CSR LTD. v. Link

Because the Court improperly departs from sound precedent and in my opinion, invites an unnecessary increase in mandamus practice, I respectfully dissent.

The Special Appearance and Mandamus Relief

When a trial court overrules a special appearance, the moving party ordinarily has an adequate remedy on appeal and consequently, may not secure extraordinary relief through mandamus. K.D.F. v. Rex, 878 S.W.2d 589, 592 (Tex.1994). On the few occasions this Court has considered the issue in an original proceeding, we have found mandamus relief available “only in limited circumstances.” See Canadian…