Palmer et al v. Ocean Club at Biloxi, Ltd. et al, No. 1:2008cv00236 - Document 30 (S.D. Miss. 2008)

Court Description: ORDER denying 7 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b) or Alternatively for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Rule 56. Signed by District Judge Halil S. Ozerden on 10/21/2008. (YSM)

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