United States of America and Albert J. Valentas, Internal Revenue Agent v. Humble Oil & Refining Company

The Supreme Court of the United States on April 28, 1975 vacated the judgment of this court in the case of United States v. Humble Oil and Refining Company, 488 F.2d 953 (5th Cir. 1974) and remanded the case'for further consideration in light of United States v. Bisceglia, 420 U.S. 141, 95 S.Ct. 915, 43 L.Ed.2d 88 (1975).

We have carefully considered Bisceglia and have concluded that it does not require a reversal of our decision in this case. Both cases involve the enforceability of a “John Doe” summons issued by the Internal Revenue Service. While the Bisceglia Court held the “John Doe”…