Snodgrass v. Gilbert et al, No. 7:2016cv00091 - Document 23 (W.D. Va. 2016)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief United States District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 7/13/2016. (tvt)

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The Clr i die t d t s nd c pi of t s m e o a ek s r ce o e o es M m r ndum opi on a ac ompa ng ni nd c nyi o de t pli ifa c uns lofr or f t de e nt . i r o antf nd o e ec d or he f nda s ENTER:Th s( i 5 d yo J l , 01 . a f uy 2 6 Chi fUried t t Diti tJ e lt aes src udge

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