Opinion
05-24-00136-CV
02-15-2024
IN RE COREY D. SMITH, SR., Relator
Original Proceeding from the 301st Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. DF-09-00179
Before Justices Molberg, Carlyle, and Breedlove
MEMORANDUM OPINION
MARICELA BREEDLOVE, JUSTICE
Before the Court is relator's February 8, 2024 petition for writ of mandamus. Relator's petition does not meet the requirements of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure for consideration of mandamus relief. See In re Exxon Mobil Corp., No. 05-23-01219-CV, 2024 WL 575864, at *1 (Tex. App.-Dallas Feb. 13, 2024, orig. proceeding) (mem. op.). For example, relator's petition does not contain a list identifying the parties and counsel, a table of contents, an index of authorities, a statement of the case, a statement of the issues presented, or a statement of facts. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(a)-(c), (d)(1)-(3), (f)-(g). The petition does not contain a clear and concise argument for the contentions made, with appropriate citations to authorities and to the appendix or record. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(h). The petition does not contain a short conclusion that clearly states the nature of the relief sought. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(i). Relator also failed to certify that he has reviewed the petition and concluded that every factual statement is supported by competent evidence included in the appendix or record. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(j). Relator further failed to support his petition with a record or appendix. Tex.R.App.P. 52.3(k)(1)(A), 52.7(a).
Accordingly, we deny relator's petition for writ of mandamus.