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qualification rule in Texas

46 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1880–2026 4 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Broders v. Heisegreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2020
2 sentences

2009The qualification inquiry considers first whether the witness possesses sufficient background in a particular field, and second whether that background "goes to the very matter on which [the witness] is to give an opinion." Vela, 209 S.W.3d at 131 ( quoting Broders v. Heise, 924 S.W.2d 148, 153 (Tex. 1996)). (3) Said simply, there must be a "fit" between the subject matter in issue and the familiarity of the expert.

2009The qualification inquiry considers first whether the witness possesses sufficient background in a particular field, and second whether that background “goes to the very matter on which [the witness] is to give an opinion.” Vela, 209 S.W.3d at 131 (quoting Broders v. Heise, 924 S.W.2d 148, 153 (Tex. 1996)).3 Said simply, there must be a “fit” between the subject matter in issue and the familiarity of the expert.

78
Fields v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1973 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2004
2 sentences

2004Fields v. State, 500 S.W.2d 500, 503 (Tex.Crim.App.1973); Beavers v. State, 634 S.W.2d 893, 895 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1982, pet. ref'd).

2004Fields v. State, 500 S.W.2d 500, 503 (Tex.Crim.App.1973); Beavers v. State, 634 S.W.2d 893, 895 (Tex.App.Houston [1st Dist.] 1982, pet. ref'd).

44
Vela v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2009
2 sentences

2009The qualification inquiry considers first whether the witness possesses sufficient background in a particular field, and second whether that background "goes to the very matter on which [the witness] is to give an opinion." Vela, 209 S.W.3d at 131 ( quoting Broders v. Heise, 924 S.W.2d 148, 153 (Tex. 1996)). (3) Said simply, there must be a "fit" between the subject matter in issue and the familiarity of the expert.

2009The qualification inquiry considers first whether the witness possesses sufficient background in a particular field, and second whether that background “goes to the very matter on which [the witness] is to give an opinion.” Vela, 209 S.W.3d at 131 (quoting Broders v. Heise, 924 S.W.2d 148, 153 (Tex. 1996)).3 Said simply, there must be a “fit” between the subject matter in issue and the familiarity of the expert.

35
Beavers v. Stategreen
texapp · 1982 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2004
2 sentences

2004Fields v. State, 500 S.W.2d 500, 503 (Tex.Crim.App.1973); Beavers v. State, 634 S.W.2d 893, 895 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1982, pet. ref'd).

2004Fields v. State, 500 S.W.2d 500, 503 (Tex.Crim.App.1973); Beavers v. State, 634 S.W.2d 893, 895 (Tex.App.Houston [1st Dist.] 1982, pet. ref'd).

33
Benge v. Williamsgreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Benge v. Williams, 548 S.W.3d 466, 472 (Tex. 2018).

2024Benge v. Williams, 548 S.W.3d 466, 472 (Tex. 2018).

22
Texas Logos, L.P. v. Texas Department of Transportationgreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Texas Logos, L.P., 241 S.W.3d at 121 (citing Dallas Farm Mach.

2009See Texas Logos, L.P. , 241 S.W.3d at 121 (citing Dallas Farm Mach.

22
Lewis v. San Antoniogreen
· 1851 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Dowling, supra, at 230–32; see also Lewis, 7 Tex. at 304 (“It appears, therefore, to be well settled in the English courts that a grant will be presumed from lapse of time when it is to support a right in possession and long enjoyed; and the only qualification to the rule seems to be, that it must not appear that a valid grant could not have been made.”). 13 The period of “long” possession or use was 20 years in England, by analogy to the Limitations Act of 1623.

2026Lewis, 7 Tex. at 307 .

11
Saenz v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Saenz v. State, 103 S.W.3d 541, 546 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2003, pet. ref’d) (“Rule 705(b) allows counsel to voir dire expert witnesses outside the presence of the jury to learn what facts the expert is basing his or her opinion on. . . .

11
Martinez-Partido v. Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospitalgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Id. (quoting Broders v. Heise, 924 S.W.2d 148, 153 (Tex. 1996)); see Martinez-Partido v. Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hosp., 327 S.W.3d 274, 278 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2010, no pet.); see also Ibrahim v. Gilbride, No. 14-09-00938-CV, 2010 WL 5064430 , at *6 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Dec. 9, 2010, no pet.) (mem. op.) (expert must describe how he acquired sufficient knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education to opine on the applicable standard of care).

11
Zuliani v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014While it is well-settled that a defendant bears the burden of adducing some evidence to raise a defense, see, e.g., Zuliani v. State, 97 S.W.3d 589, 594 (Tex.Crim.App.2003), few cases address the burden to adduce evidence to raise an exception to a qualification of a defense such as Section 46.15(b)(6).

11
Gammill v. Jack Williams Chevrolet, Inc.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012MSM also cites two Texas Supreme Court opinions, Broders v. Heise, 924 S.W.2d 148, 150 (Tex.1996), and Gammill v. Jack Williams Chevrolet, 972 S.W.2d 713, 717 (Tex.1998), as being analogous to the issue presented here and for the proposition that an affiant must demonstrate his “knowledge, training, and experience” in the relevant sub-specialty as opposed to mere general qualifications.

11
Jackson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Watson v. State, 605 S.W.2d 877 (Tex.Cr.App. 1979) (opinion on rehearing 1980).” In Jackson v. State, 628 S.W.2d 446, 450 (Tex.Cr.App.1982), it was pointed out that a reputation witness’ testimony must be based on discussion with others concerning the defendant, or on hearing others discuss the defendant’s reputation, and not just on personal knowledge.

11
Alonzo v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983In Alonzo v. State, 575 S.W.2d 547, 548 (Tex. Cr.App.1979), the court observed: Article 38.07, V.A.C.C.P., which became effective on September 1, 1975, ... provides that a conviction can be had on the uncorroborated testimony of the victim of any sexual offense defined in chapter 21 of the Penal Code .... the only qualification on this rule is that the victim must inform some person other than the defendant of the offense within six months of its occurrence. (emphasis added).

1983In Alonzo v. State, 575 S.W.2d 547, 548 (Tex.Cr.App.1979), the court observed: Article 38.07, V.A.C.C.P., which became effective on September 1, 1975, ... provides that a conviction can be had on the uncorroborated testimony of the victim of any sexual offense defined in chapter 21 of the Penal Code .... the only qualification on this rule is that the victim must inform some person other than the defendant of the offense within six months of its occurrence, (emphasis added).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
The Edwards Aquifer Authority and the State of Texas v. Burrell Day and Joel McDaniel green
tex · 2012
2 sentences

2013Id. at 832 .

2013Id. at 832 .

32013–2013
Corbin v. Safeway Stores, Inc. green
tex · 1983
2 sentences

2008The supreme court has acknowledged a qualification to this principle, which it originally recognized in Corbin v. Safeway Stores, Inc. , 648 S.W.2d 292 (Tex. 1983).

2008The supreme court has acknowledged a qualification to this principle, which it originally recognized in Corbin v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 648 S.W.2d 292 (Tex.1983).

32008–2008
Watson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1980
2 sentences

1987Watson v. State, 605 S.W.2d 877 (Tex.Cr.App. 1979) (opinion on rehearing 1980).” In Jackson v. State, 628 S.W.2d 446, 450 (Tex.Cr.App.1982), it was pointed out that a reputation witness’ testimony must be based on discussion with others concerning the defendant, or on hearing others discuss the defendant’s reputation, and not just on personal knowledge.

1984Watson v. State, 605 S.W.2d 877 (Tex.Cr.App.1979) (opinion on rehearing 1980).

21984–1987
Roberts v. Williamson green
tex · 2003
1 sentence

2019Roberts, 111 S.W.3d at 120-22 ; Broders, 924 S.W.2d at 153 .

12019–2019
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE v. Lawler green
texapp · 2010
1 sentence

2018Id.

12018–2018
Benchmark Engineering Corp. v. Sam Houston Race Park green
texapp · 2010
1 sentence

2013Although in Benchmark we were not construing the 2009 version, we expressly noted that this change in language reflected a “reduc[tion] in the affiant’s qualification requirement.” 316 S.W.3d at 45 n. 2.

12013–2013
City of San Antonio v. Rodriguez green
tex · 1996
1 sentence

2008Id. (“The City was not required to warn of leaks in the roof or repair them; it was required only to prevent the water that leaked 9 The supreme court has acknowledged a qualification to this principle, which it originally recognized in Corbin v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 648 S.W.2d 292 (Tex. 1983).

12008–2008
Halbouty v. Railroad Commission green
tex · 1962
1 sentence

1987(Citations omitted) See Halbouty v. Railroad Commission, 163 Tex. 417 , 375 S.W.2d 364 , 374 (1962); Brown v. Humble Oil & Refining Co., 126 Tex. 296 , 83 S.W.2d 935 (1935).

11987–1987
Ex Parte Wilkinson green
texcrimapp · 1982
1 sentence

1987Ex Parte Wilkinson, 641 S.W.2d 927 (Tex.Crim.App.1982).

11987–1987
Brown v. Humble Oil & Refining Co. green
tex · 1935
2 sentences

1987(Citations omitted) See Halbouty v. Railroad Commission, 163 Tex. 417 , 375 S.W.2d 364 , 374 (1962); Brown v. Humble Oil & Refining Co., 126 Tex. 296 , 83 S.W.2d 935 (1935).

1987(Citations omitted) See Halbouty v. Railroad Commission, 163 Tex. 417 , 375 S.W.2d 364 , 374 (1962); Brown v. Humble Oil & Refining Co., 126 Tex. 296 , 83 S.W.2d 935 (1935).

11987–1987
Attwood v. State green
texcrimapp · 1974
1 sentence

1979Attwood v. State, 509 S.W.2d 342 (Tex.Cr.App.1974), and authority there cited.

11979–1979
Elliff v. Texon Drilling. Co. green
tex · 1948
2 sentences

1962It is also held that such rule should be considered in connection with the law of capture, which is recognized as a property right, and both rules are subject to regulation under the police power of this State." Somewhat more positively we said in Eliff v. Texon Drilling Company (1948), 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558 , 4 A.L.R.2d 191 , [2] that: "In our state the landowner is regarded as having absolute title in severalty to the oil and gas in place beneath his land. * * * The only qualification of that rule of ownership is that it must be considered in connection with the law of capture and is

1962It is also held that such rule should be considered in connection with the law of capture, which is recognized as a property right, and both rules are subject to regulation under the police power of this State." Somewhat more positively we said in Eliff v. Texon Drilling Company (1948), 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558 , 4 A.L.R.2d 191 , [2] that: "In our state the landowner is regarded as having absolute title in severalty to the oil and gas in place beneath his land. * * * The only qualification of that rule of ownership is that it must be considered in connection with the law of capture and is

11962–1962
Russell v. American Bell Telephone Co. green
mass · 1902
2 sentences

1940If the conditions upon which this apparent right of control is to be exercised, are not expressed on the face of the instrument, but remain in confidence between the owner and the depositary, the case cannot be distinguished in principle, from that of an agent who receives secret instructions qualifying or restricting in apparently absolute power.” In Russell v. American Bell Telephone Co., 180 Mass. 467 , 62 N.E. 751 , the distinction is clearly pointed out by Chief Justice Holmes, as follows: “The qualification of the rule, as not applying when the instrument is stolen, is not based upon the

1940If the conditions upon which this apparent right of control is to be exercised, are not expressed on the face of the instrument, but remain in confidence between the owner and the depositary, the case cannot be distinguished in principle, from that of an agent who receives secret instructions qualifying or restricting in apparently absolute power.” In Russell v. American Bell Telephone Co., 180 Mass. 467 , 62 N.E. 751 , the distinction is clearly pointed out by Chief Justice Holmes, as follows: “The qualification of the rule, as not applying when the instrument is stolen, is not based upon the

11940–1940
Phillips v. Ayres green
tex · 1876
1 sentence

1936Phillips v. Ayres, 45 Tex. 601, 608 .

11936–1936
Linney v. Wood green
tex · 1886
2 sentences

1936The charge upon this question should, in addition to stating the rule as laid down, also in appropriate language to apply to the particular facts of the case give the qualification of the rule ‘that the true and correct location of the land is ascertained by the application of all or any of these rules to the particular case, and, when they lead to contrary results or confusion, that rule must be adopted which is most consistent with the intention of the parties apparent upon the face of the patent, read in the light of the surrounding facts and circumstances.’ Stafford v. King, 30 Tex. [257],

1936The charge upon this question should, in addition to stating the rule as laid down, also in appropriate language to apply to the particular facts of the case give the qualification of the rule ‘that the true and correct location of the land is ascertained by the application of all or any of these rules to the particular case, and, when they lead to contrary results or confusion, that rule must be adopted which is most consistent with the intention of the parties apparent upon the face of the patent, read in the light of the surrounding facts and circumstances.’ Stafford v. King, 30 Tex. [257],

11936–1936
Paschall v. Pioneer Savings & Loan Co. green
texapp · 1898
2 sentences

1935Girardeaux v. Perkins, supra; Paschall v. Loan Co., 19 Tex. Civ.

1935Girardeaux v. Perkins, supra; Paschall v. Loan Co., 19 Tex.Civ.App. 102 , 47 S.W. 98 .

11935–1935
Supreme Lodge, Knights & Ladies of Honor v. Payne neutral
tex · 1908
1 sentence

1932A qualification to the rule declared in the foregoing excerpts may be found in some cases of which Supreme Lodge, Knights & Ladies of Honor v. Payne, 101 Tex. 449 , 108 S. W. 1100 , 16 L.

11932–1932
Parks v. West green
· 1908
11931–1931
Carl v. Settegast green
texcommnapp · 1922
11928–1928
Taylor v. Merrill green
tex · 1885
11923–1923
Silliman v. Oliver neutral
texapp · 1921
11923–1923
Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. Nichols neutral
· 1905
11913–1913
Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Co. v. Daggett neutral
tex · 1894
11897–1897
Powers v. City of Council Bluffs neutral
· 1878
11894–1894
H. & T. C. R. R. Co. v. Myers neutral
tex · 1881
11883–1883
Duncan v. Magette green
tex · 1860
11880–1880

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 31.03 (5) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 21.012 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 21.042 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 21.0421 (3) TX § Tex. Water Code § 11.002 (3) TX § Tex. Water Code § 36.251 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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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