Arkansas Properties Petitioner V City Of Battle Creek Respondent
- Petitioner
- Arkansas Properties
- Respondent
- City Of Battle Creek
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-003830-TT
- Status
- Default Petitioner
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Calhoun
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/31/2026 | $125.00 | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Arkansas Properties, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-003830 City Of Battle Creek, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition does not identify an authorized representative in section two; however, the petition was filed and signed by someone other than the petitioner. Petitioner or the representative, failed to complete section two of petition. See TTR 279. As such, the petition is not properly pending. Petitioner must complete the petition by providing all information required by each applicable section and return the completed petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “amended petition.” Small Claims petition forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Furthermore, 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. 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 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). 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
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MTT Docket No. 26-003830 Page 2 of 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). By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: October 16, 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Arkansas Properties, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-003830 City Of Battle Creek, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition does not identify an authorized representative in section two; however, the petition was filed and signed by someone other than the petitioner. Petitioner or the representative, failed to complete section two of petition. See TTR 279. As such, the petition is not properly pending. Petitioner must complete the petition by providing all information required by each applicable section and return the completed petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “amended petition.” Small Claims petition forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Furthermore, 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. 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 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
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RECEIVED ECEIVED AUG 1 0 2026 AUG 1 0 ns MICsiGay MICHIGAN TAX CA TRIBUN, STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIBUNAL AL GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name MI WP¥apsEs” Proper ies Mailing Address (No., Street, D 0. RsBox Route) 241 dT iState | ZIP Cogle,YgyaHs Ener Telephone Number 5)7-343-|0 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Kpmhomes @ Sally. CAm Section 2: Petitioner’s Aftarney/Autitorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Last Name Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Su bj ect Prope rty Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appealing? [] ves* DR **If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 774 Coro., Street)dn “Baitle Cheol “Cath etn Wi 9907
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 0 Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Ossessed Vlalne does not Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review Bory? KJ Yes [No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: § March O July Od December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): O Not required to attend Od Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) | Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order o Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 4390-00 _ ot p: — 0 Classification of Property: RealJK) Personal [1 (check one) Agricultural 1 Commercial J Industrial (1 ~~ Residential (0 ~~ Timber-Cutover 0 Developmental [J Utility J (check one) Assessed Value (also df as State Equalized $- established i wi established by the\Board of Review: by the Board of Review. of 3 . 10 What do you believe is the fair market value (alpe known as true cash value)? 30,000% What do you EY assessed value? ae true cash What do you wf the taxable er exceed value by .5) [7%] SG, (De) assessed value) 0S, 00 7 7 Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? Oa Yes Xx No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Signature required Petitj or Attorney/Authorj d Representative’s Signature: Isl Ow"
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825 Tax Burr Connecticut Oak Tribunal Street Properties 823 & 825 Burr Oak tax tribunal 7/31/2026 $125.00 $125.00 26138
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CERT] ED MA =Katfyn Property Management PO Box 123 PO Box 123 Albion, MI 49224 958% 0710 5270 2571 8949 ke Michigan Tow Trova 50939 POBox Lonsing,MT 48
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Arkansas Properties, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-003830 City Of Battle Creek, 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: October 16, 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 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Arkansas Properties, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-003830 City Of Battle Creek, 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: October 16, 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 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
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RECEIVED ECEIVED AUG 1 0 2026 AUG 1 0 ns MICsiGay MICHIGAN TAX CA TRIBUN, STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIBUNAL AL GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name MI WP¥apsEs” Proper ies Mailing Address (No., Street, D 0. RsBox Route) 241 dT iState | ZIP Cogle,YgyaHs Ener Telephone Number 5)7-343-|0 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Kpmhomes @ Sally. CAm Section 2: Petitioner’s Aftarney/Autitorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Last Name Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Su bj ect Prope rty Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? appealing? [] ves* DR **If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 774 Coro., Street)dn “Baitle Cheol “Cath etn Wi 9907
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 0 Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Ossessed Vlalne does not Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review Bory? KJ Yes [No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: § March O July Od December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): O Not required to attend Od Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) | Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order o Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 4390-00 _ ot p: — 0 Classification of Property: RealJK) Personal [1 (check one) Agricultural 1 Commercial J Industrial (1 ~~ Residential (0 ~~ Timber-Cutover 0 Developmental [J Utility J (check one) Assessed Value (also df as State Equalized $- established i wi established by the\Board of Review: by the Board of Review. of 3 . 10 What do you believe is the fair market value (alpe known as true cash value)? 30,000% What do you EY assessed value? ae true cash What do you wf the taxable er exceed value by .5) [7%] SG, (De) assessed value) 0S, 00 7 7 Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? Oa Yes Xx No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Signature required Petitj or Attorney/Authorj d Representative’s Signature: Isl Ow"
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825 Tax Burr Connecticut Oak Tribunal Street Properties 823 & 825 Burr Oak tax tribunal 7/31/2026 $125.00 $125.00 26138
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CERT] ED MA =Katfyn Property Management PO Box 123 PO Box 123 Albion, MI 49224 958% 0710 5270 2571 8949 ke Michigan Tow Trova 50939 POBox Lonsing,MT 48
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