Preserving error to complain of death penalty sanctions
In a mandamus setting, it can sometimes be a challenge to ensure that you’ve brought forward all the documents and hearing transcripts required to establish an abuse of discretion. The Houston...
View ArticleMandatory Trial Amendment
The Dallas Court of Appeals recently decided a case in which it held that it was mandatory for the trial court to grant a trial amendment. The opinion is interesting because its procedural facts...
View ArticleNew Standard for Mandamus Relief?
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...
View ArticleDiscretion to issue “superdupersedeas” against the State
The Supreme Court of Texas has recognized the discretion of a trial court judge to deny the State of Texas automatic supersedeas in cases involving non-monetary judgments pursuant to Texas Rule of...
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