v. Lynaugh, 842 F.2d 768, 772 (5th Cir.1988).

11
Millard Eugene Childress, Cross-Appellant v. James A. Lynaugh, Director, Texas Department of Corrections, Cross-Appelleegreen
ca5 · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75 , 109 S.Ct. 346 , 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988); Childress v. Lynaugh, 842 F.2d 768, 772 (5th Cir.1988).

11
Stary v. DeBordgreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015If a statute does not specifically provide an exception to that general rule, then “[a]n appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review an interlocutory order.” Qwest Commc’ns Corp. v. AT&T Corp., 24 S.W.3d 334, 336 (Tex. 2000) (per curiam); see also Stary v. DeBord, 967 S.W.2d 352 , 352–53 (Tex. 1998) (“Appellate courts have jurisdiction to consider immediate appeals of interlocutory orders only if a statute explicitly provides appellate jurisdic- tion.”) (per curiam).

11
Banda v. Garcia Ex Rel. Garciagreen
tex · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015While it is generally true that statements made by attorneys must be made under oath to be considered as evidence, the Texas Supreme Court recognized an exception to that general rule in Banda v. Garcia, 955 S.W.2d 270, 272 (Tex. 1997).

11
Qwest Communications Corp. v. AT & T CORP.green
tex · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015If a statute does not specifically provide an exception to that general rule, then “[a]n appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review an interlocutory order.” Qwest Commc’ns Corp. v. AT&T Corp., 24 S.W.3d 334, 336 (Tex. 2000) (per curiam); see also Stary v. DeBord, 967 S.W.2d 352 , 352–53 (Tex. 1998) (“Appellate courts have jurisdiction to consider immediate appeals of interlocutory orders only if a statute explicitly provides appellate jurisdic- tion.”) (per curiam).

11
Hall v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Prescott v. State, 744 S.W.2d 128, 130-31 (Tex.Crim.App.1988); Hall v. State, 161 S.W.3d 142, 156 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2005, pet. ref'd).

11
Schweinle v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Schweinle v. State , 915 S.W.2d 17, 19 (Tex. Crim.

11
Longaker v. Evansgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Longaker v. Evans, 32 S.W.3d 725 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2000, pet. dism’d); Hall v. Rutherford, 911 S.W.2d 422 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1995, writ denied).

11
Huffman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Morris v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Manning v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Hooker v. Williamsongreen
tex · 1883 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
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 (29)

CaseCitedYears
Briddle v. State green
texcrimapp · 1987
2 sentences

2005Briddle , 742 S.W.2d at 389 .

2002Briddle, 742 S.W.2d at 389 .

52002–2005
Le Sage v. Smith green
texapp · 1940
2 sentences

1963A lookout to the rear is not required in those cases, but Le-Sage v. Smith, supra, states the exception to that general rule.

1962A lookout to the rear is not required in those cases, but LeSage v. Smith, supra, states the exception to that general rule.

31962–1966
Medford v. State green
texcrimapp · 2000
2 sentences

2015On the other hand, although it is generally impermissible to instruct on the meanings of terms that are not statutorily defined, an exception to that general rule exists for “‘terms which have a known and established legal meaning, or which have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, as where the words used have a well-known common law Green - 9 meaning.’” Kirsch, 357 S.W.3d at 650 (quoting Medford, 13 S.W.3d at 772 ).

2015On the other hand, although it is generally impermissible to instruct on the meanings of terms that are not statutorily defined, an exception to that general rule exists for “ ‘terms which have a known and established legal meaning, or which have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, as where the words used have a well-known common law meaning.’ ” Kirsch, 357 S.W.3d at 650 (quoting Medford, 13 S.W.3d at 772 ).

22015–2015
Kirsch, Scott Alan green
texcrimapp · 2012
2 sentences

2015On the other hand, although it is generally impermissible to instruct on the meanings of terms that are not statutorily defined, an exception to that general rule exists for “‘terms which have a known and established legal meaning, or which have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, as where the words used have a well-known common law Green - 9 meaning.’” Kirsch, 357 S.W.3d at 650 (quoting Medford, 13 S.W.3d at 772 ).

2015On the other hand, although it is generally impermissible to instruct on the meanings of terms that are not statutorily defined, an exception to that general rule exists for “ ‘terms which have a known and established legal meaning, or which have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law, as where the words used have a well-known common law meaning.’ ” Kirsch, 357 S.W.3d at 650 (quoting Medford, 13 S.W.3d at 772 ).

22015–2015
General Motors Corp. v. Simmons green
tex · 1977
2 sentences

1980General Motors Corp. v. Simmons, 558 S.W.2d 855 (Tex.1977).

1979General Motors Corp. v. Simmons, 558 S.W.2d 855 (Tex. 1977).

21979–1980
Faour v. Faour green
texapp · 1990
1 sentence

2025Appellants urge, however, that applicable here is an exception to that general rule, which applies “when the conduct in question breaches a specific duty owed by the actor to the individual shareholder, such as when the conduct gives rise to a breach of contract claim.” See Ritchie, 443 S.W.3d at 888 n.55; Faour, 789 S.W.2d at 621–22 (“A corporate officer owes a fiduciary duty to the shareholders collectively, i.e. the corporation, but he does not occupy a fiduciary relationship with an individual shareholder, unless some contract or special relationship exists between them in addition to the

12025–2025
Lee C. Ritchie v. Ann Caldwell Rupe, as Trustee for the Dallas Gordon Rupe, III 1995 Family Trust green
tex · 2014
1 sentence

2025Appellants urge, however, that applicable here is an exception to that general rule, which applies “when the conduct in question breaches a specific duty owed by the actor to the individual shareholder, such as when the conduct gives rise to a breach of contract claim.” See Ritchie, 443 S.W.3d at 888 n.55; Faour, 789 S.W.2d at 621–22 (“A corporate officer owes a fiduciary duty to the shareholders collectively, i.e. the corporation, but he does not occupy a fiduciary relationship with an individual shareholder, unless some contract or special relationship exists between them in addition to the

12025–2025
Moss, Jecia Javette green
texcrimapp · 2014
1 sentence

2023The exception to that general rule was articulated in Ex parte Moss, 446 S.W.3d 786 (Tex. Crim.

12023–2023
Pharris v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
1 sentence

2020Id. at 687-88 .

12020–2020
Martinez v. Ryan green
scotus · 2012
2 sentences

2016In Martinez , the Court observed that, although federal habeas courts are generally barred from considering any claim that has not first been properly presented and adjudicated in state court, an exception to that general rule was required under these circumstances in order to “protect prisoners with a potentially legitimate claim of ineffective assistance of trial counsel.” Id. at 1315 .

2016It’was within the context of this recognition — that a convicted person cannot rea sonably be expected--to raise a viable pro se challenge to the effectiveness of his trial attorney without the assistance of counsel — that the Supreme Court crafted the equitable remedy in Martinez and Trevino that would permit such litigants to raise their substantial claims for the first time in a federal habeas proceeding.' See id.

12016–2016
Williams v. State green
texcrimapp · 1943
1 sentence

2015Id.

12015–2015
Hall v. Rutherford green
texapp · 1995
1 sentence

2002See Longaker v. Evans, 32 S.W.3d 725 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2000, pet. dism’d); Hall v. Rutherford, 911 S.W.2d 422 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1995, writ denied).

12002–2002
Rogers v. State green
texapp · 1987
11994–1994
Redinger v. Living, Inc. green
tex · 1985
11991–1991
White v. State green
texcrimapp · 1969
11987–1987
Henderson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1981
11987–1987
Castro v. State green
texapp · 1982
11987–1987
Garza v. Alviar green
tex · 1965
11976–1976
Lewis v. Hill green
texapp · 1966
11971–1971
Montgomery v. Burch green
texapp · 1928
11971–1971
Dossey v. Oehler green
texapp · 1962
11970–1970
Morris Plan Bank of Fort Worth v. Ogden green
texapp · 1940
11970–1970
Berry v. Sunshine Laundries & Dry Cleaning Corp. green
texapp · 1965
11966–1966
Jones v. Downey neutral
texapp · 1962
11966–1966
Riles v. Reichardt green
texapp · 1963
11966–1966
Valley Film Service v. Cruz neutral
texapp · 1943
11966–1966
Scott v. McElroy green
texapp · 1962
11966–1966
Ross v. Smith green
tex · 1857
11928–1928
Matthews v. Thatcher green
· 1903
11916–1916

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 7.02 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 38.04 (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

TX 52 (1916–2025) NY 48 (1891–2026) CA 41 (1980–2026) OR 35 (1951–2022) AL 24 (1977–2025) IL 21 (1982–2024) PA 18 (1980–2026) MD 12 (1975–2020) CT 12 (1875–2021) GA 10 (1993–2025) IN 10 (1886–2020) VA 10 (1988–2021) OH 9 (1973–2025) NJ 8 (1954–2022) WI 8 (1938–2024) MO 7 (1987–2025) FL 6 (1941–2026) MT 6 (1992–2025) WA 6 (1971–2023) MA 4 (1931–2017) UT 4 (2000–2012) AZ 4 (1980–2020) MN 3 (1988–2009) LA 3 (1949–1991) KY 3 (1934–2023) RI 3 (2015–2026) NM 3 (2005–2013) WV 2 (2014–2014) MI 2 (1968–2006) KS 2 (2017–2020) ND 2 (1981–1996) TN 2 (1978–1986) CO 2 (2012–2025) NC 2 (1976–2016)

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