In re Mitchell William Blakeley

Summary

The Ninth Court of Appeals of Texas denied Mitchell William Blakeley’s petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for temporary relief in an underlying divorce and custody proceeding. The court held that Blakeley had not shown entitlement to mandamus relief concerning interim attorney’s fees, an order on a motion for leave, or designation of an expert.

Holdings

1. Blakeley did not show that he was entitled to mandamus relief because he failed to establish the requirements for mandamus, including a clear abuse of discretion and the lack of an adequate remedy by appeal.
2. Temporary relief was denied.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Blakeley demonstrated a clear abuse of discretion by the trial court warranting mandamus relief.
2. Whether Blakeley lacked an adequate remedy by appeal.
3. Whether temporary relief should issue in connection with the mandamus petition.

Disposition

writ_denied