In re 7-Eleven, Inc.

Summary

The Thirteenth Court of Appeals of Texas dismissed 7-Eleven, Inc.’s petition for writ of mandamus for want of jurisdiction. The court held that the petition challenged the judge of the 229th District Court of Starr County, which lies within the Fourth Court of Appeals District rather than the Thirteenth Court’s geographic district. The court also found no basis to exercise mandamus jurisdiction to enforce its own jurisdiction.

Holdings

1. The Thirteenth Court of Appeals lacks jurisdiction to issue a writ of mandamus against the judge of the 229th District Court of Starr County because Starr County is outside the Thirteenth Court's geographic district and lies within the Fourth Court of Appeals District.
2. The Thirteenth Court of Appeals could not exercise its authority to issue a writ necessary to enforce its jurisdiction because 7-Eleven did not contend that such relief was necessary and the record did not indicate that it was.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Thirteenth Court of Appeals had jurisdiction to issue a writ of mandamus against the judge of the 229th District Court of Starr County.
2. Whether the petition could invoke the court's authority to issue writs necessary to enforce its jurisdiction.

Disposition

dismissed