COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON ORDER Appellate case name: James Deaver Services, Inc. v. Don Mafrige Appellate case number: 01-22-00194-CV Trial court case number: 21-CV-0386 Trial court: 56th District Court of Galveston County Appellant James Deaver Services, Inc. (“JDSI”) has filed a motion indicating that trial of the case underlying this interlocutory appeal is set for September 26, 2022. JDSI seeks a stay of trial court proceedings pending determination of this appeal.

The Court requests a response. Appellee Don Mafrige’s response is due Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

It is so ORDERED.

Judge’s signature: _____/s/ Peter Kelly_______ Acting individually  Acting for the Court Panel consists of Justices Kelly, Rivas-Molloy, and Guerra

Date: ____September 2, 2022___