Opinion
17759-21S
03-23-2023
CORTEZ DAVID ANDERSON, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Diana L. Leyden Special Trial Judge
On February 27, 2023, respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution. This case was called from the calendar at the March 20, 2023, Columbus, Ohio, remote Trial Session of the Court. There was no appearance by or on behalf of the petitioner. Counsel for respondent appeared and was heard. On March 21, 2023, respondent filed a Motion for Entry of Decision. Petitioner's views on the granting of this motion are unknown.
To schedule a conference call contact chambers administrator, Sharon Cutter, either by email at sharon.cutter@ustaxcourt.gov, by calling the chambers at (202) 521-0823, or by calling the chambers administrator's work telephone at (240) 762-2457. Upon due consideration and for cause more fully appearing in the transcript of the proceedings it is
ORDERED that respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution, filed on February 27, 2023, is denied without prejudice. It is further
ORDERED that jurisdiction is retained by the undersigned. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before April 21, 2023, petitioner shall file a response to respondent's Motion for Entry of Decision and indicate whether petitioner objects to the motion. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the granting of respondent's motion for entry of decision.