United States v. Bisceglia

420 U.S. 141 (1975)

UNITED STATES ET AL.

v.

BISCEGLIA.

No. 73-1245.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued November 11-12, 1974.

Decided February 19, 1975.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT.

Stuart A. Smith argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Bork, Assistant Attorney General Crampton, and Deputy Solicitor General Wallace.

William A. Watson argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.[*]

We granted certiorari to resolve the question whether the Internal Revenue Service has statutory authority to issue a "John Doe"…