December 17, 2004

Ms. Lisa E. McKnight Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. 4807 Gaston Avenue Dallas, TX 75206

Brad M. Lamorgese Cooper & Scully, P.C. 900 Jackson Street, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75202

Ms. Lisa Matz Clerk, Fifth Court of Appeals 600 Commerce, 2nd Floor Dallas, TX 75202-4658 Ms. Mary D. McKnight Law Offices of Mary D. McKnight 2620 State Street Dallas, TX 75204

Mr. Charles J. Quaid Quaid & Quaid, LLC 5910 North Central Expwy, Suite 1950 Dallas, TX 75206

RE: Case Number: 04-0243 Court of Appeals Number: 05-03-01678-CV Trial Court Number: 02-15189

Style: IN RE BILL MARTIN SANDERS

Dear Counsel:

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus. The Court denied the motion for emergency stay and the motion for sanctions and to strick. The Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed per curiam opinion in the above-referenced cause. Encl. Sincerely, [pic] Andrew Weber, Clerk by Nancy J. Vega, Chief Deputy Clerk

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