Doe, XX v. Holy See (State of the Vatican City) et al
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RESPONSE and Objection to 25 Joint MOTION to Quash Amended Notice of Intention to Take Deposition by Written Questions and/or Subpoena for Records for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Request for Expedited Hearing filed by John Doe, XX. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit "A", # 2 Exhibit Exhibit "B", # 3 Exhibit Exhibit "C")(Peavy, Felecia) (Attachment 3 replaced on 6/14/2012 to correct page orientation) (DCB). Modified on 6/14/2012 to modify docket entry title to match pleading (DCB).
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