Jones v. Duggan

OPINION

Relator, Nikki M. Jones, moves for leave to file her petition for writ of mandamus.

Background

In the underlying action, relator, as the next friend of her son, Brandon Taylor, sued defendants/real parties in interest, E. Blaine Adams and Patrick Falcon, for deceptive trade practices. The trial court entered a judgment in favor of defendants against relator for $9,000 based on the court’s finding that relator’s suit was groundless and brought in bad faith.

Relator, desiring to appeal the judgment, filed an affidavit of inability to pay costs. Defendants and the county clerk contested…