Memorandum Opinion
FAY, Judge:
The respondent determined a deficiency in petitioners' income tax for 1959 in the amount of $1,398.99. The petitioners claim an overpayment of income tax for 1959 in the amount of $779.50. The primary issue for decision is whether petitioners are entitled to a deduction under either section 165(c)(3) or section 212(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for sums paid to settle a legal dispute with persons who sought to obtain...
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