Emerald Oaks Hotel/conference Center, Inc., Relators v. the Honorable Antonio A. Zardenetta, Judge, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that an oral pronouncement and docket entry cannot substitute for a written, signed order to reinstate a cause dismissed for want of prosecution. The Court applied Rule 165a(3), requiring a written order within 75 days, and granted a writ of mandamus to vacate the trial court's later reinstatement order.