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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Detail Textuals 2) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 Claim
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Number of claims alleged in the amended complaint | 17
Number of claims asserted against the company | 5
Number of claims dismissed against asserted claims | 4

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