Narrative Opinion Summary
The petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Jennifer Jo Bird is denied by the Texas Court of Appeals, Third District. The court also lifts the stay previously imposed on the trial court’s discovery order. The opinion is delivered by Justice Thomas J. Baker, with participation from Chief Justice Byrne and Justice Smith, and is filed on September 10, 2021.
Legal Issues Addressed
Lifting of Stay on Discovery Ordersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court lifted the stay on the trial court’s discovery order, allowing the discovery process to proceed as originally ordered by the trial court.
Reasoning: The court also lifts the stay previously imposed on the trial court’s discovery order.
Writ of Mandamus Denialsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court denied the petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Jennifer Jo Bird, meaning the appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's decision or that the petitioner did not meet the necessary legal standards.
Reasoning: The petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Jennifer Jo Bird is denied by the Texas Court of Appeals, Third District.