ORDERS:
ORDER OF DEFAULT
On February 18, 1997, an ORDER was issued to all parties requiring the filing of Preliminary Tax
Statements within thirty (30) days of the date of that ORDER. Given the additional five (5) day
extension allowed for mailing under ALJD Rule 5(C), the Preliminary Tax Statement was due on
March 25, 1997. Hammond Rauers (Rauers) failed to file the Preliminary Tax Statement.
On May 1, 1997, Rauers failed to comply with the March 24, 1997 Order directing the parties to
appear on May 1, 1997 to prosecute or defend the case here in dispute since on May 1, 1997, Rauers
made no appearance in this case.
On May 1, 1997, a Motion to Dismiss was requested on the grounds that Rauers failed to prosecute
or defend this action, failed to adhere to an interlocutory order, and failed to appear at the hearing.
Under such circumstances, the Administrative Law Judge may dismiss a contested case in a manner
so as to uphold the position of the complying party. (ALJD Rule 23). The motion is granted.
Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Charleston County Auditor's assessment for a 1995 Ford
Explorer with serial number 1FMDU32X7SZB98054 is upheld and that no change in value is
allowed for high mileage.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
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RAY N. STEVENS
Administrative Law Judge
This 5th day of May, 1997
Columbia, South Carolina
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