December 31, 2004

Mr. Jorge C. Rangel The Rangel Law Firm, P.C. 615 Upper N. Broadway, Suite 2020 Corpus Christi, TX 78403-2683

Mr. Francisco J. Rodriguez Rodriguez Tovar & De Los Santos, LLP 1111 West Nolana McAllen, TX 78504-3747 Mr. Neil E. Norquest Norquest & Brisack, L.L.P. 4900 N. 10th Street, Bldg. A-2 McAllen, TX 78504-2830

RE: Case Number: 02-1182 Court of Appeals Number: 13-00-00275-CV Trial Court Number: C-4118-94-B(2)

Style: HAGGAR APPAREL COMPANY v. MARIA O. LEAL

Dear Counsel:

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. The Court delivered the enclosed opinion and judgment. Encl. Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Nancy J. Vega, Chief Deputy Clerk

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