Howard v. Abingdon Virginia, No. 1:2012cv00035 - Document 13 (W.D. Va. 2012)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION dismissing complaint without prejudice. Signed by Judge Samuel G. Wilson on 9/19/12. (ejs)

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