Narrative Opinion Summary
On May 20, 2014, Willowbrook Mall (TX) LLC filed a petition for writ of mandamus with the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas. The Court has requested a response from the Harris County Appraisal District, which must be submitted by June 3, 2014. Additionally, the Court has issued a stay on the trial court's “Revised Order Granting Motion to Compel,” signed on April 7, 2014, in trial court case number 2013-49294. This stay will remain in effect until the disposition of the petition or until further order from the Court. The order was signed by Judge Terry Jennings on May 21, 2014.
Legal Issues Addressed
Duration of Stay Ordersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The stay of the trial court's order is effective until the resolution of the petition or further court order.
Reasoning: This stay will remain in effect until the disposition of the petition or until further order from the Court.
Issuance of Writ of Mandamussubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioner, Willowbrook Mall (TX) LLC, sought a writ of mandamus to challenge a trial court order.
Reasoning: On May 20, 2014, Willowbrook Mall (TX) LLC filed a petition for writ of mandamus with the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas.
Mandated Response from Appraisal Districtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Harris County Appraisal District was required to respond to the petition as per the appellate court's directive.
Reasoning: The Court has requested a response from the Harris County Appraisal District, which must be submitted by June 3, 2014.
Stay of Trial Court Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court issued a stay on the trial court's order pending the outcome of the mandamus petition.
Reasoning: The Court has issued a stay on the trial court's 'Revised Order Granting Motion to Compel,' signed on April 7, 2014, in trial court case number 2013-49294.