In re Michaels Stores, Inc. d/b/a Michaels Art & Crafts #2719

Summary

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals of Texas granted temporary relief in an original mandamus proceeding brought by Michaels Stores, Inc. The court stayed trial-court proceedings, including the scheduled commencement of trial, pending final resolution of the mandamus petition challenging spoliation sanctions, and requested a response from the real parties in interest.

Holdings

1. The appellate court granted temporary relief and stayed all proceedings in the underlying trial-court case, including the scheduled commencement of trial, until final decision on the mandamus petition or further order of the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the appellate court should temporarily stay the trial-court proceedings, including the scheduled commencement of trial, while considering Michaels's petition for writ of mandamus challenging spoliation sanctions.

Disposition

other