Smith v. Williams et al

Filing 17

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 9 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Paula Reed's Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6); denying 7 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . Any further dispositive motions must be filed within 60 days. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(gclair, 4)

United States District Court
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