Opinion
4944-23S
04-24-2024
AIME MENDOZA, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Lewis R. Carluzzo, Chief Special Trial Judge
This case for the redetermination of a deficiency is before the Court on respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution, filed March 29, 2024, and heard on April 22, 2024, when the case was called from the calendar for trial during the Los Angeles, California, trial session. Counsel for respondent appeared and made an oral motion for continuance. There was no appearance by or on behalf of petitioner.
Premises considered, and for cause appearing more fully in the transcript of the above-referenced proceedings, it is
ORDERED that respondent's motion to dismiss is taken under advisement. It is further
ORDERED that respondent's oral motion for continuance is granted, and this case is continued with jurisdiction retained by the undersigned. It is further
ORDERED that unless a stipulated decision is submitted sooner, on or before May 22, 2024, the parties, jointly or separately, report in writing as to the status of the case.