Narrative Opinion Summary
Relators Magellan Terminals Holdings, L.P. and Magellan Midstream Holdings GP, LLC filed a petition for writ of mandamus contesting two trial court orders: (1) the order that granted a motion to quash depositions of Facebook, Inc. and Myspace, Inc., and (2) an oral ruling that denied their motion to compel the continuation of the deposition of Cody Karl. The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, in a memorandum opinion issued on May 13, 2011, denied the petition for writ of mandamus. The panel included Justices Jennings, Bland, and Brown. The underlying case involves Cody Karl against multiple parties, including Magellan Midstream Partners, LP, in the 125th District Court presided over by Judge Kyle Carter.
Legal Issues Addressed
Discovery Process in Civil Litigationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case discusses the trial court's discretion in managing discovery, including quashing depositions and denying motions to compel.
Reasoning: Relators Magellan Terminals Holdings, L.P. and Magellan Midstream Holdings GP, LLC filed a petition for writ of mandamus contesting two trial court orders: (1) the order that granted a motion to quash depositions of Facebook, Inc. and Myspace, Inc., and (2) an oral ruling that denied their motion to compel the continuation of the deposition of Cody Karl.
Writ of Mandamus Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court examined the requirements for granting a writ of mandamus and found that the relators did not meet these standards.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, in a memorandum opinion issued on May 13, 2011, denied the petition for writ of mandamus.