United States of America v. Walker River Irrigation

Filing 1040

ORDER MODIFYING DECREE re 1038 Proposed Order. ( See pdf Order for specifics. ) The United States shall serve a copy of this Order within 3 business days of its entry by mail or email on all parties required to be served by Sec. 7.2 of the Administrative Rules and file proof of such service with this Court. Signed by Judge Edward C. Reed, Jr on 11/1/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

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