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presumed fact presumption in Texas

6 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1965–2015 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Empire Gas & Fuel Co. v. Mueggegreen
tex · 1940 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1965–1974
2 sentences

1974It is stated thusly in Empire Gas & Fuel Co. v. Muegge, 135 Tex. 520 , 143 S.W.2d 763, 767 (Tex.Com.App.1940): “It is settled in this state, and by the weight of authority elsewhere, that such presumption is not evidence but rather a rule of procedure of an ‘administrative assumption’ which ‘vanishes’ or is ‘put to flight’ when positive evidence to the contrary is introduced.” McCormick and Ray, Texas Practice — Evidence, Sec. 53, p. 62 puts it this way: “ * * * the presumption places upon the party against whom it operates the burden of producing evidence sufficient to justify a finding of th

1974It is stated thusly in Empire Gas & Fuel Co. v. Muegge, 135 Tex. 520 , 143 S.W.2d 763, 767 (Tex.Com.App.1940): “It is settled in this state, and by the weight of authority elsewhere, that such presumption is not evidence but rather a rule of procedure of an ‘administrative assumption’ which ‘vanishes’ or is ‘put to flight’ when positive evidence to the contrary is introduced.” McCormick and Ray, Texas Practice — Evidence, Sec. 53, p. 62 puts it this way: “ * * * the presumption places upon the party against whom it operates the burden of producing evidence sufficient to justify a finding of th

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Hudiburgh v. Palvicgreen
texapp · 1954 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1965–1974
2 sentences

1974Robertson Tank Lines v. Van Cleave, 468 S.W.2d 354 (Tex.Sup.1971) ; Whittle v. Saunders, 396 S.W.2d 155 (Tex.Civ.App. — San Antonio, 1965, no writ) ; Hudiburgh v. Palvic, 274 S.W.2d 94 (Tex.Civ.App. — Beaumont, 1955, writ ref’d, n. r. e.); Mitchell v. Ellis, 374 S.W.2d 333 (Tex.Civ.App. — Fort Worth, 1963, writ ref’d); Rigsby v. Pitner, 334 S. W.2d 837 (Tex.Civ.App. — Houston, 1960, writ ref’d, n. r. e.) ; Thompson v. B.

1965See also Hudiburgh v. Palvic, Tex.Civ.App., 274 S.W.2d 94 .

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Alexander v. Stategreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Mandatory presumptions are unconstitutional.132 Here, the jury charge included the presumption that “knowledge that the assaulted person was a public servant is presumed if the person was wearing a distinctive 128 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 157 ; Ramos v. State, 991 S.W.2d 430, 434 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d). 129 R.R.III:145. 130 Alexander v. State, 757 S.W.2d 95, 100 (Tex. App. —Dallas 1988, pet. ref’d) (quoting Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 583 , 106 S.Ct. 3101, 3109 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986)); Jimenez v. State, 419 S.W.3d 706, 718 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2013, pet. ref

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Ramos v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Mandatory presumptions are unconstitutional.132 Here, the jury charge included the presumption that “knowledge that the assaulted person was a public servant is presumed if the person was wearing a distinctive 128 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 157 ; Ramos v. State, 991 S.W.2d 430, 434 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d). 129 R.R.III:145. 130 Alexander v. State, 757 S.W.2d 95, 100 (Tex. App. —Dallas 1988, pet. ref’d) (quoting Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 583 , 106 S.Ct. 3101, 3109 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986)); Jimenez v. State, 419 S.W.3d 706, 718 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2013, pet. ref

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Tomas Jimenez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Mandatory presumptions are unconstitutional.132 Here, the jury charge included the presumption that “knowledge that the assaulted person was a public servant is presumed if the person was wearing a distinctive 128 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 157 ; Ramos v. State, 991 S.W.2d 430, 434 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d). 129 R.R.III:145. 130 Alexander v. State, 757 S.W.2d 95, 100 (Tex. App. —Dallas 1988, pet. ref’d) (quoting Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 583 , 106 S.Ct. 3101, 3109 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986)); Jimenez v. State, 419 S.W.3d 706, 718 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2013, pet. ref

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In Re Bruce Terminix Co.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Accord Hunter, 988 S.W.2d at 473 .

2007Accord Hunter, 988 S.W.2d at 473 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera green
tex · 1993
2 sentences

2015METSO FAILED TO MEET ITS INITIAL BURDEN OF PROOF There is a presumption against the waiver of the constitutional right to a jury trial. 9 The existence of the basic fact of a contractual jury trial waiver gives rise to a presumed fact that the waiver was not knowingly and voluntarily made until the presumed fact is rebutted, and the burden is on the party seeking to enforce the prelitigation contractual jury waiver to rebut the 6 See Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera 858 S.W.2d 366 (Tex. 1993). 7 Id. 8 See Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera 858 S.W.2d 366 (Tex. 1993). 9 Mikey's Houses LLC v. Bank

2015METSO FAILED TO MEET ITS INITIAL BURDEN OF PROOF There is a presumption against the waiver of the constitutional right to a jury trial. 9 The existence of the basic fact of a contractual jury trial waiver gives rise to a presumed fact that the waiver was not knowingly and voluntarily made until the presumed fact is rebutted, and the burden is on the party seeking to enforce the prelitigation contractual jury waiver to rebut the 6 See Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera 858 S.W.2d 366 (Tex. 1993). 7 Id. 8 See Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera 858 S.W.2d 366 (Tex. 1993). 9 Mikey's Houses LLC v. Bank

12015–2015
Rose v. Clark red
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2015Mandatory presumptions are unconstitutional.132 Here, the jury charge included the presumption that “knowledge that the assaulted person was a public servant is presumed if the person was wearing a distinctive 128 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 157 ; Ramos v. State, 991 S.W.2d 430, 434 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d). 129 R.R.III:145. 130 Alexander v. State, 757 S.W.2d 95, 100 (Tex. App. —Dallas 1988, pet. ref’d) (quoting Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 583 , 106 S.Ct. 3101, 3109 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986)); Jimenez v. State, 419 S.W.3d 706, 718 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2013, pet. ref

2015Mandatory presumptions are unconstitutional.132 Here, the jury charge included the presumption that “knowledge that the assaulted person was a public servant is presumed if the person was wearing a distinctive 128 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 157 ; Ramos v. State, 991 S.W.2d 430, 434 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d). 129 R.R.III:145. 130 Alexander v. State, 757 S.W.2d 95, 100 (Tex. App. —Dallas 1988, pet. ref’d) (quoting Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 583 , 106 S.Ct. 3101, 3109 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986)); Jimenez v. State, 419 S.W.3d 706, 718 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2013, pet. ref

12015–2015
Almanza v. State red
texcrimapp · 1985
1 sentence

2015Mandatory presumptions are unconstitutional.132 Here, the jury charge included the presumption that “knowledge that the assaulted person was a public servant is presumed if the person was wearing a distinctive 128 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 157 ; Ramos v. State, 991 S.W.2d 430, 434 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d). 129 R.R.III:145. 130 Alexander v. State, 757 S.W.2d 95, 100 (Tex. App. —Dallas 1988, pet. ref’d) (quoting Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 583 , 106 S.Ct. 3101, 3109 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986)); Jimenez v. State, 419 S.W.3d 706, 718 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2013, pet. ref

12015–2015
In Re Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A. green
texapp · 2003
1 sentence

2015METSO FAILED TO MEET ITS INITIAL BURDEN OF PROOF There is a presumption against the waiver of the constitutional right to a jury trial. 9 The existence of the basic fact of a contractual jury trial waiver gives rise to a presumed fact that the waiver was not knowingly and voluntarily made until the presumed fact is rebutted, and the burden is on the party seeking to enforce the prelitigation contractual jury waiver to rebut the 6 See Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera 858 S.W.2d 366 (Tex. 1993). 7 Id. 8 See Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera 858 S.W.2d 366 (Tex. 1993). 9 Mikey's Houses LLC v. Bank

12015–2015
In Re Prudential Insurance Co. of America green
tex · 2004
2 sentences

2015Id.

2015Co. of America, 148 S.W.3d 124 , 132 33 (Tex.2004). 1 There is a presumption against the waiver of the constitutional right to a jury trial. 2 The existence of the basic fact of a contractual jury trial waiver gives rise to a presumed fact that the waiver was not knowingly and voluntarily made until the presumed fact is rebutted, and the burden is on the party seeking to enforce the prelitigation contractual jury waiver to rebut the presumption with evidence that the waiver was knowingly and voluntarily made with full awareness of the legal consequences.

12015–2015
Mikey's Houses LLC v. Bank of America, N.A. green
texapp · 2007
1 sentence

2015METSO FAILED TO MEET ITS INITIAL BURDEN OF PROOF There is a presumption against the waiver of the constitutional right to a jury trial. 9 The existence of the basic fact of a contractual jury trial waiver gives rise to a presumed fact that the waiver was not knowingly and voluntarily made until the presumed fact is rebutted, and the burden is on the party seeking to enforce the prelitigation contractual jury waiver to rebut the 6 See Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera 858 S.W.2d 366 (Tex. 1993). 7 Id. 8 See Rivercenter Associates v. Rivera 858 S.W.2d 366 (Tex. 1993). 9 Mikey's Houses LLC v. Bank

12015–2015
Mitchell v. Ellis green
texapp · 1963
1 sentence

1974Robertson Tank Lines v. Van Cleave, 468 S.W.2d 354 (Tex.Sup.1971) ; Whittle v. Saunders, 396 S.W.2d 155 (Tex.Civ.App. — San Antonio, 1965, no writ) ; Hudiburgh v. Palvic, 274 S.W.2d 94 (Tex.Civ.App. — Beaumont, 1955, writ ref’d, n. r. e.); Mitchell v. Ellis, 374 S.W.2d 333 (Tex.Civ.App. — Fort Worth, 1963, writ ref’d); Rigsby v. Pitner, 334 S. W.2d 837 (Tex.Civ.App. — Houston, 1960, writ ref’d, n. r. e.) ; Thompson v. B.

11974–1974
Rigsby v. Pitner green
texapp · 1960
1 sentence

1974Robertson Tank Lines v. Van Cleave, 468 S.W.2d 354 (Tex.Sup.1971) ; Whittle v. Saunders, 396 S.W.2d 155 (Tex.Civ.App. — San Antonio, 1965, no writ) ; Hudiburgh v. Palvic, 274 S.W.2d 94 (Tex.Civ.App. — Beaumont, 1955, writ ref’d, n. r. e.); Mitchell v. Ellis, 374 S.W.2d 333 (Tex.Civ.App. — Fort Worth, 1963, writ ref’d); Rigsby v. Pitner, 334 S. W.2d 837 (Tex.Civ.App. — Houston, 1960, writ ref’d, n. r. e.) ; Thompson v. B.

11974–1974
Robertson Tank Lines, Inc. v. Van Cleave green
tex · 1971
1 sentence

1974Robertson Tank Lines v. Van Cleave, 468 S.W.2d 354 (Tex.Sup.1971) ; Whittle v. Saunders, 396 S.W.2d 155 (Tex.Civ.App. — San Antonio, 1965, no writ) ; Hudiburgh v. Palvic, 274 S.W.2d 94 (Tex.Civ.App. — Beaumont, 1955, writ ref’d, n. r. e.); Mitchell v. Ellis, 374 S.W.2d 333 (Tex.Civ.App. — Fort Worth, 1963, writ ref’d); Rigsby v. Pitner, 334 S. W.2d 837 (Tex.Civ.App. — Houston, 1960, writ ref’d, n. r. e.) ; Thompson v. B.

11974–1974
Whittle v. Saunders green
texapp · 1965
1 sentence

1974Robertson Tank Lines v. Van Cleave, 468 S.W.2d 354 (Tex.Sup.1971) ; Whittle v. Saunders, 396 S.W.2d 155 (Tex.Civ.App. — San Antonio, 1965, no writ) ; Hudiburgh v. Palvic, 274 S.W.2d 94 (Tex.Civ.App. — Beaumont, 1955, writ ref’d, n. r. e.); Mitchell v. Ellis, 374 S.W.2d 333 (Tex.Civ.App. — Fort Worth, 1963, writ ref’d); Rigsby v. Pitner, 334 S. W.2d 837 (Tex.Civ.App. — Houston, 1960, writ ref’d, n. r. e.) ; Thompson v. B.

11974–1974

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