Campbell v. Department of Treasury

Plaintiff Chester Campbell brings the present action seeking a writ of mandamus compelling defendant Department of Treasury to return money seized under a jeopardy sales tax assessment and/or compelling defendant state Board of Tax Appeals to hold a hearing concerning that assessment. Before proceeding to the merits of plaintiffs claims, a summary of the complex factual and procedural history of this matter is required.

In February 1975, plaintiffs home was searched by Detroit police officers acting pursuant to a search warrant. The officers found various records and money which indicated the…