Kennedy v. Eden

On Petition for Writ of Mandamus

This is an original mandamus proceeding. Relator’s notices to depose plaintiffs in the underlying litigation stated that a certain Joe Beard might be in attendance. Plaintiffs’ counsel moved for protection, requesting under Rule 614, Tex.R.Civ.Evid„ that Beard be prohibited from attending the depositions. On November 1, 1991, the trial court granted the motion and ordered:

that because plaintiffs have invoked Rule 614 of the Texas Rules of Evidence as to Joe Beard, the said Joe Beard is prohibited from attending the plaintiffs’ depositions, and is hereby…