Opinion
22199-21
03-28-2023
JAMES E. CAREL, Petitioner, v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Tamara W. Ashford Judge
This case is currently calendared for trial at the Session of the Court commencing on April 17, 2023, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. On March 27, 2023, respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution. Therein, respondent states that since at least January 11, 2023, he has attempted to contact petitioner without success; accordingly, petitioner's views regarding the granting of this motion are unknown. It would be helpful for the Court to hear from petitioner regarding respondent's motion and the status of this case. Upon due consideration, it is hereby
ORDERED that petitioner shall contact the chambers of the undersigned Judge at (202) 521-0822 as soon as possible for the purpose of scheduling a conference call to discuss respondent's motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution and the status of this case. It is further
ORDERED that petitioner shall show cause in writing, on or before April 7, 2023, why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution.