Deny_Stip-Grinnell.2026-10-06_16-29-09.pdf
Mark J Stetten Petitioner V Township Of Rome Respondent · 26-002432-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Mark J Stetten, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002432 Township Of Rome, Respondent. ORDER DENYING STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment filed on October 3, 2026 and finds that the parties have stipulated to true cash and/or assessed value that does not appear to be in compliance with MCL 211.27a(1), which states that "property shall be assessed at 50% of its true cash value . . . ." Id. See also MCL 205.737. Further, the stipulation cannot be entered as drafted because it indicates that the parties are agreeing to withdraw the same property and tax year(s) that they have agreed to settle in this case. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing in this case shall be scheduled in the normal course. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that because this Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is no longer pending before the Tribunal, a new stipulation is required for any future settlement. However, if the new stipulation is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this order, no additional filing fee is required. By: /s/ Jason C. Grinnell Entered: October 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Mark J Stetten, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002432 Township Of Rome, Respondent. ORDER DENYING STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment filed on October 3, 2026 and finds that the parties have stipulated to true cash and/or assessed value that does not appear to be in compliance with MCL 211.27a(1), which states that "property shall be assessed at 50% of its true cash value . . . ." Id. See also MCL 205.737. Further, the stipulation cannot be entered as drafted because it indicates that the parties are agreeing to withdraw the same property and tax year(s) that they have agreed to settle in this case. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing in this case shall be scheduled in the normal course. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that because this Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is no longer pending before the Tribunal, a new stipulation is required for any future settlement. However, if the new stipulation is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this order, no additional filing fee is required. By: /s/ Jason C. Grinnell Entered: October 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Mark J Stetten, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002432 Township Of Rome, Respondent. ORDER DENYING STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment filed on October 3, 2026 and finds that the parties have stipulated to true cash and/or assessed value that does not appear to be in compliance with MCL 211.27a(1), which states that "property shall be assessed at 50% of its true cash value . . . ." Id. See also MCL 205.737. Further, the stipulation cannot be entered as drafted because it indicates that the parties are agreeing to withdraw the same property and tax year(s) that they have agreed to settle in this case. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing in this case shall be scheduled in the normal course. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that because this Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment is no longer pending before the Tribunal, a new stipulation is required for any future settlement. However, if the new stipulation is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this order, no additional filing fee is required. By: /s/ Jason C. Grinnell Entered: October 6, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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