Jessie B. Loftin, Relator v. the Honorable John Martin, Judge, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court granted Loftin's mandamus petition only with respect to the trial court's denial of production request #3, finding an abuse of discretion for failing to require evidence of investigative privilege, while affirming the trial court's rulings on requests #2 and #4 as within discretion. Justice Hecht dissented, arguing the majority improperly expands mandamus review and misapplies privilege standards.