In Flight Leasing Group, LLC v. Bizjet International Sales & Support, Inc., No. 0:2011cv62044 - Document 16 (S.D. Fla. 2012)
Court Description: ORDER granting in part and denying in part 6 Motion to Dismiss 1 Notice of Removal for Failure to State a Claim; granting in part and denying in part 6 Motion to Strike Improper Claim for Damages; Amended Complaint due 1/31/2012. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 1/11/2012. (ls)
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