Casee J Williams, Petitioner V City Of East Tawas, Respondent

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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

Casee J Williams, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000363

City Of East Tawas,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

The petition was not filed within 35 days after the final decision, ruling, or determination. 

See MCL 205.735a(6). As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power 

to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no 

authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, 

__Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

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.

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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:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: March 23, 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

Casee J Williams, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000363

City Of East Tawas,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

The petition was not filed within 35 days after the final decision, ruling, or determination. 

See MCL 205.735a(6). As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power 

to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no 

authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, 

__Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

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.

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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.

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STATE OF

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

RECEIVED 

MAR 09 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

other exemption disputes. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Poverty Exemption, or 

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 you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ML. 

Last Name/Company Name 

CASEE 

J 

WILLIAMS 

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

1001 Wadsworth Street: 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

East Tawas 

Mi 

48730 

Telephone Naber 0.89. 254-9568 

caseejwilliams81@gmail.com 

Emall Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emai) 

First Name 

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

ML 

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 untess you want MTT to send all correspondence via email} 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel ldentificalion Number: 

121-E20-004-003-00 

Property Address (No., Street) 

1001 Wadsworth Street 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

East Tawas 

losco 

Mi 

48750 

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Veterans Administration Summary of Benefit letter was incomplete. By the time 

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received the required information, it was too late for this tax period. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you request a disabled veteran's exemption by filing an application with the city/township? 

Yes 

[JNo 

If No, please explain: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s) denied: 

2025 

Fee Information 

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran's exemption appeal. 

Signature “required 

Petitioner or Attorniey/gysifirized Regpresentative’s Signature: 

ist 

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2 

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pany

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

6055 (Rev. 11-24) 

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended 

With this notice, you are notified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the propérty identified below has been 

denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the appeal procedures 

specified below. 

Type or print in blue or black ink. 

PART 

1: PROPERTY. INFORMATION Type or printlegibly. Use a separate 

form for each property number. 

= 

= 

1, Property Tax Identification Number 

2. Name of Local Unit {Check Township or City) 

121-E20-004-003-00 

EAST TAWAS 

10860 

J Township 

City 

4. Street Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

1001 WADSWORTH ST 

EAST TAWAS 

Mi 

48730 

5.. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

CASEE WILLIAMS 

6. Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 

7. Owner's Email Address 

8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

9. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason: 

a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving spouse of 

a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption 

ll] b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead. 

] ¢. The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner. 

I! d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner, 

6. Other: VETERAN DOES NOT QUALIFY BASED ON BENEFIT LETTER PRESENTED 

10. Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s) or Partial Calendar Year: 

2025 

PART 

2: CERTIFICATION 

11. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type) 

ALLAN BERG 

ASiaatyretof 

Local Assegsor 

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City 

State 

ZIP Code 

PO'BOX 2 

ROGERS CITY 

Mi 

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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

Casee J Williams,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000363

City Of East Tawas,

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: March 23, 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

Casee J Williams,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000363

City Of East Tawas,

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: March 23, 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

RECEIVED 

MAR 09 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

other exemption disputes. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Poverty Exemption, or 

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 you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ML. 

Last Name/Company Name 

CASEE 

J 

WILLIAMS 

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

1001 Wadsworth Street: 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

East Tawas 

Mi 

48730 

Telephone Naber 0.89. 254-9568 

caseejwilliams81@gmail.com 

Emall Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emai) 

First Name 

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

ML 

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 untess you want MTT to send all correspondence via email} 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel ldentificalion Number: 

121-E20-004-003-00 

Property Address (No., Street) 

1001 Wadsworth Street 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

East Tawas 

losco 

Mi 

48750 

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Veterans Administration Summary of Benefit letter was incomplete. By the time 

| 

received the required information, it was too late for this tax period. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you request a disabled veteran's exemption by filing an application with the city/township? 

Yes 

[JNo 

If No, please explain: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s) denied: 

2025 

Fee Information 

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran's exemption appeal. 

Signature “required 

Petitioner or Attorniey/gysifirized Regpresentative’s Signature: 

ist 

. 

py 

2 

i 

pany

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

6055 (Rev. 11-24) 

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended 

With this notice, you are notified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the propérty identified below has been 

denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the appeal procedures 

specified below. 

Type or print in blue or black ink. 

PART 

1: PROPERTY. INFORMATION Type or printlegibly. Use a separate 

form for each property number. 

= 

= 

1, Property Tax Identification Number 

2. Name of Local Unit {Check Township or City) 

121-E20-004-003-00 

EAST TAWAS 

10860 

J Township 

City 

4. Street Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

1001 WADSWORTH ST 

EAST TAWAS 

Mi 

48730 

5.. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) 

CASEE WILLIAMS 

6. Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 

7. Owner's Email Address 

8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

9. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason: 

a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving spouse of 

a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption 

ll] b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead. 

] ¢. The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner. 

I! d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner, 

6. Other: VETERAN DOES NOT QUALIFY BASED ON BENEFIT LETTER PRESENTED 

10. Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s) or Partial Calendar Year: 

2025 

PART 

2: CERTIFICATION 

11. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type) 

ALLAN BERG 

ASiaatyretof 

Local Assegsor 

13 Date 

Wr, 7 

4/1 

01/12/2026 

lament) [2 

[ 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

PO'BOX 2 

ROGERS CITY 

Mi 

49779

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EXPECTED DELIVERY DAY: 03/09/26 

USPS TRACKING® # 

9505 5137 4842 6064 1311 45 

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