I'd like to obtain, if available, a description of the following Legal
case. Can you tell me where I can obtain it (or even better find an
electronic description directly)? (I'm not a lawyer so I've no idea at
all) Thanks!

From http://www.adwightpettit.com/page4.html

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT vs. NATHAN TWINING 1980,
case involved the Department of Housing and Urban Development's
attempt to recover moneys spent by real estate investors for land/oil
purchase in the Mexico area.  Administrative action and appeals
proceeded to review by the US District Court Chief Judge Northrope;
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