Obataiye-Allah v. VA Clarke, et al, No. 7:2015cv00250 - Document 30 (W.D. Va. 2015)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief United States District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 9/7/2015. (tvt)

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The Clr i die t d t s nd co e of t s m e a lm opi on a ac ompa ng ek s r ce o e pis hi mor nd l ni nd c nyi o de t t pa tes r r o he ri . EN TER : Tli - N da o Se e r zs 1 y f pt mbe , 2015. Chi Unie Stt Diti tJ ef t d aes src udge 4

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