After the distracts courts final decision in December 1996, both parties appealed the case United States Courts of Appeal for the Fifth circuit (15h 20min, jul 9, 2000 y – 6h 52min, jan 25, 2001 y)
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15h 20min, jul 9, 2000 y
6h 52min, jan 25, 2001 y
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