Brandon Jonker, Petitioner V Township Of Bingham, Respondent

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RECEIVED 

JAN 9 0 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

MTT DOCKET No. 255 — (0 3 70 [= 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

Bingham Township 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

7171 S. Center Hwy 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Traverse City 

Ld 

dia 

Telephone Number: 231 -922-6767 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

assessor@binghamtwpmi.com 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

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First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

Barbara 

A 

Jones 

Firm Name (if any): 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

7171 S. Center Hwy 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Traverse City 

MI 

49684 

ee 

931-922-6767 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

assessor@binghamtwpmi.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attacha 

separate sheet if necessary. 

J Yes 

No 

[J Not Applicable 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? 

O Yes 

No

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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 

House has been remodeled since purchase date. Currently used as a short term rental 

property. Vacant sales for adjoining properties supports the increase in frontage along 

the water purchased by petitioner. 

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)? 

Yes 

Oa No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

Od July 

O December 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? O Yes 

[Mm] No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment at Issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [] Yes 

No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

[ves 

[Ano 

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? 

Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Perse 45.001-021-017-01 

Classification of Property: 

Real] 

~~ Personal 

[J (check one) 

Agricultural 1 

Commercial 0 

Industrial 0 

~~ Residential 

 Timber-Cutover [] 

Developmental [J 

Utility 

[1 (check one)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Brandon Jonker 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

’ 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-03706 

Bingham Township 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

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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

Brandon Jonker,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003706

Township Of Bingham,

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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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: January 27, 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

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

Brandon Jonker,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003706

Township Of Bingham,

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

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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

Brandon Jonker, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003706

Township Of Bingham,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

was held in default on November 26, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: December 9, 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

Brandon Jonker, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003706

Township Of Bingham,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

was held in default on November 26, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: December 9, 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

Brandon Jonker, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-003706 

Township Of Bingham,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received a pleading (i.e., petition or answer) that 

identifies an attorney or authorized representative. However, the attorney or authorized 

representative did not sign the pleading, as required by TTR 229. As such, the attorney 

or authorized representative has not appeared on behalf of the party and an 

appearance must be filed.1 Until an appearance is filed, the answer, evidence, and all 

other documentation, must be served on the opposing party.

Entered: December 9, 2025

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

1 See TTR 229(1).

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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

Brandon Jonker, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-003706 

Township Of Bingham,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received a pleading (i.e., petition or answer) that 

identifies an attorney or authorized representative. However, the attorney or authorized 

representative did not sign the pleading, as required by TTR 229. As such, the attorney 

or authorized representative has not appeared on behalf of the party and an 

appearance must be filed.2 Until an appearance is filed, the answer, evidence, and all 

other documentation, must be served on the opposing party.

Entered: December 9, 2025

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

2 See TTR 229(1).

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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

Brandon Jonker,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003706

Township Of Bingham,

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: December 9, 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

Brandon Jonker,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003706

Township Of Bingham,

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: December 9, 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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RECEIVED 

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DEC 01 2025 

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MICHIGAN Tax TRIBUNALS) 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL SEVERED PETITION 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-003706 

disputes. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (c.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 

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name 

MI. 

Last Namc/Company Name 

Brandon 

Jonker 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

1440 Cornell Dr. SE 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Grand Rapids 

Michigan 

49506 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

616-826-3356 

E-mail Address 

brandonjonker92@gmail.com 

Section 2: Petitioners Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name 

Matthew 

Ww 

Stout 

Firm Name (if any) 

Stout Law PLLC 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

1525 Morewood Dr. SE 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Grand Rapids 

Michigan 

49503 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

6167240346 

E-mail Address 

matthew.stout@stoutlaw.org

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Suttons Bay 

Michigan 

49682 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

Township OF Bingham (LEELANAU) 

Leelanau 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Upon information and belief, the assessed market value of the home is greater than the true market value of the home. The cause of this discrepancy is as follows: 

The parcel gained an extra 200ft of lake front property and the property was reassessed. The tax assessor used a price per linear square foot to calculate the price of 

the lakefront property which inflated the assessed price. The final assessed value was $514,300, which implies a market value of 

$1,028,600. A third party appraiser, 

who is on the list of counly approved appraisers, determined the the market value of the property is $727,000. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2025 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March 

Tf No, check the applicable reason(s): 

Did you request a Poverty Exemption al the BOR? 

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TM Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

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© December 

Tf No, explain why: 

Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Current Assessed Valu (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

$514,300 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

$514,300 

‘What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

$727,000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 

$363,500 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

$363,500 

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: 

What do you believe is the property's classification? 

If improved property, how is the property currently being used? 

TF improved property, for what use was the property designed? 

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? 

No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? 

No 

If you answered yes to either or both of these 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.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

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 

Brandon Jonker, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003706 

 

Bingham Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER HOLDING PETITIONER IN DEFAULT 

 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that the Tribunal entered an 

order severing the 2025 tax year from MTT Docket No. 24-002527 on October 30, 2025. 

The order required Petitioner to file a petition for the 2025 tax year within 21 days of 

entry of the order. Petitioner has had ample time to comply but has failed to respond or 

file the required petition. Petitioner is subject to default as a result, and their failure to 

comply with Tribunal orders and rules has established a history of deliberate delay that 

would justify the dismissal of this case for failure to timely comply with this order.1 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is held in DEFAULT. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must file a petition pertaining to the 2025 tax 

year within 14 days of entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number 

assigned by the Tribunal for the 2025 tax year and, if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing 

system, must be filed on the assigned 2025 docket number as a “Severed Petition.” 

 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the dismissal of this case. 

 

 

Entered: November 26, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

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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 

 

1 See TTR 237 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

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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 

Brandon Jonker, 

 

 

 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket Nos. 24-002527 

& 25-003706 

 

Bingham Township, 

 

 

 

 

Presiding Judge 

 

Respondent. 

 

 

 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER SEVERING 2025 TAX YEAR AND ASSIGNING IT TO 

DOCKET NUMBER 25-003706 

 

The Tribunal issued a Proposed Order Dismissing 2024 Tax Year and Proposed Order 

Severing 2025 Tax Year (POJ) on September 22, 2025. The POJ states, in pertinent 

part, “[t]he parties have 20 days from the ‘Entered’ date below to notify the Tribunal in 

writing, by mail or by electronic filing, if they do not agree with the POJ and to state in 

writing why they do not agree with the POJ (i.e., file exceptions to the POJ).” 

 

Neither party filed exceptions to the POJ. 

 

For the 2024 tax year, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) considered the testimony 

and evidence submitted and made specific findings of fact and conclusions of law. The 

ALJ’s determination that Petitioner did not meet their burden of going forward with the 

evidence for the 2024 tax year is supported by the record in this case and applicable 

statutory authority. Given the above, the Tribunal adopts the POJ and finds that 

dismissal of the appeal for the 2024 tax year is warranted.1 

 

With respect to the 2025 tax year, neither party provided any relevant evidence of value 

for the 2025 tax year, and Petitioner requested that the Tribunal sever the 2025 tax year 

and assign it a new docket number. As such, the Tribunal shall sever the 2025 tax year 

and assign it a new docket number. The parties will be ordered to file pleadings specific 

to the 2025 tax year. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the 2024 tax year is DISMISSED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 2025 tax year shall be SEVERED and ASSIGNED 

to Docket No. 25-003706. 

 

 

1 See MCL 205.726.

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MTT Docket Nos. 24-002527 & 25-003706 

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall file a petition pertaining to the 2025 tax 

year within 21 days of entry of this Order.2 The petition shall note the docket number 

assigned by the Tribunal for the 2025 tax year and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing 

system, must be filed on the assigned 2025 docket number as a “Severed Petition.” 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Tribunal shall issue a Notice of Docket after receipt 

of the petition. 

 

This Order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes Docket No. 24-002527. 

 

APPEAL RIGHTS 

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. 

 

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If 

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

Entered: October 30, 2025 

smm/gc 

 

 

 

2 Alternatively, the petition may be downloaded from the Tribunal’s website and mailed to the Tribunal via 

United States Postal Service at: Michigan Tax Tribunal, PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. The petition 

may also be delivered to the Tribunal via overnight carrier (UPS, FedEx, or DHL) at: Michigan Tax 

Tribunal, 2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906.

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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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