Memorandum

To:	Judge John H. Ruffin , Jr.
From:	William L. Martin, III
Subject:	A98A1576 . Joyce C. Mitchell, et al v. Peter A. Joyce

(97-085)
Date:	May 6, 1998

The above case was docketed in the Court of Appeals on April 7, 1998 from a Notice of Appeal filed on October 17, 1996 pursuant to a judgment entered on September 18, 1996. The docketing notice, which was mailed on April 7th, was returned to the Court on May 4, 1998. Mr. Harold A. Horne, Jr., the attorney representing the appellee, died in July of 1997.

I have called the number for Mr. Peter Joyce and left a message that he contact my office. Additionally, I have called Mr. Jeffrey Sakas , who previously practiced with Mr. Horne. Mr. Sakas has been appointed the receiver for Mr. Horne's practice, and has contacted all of the clients of active cases. Mr. Sakas recalls Mr. Joyce came to his office and picked up his file. Mr. Sakas is also trying to contact Mr. Joyce, and will have him contact me.

As soon as I make contact with Mr. Joyce, I shall be able to advise you regarding this matter. However, at this time, there has been no brief filed by the appellee and he is not represented by counsel.