State v. Walker

SPEARS, Justice.

In this original mandamus proceeding, the State of Texas seeks to compel Judge Walker to reinstate a temporary injunction against Gibson Products Company, Inc. This cause has been pending in the 162nd Judicial District Court of Dallas County since December 1975. We hold that the temporary injunction was dissolved in violation of a mandate of this court, and we order the injunction reinstated.

The underlying cause of action is a suit by the State to enjoin Gibson Products from selling certain items on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays in violation of Tex. Rev.Civ.Stat.Aim. art.…