May 20, 2005

Mr. Dean Miles Blumrosen 2990 Richmond, Suite 101 Houston, TX 77098 Mr. Murphy S. Klasing 3200 One Houston Center 1221 McKinney Street Houston, TX 77010 RE: Case Number: 05-0151 Court of Appeals Number: 14-04-00079-CV Trial Court Number: 740,276 Style: SAMBUCA HOUSTON, L.P. D/B/A SAMBUCA v. DOCTORS HOSPITAL 1997, L.P. D/B/A DOCTORS HOSPITAL TIDWELL Dear Counsel: The Supreme Court of Texas today abated the petition for review filed in the above-referenced case. The Court's abatement order is enclosed.

Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

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