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    MELVIN LEE SANDERS III               INTHECeuftTOFCftl/VlIrtflL
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    JUL 24 2015
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    PETITIONER^ PRO-SE PETITION POR DESCREIIOiNlflRY
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    JUL 24 2S75
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Document Info

Docket Number: PD-0616-15

Filed Date: 7/24/2015

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 9/29/2016