Weisel Enterprises, Inc. v. Curry

The issue in this original mandamus proceeding is whether the trial court abused its discretion in withholding certain documents from discovery, as privileged, absent an in camera inspection or other evidence justifying the privilege. In a split decision, the court of appeals denied relator’s request for mandamus relief, holding that it was purely within the trial court’s discretion whether or not to examine the documents in camera prior to denying discovery. Weisel Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Builders’ Choice v. Curry, 718 S.W.2d 50 (Tex.App.—San Antonio 1986, orig. proceeding). The dissent…