In Re Dixon

OPINION

JAMES T. WORTHEN, Chief Justice.

In this original proceeding, Relator, Mark Dixon, seeks a writ of mandamus requiring the trial court to rule on his “Motion for Reconsideration and Modification of Order” or, alternatively, to proceed to final judgment by trial or by the execution of a final judgment. 1 For the reasons set forth below, we deny Dixon’s petition.

BACKGROUND

Dixon filed suit against Robert Peltier and Peltier Enterprises, Inc. (the company or collectively, Peltier). Dixon had been service manager for the company’s Nissan dealership in Tyler since May 15,1991. In 1998, Dixon…