United States of America v. Jerkovich

Filing 4

ORDER to SHOW CAUSE re: TAX SUMMONS ENFORCEMENT. Hearing set for 10/18/2017, at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 7 (SKO) before Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 8/28/2017. (Timken, A)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

1:17-CV-1144-DAD-SKO

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Petitioner,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
RE: TAX SUMMONS ENFORCEMENT

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v.

Taxpayer:

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Respondent.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017
9:30 a.m.
7, 6th Floor
Honorable Sheila K. Oberto

MICHAEL A. JERKOVICH, dba SUPER
SUDS LAUNDRY,

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MICHAEL A. JERKOVICH,
dba SUPER SUDS LAUNDRY

Date:
Time:
Ctrm:
Judge:

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Upon the petition of PHILLIP A. TALBERT, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of
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California (“Petitioner”), including the verification of Revenue Officer DAVID M. LOPEZ, and the

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Exhibits attached thereto, it is hereby:
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ORDERED that the respondent, MICHAEL A. JERKOVICH (“Respondent”), appear before

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United States Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto, in that Magistrate Judge's courtroom in the United
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States Courthouse, 2500 Tulare St., Fresno, California, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 9:30 a.m.,
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to show cause why Respondent should not be compelled to obey the IRS summonses issued on
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December 6, 2016.
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It is further ORDERED that:
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The United States Magistrate Judge will preside, under 28 U.S.C. Section 636(b)(1) and

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Local Rule 302(c)(9), at the hearing scheduled above. After hearing, the Magistrate Judge intends to
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1 submit proposed findings and recommendations under Local Rule 304(a), with the original thereof filed
2 by the Clerk and a copy provided to all parties.
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Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(1), the Court hereby appoints the investigating IRS employee,

4 and all federal employees designated by that employee, to serve process in this case.
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To afford Respondent an opportunity to respond to the petition and Petitioner an

6 opportunity to reply, a copy of this order, the Petition and its Exhibits, and the Points and Authorities,
7 shall be served by delivering a copy to Respondent personally, or by leaving a copy at Respondent’s
8 dwelling house or usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing
9 therein, or by any other means of service permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(e), at least 30 days before the
10 show cause hearing date including any continued date, unless such service cannot be made despite
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Proof of any service done under paragraph 3, above, shall be filed with the Clerk as soon

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If the federal employee assigned to serve these documents is not reasonably able to serve

15 the papers as provided in paragraph 3, Petitioner may request a court order granting leave to serve by
16 other means. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 81(a)(5). The request shall detail the efforts made to serve
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The file reflects a prima facie showing that the investigation is conducted pursuant to a

19 legitimate purpose, that the inquiry may be relevant to that purpose, that the information sought is not
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22 forward therefore has shifted to whoever might oppose enforcement.
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If Respondent has any defense or opposition to the petition, such defense or opposition

24 shall be made in writing and filed with the Clerk and a copy served on the United States Attorney at
25 least 10 days before the show cause hearing date including any continued date.
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At the show cause hearing, the Magistrate Judge intends to consider the issues properly

27 raised in opposition to enforcement. Only those issues brought into controversy by the responsive
28 pleadings and supported by affidavit will be considered. Any uncontested allegation in the petition will

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1 be considered admitted.
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Respondent may notify the Court, in a writing filed with the Clerk and served on the

3 United States Attorney at least 10 days before the date set for the show cause hearing, that Respondent
4 has no objections to enforcement of the summonses. Respondent’s appearance at the hearing will then
5 be excused.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.

8 Dated:

August 28, 2017

/s/

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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Sheila K. Oberto

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
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