Braden v. Downey

OPINION

HECHT, Justice.

Respondent District Judge, Hon. Daniel M. Downey, ordered relator Don T. Braden to answer certain discovery requests and found that his earlier refusal to do so was abusive of the discovery process. As sanctions for such abuse, the district court ordered Braden to pay $10,000 to the party seeking discovery, and ordered Braden’s attorney to perform ten hours’ community service. The deadlines ordered for payment of the monetary sanctions and completion of the community service preceded conclusion of the litigation. 1 Braden seeks mandamus directing the district court to…