Aron Hall, Ostrowski Marisa, Petitioners V Township Of Thornapple, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Aron Hall, Ostrowski Marisa
- Respondent
- Township Of Thornapple
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003511-TT
- Status
- Hearing Set - SC
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Barry
- Judge
- Welton, Samantha M
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
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| 11 | Notice of Hearing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | A hearing has been scheduled | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/13/2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 9 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/05/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 11/04/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | RESP | Not recorded | 11/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | RESP | Not recorded | 11/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | RESP | Not recorded | 11/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 11/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/07/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/07/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/24/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 Aron Hall,Ostrowski Marisa, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No.: 25-003511 Township Of Thornapple, Respondent. NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are generally 30 minutes in length. HEARING DATE: December 15, 2026 HEARING TIME: 2:30 PM Eastern Time JOIN BY PHONE: 1-248-509-0316 ACCESS CODE: 78158180 This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a party or parties in default. This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document. Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento. এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন। .ﻫﺬﺍ ﻫﻮ ﻭﺛﻴﻘﺔ ﻗﺎﻧﻮﻧﻴﺔ ﻫﺎﻣﺔ ﻳﺮﺟﻰ ﻟﺪﻳﻚ ﺷﺨﺺ ﺗﺘﺮﺟﻢ ﺍﻟﻮﺛﻴﻘﺔ Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang dokumento.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003511 Page 2 of 4 HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the Tribunal. REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative. WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness testimony. DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e- filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case. If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above. INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year assessments at hearings to be conducted on or after April 1st in a subsequent year. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st in a subsequent year, taxpayers are required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at the March Board of Review for that year. MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. The following motions and requests may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and requests may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Motions and requests may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, motions and requests must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. 1. Motion to Adjourn: Parties may request the hearing be rescheduled (i.e. adjourned). The motion must be submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 28 days before the hearing unless there are emergency circumstances. The emergency circumstances must be detailed to justify the
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 Aron Hall,Ostrowski Marisa, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003511 Township Of Thornapple, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order will be published. The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by
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MTT Docket No. 25-003511 Page 2 of 2 submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal settlement conference process. MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: December 5, 2025 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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TOWNSHIP of THORNAPPLE 269-795-7202 / FAX 269-795-8812 / P.O. BOX 459 / 200 EAST MAIN STREET / MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 ASSESSING DEPARTMENT DANIEL R. SCHEUERMAN, ASSESSOR Email: assessor@thornapple-twp.org November 4, 2025 Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 RE: MTT Docket 25-003511 Marisa Ostrowski & Aron Hall v Township of Thomapple To Whom It May Concern: Attached is a corrected Proof of Service of the Answer to Petition. I had originally tried to e-file on October 30%, but the system was not functioning. I was able to successfully file electronically yesterday, November 3, 2025. I also am attaching the original for reference purposes. Sincerely, “shat — Daniel R. Scheuerman Assessor cc: Jack Aylsworth
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Corpusdad STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Marisa Ostrowski & Aron Hall ) Petitioners ) v ) MTT Docket: 25-003511 ) Township of Thornapple, ) Barry County, ) Respondent ) PROOF OF SERVICE 1, Daniel R. Scheuerman, Assessor, state that on November 3, 2025, I served a copy of the answer to petition and attached documents related to the above-captioned matter via electronic mail to: Jack Aylsworth, Representative for Petitioner jack@skylinepropertytax.com Daniel R. Scheuerman, Assessor Township of Thornapple 200 E. Main St., PO Box 459 Middleville, MI 49333 Dated: November 3, 2025
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j n covike® dade STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Marisa Ostrowski & Aron Hall ) Petitioners ) v ) MTT Docket: 25-003511 ) Township of Thornapple, ) Barry County, ) Respondent ) PROOF OF SERVICE sie Nevemier 3, 1015 wv 1, Daniel R. Scheuerman, Assessor, state that on October 30, 2025, I served a copy of the answer to petition and attached documents related to the above-captioned matter via electronic mail to: Jack Aylsworth, Representative for Petitioner Jjack@skylinepropertytax.com Dated: November 3, 2025 —ohe=A__— Daniel R. Scheuerman, Assessor Township of Thorapple 200 E. Main St., PO Box 459 Middleville, MI 49333
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Marisa Ostrowski & Aron Hall ) Petitioners ) v ) MTT Docket: 25-003511 ) Township of Thornapple, ) Barry County, ) Respondent ) PROOF OF SERVICE 1, Daniel R. Scheuerman, Assessor, state that on October 30, 2025, I served a copy of the answer to petition and attached documents related to the above-captioned matter via electronic mail to: Jack Aylsworth, Representative for Petitioner Jjack@skylinepropertytax.com Dated: November 3, 2025 —ofe=A__— Daniel R. Scheuerman, Assessor Township of Thornapple 200 E. Main St., PO Box 459 Middleville, MI 49333
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** BARRY County: THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 08-14-016-008-32 0 0 0 0 2022 0 0 0 0 2023 126,100S 126,100M 273,900 244,900 29,000 2024 260,709C 269,700M 269,700 235,600 34,100 2025 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.49 2076 49 6,602 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 6,602 * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value RESIDENTIAL SITES 1.800 Acres 37,889 100 68,200 AGRICULTUR ROW 0.20 Acres 0 100 0 2.00 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 68,200 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 00001.TOWNSHIP DRS 02/11/2025 INSPECTED DRS 02/08/2024 INSPECTED DRS 05/22/2023 DESK REVIE Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain X X Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. X X Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, Michigan Split/Comb. on 05/22/2023 completed 05/22/2023 DAN ; Parent Parcel(s): 14-016-008-30; Child Parcel(s): 14-016-008-31, 14-016-008-32; ----------------------------------------- Comments/Influences THORNAPPLE TWP COM W 1/4 COR SEC 16 T4N-R10W; TH S 00*40'32" W 263.00' TO POB; TH S89*53'35" E 330.72'; TH S 00*41'51" W 263.48'; TH N 89*53'35"W 330.62'; TH N 00*40'32" E 263.48' TO POB. SUBJ TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD (2023T) Tax Description HALL ARON & OSTROWSKI MARISA R 5434 CHERRY VALLEY RD MIDDLEVILLE MI 49333 Owner's Name/Address 5434 CHERRY VALLEY RD Property Address 2025 Est TCV 539,319 TCV/TFA: 309.95 MAP #: 0 P.R.E. 100% 05/22/2023 3 COMPLETE 23-067 06/15/2023 DWELLING School: THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCH DIST Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: AR Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV 100.0 DEED 2023-004092 32-SPLIT VACANT WD 05/16/2023 67,000 HALL ARON WINCHESTER KEITH 0.0 DEED 2024-002144 09-FAMILY WD 03/28/2024 0 HALL ARON & OSTROWSKI MARI HALL ARON Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 10/29/2025
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Class: C +10 Effec. Age: 2 Floor Area: 1,740 Total Base New : 345,533 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 338,581 X 1.357 Estimated T.C.V: 459,454 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family RANCH Cls C 10 Blt 2023 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 1740 SF Floor Area = 1740 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=98/100/100/100/98 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Siding Basement 1,740 Total: 272,708 267,213 Other Additions/Adjustments Basement, Outside Entrance, Below Grade 1 2,523 2,473 Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 1 4,580 4,488 2 Fixture Bath 1 3,064 3,003 Extra Sink 1 936 917 Water/Sewer 1000 Gal Septic 1 4,795 4,699 Water Well, 100 Feet 1 5,725 5,610 Porches CCP (1 Story) 32 1,033 1,012 4in Concrete 750 6,045 5,924 4in Concrete 284 2,289 2,243 Deck Treated Wood 196 4,024 3,944 Garages Class: C Exterior: Siding Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished) Base Cost 1080 37,811 37,055 Totals: 345,533 338,581 Notes: ECF (TOWNSHIP) 1.357 => TCV: 459,454 Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: Car Capacity: Class: C Exterior: Siding Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 1 Wall Foundation: 42 Inch Finished ?: Auto. Doors: 0 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 1080 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 (17) Garage CCP (1 Story) 4in Concrete 4in Concrete Treated Wood 32 750 284 196 Type Area (16) Porches/Decks Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Gas (15) Fireplaces Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System (15) Built-ins Lump Sum Items: Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal Septic 2000 Gal Septic 1 1 (14) Water/Sewer Average Fixture(s) 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softener, Auto Softener, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan 2 1 1 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. X Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. X Ex. No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 0 (12) Electric Central Air Wood Furnace Forced Air w/o Ducts Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling X Elec. Steam Oil Coal Gas Wood X (11) Heating/Cooling Joists: Unsupported Len: Cntr.Sup: (10) Floor Support Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF Walkout Doors (A) 1 (9) Basement Finish Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor 8 X (8) Basement Basement: 1740 S.F. Crawl: 0 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (7) Excavation Drywall X (6) Ceilings Kitchen: Other: Other: (5) Floors H.C. Solid Doors: Small Ord X Lg Size of Closets Min Ord X Ex Trim & Decoration Plaster Wood T&G Drywall Paneled X (4) Interior Eavestrough Insulation Front Overhang Other Overhang X 0 0 (3) Roof (cont.) *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on Parcel Number: 08-14-016-008-32 Chimney: Asphalt Shingle X Gambrel Mansard Shed Gable Hip Flat X (3) Roof Wood Sash Metal
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Michigan Department of Treasury 618 (Rev. 11-12) Petition to Board of Review L-4035 This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review. TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) Petitioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) ARON HALL & MARISA OSTROWSKI Township or City County THORNAPPLE BARRY The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of the following described property: Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address & legal description optional) 08-14-016-008-32 Protested Item [x] Assessed Value Tentative Taxable Value J Classification J Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption 1. PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT (Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) Assessed Amount Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value Tentative Taxable Value Year $269,700 $449,257 $260,709 2025 2. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION (Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance with Section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) Classification of property on this year's assessment roll Classification should be (check one of the following): ] Agricultural l Industrial [Il Timber Cutover 0 Utility (Personal Property Only) [] commercial [] Residential ["] Developmental 3. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY (If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor (Enter 0 if exemption Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by owner (Enter 100 if full denied) exemption requested) 4. REASON FOR PROTEST State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption SEE THE ATTACHED STATEMENT CERTIFICATION A | 4/4 peAlel ZA 4 [Le Akt, Date an | 2025 Address Phone Number | 5434 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD (616) 329-6649 www.m gan.govitreasury
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Form 618, Page 2 FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes. Petition Number ~ A Parcel Code 1. ASSESSED VALUE Dis] ion by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state J Denied | | Assessed Value Changed From to] Record of vote - Board or three member committee of board Chairperson: [/] Yes [|] No ht Member: [Yes [ ] No I Member: [] Yes [[]No ~ Sb eek froqedy Cel coll — 14 foco| ECF Sa nea adieshkble Lecto. = mG iol (perk oondud — eckeade —14 If you disagree with the decision of the rd of Review regarding tentative asse: value, you may ppeal fhat decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber-Cutover Real and Agricultura) Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. Denied [| Tentative Taxable Value Changed From to Chairperson: xX Yes [| No = Zz Member: eee [JNo v £ Member: rd [No 2) Initials Initials Reason for board action ZCE 15 a aon ailjvdr Hy [chs If you disagree with the decision e Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber-Cutover Real and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 3. CLASSIFICATION Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. [)Denied [ ] Classification Changed From to Record of vote - Board or three member committee of board Chairperson: [| Yes [_] No Reason for board action Initials Reason for board action Record of vote - Board or three member committee of board Initials Member: [| Yes [_|No Member: [] Yes [_]No Initials Initials Initials If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, you may appeal by sending Form 2167 to the State Tax Commission at P.O. Box 30471, Lansing, MI 48909 by June 30. 4. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. O Exemption Request Denied [] Exemption percent modified from % to % Record of
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 25-003511 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 269-795-7202 First Name: ML: Last Name/Company Name/Unlt of Government: TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): County: PO BOX 459 BARRY City or Town: State: ZIP Code: MIDDLEVILLE MI 49333 Telephone Number: Fax Number: 269-795-8812 assessor@thornapple-twp.org E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 3 269-795-7202 Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Informatio First Name: M.L: Last Name: DANIEL R SCHEUERMAN Firm Name (if any): ASSESSOR ‘Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): PO BOX 459 City or Town: State: ZIP Code: MIDDLEVILLE Mi 49333 Telephone Number: Fax Number: 269-795-8812 assessor@thornapple-twp.org E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Section 3: Subject Property Information [| Yes 0 No Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? O Yes [J No [4 Not Applicable Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.
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AA Lay STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal CURRENT DOES NOT EXCEED 50% OF MARKET VALUE. COST APPROACH TO VALUE INCLUDED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THIS ANSWER. A MARKET APPROACH WILL FOLLOW AT A LATER DATE. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [v/] Yes O No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [wi] March O July Od December If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? [wi] Yes O No *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at Issue, did it have authority? O Yes [No If yes, cite the Board's authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? O Yes O No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? O Yes O No If so, what Is the Issue date? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE ‘When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, Issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION
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8 STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? O Yes O No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [| March O July O December List the date the BOR denied Petitioner's Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? Od Yes O No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March [ml] July O December Tax Year(s) denied: List the date the exemption was denled: What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Real Personal (check one) O Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Section 6: Valuation Information *use the muttiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 08-14-016-008-32 Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: $269,700 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: $260,709 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? $539,400 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here, This is your contention of Assessed Value. $269,700 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. $260,709 Signature *required ES BR Le A DANIEL R SCHEUERMAN
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RECEIVED
AUG 04 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR} 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal
(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims 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.
Last Name/Company Name
Marisa / Aron
Ostrowski / Halt
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
5434 Cherry Valley Road
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Middleville
Mi
49333
Telephone Number
E-mail Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail}
Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information
}
First Name
MI.
Last Name
Jack
Aylsworth
Firm Name (if any) Property Tax Consultants
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
861 Pinecrest Ave SE
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Grand Rapids
Mi
49506
Telephone Number 269-366-0300
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Jjack@skylinepropertytax.com
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcsl, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcels areyou | [7] yes*
No**
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcals.
1
**f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, 2iP)
{if multiple, list first property's address]
5434 Cherry Valley Rd, Middleville, MI 49333Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check alt that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [J Poverty Exemption [ Taxable Value Only (calculation) [0 Disabled Veterans Exemption =| Uncapping of Taxable Value J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a [3 Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Market approach to value supports a lower value. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [MR] No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [4 March [J yuly [] December If No, check the applicable reason(s): [I] Not required to attend Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner [Hl] 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Identification Number:
14-016-008-32
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
{check one}
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Yen Value) as established by the BOR:
$269,700
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
$260,709
What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
$449,000
Muitiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value,
$224,500
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
Section 8: Classification Information *Only the Mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel Identification Number:
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Personal
(check one)
=!
Agricultural
Commercial
industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you believe is the property’s classification?
Real
Personal
{check one)
0
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
if improved property, how is the property currently being used?
If improved property, for what use was the property designed?Page 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes [1] No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? a Yes [ No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention 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. 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 $O0ver $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 206.762) and the State Equalized Value or
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 Aron Hall,Ostrowski Marisa, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003511 Township Of Thornapple, 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 7, 2025 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 GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 Aron Hall,Ostrowski Marisa, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003511 Township Of Thornapple, 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 7, 2025 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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Page 1
RECEIVED
AUG 04 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR} 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal
(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims 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.
Last Name/Company Name
Marisa / Aron
Ostrowski / Halt
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
5434 Cherry Valley Road
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Middleville
Mi
49333
Telephone Number
E-mail Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail}
Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information
}
First Name
MI.
Last Name
Jack
Aylsworth
Firm Name (if any) Property Tax Consultants
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
861 Pinecrest Ave SE
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Grand Rapids
Mi
49506
Telephone Number 269-366-0300
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Jjack@skylinepropertytax.com
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
If you are appealing more than one parcsl, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcels areyou | [7] yes*
No**
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcals.
1
**f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, 2iP)
{if multiple, list first property's address]
5434 Cherry Valley Rd, Middleville, MI 49333Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check alt that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [J Poverty Exemption [ Taxable Value Only (calculation) [0 Disabled Veterans Exemption =| Uncapping of Taxable Value J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a [3 Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Market approach to value supports a lower value. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [MR] No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [4 March [J yuly [] December If No, check the applicable reason(s): [I] Not required to attend Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner [Hl] 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Identification Number:
14-016-008-32
Classification of Property:
Real
Personal
{check one}
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Yen Value) as established by the BOR:
$269,700
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
$260,709
What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
$449,000
Muitiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value,
$224,500
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
Section 8: Classification Information *Only the Mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel Identification Number:
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Real
Personal
(check one)
=!
Agricultural
Commercial
industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you believe is the property’s classification?
Real
Personal
{check one)
0
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
if improved property, how is the property currently being used?
If improved property, for what use was the property designed?Page 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes [1] No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? a Yes [ No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention 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. 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 $O0ver $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 206.762) and the State Equalized Value or
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