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substantially correct instruction in Texas

46 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1944–2024 1 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 (27)

CaseFollowedCited
Jarrin v. Sam White Oldsmobile Co.green
texapp · 1996 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2020
2 sentences

2020First, to complain of a trial court’s omission of a requested instruction, a party must have submitted a “written request to the trial court for a substantially correct instruction.” Jarrin v. Sam White Oldsmobile Co., 929 S.W.2d 21, 25 (Tex. App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, writ denied); see TEX.

2016To complain of a trial court’s omission of a requested instruction, a party must have submitted a “written request to the trial court for a substantially correct instruction.” Jannin v. Sam White Oldsmobile, 929 S.W.2d 21, 25 (Tex. App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, writ denied); see TEX.

55
National Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh v. Valero Energy Corp.green
texapp · 1989 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–2005
2 sentences

2005Our next step is to determine if a substantially correct instruction was properly tendered in writing and requested prior to submission and separate and apart from the objections, Greenstein, Logan & Co. v. Burgess Mktg Inc. , 744 S.W.2d 170, 182 (Tex. App.--Waco 1987, writ denied); see also Valero, 777 S.W.2d at 507 ; Tex. R.

1990Our next step is to determine if a substantially correct instruction was properly tendered in writing and requested prior to submission and separate and apart from the objections, Greenstein, Logan & Co. v. Burgess Mktg Inc., 744 S.W.2d 170, 182 (Tex.App.—Waco 1987, writ denied); see also Valero, 777 S.W.2d at 507; Tex.Rules Civ.P. 272, 277, 278.

55
Yellow Cab and Baggage Company v. Greengreen
tex · 1955 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1995
2 sentences

1989It is not necessary for the objecting party to tender with his objection a substantially correct instruction or definition.” Yellow Cab & Baggage Co. v. Green, 154 Tex. 330, 333 , 277 S.W.2d 92, 93 (1955); TEX.R.CIV.P. 274.

1989It is not necessary for the objecting party to tender with his objection a substantially correct instruction or definition.” Yellow Cab & Baggage Co. v. Green, 154 Tex. 330, 333 , 277 S.W.2d 92, 93 (1955); TEX.R.CIV.P. 274.

34
Greenstein, Logan & Co. v. Burgess Marketing, Inc.green
texapp · 1987 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–2005
2 sentences

2005Our next step is to determine if a substantially correct instruction was properly tendered in writing and requested prior to submission and separate and apart from the objections, Greenstein, Logan & Co. v. Burgess Mktg Inc. , 744 S.W.2d 170, 182 (Tex. App.--Waco 1987, writ denied); see also Valero, 777 S.W.2d at 507 ; Tex. R.

1990Our next step is to determine if a substantially correct instruction was properly tendered in writing and requested prior to submission and separate and apart from the objections, Greenstein, Logan & Co. v. Burgess Mktg Inc., 744 S.W.2d 170, 182 (Tex.App.—Waco 1987, writ denied); see also Valero, 777 S.W.2d at 507; Tex.Rules Civ.P. 272, 277, 278.

33
State Board of Water Engineers v. Slaughtergreen
tex · 1966 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017P. 278; see State v. Harrington, 407 S.W.2d 467, 479 (Tex. 1966); Shelby Distributions, Inc. v. Reta, 441 S.W.3d 715, 720 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2014, no pet.) (party waived error in charge by failing to request and tender a substantially correct instruction to the trial court).

2016State v. Harrington, 407 S.W.2d 467, 479 (Tex. 1966); Shelby Distributions, Inc. v. Reta, 441 S.W.3d 715, 720 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2014, no pet.) (party waived error in charge by failing to request and tender a substantially correct instruction to the trial court); Lee v. Safemate Life Ins.

22
Shelby Distributions, Inc., D/B/A Express Office Products v. Alejandro Retagreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017P. 278; see State v. Harrington, 407 S.W.2d 467, 479 (Tex. 1966); Shelby Distributions, Inc. v. Reta, 441 S.W.3d 715, 720 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2014, no pet.) (party waived error in charge by failing to request and tender a substantially correct instruction to the trial court).

2016State v. Harrington, 407 S.W.2d 467, 479 (Tex. 1966); Shelby Distributions, Inc. v. Reta, 441 S.W.3d 715, 720 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2014, no pet.) (party waived error in charge by failing to request and tender a substantially correct instruction to the trial court); Lee v. Safemate Life Ins.

22
Donnelley Marketing v. Lionel Sosa, Inc.green
texapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–2015
2 sentences

2015Donnelley Marketing v. Lionel Sosa, Inc., 716 S.W.2d 598 at 602 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1986); Ryan Mortg.

1989Donnelley Marketing v. Lionel Sosa, Inc., 716 S.W.2d 598, 602 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1986, no writ); Ryan Mortgage Investors v. Fleming-Wood, 650 S.W.2d 928, 933 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1983, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Tex.R.Civ.P. 278.

22
Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Co. v. Mendezgreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2012
2 sentences

2012Co. v. Mendez, 809 S.W.2d 514, 521 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1991) (noting, in the case of a defective instruction, that “the defect may properly be called to the court’s attention by an objection without requesting a substantially correct instruction in writing”), rev’d in part on other grounds, 844 S.W.2d 198 (Tex. 1992); Tex. Gen.

2004Co. v. Mendez, 809 S.W.2d 514, 521 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1991) (noting in the case of a defective instruction “the defect may properly be called to the court’s attention by an objection without requesting a substantially correct instruction in writing”), rev’d in part on other grounds, 844 S.W.2d 198 (Tex.1992); Tex. Gen.

22
Mason v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.green
texapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Co., 892 S.W.2d 115, 117 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, pet. denied); see Tex.R.

2003Co., 892 S.W.2d 115, 117 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, pet. denied); see Tex.R.

22
Placencio v. Allied Industrial International, Inc.green
tex · 1987 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2002
2 sentences

2002Int'l, Inc. , 724 S.W.2d 20, 21 (Tex. 1987).

1992Int'l, Inc., 724 S.W.2d 20, 21 (Tex.1987).

22
Woods v. Crane Carrier Co., Inc.green
tex · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1995
2 sentences

1995Tex.R.Civ.P. 278; Woods v. Crane Carrier Co., 693 S.W.2d 377, 379 (Tex.1985); Yellow Cab and Baggage Co. v. Green, 277 S.W.2d 92, 93 (Tex.1955).

1995Tex.R.Civ.P. 278; Woods v. Crane Carrier Co., 693 S.W.2d 377, 379 (Tex.1985); Yellow Cab and Baggage Co. v. Green, 277 S.W.2d 92, 93 (Tex.1955).

22
Texas Power & Light Co. v. Barnhillgreen
texapp · 1982 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1991
2 sentences

1991Tex. R.Civ.P.Ann. 278 (Supp.1991); Texas Power & Light Co. v. Barnhill, 639 S.W.2d 331, 335 (Tex.App.1982, writ ref’d n.r.e.).

1988Osoba v. Bassichis, 679 S.W.2d 119, 122 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1984, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Texas Power & Light Co. v. Barnhill, 639 S.W.2d 331, 334-35 (Tex.App.—Texarkana 1982, writ ref’d n.r.e.).

22
Hartnett v. Hampton Inns, Inc.green
texapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012Medistar Corp., 267 S.W.3d at 159 ; Hartnett v. Hampton Inns, Inc., 870 S.W.2d 162, 166 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1993, writ denied).

2012Medistar Corp., 267 S.W.3d at 159; Hartnett, 870 S.W.2d at 166 .

13
Texas Department of Human Services v. Hindsgreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Tex.R.Civ.P. 278; Texas Dep’t of Human Servs. v. Hinds, 904 S.W.2d 629, 637 (Tex.1995); Mason v. Southern Pac.

1996See Tex.R.Civ.P. 278; Hinds, 904 S.W.2d at 637 .

12
Morales v. Moralesgreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Morales v. Morales, 98 S.W.3d 343, 346 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi−Edinburg 2003, pet. denied) (“If the complaint concerns an omission, the party must request and tender a substantially correct instruction in writing.” (citing TEX.

11
Corpus Christi Day Cruise, LLC v. Christus Spohn Health System Corp.green
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Corp., 398 S.W.3d 303, 312 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2012, pet. denied) (holding that judgment could not be reversed for failure to instruct jury on apparent authority, where appellant neither objected to the lack of such an instruction nor tendered a substantially correct instruction in writing to trial court); Hall v. Hubco, Inc., 292 S.W.3d 22, 29 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2006, pet. denied) (holding that any error in trial court’s failing to instruct jury on law of contract formation was waived where complaining party did not offer proposed instruction in Several veniremembers were a

11
Hall v. Hubco, Inc.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Corp., 398 S.W.3d 303, 312 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2012, pet. denied) (holding that judgment could not be reversed for failure to instruct jury on apparent authority, where appellant neither objected to the lack of such an instruction nor tendered a substantially correct instruction in writing to trial court); Hall v. Hubco, Inc., 292 S.W.3d 22, 29 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2006, pet. denied) (holding that any error in trial court’s failing to instruct jury on law of contract formation was waived where complaining party did not offer proposed instruction in Several veniremembers were a

11
Lee v. Safemate Life Insurancegreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Co., 737 S.W.2d 84, 85 (Tex.App.-El Paso 1987, writ dism’d) (objection to'lack of definition in jury charge was too general to preserve issue for appeal; it was incumbent upon party to request definition in substantially correct form to preserve error).

11
Baylor University v. Coleygreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Baylor Univ. v. Coley, 221 S.W.3d 599, 607 (Tex. 2007) (Johnson, J., concurring) (“A requested instruction that is affirmatively incorrect is not ‘substantially correct’ . . . .”).11 For these reasons, we hold that the trial court did not err by in overruling Esters’s objection.12 CONCLUSION If Esters’s allegations are true, severe racial discrimination occurred in this 11 As explained above, the only issue before us regarding the trial court’s jury instructions is whether the 300-day period should instead have been a two-year period.

11
Hutch v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Finally, the court’s charge to the jury, quoted in relevant part above, gave the jury an appropriate and substantially correct instruction regarding the evidence of the extraneous offenses, and “absent evidence to the contrary, we presume the jury 15 followed the law provided by the charge.” Hutch v. State, 922 S.W.2d 166, 170 (Tex. Crim.

11
Knoll v. Neblettgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Id.; Knoll v. Neblett, 966 S.W.2d 622, 638 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. denied).

11
Hernandez v. Kroger Co.green
tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995A substantially correct instruction must be in "substantially the same form as the essential elements outlined in Corbin ." Hernandez v. Kroger Co. , 711 S.W.2d 3, 4 (Tex. 1986); see also Prudential Ins.

1995A substantially correct instruction must be in "substantially the same form as the essential elements outlined in Corbin ." Hernandez v. Kroger Co. , 711 S.W.2d 3, 4 (Tex. 1986); see also Prudential Ins.

11
Prudential Insurance Co. of America v. Hensongreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Co. of Am. v. Henson , 753 S.W.2d 415, 417 (Tex. App.--Eastland 1988, no writ).

11
Moulton v. Alamo Ambulance Service, Inc.green
tex · 1967 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Moulton v. Alamo Ambulance Serv., Inc., 414 S.W.2d 444, 449-50 (Tex.1967); Yellow Cab and Baggage Co. v. Green, 154 Tex. 330 , 277 S.W.2d 92, 93 (1955); Sutter v. Hendricks, 575 S.W.2d 308, 310 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1978, writ ref’d n.r.e.).

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Sutter v. Hendricksgreen
texapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Moulton v. Alamo Ambulance Serv., Inc., 414 S.W.2d 444, 449-50 (Tex.1967); Yellow Cab and Baggage Co. v. Green, 154 Tex. 330 , 277 S.W.2d 92, 93 (1955); Sutter v. Hendricks, 575 S.W.2d 308, 310 (Tex.Civ.App.—Dallas 1978, writ ref’d n.r.e.).

11
Ryan Mortgage Investors v. Fleming-Woodgreen
texapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Osoba v. Bassichisgreen
texapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Medistar Corp. v. Schmidt green
texapp · 2008
2 sentences

2012Medistar Corp., 267 S.W.3d at 159 ; Hartnett v. Hampton Inns, Inc., 870 S.W.2d 162, 166 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1993, writ denied).

2010Medistar Corp., 267 S.W.3d at 159 ; Hartnett, 870 S.W.2d at 166 .

22010–2012
Diamond Shamrock Refining & Marketing Co. v. Mendez green
tex · 1992
2 sentences

2012Co. v. Mendez, 809 S.W.2d 514, 521 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1991) (noting, in the case of a defective instruction, that “the defect may properly be called to the court’s attention by an objection without requesting a substantially correct instruction in writing”), rev’d in part on other grounds, 844 S.W.2d 198 (Tex. 1992); Tex. Gen.

2004Co. v. Mendez, 809 S.W.2d 514, 521 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1991) (noting in the case of a defective instruction “the defect may properly be called to the court’s attention by an objection without requesting a substantially correct instruction in writing”), rev’d in part on other grounds, 844 S.W.2d 198 (Tex.1992); Tex. Gen.

22004–2012
Price v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
2 sentences

2002Price , 887 S.W.2d at 954-55 .

2002Price, 887 S.W.2d at 954-55 .

22002–2002
Cooper v. Lyon Financial Services, Inc. green
texapp · 2002
1 sentence

2024Servs., 65 S.W.3d 197 , 205–06 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, no pet.) (revocation of acceptance is a defense to a breach of contract claim; when buyer failed to submit a substantially correct instruction on the issue, the trial court properly declined to give the instruction).

12024–2024
Holubec v. Brandenburger green
texapp · 2001
1 sentence

2003The court further observed that the Holubecs’ requested question was not a substantially correct inquiry under the statute because it asked about “agricultural operations” rather than, as the statute required, the “conditions or circumstances complained of as constituting the basis for the nuisance action.” Id. at 210 .

12003–2003
Samford v. Duff green
texapp · 1972
11982–1982
Avant v. Gulf Coast Investment Corporation green
texapp · 1970
11982–1982
Hickman v. Durham neutral
texapp · 1948
11982–1982
First State Bank & Trust Co. of Edinburg v. George green
texapp · 1974
11980–1980
Columbian Carbon Co. v. Tholen green
texapp · 1947
11965–1965
City of Austin v. Powell neutral
texapp · 1956
11957–1957
Villareal v. Reza green
texapp · 1951
11956–1956
Borger v. Mineral Wells Clay Products Co. green
texapp · 1935
11944–1944
Grayson County v. Harrell green
texapp · 1918
11944–1944
Massie v. City of Floydada neutral
texapp · 1938
11944–1944

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (4)

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