This is an appeal from a judgment of the district court which adopted and approved an order of the United States Magistrate enforcing an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) summons. A brief factual recitation will help to put the issues in perspective.
In late 1977, Revenue Agent DeShazo of the IRS was conducting an audit of Southern Tanks' income tax liability for certain fiscal years. Subsequently, DeShazo...
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