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Nature of Suit Code: 190
Nature of Suit: Other Contract Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract

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The case is STAYED. The further case management conference is continued to 3/11/16 at 2:00 PM.

Updated joint case management conference statement due by 3/4/16.

12/08/15

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

IT IS SO ORDERED

AS MODIFIED

Judge Joseph C. Spero

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