IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS

(((((((((((((((( No. 02-0367 ((((((((((((((((

In Re Yokohama Tire Corporation,

v.

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ORDER

1. The motion to abate appeal, filed on June 9, 2004, is granted, and this case is ABATED to allow the parties to proceed with settlement negotiations. 2. This case is removed from the Court's active docket until July 12, 2004, by which time the parties must file either a status report or a motion to dismiss. The parties shall immediately notify this Court about any changes in status in the settlement proceedings.

Done at the City of Austin, this 10th day of June, 2004.

[pic] Andrew Weber, Clerk Supreme Court of Texas

By Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk