Order_of_Dismissal.2026-10-07_12-10-01.pdf

Michael Arthur Trombley Petitioner V Township Of Frankenmuth Respondent · 26-002921-TT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Michael Arthur Trombley,

 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

 v

 MTT Docket No. 26-002921

 Township Of Frankenmuth,

 Respondent.



 ORDER OF DISMISSAL



 The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:



 The petition was not filed within 35 days after the final decision, ruling, or determination.

 See MCL 211.7cc and MCL 205.762a(2). As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has

 no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and

 deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See

 Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025).



 Therefore,



 IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.



 This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.



 APPEAL RIGHTS



 If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for

 reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of

 Appeals.



 A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee

 within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision

 closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing

 system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such

 motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless

 the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a

 principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the

 decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and,

 if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the

 opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to

 electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the

 motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral

 arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.



 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

MTT Docket No. 26-002921

Page 2 of 2



Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the

record on appeal. There is no certification fee.



 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm



Entered: October 7, 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

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Michael Arthur Trombley,

 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

 v

 MTT Docket No. 26-002921

 Township Of Frankenmuth,

 Respondent.



 ORDER OF DISMISSAL



 The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:



 The petition was not filed within 35 days after the final decision, ruling, or determination.

 See MCL 211.7cc and MCL 205.762a(2). As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has

 no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and

 deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See

 Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025).



 Therefore,



 IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.



 This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.



 APPEAL RIGHTS



 If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for

 reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of

 Appeals.



 A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee

 within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision

 closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing

 system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such

 motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless

 the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a

 principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the

 decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and,

 if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the

 opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to

 electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the

 motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral

 arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.



 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

MTT Docket No. 26-002921

Page 2 of 2



Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the

record on appeal. There is no certification fee.



 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm



Entered: October 7, 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

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Michael Arthur Trombley,

 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

 v

 MTT Docket No. 26-002921

 Township Of Frankenmuth,

 Respondent.



 ORDER OF DISMISSAL



 The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:



 The petition was not filed within 35 days after the final decision, ruling, or determination.

 See MCL 211.7cc and MCL 205.762a(2). As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has

 no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and

 deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See

 Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025).



 Therefore,



 IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.



 This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.



 APPEAL RIGHTS



 If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for

 reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of

 Appeals.



 A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee

 within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision

 closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing

 system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such

 motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless

 the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a

 principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the

 decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and,

 if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the

 opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to

 electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the

 motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral

 arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.



 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

MTT Docket No. 26-002921

Page 2 of 2



Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the

record on appeal. There is no certification fee.



 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm



Entered: October 7, 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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