In Re Rollins Leasing Inc.

OPINION

WANDA McKEE FOWLER, Justice.

In this mandamus proceeding, relators, Rollins Leasing Inc. (“Rollins”), GSC Enterprises (“GSC”) and Richard W. Spaustat, contend the trial court clearly abused its discretion by signing a judgment nunc pro tunc to correct a judicial error after its plenary jurisdiction had expired. We agree and conditionally grant mandamus relief.

I. BACKGROUND

In the underlying suit, the plaintiffs and real parties in interest, John Holman and Mamie Davis, sued for personal injuries arising out of a three-car collision that occurred on February 15, 1995. One vehicle was…