May 12, 2006

Mr. Brian J. Brandstetter Brackett & Ellis, P.C. 100 Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Mr. Rodney R. Elkins Rodney R. Elkins & Co. 600 North Pearl, Suite 2250 Dallas, TX 75201

RE: Case Number: 04-1133 Court of Appeals Number: 10-02-00349-CV Trial Court Number: 54-96

Style: THE KROGER CO. v. BILLY ELWOOD

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

Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Mr. David Lloyd | | |Ms. Sharri | | |Roessler |