Diocese of Galveston-Houston v. Stone

OPINION

BARRON, Justice.

This is an original mandamus proceeding. The real party in interest, Eric May, sued relator, the Diocese of Galveston-Houston (the “Diocese”), for breach of contract (wrongful termination) and related claims, in connection with May’s termination as a teacher/administrator at Mt. Carmel High School (“Mt. Carmel”). The Diocese seeks mandamus relief from a trial court Order allowing limited discovery against the Diocese (and withholding ruling on a plea to the jurisdiction), on the ground the trial court lacks subject matter jurisdiction based on excessive government…