Mich. Admin. Code 792.10281 - Answers
Rule 281.
(1) An
answer to a petition must be filed with the tribunal within 28 days after the
tribunal serves the notice of docket number on the respondent. Failure to file
the answer as required by this rule may result in the holding of respondent in
default, as provided by R 792.10237.
(2) The answer must be on a form made
available by the tribunal.
(3) The
answer must be signed and set forth a clear and concise statement of facts upon
which the respondent relies in defense of the matter.
(4) For special assessment contested cases,
the answer must specify the statutory authority under which the special
assessment district was created and a copy of the resolution confirming the
special assessment roll must be submitted with the answer.
(5) The tribunal shall issue a notice to all
parties upon the filing of the answer indicating that the answer is filed and
that the contested case is ready for the scheduling of a
hearing.
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Rule 281.
(1) A consent judgment may be entered upon submission of a stipulation with an appropriate fee, if the stipulation meets all of the following:
(a) Is filed after the filing of a petition and answer .
(b) Is signed by all parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives.
(c) Addresses issues over which the tribunal's authority has been or may be properly invoked.
(d) Is found to be acceptable to the tribunal. The stipulation must be on a form made available by the tribunal or in a written form that is in substantial compliance with the tribunal's form.
(2) If a party submits a stipulation by email, the party shall pay the fee required for the filing of the stipulation within 14 days after the date the stipulation is emailed. If a party submits a stipulation at the hearing and the hearing is conducted at a site other than the tribunal's office , the party shall pay the fee required for the filing of the stipulation within 14 days after the hearing date. If the hearing is conducted at the tribunal's office , the party shall pay the required filing fee upon submission. Failure to pay the required filing fee may result in the issuance of a notice of no action, an order holding the party in default, or the denial of the stipulation.