Volcanic Gardens Management Co. v. Paxson

OPINION

KOEHLER, Justice.

In this original proceeding for writ of mandamus, Relator seeks an order requiring the trial judge to vacate a protective order and to grant a motion to compel production. Relator sought in the trial court discovery of communications between the real party in interest and his previous attorney relating to Relator’s defense of fraud. The trial court denied the discovery. We conditionally grant the writ.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

The real party in interest, Eddie Flores (Flores), allegedly injured his right knee on or about July 16, 1989 on one of the rides at Wet ’N’ Wild Water…