in Re: Donald Adkins
12-15-00135-CR
| Tex. App. | Jun 3, 2015Background
- No. 12-15-0OWU-CR; In re Donald Adkins; original proceeding seeking mandamus relief; Twelfth Court of Appeals, Texas.
- Relator Donald Adkins appears pro se and requests leave to file a Certificate of Interested Persons related to a writ of mandamus filed May 21, 2015.
- Relator asserts lack of legal sophistication and seeks liberal treatment consistent with pro se pleadings.
- Relator cites pro se pleading standards from federal and Texas authorities and asks the court to review with patience and liberality.
- Certificate of Interested Persons lists Charles R. Mitchell (Judge), J. Kevin Dutton (District Attorney), Donald Adkins, and Ramsey Unit as interested persons.
- Relief sought is leave to file the Certificate of Interested Persons; no substantive decision or holding is provided in the text.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether pro se pleadings receive liberal review | Adkins prompts liberal treatment due to pro se status. | Not stated in the text; standard review may apply as for pleadings. | Not provided |
| Whether leave to file Certificate of Interested Persons should be granted | Adkins seeks admission of interested persons to aid transparency. | Not stated in the text; decision not captured. | Not provided |
Key Cases Cited
- In Re Taylor, 28 S.W.3d 240 (Tex.App.-Waco 2000) (pro se pleadings reviewed with patience and liberality)
- Zuniga v. Zuniga, 13 S.W.3d 798 (Tex.App. San Antonio 1999) (liberality toward pro se pleadings)
- Barnes v. State, 832 S.W.2d 424 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1992) (pro se pleadings reviewed with patience)
- Birdo v. DeBose, 819 S.W.2d 212 (Tex.App.-Waco 1991) (liberality for pro se filings)
- Hains v. Kerner, 92 S. Ct. 594 (1972) (pro se pleadings reviewed with leniency (federal precedent applied))