On February 27, 2006, Helmerich & Payne, Inc., and Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. filed this petition for writ of mandamus. We requested a response from the real parties in interest. On April 12, 2006, the relators notified the Court that the underlying case settled and that they were no longer requesting mandamus relief from the Court.

Accordingly, the stay order entered February 27, 2006, is vacated and this original proceeding is dismissed without reference to the merits.

WRIT DISMISSED.

PER CURIAM

Opinion Delivered April 27, 2006

Before McKeithen, C.J., Gaultney and Horton, JJ.