On May 19, 2011 a
Motion,Ex Parte
was filed
involving a dispute between
Menefee Construction,
and
Calmat Co.,
Calmat Co., Dba Vulcan Materials Company - Western Division,
for 06 Unlimited - Breach of Contract/Warranty
in the District Court of Fresno County.
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Document Filed Date
March 20, 2017
Case Filing Date
May 19, 2011
Category
06 Unlimited - Breach of Contract/Warranty
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