Lina Elias Petitioner V Michigan Department Of Treasury Respondent
- Petitioner
- Lina Elias
- Respondent
- Michigan Department Of Treasury
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002657-TT
- Status
- Default Petitioner
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Macomb
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/14/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
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P.O. BOX 30440 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909 www.michigan.gov/pre • 517-335-7487 5647 (Rev. 04-19) GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY LANSING RACHAEL EUBANKS STATE TREASURER October 13, 2026 Chief Clerk Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 Re: Lina Elias v Michigan Department of Treasury MTT Docket No. 26-002657 Dear Chief Clerk: Enclosed please find Respondent Michigan Department of Treasury’s Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment along with a Proof of Service for the above-mentioned file. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (517) 241-2904. Sincerely, Quale Williams Departmental Representative Enclosures cc: Lina Elias
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL LINA ELIAS, Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-002657 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, Respondent. ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE Quale Williams, says that on October 13, 2026 he served a copy of the Respondent’s Principal Residence Exemption Appeal Answer Form and Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment with attachments and this Proof of Service relative to the above-captioned matter by depositing the same in a receptacle of the United States Post office in the City of Lansing, Michigan, enclosed in an envelope bearing postage fully prepaid, plainly addressed as follows: Lina Elias 34626 Hawke Dr Sterling Heights, MI 48310 Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 ____________________________ Quale Williams Departmental Representative
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MOAHR DOCKET NO. _________________ Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number(s): Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels are adjoining (i.e. touch). Yes No Not Applicable Classification of Property: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 26-002657 PRE Unit Quale Williams 430 West Allegan Lansing MI 48922 517-241-2904 williamsq2@michigan.gov 10-10-31-228-005
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues List the tax year(s) denied: Check what action prompted this appeal: Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption was issued Denial by Board of Review Denial by Dept. of Treasury Other If you checked “other” above explain: If Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial, check which Board of Review took action: March July December List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: Signature *Required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Stipulation 2023, 2024, and 2025 07/06/2026 Quale Williams
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL Follow these instructions for filing a small claims answer. For any questions that are not answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. Mail the completed form to: Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information: “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information: Respondent must be represented by an attorney or authorized representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the petition. IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent or the attorney or authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that email address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. A request by Petitioner or Petitioner’s attorney or authorized representative to opt out of electronic service once an email address is provided must be made in writing. Section 3: Subject Property Information: Parcel Identification Number(s): Each parcel number being appealed must be listed. Are they contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed, indicate whether the parcels are contiguous or adjoining. If not all parcels are contiguous or adjoining, list the parcels that are adjoining. Classification of Property: Check the classification of the property being appealed. Section 4: Explain Your Response to this Appeal: Provide the basis of
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002657 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Michigan Department of Treasury (MDT) First Name M.I. Last Name Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Quale M.I. Last Name Williams Firm Name (if any) State of Michigan Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 430 W Allegan City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48922 Telephone Number 517-241-2904 E-mail Address williamsq2@michigan.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number(s): 101031228005 Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list which parcels are adjoining. N/A Classification of Property: Real Residential Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Stipulation Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues List the tax year(s) denied: 2023, 2024, and 2025 Check what action prompted this appeal: Department of Treasury If you checked “other” above, explain: If Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial, check which Board of Review took action: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 2026-07-06 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Quale Williams
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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 Lina Elias, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002657 Michigan Department of Treasury, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Furthermore, Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 269. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 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). 1 “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 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).
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MTT Docket No. 26-002657 Page 2 of 2 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 25, 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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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 Lina Elias, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002657 Michigan Department of Treasury, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Furthermore, Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 269. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.2 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 “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 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).
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MTT Docket No. 26-002657 Page 2 of 2 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 25, 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name lina M.I. Last Name/Company Name elias Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 34626 hawke dr City or Town sterling heights State Michigan ZIP Code 48310 Telephone Number 5862515606 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) ritabeniameen@icloud.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 10-10-31-228-005 How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel No Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 34626 hawke dr sterling heights Michigan 48310 Taxing Authority: City Of Sterling Heights (MACOMB) County: Macomb Classification of Property: Real Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Principal Residence Exemption
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I am being charged for year taxes 2023 2024 2025 when i still owe the home my husband and i still own it he moved out but i still live in the home with our kids that we have together. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: 2023-2024-2025 Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: Michigan Dept. of Treasury If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 2026-06-27 Fee Information A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: lina elias /s/
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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 Lina Elias, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002657 Michigan Department of Treasury, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 25, 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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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 Lina Elias, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002657 Michigan Department of Treasury, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 25, 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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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name lina M.I. Last Name/Company Name elias Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 34626 hawke dr City or Town sterling heights State Michigan ZIP Code 48310 Telephone Number 5862515606 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) ritabeniameen@icloud.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 10-10-31-228-005 How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel No Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 34626 hawke dr sterling heights Michigan 48310 Taxing Authority: City Of Sterling Heights (MACOMB) County: Macomb Classification of Property: Real Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Principal Residence Exemption
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I am being charged for year taxes 2023 2024 2025 when i still owe the home my husband and i still own it he moved out but i still live in the home with our kids that we have together. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: 2023-2024-2025 Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: Michigan Dept. of Treasury If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 2026-06-27 Fee Information A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: lina elias /s/
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