Clark v. The Director of the Department of Corrections, No. 7:2011cv00274 - Document 4 (W.D. Va. 2011)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 6/16/2011. (tvt)

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