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· 10/13/1998

Case v. Unified School District No. 233

Citations

  • 157 F.3d 1243
  • 1998 Colo. J. C.A.R. 5254
  • 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 25727
  • 1998 WL 714055

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Judges: Seymour, Anderson, Henry

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