Kinder Morgan, Inc. v. Crout et al

Filing 37

ORDER denying 30 Motion to Dismiss Original Counterclaim. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified.(gclair, 4)

United States District Court
Southern District of Texas

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