Cowan v. Fourth Court of Appeals

This mandamus proceeding arises from the refusal of the Fourth Court of Appeals to allow a motion for rehearing. Robert Cowan and Jerry McCraw filed suit to challenge an order of the Bexar County Commissioners Court abolishing three justice of the peace positions. The order of the Commissioners Court was upheld by the trial court. The court of appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment and concluded its opinion by citing Tex.R.App.P. 190 and stating “the right to file a motion for rehearing is denied.” 717 S.W.2d 738. Cow-an and McCraw filed an application for writ of error with this court.…