Unreported / Non-Citable
Background
Durrell Roshaun Singleton filed an original proceeding seeking a writ of mandamus from the Texas First Court of Appeals. He challenged the trial court’s denial of his petition for habeas corpus relief.
The underlying matter, Ex parte Durrell Roshaun Singleton, cause number 03CR1606-834, was pending before Judge Jeth Jones in the 122nd District Court of Galveston County, Texas.
The Court’s Holding
The court denied Singleton’s petition for mandamus relief. Its memorandum opinion cited Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 52.3(h), (i), and (k), which govern the argument, prayer, and appendix required in a mandamus petition, as well as Rule 52.7(a), which governs the record a relator must file.
The court provided no further analysis of Singleton’s claims or the trial court’s habeas ruling. It also dismissed all pending motions as moot.
Key Takeaways
- The First Court of Appeals denied mandamus relief from the trial court’s denial of Singleton’s habeas petition.
- The court cited the appellate rules governing the required contents of a mandamus petition and supporting record.
- The unpublished memorandum opinion did not address the merits of the underlying habeas claims.
Why It Matters
The decision underscores that a relator seeking extraordinary mandamus relief must comply with the procedural requirements for the petition and record. Because the court offered no substantive analysis, the opinion establishes no broader rule concerning Singleton’s underlying habeas claims.