Joachim v. Chambers

815 S.W.2d 234 (1991)

Mortimer JOACHIM, et al., Relators,

v.

Hon. Eugene CHAMBERS, Judge of the 215th District Court of Harris County, Texas, Respondent.

No. C-9115.

Supreme Court of Texas.

May 30, 1991.

Rehearing Overruled October 16, 1991.

Larry J. Doherty and Jimmy Williamson, Houston for relators.

Alice M. Giessel and Henry P. Giessel, Houston, for respondent.

OPINION

HECHT, Justice.

The issue for us in this original mandamus proceeding is whether a retired district judge who continues to serve as a judicial officer by assignment may testify as an expert witness.[1] In the circumstances of this case…