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TransAmerican test in Texas

49 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2024 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. Powellgreen
tex · 1991 · cited in 24 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–2024
2 sentences

2023To satisfy the second prong of the TransAmerican test, “the punishment should fit the crime.” 811 S.W.2d at 917 .

2023To satisfy the second prong of the TransAmerican test, “the punishment should fit the crime.” 811 S.W.2d at 917 .

1624
Spohn Hospital v. Mayergreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2024
2 sentences

2024Sanctions “should be no more severe than necessary to satisfy its legitimate purposes,” such as assuring compliance with discovery, and the TransAmerican analysis “mandates that the trial court consider less stringent measures before settling on severe sanctions.” Cire, 134 S.W.3d at 839 ; Spohn Hosp., 104 S.W.3d at 883 .

2024Sanctions “should be no more severe than necessary to satisfy its legitimate purposes,” such as assuring compliance with discovery, and the TransAmerican analysis “mandates that the trial court consider less stringent measures before settling on severe sanctions.” Cire, 134 S.W.3d at 839 ; Spohn Hosp., 104 S.W.3d at 883 .

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Chrysler Corp. v. Honorable Robert Blackmongreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2019
2 sentences

2019Chrysler, 841 S.W.2d at 849 ; Taylor, 254 S.W.3d at 533 n.3.

2019Chrysler, 841 S.W.2d at 849 ; Taylor, 254 S.W.3d at 533 n.3.

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Cire v. Cummingsgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2024
2 sentences

2024Sanctions “should be no more severe than necessary to satisfy its legitimate purposes,” such as assuring compliance with discovery, and the TransAmerican analysis “mandates that the trial court consider less stringent measures before settling on severe sanctions.” Cire, 134 S.W.3d at 839 ; Spohn Hosp., 104 S.W.3d at 883 .

2024Sanctions “should be no more severe than necessary to satisfy its legitimate purposes,” such as assuring compliance with discovery, and the TransAmerican analysis “mandates that the trial court consider less stringent measures before settling on severe sanctions.” Cire, 134 S.W.3d at 839 ; Spohn Hosp., 104 S.W.3d at 883 .

23
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Abascalgreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2015
2 sentences

2015Hartford Accident & Ind. Co. v. letter to counsel of May 10, 1991, requesting alternative Abascal, 831 S.W.2d 559, 560 (Tex.App.--San Antonio sanction proposals. [11] 1992, orig. proceeding).

1992Hartford Accident & Ind. Co. v. Abascal, 831 S.W.2d 559, 560 (Tex.App. — San Antonio 1992, orig. proceeding).

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American Flood Research, Inc. v. Jonesgreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Jones, 192 S.W.3d at 585 (citing TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. Powell, 811 S.W.2d 913, 917 (Tex. 1991)).

2008See Jones, 192 S.W.3d at 585 (citing TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. Powell, 811 S.W.2d 913, 917 (Tex. 1991)).

22
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Butlergreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Butler, 41 S.W.3d 816, 817-19 (Tex.App.-Dallas 2001, no pet.) (concluding that TransAmerican standard applies to sanctions imposed for violating *533 pretrial order); see also Bledsoe, 41 S.W.3d at 812 (applying TransAmerican standard to sanctions imposed for violating pretrial order).

2008See Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Butler , 41 S.W.3d 816, 817-19 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2001, no pet.) (concluding that TransAmerican standard applies to sanctions imposed for violating pretrial order); see also Bledsoe , 41 S.W.3d at 812 (applying TransAmerican standard to sanctions imposed for violating pretrial order).

22
In Re Bledsoegreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Butler, 41 S.W.3d 816, 817-19 (Tex.App.-Dallas 2001, no pet.) (concluding that TransAmerican standard applies to sanctions imposed for violating *533 pretrial order); see also Bledsoe, 41 S.W.3d at 812 (applying TransAmerican standard to sanctions imposed for violating pretrial order).

2008See Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Butler , 41 S.W.3d 816, 817-19 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2001, no pet.) (concluding that TransAmerican standard applies to sanctions imposed for violating pretrial order); see also Bledsoe , 41 S.W.3d at 812 (applying TransAmerican standard to sanctions imposed for violating pretrial order).

22
In Re PMBgreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Adkins Servs., Inc. v. Tisdale Co., Inc., 56 S.W.3d 842, 845 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2001, no pet. h.); In re P.M.B., 2 S.W.3d 618, 624 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, no pet.); In re Striegler, 915 S.W.2d 629 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 1996, pet. denied). [9] The refusal to permit a parent to call any fact witnesses in a termination proceeding eviscerates that parent's ability to present the merits of her defense.

2002Adkins Servs., Inc. v. Tisdale Co., Inc., 56 S.W.3d 842, 845 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2001, no pet. h.); In re P.M.B., 2 S.W.3d 618, 624 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, no pet.); In re Striegler, 915 S.W.2d 629 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 1996, pet. denied). [9] The refusal to permit a parent to call any fact witnesses in a termination proceeding eviscerates that parent's ability to present the merits of her defense.

22
ADKINS SERVICES INC. v. Tisdale Co., Inc.green
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Adkins Servs., Inc. v. Tisdale Co., Inc., 56 S.W.3d 842, 845 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2001, no pet. h.); In re P.M.B., 2 S.W.3d 618, 624 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, no pet.); In re Striegler, 915 S.W.2d 629 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 1996, pet. denied). [9] The refusal to permit a parent to call any fact witnesses in a termination proceeding eviscerates that parent's ability to present the merits of her defense.

2002Adkins Servs., Inc. v. Tisdale Co., Inc., 56 S.W.3d 842, 845 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2001, no pet. h.); In re P.M.B., 2 S.W.3d 618, 624 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, no pet.); In re Striegler, 915 S.W.2d 629 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 1996, pet. denied). [9] The refusal to permit a parent to call any fact witnesses in a termination proceeding eviscerates that parent's ability to present the merits of her defense.

22
Petroleum Solutions, Inc. v. Bill Head D/B/A Bill Head Enterprises and Titeflex, Inc.green
tex · 2014 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020Petroleum Sols., 454 S.W.3d at 489 ; Brookshire Bros., 438 S.W.3d at 21–22.

2020Petroleum Sols., 454 S.W.3d at 489 ; Brookshire Bros., 438 S.W.3d at 21–22.

12
Hamill v. Levelgreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Namely, “[d]iscovery sanctions cannot be used to adjudicate the merits of a party’s claims or defenses unless a party’s hindrance of the discovery process justifies a presumption that its claims or defenses lack merit.” TransAmerican, 811 S.W.2d at 918 . “[T]he court may not use death penalty sanctions to deny a litigant a decision on the merits of the case unless the court finds that the sanctioned party’s conduct ‘justifies a presumption that its claims or defenses lack merit.’” Hamill v. Level, 917 S.W.2d 15, 16 (Tex. 1996) (quoting TransAmerican, 811 S.W.2d at 918 ).

11
In re Harrisongreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Gas Corp. v. Powell, 811 S.W.2d 913, 917 (Tex. 1991) (orig. proceeding); cf. Harrison, 557 S.W.3d at 125 (applying TransAmerican standard to sanctions regarding pretrial conference); Taylor, 254 S.W.3d at 532–33 (same).

11
Otis Elevator Co. v. Parmeleegreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Thus, we need not carve out an exception to the standard of review established by the supreme court in BMC for this appeal.8 See Villagomez v. 8 Appellants rely on Otis Elevator Co. v. Parmelee, a death-penalty sanctions appeal which concerned whether the trial court’s order complied with the TransAmerican requirement that the record show the trial court considered the availability of lesser sanctions or that lesser sanctions would not be sufficient to curb the abuse. 850 S.W.2d 179, 181 (Tex. 1993); TransAm.

11
Crown Central Petroleum Corp. v. Garciagreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Petroleum Corp. v. Garcia, 904 S.W.2d 125, 128 (Tex. 1995) (orig. proceeding) (denying mandamus relief without prejudice to allow reconsideration in light of newly adopted *616 guidelines for apex depositions); Nat’l Tank Co. v. Brotherton, 851 S.W.2d 193, 207 (Tex. 1993) (orig. proceeding) (denying mandamus relief to allow reconsideration in light of alterations to the controlling law); Borders v. Hartman, 814 S.W.2d 389, 389 (Tex. 1991) (orig. proceeding) (denying request for relief from the trial court’s sanctions order without prejudice to allow the court to reconsider rulings in light of

11
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Abascalgreen
tex · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Petroleum Corp. v. Garcia, 904 S.W.2d 125, 128 (Tex. 1995) (orig. proceeding) (denying mandamus relief without prejudice to allow reconsideration in light of newly adopted *616 guidelines for apex depositions); Nat’l Tank Co. v. Brotherton, 851 S.W.2d 193, 207 (Tex. 1993) (orig. proceeding) (denying mandamus relief to allow reconsideration in light of alterations to the controlling law); Borders v. Hartman, 814 S.W.2d 389, 389 (Tex. 1991) (orig. proceeding) (denying request for relief from the trial court’s sanctions order without prejudice to allow the court to reconsider rulings in light of

11
National Tank Co. v. Brothertongreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Petroleum Corp. v. Garcia, 904 S.W.2d 125, 128 (Tex. 1995) (orig. proceeding) (denying mandamus relief without prejudice to allow reconsideration in light of newly adopted *616 guidelines for apex depositions); Nat’l Tank Co. v. Brotherton, 851 S.W.2d 193, 207 (Tex. 1993) (orig. proceeding) (denying mandamus relief to allow reconsideration in light of alterations to the controlling law); Borders v. Hartman, 814 S.W.2d 389, 389 (Tex. 1991) (orig. proceeding) (denying request for relief from the trial court’s sanctions order without prejudice to allow the court to reconsider rulings in light of

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in Re Noble Drilling (Jim Thompson), LLCgreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See TransAmerican, 811 S.W.2d at 917-18 ; Noble Drilling, 449 S.W.3d at 631 (applying the TransAmerican standard to sanction striking affirmative defenses).

2015See TransAmerican, 811 S.W.2d at 917-18 ; Noble Drilling, 449 S.W.3d at 631 (applying the TransAmerican standard to sanction striking affirmative defenses).

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Low v. Henrygreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See, e.g., Graves v. Tomlinson, 329 S.W.3d 128 , 150–52 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, pet. denied) (remanding because court could not determine which portion of sanctions award was attributable to non-discovery-related conduct and could not evaluate TransAmerican factors on record before it); see also Low v. Henry, 221 S.W.3d 609 , 621–22 (Tex. 2007) (remanding “in the interest of justice” to allow parties to present evidence responsive to guidelines that court delineated in that opinion for sanctions imposed under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10).

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Graves v. Tomlinsongreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See, e.g., Graves v. Tomlinson, 329 S.W.3d 128 , 150–52 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, pet. denied) (remanding because court could not determine which portion of sanctions award was attributable to non-discovery-related conduct and could not evaluate TransAmerican factors on record before it); see also Low v. Henry, 221 S.W.3d 609 , 621–22 (Tex. 2007) (remanding “in the interest of justice” to allow parties to present evidence responsive to guidelines that court delineated in that opinion for sanctions imposed under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10).

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MacGregor v. Richgreen
tex · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See MacGregor v. Rich , 941 S.W.2d 74, 75 (Tex. 1997) (per curiam).

2010See MacGregor v. Rich , 941 S.W.2d 74, 75 (Tex. 1997) (per curiam).

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Butan Valley, N v. v. Smithgreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Butan Valley , 921 S.W.2d at 827, 831 .

2009See Butan Valley , 921 S.W.2d at 827, 831 .

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Perez v. Murffgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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Shook v. Gilmore & Tatge Manufacturing Co.green
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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Lassiter v. Shavorgreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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Alvarado v. Farah Manufacturing Co.green
tex · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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Jampole v. Touchygreen
tex · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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Pilgrim's Pride Corp. v. Thompsongreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Rahul K. Nath, M.D. v. Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine green
tex · 2014
2 sentences

2024“The first prong of the TransAmerican test concerns the relationship between the conduct evinced and the sanction imposed and requires a direct nexus between the offensive conduct, the offender, and the sanction award.” Nath, 446 S.W.3d at 363 .

2024“The first prong of the TransAmerican test concerns the relationship between the conduct evinced and the sanction imposed and requires a direct nexus between the offensive conduct, the offender, and the sanction award.” Nath, 446 S.W.3d at 363 .

22018–2024
In the Interest of Striegler green
texapp · 1996
2 sentences

2002Adkins Servs., Inc. v. Tisdale Co., Inc., 56 S.W.3d 842, 845 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2001, no pet. h.); In re P.M.B., 2 S.W.3d 618, 624 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, no pet.); In re Striegler, 915 S.W.2d 629 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 1996, pet. denied). [9] The refusal to permit a parent to call any fact witnesses in a termination proceeding eviscerates that parent's ability to present the merits of her defense.

2002Adkins Servs., Inc. v. Tisdale Co., Inc., 56 S.W.3d 842, 845 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2001, no pet. h.); In re P.M.B., 2 S.W.3d 618, 624 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, no pet.); In re Striegler, 915 S.W.2d 629 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 1996, pet. denied). [9] The refusal to permit a parent to call any fact witnesses in a termination proceeding eviscerates that parent's ability to present the merits of her defense.

22002–2002
Zhou Pei and Shaun White v. Nicholas White, Mark Moersen, Taurus Manufacturing Co. and Optimas Manufacturing Solutions green
texapp · 2014
2 sentences

2024See 35 TransAmerican, 811 S.W.2d at 917 ; Hernandez, 2019 WL 4068568 , at *4; White, 452 S.W.3d at 549 .

2024See 35 TransAmerican, 811 S.W.2d at 917 ; Hernandez, 2019 WL 4068568 , at *4; White, 452 S.W.3d at 549 .

12024–2024
Brookshire Brothers, Ltd. v. Jerry Aldridge green
tex · 2014
2 sentences

2020Petroleum Sols., 454 S.W.3d at 489 ; Brookshire Bros., 438 S.W.3d at 21–22.

2020Petroleum Sols., 454 S.W.3d at 489 ; Brookshire Bros., 438 S.W.3d at 21–22.

12020–2020
Taylor v. Taylor green
texapp · 2008
2 sentences

2019Gas Corp. v. Powell, 811 S.W.2d 913, 917 (Tex. 1991) (orig. proceeding); cf. Harrison, 557 S.W.3d at 125 (applying TransAmerican standard to sanctions regarding pretrial conference); Taylor, 254 S.W.3d at 532–33 (same).

2019Chrysler, 841 S.W.2d at 849 ; Taylor, 254 S.W.3d at 533 n.3.

12019–2019
Villagomez v. Rockwood Specialties, Inc. green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2018Appellants also contend that “any suggestion that this Court is deference– bound to implied findings under the circumstances presented flies in the face of well over a century of Texas jurisprudence on proper evidentiary review.” 12 Rockwood Specialties, Inc., 210 S.W.3d 720 , 726–28 (Tex. App.––Corpus Christi 2006, pet. denied) (questioning BMC standard of review for implied findings in special appearance appeals but nevertheless applying legal sufficiency standard to facts); see also Norstrud, 2015 WL 4878716 , at *4 (declining to follow Villagomez to the extent it held that a trial court’s

2018Appellants also contend that “any suggestion that this Court is deference– bound to implied findings under the circumstances presented flies in the face of well over a century of Texas jurisprudence on proper evidentiary review.” 12 Rockwood Specialties, Inc., 210 S.W.3d 720 , 726–28 (Tex. App.––Corpus Christi 2006, pet. denied) (questioning BMC standard of review for implied findings in special appearance appeals but nevertheless applying legal sufficiency standard to facts); see also Norstrud, 2015 WL 4878716 , at *4 (declining to follow Villagomez to the extent it held that a trial court’s

12018–2018
In Re Ford Motor Co. green
tex · 1998
2 sentences

2015In re Ford Motor Co., 988 S.W.2d at 718 .

2015In re Ford Motor Co., 988 S.W.2d at 718 .

12015–2015
In Re Western Star Trucks US, Inc. green
texapp · 2003
2 sentences

2015Appellee does not argue that another lesser sanction was tested and tried by the trial court. 7.) In re Western Star Trucks US, Inc., 112 S.W.3d 756 (Tex. App. Eastland 2003, orig. proceeding), the court of appeals found: that orders to compel that precipitated the case-determinative sanctions were not a lesser sanction as contemplated under the TransAmerican analysis.

2015Appellee does not argue that another lesser sanction was tested and tried by the trial court. 7.) In re Western Star Trucks US, Inc., 112 S.W.3d 756 (Tex. App. Eastland 2003, orig. proceeding), the court of appeals found: that orders to compel that precipitated the case-determinative sanctions were not a lesser sanction as contemplated under the TransAmerican analysis.

12015–2015
Williams v. Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc. green
texapp · 1999
12005–2005
Republic Insurance Co. v. Davis green
tex · 1993
11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Ins. Code § 462.251 (3)

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