Loflin v. Weiss

COUNTISS, Justice.

This original mandamus proceeding presents various questions concerning the duty of a former official court reporter to furnish a statement of facts for appellate purposes to a person unable to pay the costs of appeal. Having concluded that the reporter is required to furnish the statement of facts, we grant the writ.

The Texas Department of Human Resources instituted suit against relator Peggy Loflin (hereafter “Loflin”), seeking termination of parental rights between her and her infant daughter. In February, 1980, the case was tried over a two day period in the 251st…