London Market Companies v. Schattman

OPINION

This cause presents the question of whether a good faith belief in the existence of an oral agreement for an extension of time to file objections to discovery requests can serve as a basis for good cause in a motion for extension of time to file objections, pursuant to rule 166b(4), Tex. R.Civ.P. For the reasons set forth below, we hold that it cannot and therefore deny the petition for writ of mandamus.

Burlington Northern, Inc. and Burlington Northern Railroad Company (“Burlington”) brought suit against the London Market Companies and London Market Insurers 1 , Relators, and others to…