Lewis v. Diethorn
James A. LEWIS, Trustee for Joseph M. Eaton Builders, Inc. v. Thomas J. DIETHORN, et ux.
Lewis v. Diethorn, 111 S. Ct. 369 (1990)
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Case below, Bkrtcy., 93 B.R. 428 ; D.C., 109 B.R. 685 ; 893 F.2d 648 .
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Denied.
Justice WHITE would grant certiorari.
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