Order_Extending_R_Default_fee.2024-12-23_10-42-27.0000.pdf
Rodney E Drouse, Petitioner V Township Of Garfield, Respondent · 24-003526-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 Rodney E Drouse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 24-003526 Township Of Garfield, Respondent. ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR RESPONDENT TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in the above-captioned case and finds that it entered an order holding Respondent in default on November 14, 2024.1 Respondent was required to cure the default within 14 days. Respondent has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Respondent’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify scheduling a default hearing for failure to timely comply with this Order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Respondent to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file the documentation required by the November 14, 2024 default order, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 Motion fee, and (4) file proof the Motion and a copy of the documentation were served on Petitioner. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the scheduling of a default hearing, as provided by TTR 231.3 By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: December 23, 2024 1 The Order further stated, “Failure to comply with this Order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 3 See also MCL 205.732.
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MTT Docket No. 24-003526 Page 2 of 4 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 provide 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 Rodney E Drouse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 24-003526 Township Of Garfield, Respondent. ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR RESPONDENT TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in the above-captioned case and finds that it entered an order holding Respondent in default on November 14, 2024.4 Respondent was required to cure the default within 14 days. Respondent has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Respondent’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify scheduling a default hearing for failure to timely comply with this Order.5 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Respondent to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file the documentation required by the November 14, 2024 default order, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 Motion fee, and (4) file proof the Motion and a copy of the documentation were served on Petitioner. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this Order. Failure to comply with this Order may result in the scheduling of a default hearing, as provided by TTR 231.6 By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: December 23, 2024 4 The Order further stated, “Failure to comply with this Order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 5 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 6 See also MCL 205.732.
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MTT Docket No. 24-003526 Page 4 of 4 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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk