April 7, 2006

Mr. Stephen D. Howen Figari & Davenport, L.L.P. Main Street, Suite 3400, LB 125 Dallas, TX 75202-3796 Mr. Alan Clifton Gordon Huseman & Pletcher, P.C.

600 Leopard, Suite 2100 Corpus Christi, TX 78473 RE: Case Number: 04-0477 Court of Appeals Number: 13-02-00554-CV Trial Court Number: 01-60484-4 Style: MINNESOTA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY v. ELIA L. VASQUEZ Dear Counsel: Today the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause.

Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Gena Pelham, Deputy Clerk

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