S.R.S. World Wheels, Inc. v. Enlow

OPINION

HOLMAN, Justice.

In this original proceeding, we address whether a trial court can issue a prejudgment writ of attachment in a lawsuit for unliquidated tort damages. Because we hold that a writ of attachment is improper in this situation, we conditionally grant the writ of mandamus.

Wheels America Alloy Wheel Remanufae-turing, Inc., d/b/a Wheels America (“Wheels America”) is the plaintiff and real party in interest in this proceeding. S.R.S. World Wheels, Inc., d/b/a Metroplex Wheel (“Me-troplex”) is a defendant below and the relator. Wheels America has sued Metroplex for tortious…