25-002045 Extend Default.pdf
Tim Muflihi, Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit, Respondent · 25-002045-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 Tim Muflihi, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002045 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on August 8, 2025, because Petitioner attached a Small Claims Division petition to an e-filed Entire Tribunal Division filing.1 Due to the classification of the property and the amount of tax in dispute, Petitioner is eligible to file in either division, although it is unclear to the Tribunal if Petitioner intended to file in the Entire Tribunal Division or the Small Claims Division. Information on Tribunal rules, forms, and filing fees are available online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Petitioner was required to cure the default within 14 days, has had ample time to comply, and yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify the dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED if Petitioner wishes to remain in the Entire Tribunal Division, Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file an Entire Tribunal petition, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $50.00 fee required for the filing of the motion, and (4) serve a copy of the motion on Respondent. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “Amended Petition.” 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).
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MTT Docket No. 25-002045 Page 2 of 2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner shall serve a copy of the Entire Tribunal petition on the six parties of interest in accordance with TTR 227(6). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if Petitioner intended to file in the Small Claims Division, Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file a Motion to Transfer to the Small Claims Division, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default; (3) pay the $50.00 fee required for the filing of the motions, and (4) serve a copy of the motions on Respondent. 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 dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237. Entered: September 8, 2025 By _____________________________ kac/jcr 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