AFFCO New Zealand, Ltd. v. American Fine Food Corp., No. 1:2012cv21325 - Document 57 (S.D. Fla. 2013)

Court Description: OPINION FINDING JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS MET re 51 Report Regarding,, filed by AFFCO New Zealand, Ltd., 52 Report Regarding filed by American Fine Food Corp. Signed by Senior Judge James Lawrence King on 2/27/2013. (jw)

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