Rick Thompson’s article examined the expanding role of mandamus practice in Texas. Although mandamus relief is intended to be an “extraordinary remedy,” few Texas courts limit mandamus relief to truly extraordinary cases because the Texas Supreme Court has dramatically expanded the mandamus standard of review since 2004. Indeed, in recent years, twenty to twenty-five percent of all opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court are mandamus opinions.
Attorney: Rick Thompson
Courts: Supreme Court of Texas
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues
Courts: Supreme Court of Texas
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues
