In Re J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., in Its Individual Capacity, and as Trustee of the Red Crest Trust, and Philip Mettham

OPINION

Opinion by

CATHERINE STONE, Chief Justice.

In this original proceeding, relators J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., In Its Individual Capacity, and as Trustee of the Red Crest Trust, and Philip Mettham, seek mandamus relief directing the 81st District Court of Karnes County to transfer venue to Tarrant County, Texas. We conditionally grant mandamus relief.

BACKGROUND

This proceeding arises out of a suit filed by the Dorfmans 2 against Orea/ICI Development, Orea Petroleum, Ltd., Orea Assets, G.P., L.L.C. (collectively “Orea”), J.P. Morgan, as the sole trustee of the Red Crest Trust, and Philip…