DEZ Properties, LLC v. Thomas Jr. et al Case remanded to Justice Court of Harris County, Texas, Precinct 5, Place 2., No. 4:2022cv00801 - Document 5 (S.D. Tex. 2022)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER OF REMAND GRANTING 4 MOTION to Remand. Case REMANDED to Justice Court of Harris County, Texas, Precinct 5, Place 2. Case terminated on 3/18/2022.(Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified.(rkonieczny, 4)

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