Ingram v. Clark et al, No. 7:2013cv00058 - Document 5 (W.D. Va. 2013)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 03/05/2013. (kab)

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Fort r as s a e t c tdi m i s l n ' pe ii ast tm el fl The Cl r he e ons t t d, he our s s es np m s tton m i y ied. ek i die t dt s nd co e oft sm e a tm opi o a a ompa ng or rt peii r s rce o e pi s hi mor nd l ni n nd cc nyi de o ttone . ENTER:Tli 5 h da ofM a c 2013. ls t y r h, Chi Unie St tsDiti J ef t d ae srct udge 4

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