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in Re Aviation Mechanisms, Inc., William Lile and Damon Farrar

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-02-00397-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; July 11, 2002; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Relators Aviation Mechanisms, Inc., William Lile, and Damon Farrar sought mandamus relief from the Texas Court of Appeals regarding an order from Travis County that held them in contempt of court and imposed fines, as well as sanctions for discovery abuse. After reviewing the petition and supporting documentation, the court denied the petition for writ of mandamus, citing Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a). The ruling was issued by Chief Justice Marilyn Aboussie and Justices Kidd and Yeakel, with the decision filed on July 11, 2002. The opinion is designated as "Do Not Publish."

Legal Issues Addressed

Contempt of Court and Sanctions

Application: The relators were held in contempt of court and fined, as well as sanctioned for discovery abuse, which led to the petition for mandamus relief.

Reasoning: Relators Aviation Mechanisms, Inc., William Lile, and Damon Farrar sought mandamus relief from the Texas Court of Appeals regarding an order from Travis County that held them in contempt of court and imposed fines, as well as sanctions for discovery abuse.

Mandamus Relief

Application: The court denied the request for mandamus relief, indicating that the relators did not meet the necessary criteria for such relief under the applicable rules.

Reasoning: Relators Aviation Mechanisms, Inc., William Lile, and Damon Farrar sought mandamus relief from the Texas Court of Appeals regarding an order from Travis County that held them in contempt of court and imposed fines, as well as sanctions for discovery abuse.

Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a)

Application: The court's denial of the writ of mandamus was based on Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a), suggesting that the requirements for granting such relief were not satisfied.

Reasoning: After reviewing the petition and supporting documentation, the court denied the petition for writ of mandamus, citing Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a).