Narrative Opinion Summary
The petition for a writ of mandamus filed by relators H.N.K. and O.R. was denied by the Fourteenth Court of Appeals on August 9, 2022. The relators sought to compel Judge Germaine Tanner of the 311th District Court in Harris County to reverse her January 22, 2022 order, which denied their plea to the jurisdiction and motion to dismiss a grandparents’ petition to modify. The court concluded that the relators failed to demonstrate entitlement to mandamus relief, leading to the denial of their petition. The decision was rendered per curiam, with the panel comprising Chief Justice Christopher and Justices Wise and Hassan.
Legal Issues Addressed
Jurisdictional Challenges in Family Lawsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The relators' plea to the jurisdiction was denied, indicating that the court maintained jurisdiction over the grandparents’ petition to modify.
Reasoning: The relators sought to compel Judge Germaine Tanner of the 311th District Court in Harris County to reverse her January 22, 2022 order, which denied their plea to the jurisdiction and motion to dismiss a grandparents’ petition to modify.
Mandamus Relief Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The relators were required to demonstrate a clear and indisputable right to the relief sought in order to obtain mandamus relief, which they failed to do.
Reasoning: The court concluded that the relators failed to demonstrate entitlement to mandamus relief, leading to the denial of their petition.