Johnson refused to file a federal income tax return, claiming that it was a violation of his
Question:
Johnson refused to file a federal income tax return, claiming that it was a violation of his right to privacy. He was arrested and charged with a violation of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. Which court has jurisdiction to hear this case? Why?
3-Johnson refused to file a federal income tax return, claiming that it was a violation of his right to privacy. He was arrested and charged with a violation of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. If Johnson is convicted, to which court may he appeal? Why?
6-Alden had her car radiator repaired by Smokey Garage for $125. She was not happy with the results and decided to sue the garage owner to get her money back. Would this kind of case normally be heard by a judge or by a jury? Why?
7-Boulder got into a fight with Smyth and fractured Smyth's jaw. Smyth sued Boulder for his injuries. Would this case be tried in a civil or a criminal court? Why?
8-Boulder got into a fight with Smyth and fractured Smyth's jaw. Smyth sued Boulder for his injuries. Is this a state or a federal case? Why?
9-Rolf, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, was a contender for the world middle-weight champion title. Rolf's manager Archie Bowles, also from Illinois, entered into a contract with the Moyles Corporation of Chicago to co-promote a fight between Rolf and Villin the current middle-weight champion in New York City. The contract was made in the state of New York. To promote the fight, Rolf's manager held a press conference in New York City. At the press conference, Bowles was involved in a confrontation with a sports writer covering the press conference and ended up severely assaulting him. The sportswriter brought suit against Bowles and the Moyles Corporation by filing a complaint in a New York State Court. The only contact the Moyles Corporation had with New York City was that a selected group of employees had taken one or two trip to New York City to plan the fight, but the fight was never held. New York State had a long arm statute. Does New York State have any jurisdiction over the Moyles Corporation so as to enable a lawsuit to be brought in that state? Why?
Income Tax Fundamentals 2013
ISBN: 9781285586618
31st Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill