In Re Philip Sanders v. the State of Texas

11TH COURT OF APPEALS
EASTLAND, TEXAS
JUDGMENT

In re Phillip Sanders, * Original Mandamus Proceeding

No. 11-24-00109-CV * June 20, 2024

* Opinion by Bailey, C.J.
(Panel consists of: Bailey, C.J.,
Trotter, J., and Williams, J.)

This court has inspected the record in this cause and concludes that Relator’s
petition for writ of mandamus should be conditionally granted. The Honorable
Jeffrey Todd Robnett is directed to vacate the trial court’s order denying the motion
to withdraw deemed admissions. Likewise, we direct the trial court to vacate that
portion of its order on plaintiff’s motion to compel and for contempt which states
that “the factual allegations and legal conclusions contained within Plaintiff’s First
Request for Admissions shall be deemed admitted.” The remainder of the trial
court’s order of April 2, 2024, including the order of monetary sanctions against
Phillip Sanders, remains undisturbed. A writ of mandamus will issue only if Judge
Robnett fails to act by July 8, 2024.