In Re BP Products North America, Inc.

delivered the opinion of the Court. 1

This mandamus proceeding concerns the enforcement of a discovery agreement governing what is commonly referred to as an “apex” deposition. The discovery agreement was signed by the attorneys for the parties, and filed as provided by Rule 191.1 and Rule 11. We conclude the trial court abused its discretion in failing to enforce the agreement.

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