Axelson, Inc. v. McIlhany

OPINION

GONZALEZ, Justice.

In this mandamus proceeding, we are asked to direct Judge Mcllhany to vacate orders denying pretrial discovery. The court of appeals conditionally granted the petition for writ of mandamus on certain points but denied the petition on other points. 755 S.W.2d 170. Among other things, we are requested to grant relief regarding discovery of a kickback investigation and “dual capacity” witnesses. We conditionally grant the writ.

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