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Commitments And Contingencies Unsecured Creditors Litigation (Details) - Pending Litigation - Unsecured Creditors Litigation | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Per Unit in Excess of Benchmark | $ 32.50
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Unit in Excess of Benchmark | 67.50
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum | 300,000,000
Loss Contingency Accrual | 0
Litigation, Damages Benchmark, Fourth LLP Agreement |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Cumulative Distributions Threshold | $ 7,200,000,000

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