In Re Houseman

OPINION

JOHN HILL, Justice. *

Relator, Edna Houseman, seeks a writ of mandamus to prevent testimony in a guardianship proceeding from Dr. Edward Gripon, a psychiatrist employed by a prior attorney to assess her mental competency. Edna’s nephew, Robert Houseman, in connection with his application in the County Court at Law for appointment of a guardian of Edna’s person, seeks to use the testimony to challenge the authority of Edna’s attorney to act in her behalf. Edna contends that allowing the testimony would violate her attorney-client privilege. The trial court initially sustained Edna’s…