Opinion
2972-20S
09-28-2023
JOANN LEE, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Peter J. Panuthos Special Trial Judge
This case was calendared for trial at the Court's San Francisco, California, trial session, which was scheduled to begin September 25, 2023. On September 15, 2023, respondent filed a Motion for Continuance (index #51). On September 25, 2023, this case was called, there was no appearance by or on behalf of petitioner.
Respondent's Counsel appeared and was heard. At that time respondent informed the Court that petitioner advised that she was in the hospital. There has been no communication between the parties since August 30, 2023.
It has also come to the Court's attention that petitioner has moved and now resides in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The Court therefore urges petitioner to file a new Request for Place of Trial, somewhere closer to her. Alternatively, the petitioner may wish to make a Motion to Proceed Remotely since she apparently cannot appear in person in San Francisco.
Upon due consideration and for cause more fully appearing in the transcript, it is hereby
ORDERED that respondent's Motion for Continuance filed September 15, 2023, is granted, and this case is continued generally. It is further
ORDERED that jurisdiction is no longer retained by the undersigned. It is further
ORDERED that this case is returned to the general docket for trial or other disposition.