Record Finder / 26-000345-TT
Michigan
Christine Thomas, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Christine Thomas
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000345-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 03/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 02/19/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
Documents
Order_of_Dismissal.2026-03-23_10-39-20.0000.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 Christine Thomas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000345 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. 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
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MTT Docket No. 26-000345 Page 2 of 7 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:___________________________________ 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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Christine Thomas 3181 Canton St Detroit , MI 48207
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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 Christine Thomas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000345 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. 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
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MTT Docket No. 26-000345 Page 5 of 7 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
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RECEIVED
FEB 2 4 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 PETITION FORM
POVERTY EXEMPTION
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans
Exemption, or other exemption disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
CHRISTINE
Rijn | THO RRE™
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
3g] CANTON
_&7T.
City or Town
PETROIT
M1
|" 48207
Telephone Number
( 213
)
gal -0223
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email)
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Mi
Last Name
Firm Name {if any)
Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
2IP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property information
Parcel ldentification Number:
- 150104459
Property Address {No., Street)
3
|
CAPD TON
<7
Gity or Town
—
—
County
—_
State
ZIP Code
DETRO (7
WAYNE
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48407Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
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Tax year(s) denied:
Fee Information
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Signature “required
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Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature:
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# Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Phone: (313) 224-3035 Ell Be ot Review, Woodward Avenue, Sulte 105 Fax: (313) 224-4576 Detroit, Michigan 48226 www.detroitmi.gov Enel December 9, 2025 DISTRICT: 5 LIFE ESTATE OF THOMAS, CHRISTINE 3181 CANTON ST DETROIT MI 48207-2541 RE: 2025 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: ~~ D-62402 Parcel ID: 15010459. Property Address: 3181 CANTON Property Classification: 401 In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, BY REASON OF POVERTY, The December Board of Review has considered your 2025 homeowner's property tax exemption application regarding the above- described property. The homeowner's property tax exemption has been DENIED. (Reason for denial below) Asset(s) exceed poverty guideline(s) limit * YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER and WINTER TAXES.” If you disagree with the Board of Reviews decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days of this notice. Information on how to appeal including the petition form are available online at www. michigan,qov/taxtrib .You can print the petition that applies to your appeal and mail the completed form along with this notice to Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Before Appeal After Appeal 2025 Assessed Value 79000 79000 2025 Taxable Value 3963 3963 If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor at
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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 Christine Thomas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000345 City of Detroit, 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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Christine Thomas 3181 Canton St Detroit , MI 48207
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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 Christine Thomas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000345 City of Detroit, 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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Page 1
RECEIVED
FEB 2 4 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 PETITION FORM
POVERTY EXEMPTION
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans
Exemption, or other exemption disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
CHRISTINE
Rijn | THO RRE™
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
3g] CANTON
_&7T.
City or Town
PETROIT
M1
|" 48207
Telephone Number
( 213
)
gal -0223
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email)
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Mi
Last Name
Firm Name {if any)
Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
2IP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property information
Parcel ldentification Number:
- 150104459
Property Address {No., Street)
3
|
CAPD TON
<7
Gity or Town
—
—
County
—_
State
ZIP Code
DETRO (7
WAYNE
f 1
48407Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
APPEALID
Gr PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION BECAUSE
| ro
Exceed THE ProveRTY GuibeLineS I'MA semis
,
Disapred WITH PARTIAL BeiwDwess
Peus OTHE
=
OF Socirl SECURI 4
ALemMENTS, Ad AN IncoME
5
ak
:
i
Wit
MY
Faxed Iveore a
Ory
OF $2,171.60,
WI
y
core we,
Fon MEDICHL TRANSPORTATION, Prescrl AY ors
CAREGIVERS, OvT DIFF Poc<&ET MEP se
ee
A
/ rer
UTIL
TES, DerdETES SoppLiss; As Wek
Is
€
SERNICES,
| WAS FREVIOUS Lo APFRovE
=
For Ypor (pF; OX Dec. 65,8046
1 C2
As
TAL,
FE
eps cnr As CRIBTAL,
[S POIE SD Ars EMPLOYEE WW HO IDENTIFIED fret
peHED ME THE
{ INAUIRED ABOVT THE STATUS OF M
y APP. SHE IRF
orice WERE Bene Pancess ep AUD [was APPROVED:
RECEIVED
TRE SEIOTED LETTERS
tsa. TTALRED TU ERAT A
WHO (RSTRUCEED ME TO CO
N Aira.
1TH
m
[ WAS SURPRISED
Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? [J Yes
B No
if Yes, check which BOR you attended: [Ml] March
[mn] July
[5] December
_
Nt wi,
V7 24 I
if No, please explain:
}
AJ PECEM BER.) 20X25
(NO ve wiB ER
77
Date the BOR decision was issued:
12./q [2026
ROLE
Tax year(s) denied:
Fee Information
There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal.
Signature “required
aN ( CuesT1oE Tro ZED)
Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature:
Ist
D IN OTHE REARS «
+E Bor OFFICE.
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA
THE
7
TE
RERUEST AN
APPEAL ~
Section 5: Juriddictional Issues NTACT THE
TR IGUAL TO RESVEST
ANATPER
WAS ASSISTED WITH SUPPORT From Free Hope LouNselive ReosrpdlPage 3
# Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Phone: (313) 224-3035 Ell Be ot Review, Woodward Avenue, Sulte 105 Fax: (313) 224-4576 Detroit, Michigan 48226 www.detroitmi.gov Enel December 9, 2025 DISTRICT: 5 LIFE ESTATE OF THOMAS, CHRISTINE 3181 CANTON ST DETROIT MI 48207-2541 RE: 2025 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: ~~ D-62402 Parcel ID: 15010459. Property Address: 3181 CANTON Property Classification: 401 In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, BY REASON OF POVERTY, The December Board of Review has considered your 2025 homeowner's property tax exemption application regarding the above- described property. The homeowner's property tax exemption has been DENIED. (Reason for denial below) Asset(s) exceed poverty guideline(s) limit * YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER and WINTER TAXES.” If you disagree with the Board of Reviews decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days of this notice. Information on how to appeal including the petition form are available online at www. michigan,qov/taxtrib .You can print the petition that applies to your appeal and mail the completed form along with this notice to Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Before Appeal After Appeal 2025 Assessed Value 79000 79000 2025 Taxable Value 3963 3963 If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor at
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