Devoll v. State’s Empirical Analysis
2004
Citation profile
6
cited by 6 later decisions
1
states following
March 2018
most recently cited
6 state decisions
Appellate journey
reviewedthe decision below (from Texas 57th Judicial District Court)
Relationships
Relies on Downer v. Aquamarine Operators, Inc. · Nell Nations Forist v. Vanguard Underwriters Insurance Co.
Most-quoted passages
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“(1) the plaintiff, in the seven-year period immediately preceding the date the defendant makes the motion under Section 11.051, has commenced, prosecuted, or maintained in propria persona at least five litigations other than in a small claims court that have been: (A) finally determined adversely to the plaintiff; (B) permitted to remain pending at least two years without having been brought to trial or hearing; or (C) determined by a trial or appellate court to be frivolous or groundless under state or federal laws or rules of procedure;....”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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