-8- pretrial memorandum as directed by the Court’s standing pretrial order. Petitioner also failed to appear for his case when it was called for trial. While petitioner was at that time represented by counsel who did appear on petitioner’s behalf, petitioner’s counsel neither presented a case nor offered any evidence on petitioner’s behalf. Moreover, following trial, neither petitioner nor his counsel submitted a brief as we ordered. In light of the foregoing, we believe that sanctions are necessary to deter petitioner and others similarly situated from comparable dilatory conduct. Pursuant to section 6673(a)(1), we impose against petitioner a penalty in the amount of $1,000. To reflect the foregoing, Decision will be entered under Rule 155.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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