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Judge order Citi says Wachovia must not negotiate with others


    (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc says it has been granted emergency injunctive relief extending exclusivity agreement

    between Citi and Wachovia.

    * Says exclusivity agreement with Wachovia Corp extended until further

    order of court

    * Says injunctive relief was granted over Wachovia corp's objection by

    New York Justice Charles Ramos

    * Says prepared to continue negotiating with Wachovia Corp on previously

    agreed transaction

    * Says under the judicial order, Citi and Wachovia must appear before Judge

    Ramos on Friday, October 10