Bowman v. G.F.C.H. Enterprises, Inc., No. 1:2014cv22651 - Document 17 (S.D. Fla. 2014)
Court Description: ORDER granting without prejudice 10 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff is granted leave to amend the complaint, consistent with this Order, by no later than 10/30/2014. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 10/17/2014. (rtn)
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