In re SWEPI L.P., as successor in interest to Shell Western E&P Inc. and d/b/a Shell Western E&P--Appeal from 229th Judicial District Court of Duval County

PER CURIAM

Sitting: Alma L. L pez, Chief Justice

Catherine Stone, Justice

Karen Angelini, Justice

Delivered and Filed: April 7, 2004

PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS DENIED

The court has considered relator's petition for writ of mandamus, the response filed by real parties in interest, relator's reply to the response, and the reply filed by real parties in interest. The court is of the opinion that relief should be denied. See Tex. R. App. P. 52.8(a). Accordingly, relator's petition for writ of mandamus is denied. Relator shall pay all costs incurred in this proceeding.

PER CURIAM

1. This proceeding arises out of Cause No. DC-00-344, styled Arnoldo Casas, et al. v. SWEPI LP, et al., pending in the 299th Judicial District Court, Duval County, Texas, the Honorable Alex Gabert presiding.