Texas Supreme Court
American Home Products Corporation and Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, a Division of American Home Products Corporation…
December 21, 200044 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 284
Summary
The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' dismissal of American Home's interlocutory appeal, holding that section 15.003(c) does not grant appellate jurisdiction over venue determinations and that the appellate court properly abated the appeal to obtain a clarifying order. Justice Owen dissented, arguing the majority misinterprets legislative intent, while Justice Enoch concurred, agreeing with the judgment but emphasizing concerns about trial‑court discretion.