Opinion
3482-21S
02-17-2022
Isaiah E. Cruz Petitioner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Respondent
ORDER
Elizabeth A. Copeland, Judge.
On February 9, 2022, respondent filed with the Court Respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Properly Prosecute. This case was calendared for trial at the Court's remote February 14, 2022, trial session for cases where Cincinnati, Ohio was the designated place of trial. Because all trial sessions are being conducted remotely, the place of trial is for administrative purposes only.
This case was called from the calendar at the Court's remote Cincinnati, Ohio trial session on February 14, 2021. Petitioner Isaiah E. Cruz appeared and made an oral Motion for Continuance. Mary Lepper, a low income taxpayer clinic attorney who was assisting petitioner shortly prior to the calendar call, spoke on the record but did not enter an appearance. Counsel for respondent appeared and was heard.
After due consideration, and for cause more fully appearing in the transcript of the proceedings, it is
ORDERED that the petitioner's oral Motion for Continuance, is granted in that this case is continued with jurisdiction retained by this Division of the Court. It is further
ORDERED that respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Properly Prosecute, filed on February 9, 2022, is denied as moot. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before March 16, 2022, the parties shall file a joint status report with the Court as to the then present status of these case.