The Dallas Court of Appeals has issued an Opinion in a mandamus proceeding that establishes a new standard for mandamus relief. In In re Pendragon Transportation, LLC, Pendragon complained of a trial court order that appointed a special master
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Appellate CLE on Privilege
The Dallas Bar Association Appellate Law Section will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at noon at the Belo Mansion. The guest speaker this month is Jadd Masso of Strasburger & Price. He will be speaking…
Trial court’s denial of motion to designate RTP subject to mandamus
By Byron Henry
The Dallas Court of Appeals recently held (again) that the improper denial of a motion for leave to designate a responsible third party under Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice & Remedies Codes is subject to review by mandamus. The…
Appellate CLE: Appeals in Removals and Remands
The Dallas Bar Association, Appellate Law Section will have its monthly CLE lunch on Thursday, February 20th at noon at the Belo Mansion. Ken Carroll, of Carrington Coleman, will speak on the subject of “Appeals in Removals…
Hecht Becomes Longest Serving Supreme Court Justice
On Sunday, January 26th, 2014, Chief Justice Nathan Hecht became the longest serving justice on the Supreme Court of Texas in state history. Sunday marked his 9,157th day of service on the Texas Supreme Court. Hecht was first elected in…
Dallas Court of Appeals issues rare en banc decision addressing summary judgment practice
By Byron Henry
The Dallas Court of Appeals recently addressed summary judgment practice in a rare en banc opinion. At issue was whether the defendants’ no-evidence motion for summary judgment adequately challenged the elements of plaintiffs’ claims by listing the elements and then…
Admissions not binding on employment status
By Byron Henry
Attorneys should think twice before relying on an admission regarding a party’s employment status. The Dallas Court of Appeals recently held that discovery admissions are not binding on legal issues, and do not raise a genuine issue of material fact…
More Fun with Supersedeas Practice
The Houston Fourteenth Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that addresses a couple of important issues for supersedeas practice, namely consolidated financial statements, burden of proof, and expert requirements. In Hunter Buildings & Manufacturing L.P. v. MBI Global L.L.C.,…
Incremental Clarity for Supersedeas: Attorney’s Fees
Little by little, appellate practitioners are getting answers to the many questions emanating from the supersedeas statute and law that came about as part of tort reform in 2003. The Texas Supreme Court‘s opinion in In re Nalle Plastics…
Appellate CLE Opportunity: Dallas Court of Appeals
The Dallas Bar Association Appellate Law Section will have its monthly CLE at the Belo Mansion on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at noon. This month’s speaker is Richard Smith from Lynn, Tillotson, Pinker & Cox, LLP, and Mr. Smith…