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· 2/27/1969

Robert Klein and Ruth Klein v. District of Columbia, United States of America and Roxton, Inc.

Citations

  • 409 F.2d 164
  • 133 U.S. App. D.C. 129

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Judges: Bazelon, Wright, Tamm

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