December 17, 2004

Mr. Jerry D. Bullard Suchocki Bullard & Cummings, P.C. One Summit Avenue, Suite 312 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Mr. James Lanter Lanter Westermann, P.C. 226 Bailey Avenue, Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX 76107

RE: Case Number: 04-0215 Court of Appeals Number: 02-01-00397-CV Trial Court Number: 348-173884-98

Style: DALLAS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY v. TEXAS CONTRACTORS SURETY & CASUALTY AGENCY, TOM YOUNG AND FRED THETFORD

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 per curiam opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause.

Encl. Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Nancy J. Vega, Chief Deputy Clerk

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