Narrative Opinion Summary
Icon Bank of Texas, N.A. filed a petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to overturn a temporary restraining order issued by the trial court on December 29, 2011. The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, in a memorandum opinion issued on January 19, 2012, denied the petition. The case underlying this appeal is Barefoot Construction, LLC, et al. v. Coastline Homes, LLC, et al., No. 62997, presided over by Judge John Grady in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Galveston County, Texas. The panel for this decision included Chief Justice Radack and Justices Higley and Brown.
Legal Issues Addressed
Authority of Appellate Courtssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision underscores the appellate court's authority to review and make determinations regarding trial court orders, such as temporary restraining orders.
Reasoning: Icon Bank of Texas, N.A. filed a petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to overturn a temporary restraining order issued by the trial court on December 29, 2011.
Writ of Mandamussubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court's decision illustrates the circumstances under which a petition for a writ of mandamus may be denied, specifically in the context of overturning a temporary restraining order.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, in a memorandum opinion issued on January 19, 2012, denied the petition.