Deny_Stip-Wease.2026-06-04_08-57-19.pdf
Kenneth A Deceuninck Petitioner V Township Of Elk Rapids Respondent · 26-001299-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 Kenneth A Deceuninck, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001299 Township Of Elk Rapids, Respondent. ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the stipulation, filed on May 29, 2026, and finds that the Stipulation was filed with no filing fee. You were, however, required to pay a $25.00 filing fee and submit documentation indicating that the opposing party has been notified of that payment. As such, the Stipulation is not properly pending. Nevertheless, the Tribunal reviewed the Stipulation and finds that a consent judgment can only be entered if a stipulation is filed after the filing of a petition and answer. See TTR 253 and 283. Because no answer has been filed in this case, the stipulation cannot be entered at this time and must be denied. IT IS ORDERED that the Parties’ Joint 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 _____________________________ Joshua M. Wease, Tribunal Member Entered: June 4, 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
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MTT Docket No. 26-001299 Page 2 of 2 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 Kenneth A Deceuninck, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001299 Township Of Elk Rapids, Respondent. ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the stipulation, filed on May 29, 2026, and finds that the Stipulation was filed with no filing fee. You were, however, required to pay a $25.00 filing fee and submit documentation indicating that the opposing party has been notified of that payment. As such, the Stipulation is not properly pending. Nevertheless, the Tribunal reviewed the Stipulation and finds that a consent judgment can only be entered if a stipulation is filed after the filing of a petition and answer. See TTR 253 and 283. Because no answer has been filed in this case, the stipulation cannot be entered at this time and must be denied. IT IS ORDERED that the Parties’ Joint 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 _____________________________ Joshua M. Wease, Tribunal Member Entered: June 4, 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
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MTT Docket No. 26-001299 Page 2 of 2 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 Kenneth A Deceuninck, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001299 Township Of Elk Rapids, Respondent. ORDER DENYING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT The Tribunal has reviewed the case file and the stipulation, filed on May 29, 2026, and finds that the Stipulation was filed with no filing fee. You were, however, required to pay a $25.00 filing fee and submit documentation indicating that the opposing party has been notified of that payment. As such, the Stipulation is not properly pending. Nevertheless, the Tribunal reviewed the Stipulation and finds that a consent judgment can only be entered if a stipulation is filed after the filing of a petition and answer. See TTR 253 and 283. Because no answer has been filed in this case, the stipulation cannot be entered at this time and must be denied. IT IS ORDERED that the Parties’ Joint 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 _____________________________ Joshua M. Wease, Tribunal Member Entered: June 4, 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
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MTT Docket No. 26-001299 Page 2 of 2 or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk