CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT

STATE OF MISSOURI
POST OFFICE BOX 150
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
THOMAS F. SIMON 65102 BILL L. THOMPSON
CLERK (573)751-4144 COUNSEL
May 1, 2008

Mr. William David Duff III

2605 S. Westport Road
Independence, MO 64052

Dear Mr. Duff:

This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of April 7, 2008. The rules of the
Court prohibit the giving of individual legal advice or assistance.

As we discussed, the judges of the Court do not act on the basis of letters received
from only one party to a dispute. The Court gives all parties the opportunity to address
the Court before acting. For that purpose it has established rules parties are required to
follow. Additionally, state statutes prescribe methods of review and time limits.

You should consult competent legal counsel to determine the proper method of
securing review of the decisions you believe are incorrect.

Very truly yours,

(C L ,

Bill L. Thompson
Counsel

/tkm