February 10, 2006

Mr. Christopher Tramonte Tramonte & Associates Wortham Tower, Suite 1815 2727 Allen Parkway Houston, TX 77019

Mr. Michael H. Bagot Wagner & Bagot 650 Poydras Street, Ste. 2660 New Orleans, LA 70130 Mr. H. Dwayne Newton Nelson McCormick Hancock & Newton 1900 W. Loop South Ste. 700 Houston, TX 77027

Mr. Sam Baxter McKool Smith, P.C. P.O. Box O Marshall, TX 75671

RE: Case Number: 06-0020 Court of Appeals Number: Trial Court Number: 99-0199-1

Style: IN RE LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY

Dear Counsel:

Today the Supreme Court of Texas lifted the stay order in the above- referenced petition for writ of mandamus. The temporary injunction pendente lite granted January 18, 2006 is lifted. Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk

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