Ioane v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service

Filing 76

ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the Motions for Summary Judgment 53 65 are GRANTED. As these motions dispose of all remaining claims, the Clerk shall close this case. FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion for In Camera Review 68 is DENIED. Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 2/25/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MLC)

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