Souter v. Commonwealth Of Virginia et al, No. 5:2014cv00054 - Document 3 (W.D. Va. 2014)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Michael F. Urbanski on 11/4/14. (kld)

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