CHAPLIN et al v. ROWE et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:23-cv-00423

Court:

North Carolina Middle

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

WILLIAM L. OSTEEN, JR

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