Opinion
15001-22
04-01-2024
SONIA LAIRD, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Elizabeth A. Copeland Judge
This case is calendared for trial at the Trial Session of the Court scheduled to commence on April 8, 2024, in New York, New York.
On March 5, 2024, Petitioner filed with the Court a Motion for Continuance and Remote Trial. Petitioner informed the Court that the parties are working towards a resolution and are awaiting requested documents. Petitioner is also requesting a remote trial, as she is disabled and travel is a hardship.
On March 20, 2024, the Court held conference call with the parties. Respondent indicated to the Court that he does not oppose a continuance or a remote trial. The Court suggested this case be continued and set remotely on the Court's Dallas, Texas session. The parties agreed on June 14, 2024, as the date of trial.
For cause, it is
ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion for Continuance and Remote Trial, filed with the Court on March 5, 2024, is granted. It is further
ORDERED that this case is stricken for trial from the Trial Session of the Court scheduled to commence on April 8, 2024, in New York, New York. It is further
ORDERED that this case is set time and date certain for remote trial on June 14, 2024, at 02:00 p.m. ET (01:00 p.m. CT) during the Court's June 10, 2024, Trial Session in Dallas, Texas (such place of trial being listed for administrative purposes only). It is further
ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve on the parties: (1) a copy of this Order; (2) a copy of the Standing Pretrial Order for the June 10, 2024, Trial Session in Dallas, Texas; and (3) the Notice of Remote Proceeding.