Price v. Matheny

OPINION

In this original proceeding, Relator seeks leave to file an application for a writ of mandamus to compel the Honorable Michael D. Matheny, Judge of the 279th District Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to vacate an order which was entered in a child custody action and to reinstate a counterclaim entered. We deny leave to file for want of jurisdiction.

The original jurisdiction of the Courts of Appeals is extremely limited, the Constitution providing only that “[s]aid courts [of appeals] shall have such other jurisdiction, original and appellate as may be prescribed by law.”…