The parties to this case have agreed in principle to settle their dispute. Before the appeal can be dismissed, however, the settlement must be approved by the receivership court. Accordingly, the parties have moved to abate this appeal and suspend all deadlines. We grant the motion and abate the appeal. The parties should apprise the court of the status of the appeal by October 15, 2004. Of course, a motion to dismiss may be tendered at any time.

W. Kenneth Law, Chief Justice

Before Chief Justice Law, Justices Kidd and B. A. Smith

Filed: July 26, 2004