Johnson v. McAdams

OPINION

O’CONNOR, Justice.

Noffie Johnson, relator, asks this Court to issue a writ of mandamus against Judge Bill McAdams, respondent. Johnson filed a suit against prison officials for assault and battery in Judge McAdams’ court on July 3, 1989. Johnson appeared pro se in the trial court and in this Court.

We will issue a mandamus only to compel a trial judge to perform a clear legal duty. See Johnson v. Fourth Court of Appeals, 700 S.W.2d 916, 917-18 (Tex.1985). Rule 121(a)(2)(D), Tex.R.App.P., requires a petitioner to identify the relief he seeks, the rationale for the relief, and the…