public policy exception in Texas

52 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1949–2018 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 (32)

Case	Followed	Cited
Beck v. Beckgreen tex · 1991 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2015 2 sentences 2015Id. (citing Beck v. Beck. 814 S.W.2d 745 (Tex. 1991) at 748-49. 34 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 603 (Tex. 1991). cert, denied. 498 U.S. 1048 . 112 L. 2004Id. (citing Beck v. Beck, 814 S.W.2d 745, 748-49 (Tex.1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S. 907 , 112 S.Ct. 1266 , 117 L.Ed.2d 494 (1992); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 681-82 (Tex.1990), cert denied, 498 U.S. 1048 , 111 S.Ct. 755 , 112 L.Ed.2d 775 (1991) (op. on reh’g)).	5	6
United States v. Bobby Ray McCaskey A/K/A Snake and Lionel Legard A/K/A Maxgreen ca5 · 1993 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008 2 sentences 2008The policies to be served by the doctrine of judicial estoppel include “preventing internal inconsistency, precluding litigants from playing fast and loose with the courts, and prohibiting parties from deliberately changing positions according to the exigencies of the moment.” U.S. v. McCaskey, 9 F.3d 368, 378 (5th Cir.1993). 2008The policies to be served by the doctrine of judicial estoppel include “preventing internal inconsistency, precluding litigants from playing fast and loose with the courts, and prohibiting parties from deliberately changing positions according to the exigencies of the moment.” U.S. v. McCaskey , 9 F.3d 368, 378 (5 th Cir. 1993).	5	5
DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp.green tex · 1990 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2004 2 sentences 2004Id. (citing Beck v. Beck, 814 S.W.2d 745, 748-49 (Tex.1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S. 907 , 112 S.Ct. 1266 , 117 L.Ed.2d 494 (1992); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 681-82 (Tex.1990), cert denied, 498 U.S. 1048 , 111 S.Ct. 755 , 112 L.Ed.2d 775 (1991) (op. on reh’g)). 2004Id . (citing Beck v. Beck , 814 S.W.2d 745, 748-49 (Tex. 1991), cert. denied , 498 U.S. 1048 (1991); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp. , 793 S.W.2d 670, 681-82 (Tex. 1990) (op. on reh’g)).	4	5
Nexen Inc. v. Gulf Interstate Engineering Co.green texapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See id. § 187 cmt. d; Nexen Inc. v. Gulf Interstate Eng’g Co., 224 S.W.3d 412, 420 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2006, no pet.). 2011See id. § 187 cmt. d; Nexen Inc. v. Gulf Interstate Eng’g Co., 224 S.W.3d 412, 420 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006, no pet.).	3	3
Lawrence v. CDB Services, Inc.red tex · 2001 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002However, in Lawrence v. CDB Servs ., Inc. , 44 S.W.3d 544, 551-53 (Tex. 2001), the Supreme Court disapproved the public policy analysis employed by the Fourth Court of Appeals, finding fault with its substantive plan-by-plan comparison of respective benefits. 2002However, in Laurrence v. CDB Servs., Inc., 44 S.W.3d 544, 551-58 (Tex.2001), the Supreme Court disapproved the public policy analysis employed by the Fourth Court of Appeals, finding fault with its substantive plan-by-plan comparison of respective benefits.	3	3
Nevada v. Hallred scotus · 1979 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015In Nevada v. Hall, the Supreme Court recognized a public-policy exception to the Full Faith and Credit Clause to the extent Congress does not prescribe otherwise. 440 U.S. 410, 421-22 , 99 S.Ct. 1182 , 59 L.Ed.2d 416 (1979) (“[T]his Court’s decision in Pacific Insurance Co. v. Industrial Accident Comm’n, 306 U.S. 493 , 59 S.Ct. 629 , 83 L.Ed. 940 , clearly establishes that the Full Faith and Credit Clause does not require a State to apply another State’s law in violation of its own legitimate public policy.”). 2015In Nevada v. Hall, the Supreme Court recognized a public-policy exception to the Full Faith and Credit Clause to the extent Congress does not prescribe otherwise. 440 U.S. 410, 421-22 , 99 S.Ct. 1182 , 59 L.Ed.2d 416 (1979) (“[T]his Court’s decision in Pacific Insurance Co. v. Industrial Accident Comm’n, 306 U.S. 493 , 59 S.Ct. 629 , 83 L.Ed. 940 , clearly establishes that the Full Faith and Credit Clause does not require a State to apply another State’s law in violation of its own legitimate public policy.”).	2	2
McClendon v. Ingersoll-Rand Co.green tex · 1989 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–2001 2 sentences 1994The Texas Supreme Court's decision in McClendon, 779 S.W.2d at 69 , reversed in Ingersoll-Rand v. McClendon, 498 U.S. 133 , 111 S.Ct. 478 , 112 L.Ed.2d 474 (1990), was an attempt to expand the narrow public policy exception to hold that the at-will doctrine does not bar employees from recovering damages if they can prove that the employer fired them to avoid paying benefits under a pension plan. 1991This court reversed the judgment of the court of appeals and remanded the case for trial, holding that McClendon’s allegations were sufficient to state a wrongful discharge claim against Ingersoll-Rand under a public policy exception to the employment-at-will doctrine. 779 S.W.2d 69 .	1	4
Sabine Pilot Service, Inc. v. Hauckgreen tex · 1985 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1993 2 sentences 1993Sands is urging this Court to extend the protection of the public policy exception to the employment at-will doctrine announced in Sabine Pilot Service, Inc. v. Hauck , 687 S.W.2d 733, 735 (Tex. 1985), to cover contractual relationships between independent contractors and those parties contracting for their services. 1990The supreme court stated that where an employee sought to invoke the public policy exception, “it is the plaintiff’s burden to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that his discharge was for no reason other than his refusal to perform an illegal act.” Id.	1	4
In Re AVgreen texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 2 sentences 2002V ., 57 S.W.3d 51 , 60 (Tex.App.-Waco 2001, pet. filed) (the public policy exception validates a retroactive law which is necessary to safeguard public safety and welfare). 2002See also In re A. V., 57 S.W.3d 51 , 60 (Tex. App.-Waco 2001, pet. filed) (the public policy exception validates a retroactive law which is necessary to safeguard public safety and welfare).	1	2
Richard Patrick Feemster, Sr. v. Bj-Titan Services Co./titan Services, Inc.green ca5 · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018See 873 F.2d at 93 -94 .	1	1
Cafasso v. General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc.green ca9 · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015Dynamics C4 Sys., Inc., 637 F.3d 1047, 1062 (9th Cir. 2011), that a public policy exception to enforcing confidentiality agreements may have “some merit” under the Act.	1	1
CVN Group, Inc. v. Delgadogreen tex · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 1 sentence 2015See CVN Grp., 95 S.W.3d at 239 . 2.	1	1
Holyfield v. Members Mutual Insurance Co.green tex · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014Armendariz, 112 S.W.3d at 739 ; Conlin, 828 S.W.2d at 334–37; see, e.g., Holyfield, 572 S.W.2d at 11 673; McKinnon, 823 S.W.2d at 347 ; Moore v. State Farm Mut.	1	1
Brockmeyer v. Dun & Bradstreetgreen wis · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Compare Brockmeyer v. Dun & Bradstreet, 113 Wis.2d 561 , 335 N.W.2d 834, 841 (1983) (contract), and Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549, 551 (1974) (same), with Thompson v. St. 2012Compare Brockmeyer v. Dun & Bradstreet, 113 Wis.2d 561 , 335 N.W.2d 834, 841 (1983) (contract), and Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549, 551 (1974) (same), with Thompson v. St.	1	1
Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co.green nh · 1974 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Compare Brockmeyer v. Dun & Bradstreet, 113 Wis.2d 561 , 335 N.W.2d 834, 841 (1983) (contract), and Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549, 551 (1974) (same), with Thompson v. St. 2012Compare Brockmeyer v. Dun & Bradstreet, 113 Wis.2d 561 , 335 N.W.2d 834, 841 (1983) (contract), and Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549, 551 (1974) (same), with Thompson v. St.	1	1
Sheets v. Knightgreen or · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Hillesland v. Federal Land Bank Ass'n of Grand Forksgreen nd · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Nice v. Combustion Engineering, Inc.green nyappdiv · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp.green nm · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Heslop v. Bank of Utahgreen utah · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Thompson v. St. Regis Paper Companygreen wash · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Ross v. Times Mirror, Inc.green vt · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Mason v. Richmond Motor Co., Inc.green vaed · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Breen v. Dakota Gear & Joint Co., Inc.green sd · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Melnick v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurancegreen nm · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Edelman v. Franklin Iron & Metal Corp.green ohioctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Roberts v. Holland & Hartgreen coloctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997	1	1
Pool v. Ford Motor Co.green tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993	1	1
Booth v. Chadwickgreen texapp · 1941 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1
O'NEIL v. MacK Trucks, Inc.green tex · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1
Salanger v. U.S. Airgreen nynd · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989	1	1
Runge v. Franklingreen tex · 1889 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (25)

Case	Cited	Years
Breen v. Commissioner green scotus · 1991 2 sentences 2015Id. (citing Beck v. Beck. 814 S.W.2d 745 (Tex. 1991) at 748-49. 34 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 603 (Tex. 1991). cert, denied. 498 U.S. 1048 . 112 L. 2004Id. (citing Beck v. Beck, 814 S.W.2d 745, 748-49 (Tex.1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S. 907 , 112 S.Ct. 1266 , 117 L.Ed.2d 494 (1992); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 681-82 (Tex.1990), cert denied, 498 U.S. 1048 , 111 S.Ct. 755 , 112 L.Ed.2d 775 (1991) (op. on reh’g)).	4	2004–2015
Pacific Employers Insurance v. Industrial Accident Comm'n green scotus · 1939 2 sentences 2015In Nevada v. Hall, the Supreme Court recognized a public-policy exception to the Full Faith and Credit Clause to the extent Congress does not prescribe otherwise. 440 U.S. 410, 421-22 , 99 S.Ct. 1182 , 59 L.Ed.2d 416 (1979) (“[T]his Court’s decision in Pacific Insurance Co. v. Industrial Accident Comm’n, 306 U.S. 493 , 59 S.Ct. 629 , 83 L.Ed. 940 , clearly establishes that the Full Faith and Credit Clause does not require a State to apply another State’s law in violation of its own legitimate public policy.”). 2015In Nevada v. Hall, the Supreme Court recognized a public-policy exception to the Full Faith and Credit Clause to the extent Congress does not prescribe otherwise. 440 U.S. 410, 421-22 , 99 S.Ct. 1182 , 59 L.Ed.2d 416 (1979) (“[T]his Court’s decision in Pacific Insurance Co. v. Industrial Accident Comm’n, 306 U.S. 493 , 59 S.Ct. 629 , 83 L.Ed. 940 , clearly establishes that the Full Faith and Credit Clause does not require a State to apply another State’s law in violation of its own legitimate public policy.”).	2	2015–2015
Pocono Green, Inc. v. Board of Supervisors green scotus · 1991 2 sentences 2015Id. (citing Beck v. Beck. 814 S.W.2d 745 (Tex. 1991) at 748-49. 34 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 603 (Tex. 1991). cert, denied. 498 U.S. 1048 . 112 L. 2004Id. (citing Beck v. Beck, 814 S.W.2d 745, 748-49 (Tex.1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S. 907 , 112 S.Ct. 1266 , 117 L.Ed.2d 494 (1992); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 681-82 (Tex.1990), cert denied, 498 U.S. 1048 , 111 S.Ct. 755 , 112 L.Ed.2d 775 (1991) (op. on reh’g)).	2	2004–2015
Vinson & Elkins v. Moran green texapp · 1997 2 sentences 2015Vinson & Elkins v. Moran, 946 SW 2d 381 (Tex.App. 2015Vinson & Elkins v. Moran, 946 SW 2d 381 (Tex.App.	2	2015–2015
Barshop v. Medina County Underground Water Conservation District green tex · 1996 2 sentences 2001Barshop, 925 S.W.2d at 633-34 . 2001Barshop, 925 S.W.2d at 633-34 .	2	2001–2001
Marion v. Davis green texapp · 2003 1 sentence 2015The public policy exception was reiterated in Marion v. Davis, 106 S.W.3d 860 . 869 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003. pet, denied.], in which it was stated that [E]very person has the right to dispose of his property by will as he sees fit, regardless of how the property is distributed in 13 the will.	1	2015–2015
Perry v. Rogers neutral texapp · 1908 1 sentence 2015Gunter v. Pogue, 672 S. W.2d840 (Tex. App.— Corpus Christi 1984), writ refdn.r.e.); Perry v. Rogers, 52 Tex. Civ.	1	2015–2015
Texas Farmers Insurance Co. v. McKinnon green texapp · 1992 1 sentence 2014Armendariz, 112 S.W.3d at 739 ; Conlin, 828 S.W.2d at 334–37; see, e.g., Holyfield, 572 S.W.2d at 11 673; McKinnon, 823 S.W.2d at 347 ; Moore v. State Farm Mut.	1	2014–2014
Huey v. Huey green texapp · 2006 1 sentence 2014In support of this argument real party in interest points the Court to its decision in Huey v. Huey, 200 S.W.3d 851 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006, no pet.).	1	2014–2014
Conlin v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. green texapp · 1992 1 sentence 2014Armendariz, 112 S.W.3d at 739 ; Conlin, 828 S.W.2d at 334–37; see, e.g., Holyfield, 572 S.W.2d at 11 673; McKinnon, 823 S.W.2d at 347 ; Moore v. State Farm Mut.	1	2014–2014
Armendariz v. Progressive County Mutual Insurance Co. green texapp · 2003 1 sentence 2014Armendariz, 112 S.W.3d at 739 ; Conlin, 828 S.W.2d at 334–37; see, e.g., Holyfield, 572 S.W.2d at 11 673; McKinnon, 823 S.W.2d at 347 ; Moore v. State Farm Mut.	1	2014–2014
Mendoza v. Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. green tex · 1980 1 sentence 2012Mendoza, 606 SW.2d at 694 .	1	2012–2012
Lazenby Ex Rel. Lazenby v. Universal Underwriters Insurance green tenn · 1964 2 sentences 2008Id. 2008Id.	1	2008–2008
State v. Standard Oil Co. green · 1937 1 sentence 2006In reliance on State v. Standard Oil Co. , 107 S.W.2d 550 (Tex. 1937), DRG argues that enforcing the forum-selection clause, by requiring that the respondent yield to the Southern District of Texas, would contravene the public policy of this State, which prohibits multiple lawsuits premised on the same transaction.	1	2006–2006
Alma Investments, Inc. v. Bahia Mar Co-Owners Ass'n green texapp · 1999	1	2004–2004
Hegedus v. Limbach green scotus · 1991 2 sentences 2004Id. (citing Beck v. Beck, 814 S.W.2d 745, 748-49 (Tex.1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S. 907 , 112 S.Ct. 1266 , 117 L.Ed.2d 494 (1992); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 681-82 (Tex.1990), cert denied, 498 U.S. 1048 , 111 S.Ct. 755 , 112 L.Ed.2d 775 (1991) (op. on reh’g)). 2004Id. (citing Beck v. Beck, 814 S.W.2d 745, 748-49 (Tex.1991), cert. denied, 503 U.S.907, 112 S.Ct. 1266 , 117 L.Ed.2d 494 (1992); DeSantis v. Wackenhut Corp., 793 S.W.2d 670, 681-82 (Tex.1990), cert denied, 498 U.S. 1048 , 111 S.Ct. 755 , 112 L.Ed.2d 775 (1991) (op. on reh'g)).	1	2004–2004
Chez Sez III Corp. v. Township of Union green scotus · 1992	1	2004–2004
Beck v. Beck green scotus · 1992	1	2004–2004
Wieder v. Skala green ny · 1992	1	1998–1998
Ingersoll-Rand Co. v. McClendon green scotus · 1990	1	1994–1994
Cain v. Bain green tex · 1986	1	1993–1993
Maus v. National Living Centers, Inc. green texapp · 1982	1	1989–1989
Vnuk v. Patterson green or · 1926	1	1951–1951
Jacob E. Decker & Sons, Inc. v. Capps green · 1942	1	1949–1949
Griggs Canning Co. v. Josey green tex · 1942	1	1949–1949

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 11u.s.c.1112 (5) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051 (3)

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

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