Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. Dishman v. Gary
Texas Supreme Court
Decided July 2, 1962No. A-9088PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ORIGINAL MANDAMUS
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE JAMES R. NORVELL
delivered the opinion of the Court.
This cause grows out of a judicial stalemate existing in Jefferson County, Texas, which was brought about by conflicting orders issued by the judges presiding over the courts of the 60th and the 136th judicial districts. A legal question as to the jurisdiction of courts is involved and there is nothing in the record before us which reflects upon the integrity or good faith of the judges or the district attorneys involved.
The specific relief requested by the State of Texas is a writ of mandamus requiring the…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- University of Texas v. MorrisTexas Supreme Court · 1961
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