In re Clarence Ray Pullin, Jr.--Appeal from 37th Judicial District Court of Bexar County

PER CURIAM

Sitting: Alma L. L pez, Chief Justice

Phylis J. Speedlin, Justice

Steven C. Hilbig, Justice

Delivered and Filed: May 16, 2007

PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DENIED

Relator Clarence Ray Pullin, Jr., seeks mandamus relief from the trial court's interlocutory order granting a motion for costs in the underlying suit. Mandamus is an extraordinary remedy available only when the relator establishes a clear abuse of discretion for which there is no adequate remedy at law. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). Appellate courts do not intervene to control incidental trial court rulings. See id. at 842; In re Hearn, 137 S.W.3d 681, 684 (Tex. App.--San Antonio 2004, orig. proceeding) (denying mandamus relief with respect to the trial court's order to pay court costs). Accordingly, the petition for a writ of mandamus is denied.

PER CURIAM

1. This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2007-CI-03046, styled Clarence R. Pullin, Jr. v. Mary A.F. Pullin, et. al, pending in the 37th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas.