Texas Supreme Court

Tom Hunt, Petitioners v. Tom Bass, Respondents

February 1, 198427 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 196

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the trial court and Court of Appeals, holding that the plaintiffs have standing to seek mandamus because they possess a personal interest distinct from the general public. The Court remanded the case for further proceedings. Justice Robertson filed a concurring opinion affirming the standing analysis.