Maheu v. Eighth Judicial District Court Ex Rel. County of Clark, Dept. No. 6

*28OPINION

By the Court,

Gunderson, J.:

In these original proceedings, Robert A. Maheu seeks certain extraordinary writs directed to the respondent court, in which litigation is pending that involves Maheu, Hughes Tool Company (“HTCo”), Howard R. Hughes (HTCo’s sole shareholder), and others. Specifically, Maheu requests these writs:(1) prohibition arresting proceedings on a “Motion for a Stay and for an Extension of Time,” filed by HTCo;(2) mandamus commanding respondent to vacate an ex parte order that purports to stay the deposition of HTCo by its managing agent, Howard R. Hughes;(3) mandamus…