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Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 30, 2016 | Mar. 16, 2017 plaintiff
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Contingencies, putative class action complaints filed, number | 7 |
Petitions for appraisal filed |  | 5

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