Axelson, Inc., Relators v. the Honorable Grainger W. McIlhany, Judge, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court granted the writ of mandamus, holding that the trial judge abused discretion by denying discovery of Apache's kickback investigation, by refusing depositions of dual‑capacity witnesses and consulting‑only experts, and by refusing discovery of facts known by consulting experts. The Court also rejected the unclean‑hands argument and directed the trial judge to vacate the orders and permit the requested discovery.