Continuing this series, and again acknowledging that master communicator Art Linkletter, I proffer Matthew Bruns, Docket No. 15540-24, filed 4/7/26. 

Matthew and IRS stip this case out, with a huge deficiency offset by withholding and payment, but that’s not the point.

Before the stiped decision of even date herewith is entered by Judge Kashi (“My or the High”) Way, there is an Order, wherein is stated: “… the Proposed Stipulated Decision contains an evident typographical error.” Order, at p. 1.

Often happens, when parties are beaten down by prolonged negotiations and just want the pain to end. Just strike the proposed stip and have the parties try again.

Instead, Judge Way orders thus: “…the above-referenced proposed stipulated decision is hereby deemed stricken from the Court’s record in this case and shall be sealed from the public and the parties in this case.” Order, at p. 1.

From the parties? Didn’t they see this before they sent it to the Judge?