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discussed Cited as authority (quoted) In Re Steven Broomfield and Lisa Broomfield v. the State of Texas
txctapp6 · 2026 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
mandamus relief requires existence of a legal duty to perform a nondiscretionary act, a demand for performance of that act, and a refusal to so act.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) in Re Philip J. Emerson, Jr.
Tex. App. · 2019 · confidence medium
See Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding). 3 A trial court clearly abuses its discretion if “it reaches a decision so arbitrary and unreasonable as to amount to a clear and prejudicial error of law.” Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 839 . 4 III.
cited Cited as authority (rule) In re Shugart
Tex. App. · 2017 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) In re Cunningham
Tex. App. · 2014 · confidence medium
See id. at 837 ; In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding).
cited Cited as authority (rule) In Re David J. INGRAM
Tex. App. · 2014 · confidence medium
Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 837 ; In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex.R.App.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: the Estate of Linda J. Velvin
Tex. App. · 2013 · confidence medium
Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 837 ; In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex.R.App.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) in Re: State Line Fireworks, Inc.
Tex. App. · 2012 · confidence medium
Due to the nature of this remedy, it is State Line’s burden to provide this Court with a sufficient record to establish the right to mandamus relief. 7 Id. at 837 ; In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Delona Drews and Cody Drews
Tex. App. · 2012 · confidence medium
Cantu v. Longoria, 878 S.W.2d 131 (Tex. 1994) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833 , 839–40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding).
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Leopoldo Leal
Tex. App. · 2011 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see TEX.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Leopoldo Leal
Tex. App. · 2011 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Noe Garza and Noe Garza Engineers, Inc. v. Joe Carmona and Celina Carmona
Tex. App. · 2011 · confidence medium
It is the relator’s burden to provide this Court with a sufficient record to establish the right to mandamus relief. 3 Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see TEX.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: the Office of the Attorney General of Texas
Tex. App. · 2011 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Jennifer Flores-Lamb
Tex. App. · 2011 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see TEX.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Armando Garcia Cardenas, Marvelia Garcia Del Fierro and Blanca Estella Garcia Del Fierro
Tex. App. · 2011 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Dean Cory Roblin v. Deborah Susan Briggs
Tex. App. · 2011 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see TEX.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: James M. Shaw and Carabin & Shaw, P.C.
Tex. App. · 2010 · confidence medium
Walker, 827 3 S.W.2d at 839-40; In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see TEX .
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: James M. Shaw and Carabin & Shaw, P.C.
Tex. App. · 2010 · confidence medium
Walker , 827 S.W.2d at 839-40 ; In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Coyt Randal Johnston
Tex. App. · 2010 · confidence medium
Cantu v. Longoria, 878 S.W.2d 131 (Tex. 1994) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833 , 839–40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding).
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Texas Department of Insurance
Tex. App. · 2010 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Texas Department of Insurance
Tex. App. · 2010 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.–Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see TEX.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Danny Wayne Martin
Tex. App. · 2009 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp. , 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Gerald Allen Perry
Tex. App. · 2009 · confidence medium
Walker , 827 S.W.2d at 837 ; In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp. , 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) In Re Blakeney
Tex. App. · 2008 · confidence medium
Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 839-40 ; In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197,198-99 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex.R.App.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Jason Blakeney
Tex. App. · 2008 · confidence medium
Walker , 827 S.W.2d at 839-40 ; In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Gerald Allen Perry
Tex. App. · 2008 · confidence medium
Walker , 827 S.W.2d at 837 ; In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Kim Wayne Burden
Tex. App. · 2008 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992); In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp. , 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Jeffrey Scott Hatfield
Tex. App. · 2007 · confidence medium
Walker , 827 S.W.2d at 837 ; In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Jeffrey Scott Hatfield
Tex. App. · 2007 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In Re Temple (2×)
Tex. App. · 2007 · confidence medium
Cantu v. Longoria, 878 S.W.2d 131 (Tex.1994) (orig.proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex.1992) (orig.proceeding); In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006), (orig.proceeding).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Samuel Drew Temple, M.D.
Tex. App. · 2007 · confidence medium
Cantu v. Longoria , 878 S.W.2d 131 (Tex. 1994) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp. , 187 S.W.3d 197, 198 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding).
cited Cited as authority (rule) in Re: Allan Haggerty
Tex. App. · 2007 · confidence medium
Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp ., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see Tex. R.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In Re University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
Tex. App. · 2006 · confidence medium
Cantu v. Longoria, 878 S.W.2d 131 (Tex.1994) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 883, 839-40 (Tex.1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Joshua Freeman v. State
Tex. App. · 2003 · confidence medium
Cantu v. Longoria , 878 S.W.2d 131 (Tex. 1994) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d 833 , 839–40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. , 187 S.W.3d 197, 198 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding).
discussed Cited "see" In Re Robert Christopher Young, Jr., and Lashun Fuqua as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Lonnetta Johnson v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2024 · signal: see · confidence high
Relators are obligated to “provid[e] this Court with a sufficient record to establish their right to mandamus relief.” Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); see In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197 , 198–99 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); TEX.
discussed Cited "see" In Re Jennifer Heairet v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2023 · signal: see · confidence high
The relator is obligated to “provid[e] this Court with a sufficient record to establish [his] right to mandamus relief.” Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); see In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197 , 198–99 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); see TEX.
cited Cited "see" In Re Otha James v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2023 · signal: see · confidence high
Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); see In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197 , 198–99 (Tex. App.— Texarkana 2006 , orig. proceeding); see also TEX.
discussed Cited "see" in Re Barber Family Corporation
Tex. App. · 2022 · signal: see · confidence high
The relator is obligated to provide “this Court with a sufficient record to establish [his] right to mandamus relief.” Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); see In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197 , 198–99 (Tex. App.— Texarkana 2006 , orig. proceeding); see also TEX.
cited Cited "see" in Re T.B.
Tex. App. · 2022 · signal: see · confidence high
Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); see In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197 , 198–99 (Tex. App.— Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding); TEX.
discussed Cited "see" in Re Kim Wayne Burden
Tex. App. · 2020 · signal: see · confidence high
The relator has “the burden of providing this Court with a sufficient record to establish [her] right to mandamus relief.” Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding); see In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197 , 198–99 (Tex. App.— Texarkana 2006 , orig. proceeding); see also T EX.
discussed Cited "see" Rodolfo Morales v. Linda A. Carranza
Tex. App. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See In re Pilgrims Pride Corp. , 187 S.W.3d 197, 199 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding) ("Without a reporter's record, we could only speculate whether there was evidence to support the trial court's denial of [relator's] motions to compel discovery, to delay the trial date, and to enter a scheduling order."). 25.
discussed Cited "see" Robert S. Bennett v. Kelly Coghlan
Tex. App. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See In re Pilgrims Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 199 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding) ("Without a reporter's record, we could only speculate whether there was evidence to support the trial court's denial of [relator's] motions to compel discovery, to delay the trial date, and to enter a scheduling order.").
discussed Cited "see, e.g." in Re Terri Cox Ferguson (2×)
Tex. App. · 2013 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence medium
See, e.g., In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197, 198-99 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding) (holding that appellate court could not determine whether trial court abused its discretion in denying relator’s motion to compel the other party to produce documents because it could “only speculate whether there was evidence to support the trial court’s denial”); see also In re Le, 335 S.W.3d 808, 813-14 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2011, orig. proceeding) (holding that record was inadequate to conclude that trial court abused its discretion in awarding “death penalty” s…
cited Cited "see, e.g." In Re Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
Tex. App. · 2006 · signal: see also · confidence low
LEXIS 4307 (Tex.App.-Texarkana May 18, 2006 , orig. proceeding) (mem. op.); see also In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 187 S.W.3d 197 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding). 2 .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." in Re: Pilgrim`s Pride Corporation
Tex. App. · 2006 · signal: see also · confidence low
See In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp. , No. 06-06-00036-CV, 2006 Tex. App. LEXIS 4307 (Tex. App.--Texarkana May 18, 2006 , orig. proceeding) (mem. op.); see also In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp. , 187 S.W.3d 197 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding). 2.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Lawrence Edward Thompson v. Victor Rodriquez
Tex. App. · 2003 · signal: see also · confidence low
See In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp. , No. 06-06-00036-CV, 2006 Tex. App. LEXIS 4307 (Tex. App.--Texarkana May 18, 2006 , orig. proceeding) (mem. op.); see also In re Pilgrim's Pride Corp. , 187 S.W.3d 197 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2006, orig. proceeding). 2.
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In Re PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
06-06-00026-CV.
Court of Appeals of Texas.
Feb 16, 2006.
187 S.W.3d 197
Bart Rankin, Mark D. Taylor, Baker & McKenzie, LLP, Dallas, for relator., Brent M. Langdon, Holman & Langdon, LLP, Texarkana, for PPR&M Inc., Robert S. McGinnis, Gooding & Dodson, Texarkana, for Hibernia National Bank.
Morriss, Ross, Carter.
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OPINION

Opinion by

Chief Justice MORRISS.

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (Pilgrim’s Pride) has filed a petition for writ of mandamus. The underlying litigation is a suit on sworn account filed by Poultry Plant Refrigeration and Maintenance (PPR&M) against Pilgrim’s Pride. Pilgrim’s Pride has asserted several affirmative defenses, including satisfaction, offset, and setoff. Pilgrim’s Pride has further asserted counterclaims for breach of contract, declaratory relief, fraud, and civil conspiracy. [1]

Pilgrim’s Pride’s petition for writ of mandamus asks this Court to order the Honorable Ralph K. Burgess, presiding judge of the 5th Judicial District Court of Bowie County, Texas, to (1) reverse that court’s decision not to compel production of documents ostensibly related to Pilgrim’s Pride’s affirmative defenses and counterclaims, (2) continue the trial of the underlying litigation to a date on or after August 28, 2006, and (3) enter a scheduling order allowing the parties a reasonable opportunity to conduct additional discovery.

For the reasons set forth below, we deny Pilgrim’s Pride’s petition.

A. Standard for Mandamus Relief

Mandamus relief is appropriate only when the mandamus record establishes (1) a clear abuse of discretion or the violation of a duty imposed by law (which is often described as a “ministerial” act), and (2) the absence of a clear and adequate remedy at law. Cantu v. Longoria, 878 S.W.2d 131, 132 (Tex.1994); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex.1992). “With respect to resolution of factual issues or matters committed to the trial court’s discretion, the reviewing court may not substitute its judgment for that of the trial court.” Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 839-40. “The relator must establish that the trial court could reasonably have reached only one decision.” Id. This Court would grant mandamus relief in this case if Pilgrim’s Pride demonstrated from the mandamus record that the act sought to be compelled is purely “ministerial” and that Pilgrim’s Pride has no other adequate legal remedy. See State ex rel. Rosenthal v. Poe, 98 S.W.3d 194, 198 (Tex.Crim.App.2003). A remedy is not inadequate merely because it may involve more expense or delay than obtaining an extraordinary writ. Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 842.

B. Pilgrim’s Pride Has Not Provided an Adequate Record

Pilgrim’s Pride contends the trial court abused its discretion by failing to grant a continuance of the trial date, by sustaining PPR&M’s objections to Pilgrim’s Pride’s discovery requests, and by refusing to enter a scheduling order, when PPR&M did not present any evidence on those issues. But Pilgrim’s Pride has not brought forth a reporter’s record from the[*199] January 8, 2006, hearing in the trial court. Thus, we cannot determine from the record before us whether PPR&M produced any evidence in support of its positions opposing Pilgrim’s Pride’s requested relief in the trial court. Without a reporter’s record, we could only speculate whether there was evidence to support the trial court’s denial of Pilgrim’s Pride’s motions to compel discovery, to delay the trial date, and to enter a scheduling order.

C. Conclusion

Because the record before us is inadequate to support the issuance of a writ of mandamus, we deny Pilgrim’s Pride’s petition for writ of mandamus.

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. In this latter claim, Pilgrim's Pride alleges PPR&M conspired with former employees of Pilgrim’s Pride to perform personal work (such as building a private boat dock) for former Pilgrim’s Pride employees, but submit the costs for that personal work to Pilgrim’s Pride as costs of other work PPR&M had performed for Pilgrim’s Pride.