October 22, 2010

Mr. Patrick Gregory O'Brien Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP.

1700 Pacific Ave. Suite 4100 Dallas, TX 75201

Mr. Jay L. Nye Attorney at Law 3364 Guthrie El Paso, TX 79930 Mr. James P. Sullivan Assist. Attorney General Office of the Attorney General P.O. Box 12548 MC 059 Austin, TX 78711 RE: Case Number: 09-0465 Court of Appeals Number: 08-07-00132-CV Trial Court Number: 2005-5667 Style: JAMES LEE SWEED v. JAY L. NYE ET AL.

Dear Counsel: Today the Supreme Court of Texas issued an opinion in the above- referenced cause. You may obtain a copy of the opinion at: http://www.supreme.courts.state.tx.us/historical/recent.asp. If you would like the opinion by email, please contact Claudia Jenks at [email protected] or call (512)463-1312 ext. 41367.

Sincerely, [pic]

Blake A. Hawthorne, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosure |cc:|Mr. Gilbert | | |Sanchez | | |Ms. Denise | | |Pacheco |