Jones v. Stayman

Relator Linda Jones seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the trial court to grant her application for a free statement of facts under TEX.R.APP.P. 53(j), for use in her appeal from a judgment terminating her parental rights. 1 On October 6, 1986 Jones timely filed an affidavit of inability to pay cost bond under TEX.R.APP.P. 40(a)(3)(B). The only contest, also filed on October 6, was overruled by operation of law when the trial court failed to sign a written order either determining the contest or extending the time for doing so within the ten days allotted by TEX.R. APP.P. 40(a)(3)(E). Rule…