25-003441 Vac P Def R Def.pdf
Ann Fraser, Petitioner V Township Of White Lake, Respondent · 25-003441-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 Ann Fraser, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003441 White Lake Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER VACATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 ORDER HOLDING PETITIONER IN DEFAULT ORDER HOLDING RESPONDENT IN DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that an order holding Petitioner in default was issued on September 25, 2025, for failing to file a multiparcel form. The Tribunal has reviewed the response filed by Petitioner on October 6, 2025, and finds that the Tribunal erred in the entry of this order as there is no requirement to file a multiparcel petition form in special assessment appeals. As such, and inasmuch as Petitioner has complied with the Tribunal’s rules of practice and procedure, the Tribunal finds good cause to vacate the default order. Further, the Tribunal finds that although Respondent timely filed their answer on October 20, 2025, Respondent did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., resolution confirming the special assessment roll.1 Given that, Respondent must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the September 25, 2025 Order Holding Petitioner in Default is VACATED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent is held in DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must complete the following to cure the default: file a copy of the resolution confirming the special assessment roll. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this Order.2 1 TTR 281. 2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the
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MTT Docket No. 25-003441 Page 2 of 2 Failure to comply with this order will result in Respondent being required to file a motion to set aside the default with appropriate filing fee. Entered: October 22, 2025 By _____________________________ kac 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 submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).