Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas issued an order on September 18, 2017, denying Edward James Powell's petition for a writ of mandamus, which he filed on September 12, 2017. The order was signed by Justice Bill Whitehill and was based on the Court's opinion rendered on the same date. The case originated from the Criminal District Court No. 7 in Dallas County, Texas, with the trial court cause number F12-51405-Y.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Petition for Writ of Mandamussubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals denied Edward James Powell's petition for a writ of mandamus, indicating that the relief sought was not warranted under the circumstances of the case.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas issued an order on September 18, 2017, denying Edward James Powell's petition for a writ of mandamus, which he filed on September 12, 2017.
Judicial Authority of the Court of Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision demonstrates the appellate court's authority to review and decide on petitions for writs of mandamus originating from lower courts.
Reasoning: The order was signed by Justice Bill Whitehill and was based on the Court's opinion rendered on the same date.
Jurisdiction of Criminal District Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case originated from the Criminal District Court No. 7 in Dallas County, establishing the trial court's initial jurisdiction over the matter before it was brought to the appellate level.
Reasoning: The case originated from the Criminal District Court No. 7 in Dallas County, Texas, with the trial court cause number F12-51405-Y.