AMR Corp. v. Enlow

OPINION

RICHARDS, Justice.

In this original proceeding, we must determine if relators AMR Corporation and American Airlines, Inc. are entitled to mandamus relief from the trial court’s orders compelling the deposition of their highest-ranking corporate officer and denying their request for a stay of the underlying case. We hold that relators are entitled to mandamus relief on the deposition but not on the stay.

Factual Background and Procedural History

On June 7, 1991, Robert Barber was a passenger on an American Airlines flight from Minneapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. After his arrival,…