HOBSON v. MOORE

No. C-6453.

734 S.W.2d 340 (1987)

J.E. HOBSON and David Lott, Relators, v. The Honorable Louis MOORE, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Texas.

July 15, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John J. Hightower, City Attorney, Jerry E. Smith, Ass't City Atty., Houston, for relators.

Robert V. Holland, Jr. and Kelly D. Stephens, Orsburn & Holland, Houston, for respondent.


OPINION

CAMPBELL, Justice.

This is an original mandamus proceeding to compel the trial court to set aside its order requiring relators, police officers J.E. Hobson and David Lott, to answer interrogatories inquiring into an "ongoing criminal investigation." The officers contend the information is privileged from discovery. We recognize a privilege, but conclude it has been waived by failure to assert timely objections.

Marlon Ray Davis sued officers...

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