Sprouse v. Va. Department Of Corrections, No. 7:2013cv00312 - Document 14 (W.D. Va. 2013)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Samuel G. Wilson on 10/31/2013. (tvt)

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