# We reserve the right to refuse service

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-reserve-the-right-to-refuse-service/74147>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [July 29, 2001, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-reserve-the-right-to-refuse-service/74147 "2001-07-29T08:10:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![minty\_green](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@minty\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minty_green)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2001, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-reserve-the-right-to-refuse-service/74147/21 "2001-07-31T02:08:43Z")

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> He refused, was arrested for Criminal Tresspass, and the Texas Supreme Court ruled in his favor.

That’s impossible. The Texas Supreme Court only has jurisdiction in civil cases.

I also just did a search on [mytexasbar.com](http://mytexasbar.com) for cases including the words “motorcycle” and “trespass.” It came up with only five cases, none more recent than 1985, and none even remotely relevant.

Sorry, but I’m still not believing it.

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**Author:** ![bdgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2001, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-reserve-the-right-to-refuse-service/74147/22 "2001-07-31T02:23:56Z")

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> \*Originally posted by minty green \*  
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> > He refused, was arrested for Criminal Tresspass, and the Texas Supreme Court ruled in his favor.
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> That’s impossible. The Texas Supreme Court only has jurisdiction in civil cases.
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> I also just did a search on [mytexasbar.com](http://mytexasbar.com) for cases including the words “motorcycle” and “trespass.” It came up with only five cases, none more recent than 1985, and none even remotely relevant.
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> Sorry, but I’m still not believing it. \*\*

NP, I’m no expert on law, and this was at least 10 years ago that I read it, and I probably dont remember the details that well…I’ll let you know I find anything.

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**Author:** ![minty\_green](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@minty\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minty_green)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2001, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-reserve-the-right-to-refuse-service/74147/23 "2001-07-31T02:50:16Z")

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Give the motorcycle lawyers a call if you have the time an inclination. Considering they look like they’re actively seeking bike-riding clients, they ought to be happy to provide you info to back up their claims.

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**Author:** ![bdgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2001, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-reserve-the-right-to-refuse-service/74147/24 "2001-07-31T04:02:30Z")

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> \*Originally posted by minty green \*  
> \*\*Give the motorcycle lawyers a call if you have the time an inclination. Considering they look like they’re actively seeking bike-riding clients, they ought to be happy to provide you info to back up their claims. \*\*

I’ll email them, and post what they reply

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