Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2011

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

9. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has entered into various non-cancellable operating lease agreements. Rental expense charged to operations on a straight-line basis was $22,213, $23,712, and $25,971 for the years ended July 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Future minimum lease payments required under such leases in effect at July 31, 2011 are as follows, for the years ending July 31:


2012	$	18,350
2013		12,636
2014		10,667
2015		7,338
2016		5,478
Thereafter		2,557

	$	57,026

In the normal course of business, the Company is named as a defendant in various lawsuits in which claims are asserted against the Company. In the opinion of management, the liabilities, if any, which may ultimately result from lawsuits are not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.