Task: songer_procedur

What follows is an opinion from a United States Court of Appeals. Your task is to determine whether there was an issue discussed in the opinion of the court about the interpretation of federal rule of procedures, judicial doctrine, or case law, and if so, whether the resolution of the issue by the court favored the appellant.

PER CURIAM.
We agree thoroughly with Judge Mur-dock’s findings of fact and opinion that the losses in these ill-fated ventures cannot be considered “ordinary and necessary expenses paid * * * in carrying on any trade or business” under I.R.C. 1939, § 23(a) (1) (A). Nor do we find basis for sustaining the taxpayers’ belated claim that the losses were “ordinary and necessary expenses * * * for the production or collection of income” under I.R.C.1939, § 23(a) (2).
Decision affirmed.

Question: Did the interpretation of federal rule of procedures, judicial doctrine, or case law by the court favor the appellant?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Mixed answer
D. Issue not discussed
Answer:

Answer: A