In Re Union Pacific Resources Co.

The issue in this original mandamus proceeding is whether the district court abused its discretion by partially sustaining relator’s objections to discovery based on relevance when relator did not adduce evidence in support of its objections. Contrary to the court of appeals, we hold that the district court did not abuse its discretion.

Union Pacific Resources Company sued its excess insurer, Continental Insurance Company, for defense costs and payments made on liability claims covered, Union Pacific asserts, by Continental’s policy. The claims related to a Corpus Christi petroleum refinery…