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Receivables (Notes) | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2018
Receivables [Abstract] |
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Receivables Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):
| February 28, 2018 |  | November 30, 2017
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities | $ | 115,398 |  |  | $ | 113,744 |
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims | 91,727 |  |  | 91,763 |
Refundable deposits and bonds | 13,121 |  |  | 13,829 |
Recoveries related to warranty and other claims | 4,037 |  |  | 4,073 |
Other | 38,829 |  |  | 33,797 |
Subtotal | 263,112 |  |  | 257,206 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (12,640 | ) |  | (12,993 | )
Total | $ | 250,472 |  |  | $ | 244,213 |

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