Opinion
6686-21S
03-21-2022
John David Mariner, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Diana L. Leyden Special Trial Judge
This case is calendared for trial at the April 18, 2022, Miami, Florida, Trial Session of the Court.
On March 16, 2022, respondent filed a Motion For Continuance of Trial with Jurisdiction Retained (motion) stating that this case is still pending in the Office of Appeals Division of the Internal Revenue Service. Appeals informed respondent that a basis for settlement has been reached, but decision documents need to be sent to petitioner to confirm the settlement. Petitioner's view on the granting of this motion is unknown. Upon due consideration, it is
ORDERED that, on or before March 31, 2022, petitioner shall file a response to respondent's motion.
If the parties would like a conference call with Judge Leyden to discuss the motion, the parties should contact the chambers administrator, Sharon Cutter, before March 31, 2022, either by email 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.