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Note 7 (Detail) | Jul. 31, 2012
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Potential Class, Number of Homes | 1,065

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- Definition Number of homes in the potential class related to class action law suit filed against Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and K. Hovnanian Venture I, L.L.C. + References No definition available. + Details
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