In Re Ford Motor Company, Relator

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the trial court abused its discretion by sanctioning Ford Motor Company for alleged discovery abuse and by awarding attorney's fees, but found that Ford has an adequate remedy on appeal for the exclusion of evidence and the trial‑court fees award. The Court conditionally granted mandamus to vacate the unconditional award of appellate attorney's fees. Justice Baker dissented, arguing the mandamus relief for the fee award conflicts with precedent, while Justice Enoch concurred in part and dissented in part, maintaining that Ford has an adequate appellate remedy.