United States v. Van Rossem

DECISION AND ORDER

SIRAGUSA, District Judge.

Before the Court is the respondent’s motion to compel discovery pursuant to Fed. R.Civ.P. 27(b). For the reasons that follow, the respondent’s motion is denied.

BACKGROUND

The respondent alleges that he was granted a discharge in bankruptcy on June 26, 1996, and that the IRS was enjoined “from attempting to collect any taxes which had been discharged.” He further alleges that on May 19, 1997, the IRS filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, alleging that he owed $68,208.87 in taxes for the years 1987-91 and 1993. The respondent apparently believes that the…