Buchholz v. Aventura Beach Associates, Ltd.

Filing 12

ORDER granting 5 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Plaintiff shall have 14 days from the filing of this Order to file an amended complaint, consistent with this Order. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 1/4/2018. (da00)

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