Christman v. City of Ft. Pierce et al, No. 2:2011cv14322 - Document 24 (S.D. Fla. 2011)
Court Description: ORDER GRANTING IN PART 4 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and DENYING 5 Plaintiff's Motion to Remand. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 12/20/2011. (rg1)
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