Rule 1.5 - CONFLICTING ENGAGEMENTS OF ATTORNEYSA. Attorney in trial in another court.(1) An attorney who is, or is scheduled to be in trial in another court, will, in writing and as soon as the conflict becomes apparent, inform the Justice Court in which there is a conflicting setting of the case number and the court in which the case is being tried. When informed that an attorney is in trial, the court will verify the assignment. The case will be placed on "hold" or reset, depending upon the circumstances.(2) If the attorney is not actually in trial as represented by the attorney or agent, the case may be tried without further notice.B. Attorney assigned to trial in two justice courts for the same date.(1) It is the duty of the attorney to call to the Court's attention, in writing, any conflicting trial setting as soon as the conflict becomes apparent.(2) The Justices of the Peace will agree on which case has priority, with consideration given to the following order:(iii) Cases given preference by statute.(iv) Cases given preferential settings.(v) Case with earliest filing date.(3) In the event of unresolved conflict between two courts, the issue will be decided by the Presiding Judge, or Co-Presiding Judge in the absence of the Presiding Judge.Harris Cnty. L. R. Just. Peace Ct. 1.5
Adopted 6/28/2012; Amended 11/9/2021