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Contingencies and Commitments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 Embassy Projects Dispute | Mar. 31, 2012 Embassy Projects Dispute | Nov. 30, 2006 Conex International v. Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | Jul. 31, 2011 St. Joe and Doe Run St. Joe and Doe Run December 2010 litigation item | Sep. 30, 2013 St. Joe and Doe Run St. Joe and Doe Run additional litigation matters lawsuit
Litigation and dispute resolution |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Contracts receivable, claims and uncertain amounts | $ 0 | $ 20 |  |  |  |  |
Number of plaintiffs |  |  |  |  |  | 16 |
Compensatory and economic damages |  |  |  |  |  | 38.5 |
Punitive damages |  |  |  |  |  | 320 |
Number of lawsuits |  |  |  |  |  |  | 21
Loss contingency charge in period |  |  | 17 | 13 |  |  |
Damages awarded, subsequently appealed and reverse |  |  |  |  | $ 99 |  |

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