25-001847.pdf
Comerica Bank, Petitioner Vs. Township Of Blackman, Respondent · 25-001847-TT
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Eric C. White eric @whiteandhotchkiss.com Kenneth R. Hotchkiss ken @whiteandhotchkiss.com Michael K. Falahee White & Hotchkiss, PLLC michael @whiteandhotchkiss.com Attorneys at Law Matthew D. Hotchkiss matt@whiteandhotchkiss.com July 31, 2025 Michigan Tax Tribunal Ottawa State Office Building P.O. Box 30232. 611 W. Ottawa Street Lansing, Michigan 48913 Re: Comerica Bank v Blackman Charter Township MTT Docket No.: 25-001847-TT Dear Sir/Madam: 1000 Laurence Avenue Jackson, Michigan 49202 Telephone 517.784.6250 Facsimile §17.784.0011 RECEIVED AUG 06 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Please find enclosed an Answer to Entire Tribunal Property Tax Petition and Proof of Service in the above captioned matter. Please file these in accord with your usual manner. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, White & Hotchkiss, PLLC Eric C. White
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Comerica Bank, Petitioner, v Blackman Charter Township, Respondent. Mark McMerrell Ryan, LLC Petitioner's Representative 600 Superior Avenue E, Suite 1810 Cleveland, OH 44114 216-685-9448 MTT Docket No. 25-001847-TT Eric C. White, P53527 White & Hotchkiss, PLLC Attorney for Respondent 1000 Laurence Avenue Jackson, Michigan 49202 517-784-6250 ANSWER TO ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION Blackman Charter Township, by and through its attorneys, White, Hotchkiss & Falahee, PLLC, states for its Answer as follows: 1. This allegation is admitted as true.
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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. This allegation does not require a response. This allegation not require a response. This allegation is admitted as true. This allegation does not require a response. This allegation does not require a response. This allegation does not require a response. This allegation is admitted as true. This allegation is admitted as true. This allegation is admitted as true. This allegation is admitted as true. This allegation is admitted as true. This allegation does not require a response. This allegation is admitted as true.
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19. This allegation is a request for relief and as such does not require a response. 20. This allegation is denied as untrue. WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully requests that the Tribunal deny the relief sought by the Petitioner. NN: 3A i=. Eric C. White, P53527 White & Hotchkiss, PLLC Attorney for Respondent Dated:
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ABET, & STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Comerica Bank . MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. 25-001847-TT Blackman Charter Township Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Maggie Gibney states that on 7-31-2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Answer to Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Mark McMerrell, Ryan, LLC, 600 Superior Ave. E, Suite 1810, Cleveland, OH 44114 ee ad ya [Signature ofbgrson who is-sgfving/mailing copy] Maggie Gibney [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy]
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