Estate of Townes v. Wood

Relator seeks mandamus relief to compel respondent to withdraw his ruling that he has continuing jurisdiction over the underlying litigation. I would grant leave to file, because I am of the opinion that relator is entitled to the relief requested.

Respondent Judge Wood signed a final judgment on August 8, 1995. After that, relator timely filed a motion for new trial. On October 20, 1995, respondent timely (a) orally granted relator’s motion for new trial, on the record; (b) made and initialed a docket sheet entry “MNT granted”; and (c) signed a docket control order, setting the case for trial…