In Re Smart

Opinion by

ALMA L. LÓPEZ, Chief Justice.

On December 12, 2002, relator, Linda Smart, filed a petition for writ of mandamus complaining of the trial court’s setting aside an order prohibiting additional counsel and for granting a legislative continuance. Smart also filed a motion for temporary relief asking this Court to prevent respondent from taking any action that would hinder the matter going to trial on December 16, 2002. In two issues, Smart contends that respondent abused his discretion for purposes of mandamus by setting aside the order prohibiting the addition of new counsel shortly…