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Dennis J Draplin Petitioner V Township Of Argentine Respondent
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- Dennis J Draplin
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- Township Of Argentine
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Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Order Setting Aside P Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Response to Order - Petition | PET | 4 | 05/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 06/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 05/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 04/01/2026 | $300.00 | Download |
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Order_Setting_Aside_P_Default.2026-07-21_15-30-07.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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in default on May 14, 2026, 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: July 21, 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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in default on May 14, 2026, 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: July 21, 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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RECEIVED ER MAY 18 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order. Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). oD wtb a By. Talia Fe Nadu Entered: May 14, 2026 Patricia L.. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Page 2 of 2 * service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal's e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:58 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered fited on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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03/14/2026 10:50 AM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM DENNIS A JUDSON, MAAO ARGENTINE TWP ASSESSOR 9048 SILVER LAKE ROAD LINDEN, MI 48451 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL! PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.) 01-29-200-017 15193 LONGFELLOW DRAPLIN, DENNIS & NANCY 15193 LONGFELLOW DR BYRON MI 48418 S HO FT OF N 660 FI' OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 SEC 29 TSN RSE 3.33A(74) THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary. to compute your assessment-and taxable value. mmr men Emme : The Board has completed their review of parcel number 01-29-200-017 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments FAIR MARKET VALUE [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 513,400 [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 513,400 (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 513,400 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 513,400 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 100.0000 Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed 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
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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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, 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. 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.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Page 2 of 2 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: 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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, 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. 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN SR=LRE TIER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOV LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING MTT DOCKET NO. :26 000932 TT Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 9048 SILVER LAKE RD City or Town: State: ZIP Code: LINDEN MI 48451 Telephone Number: 810 735 5050 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): assessor@argentinetownship.com Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information I First Name: M.L: Last Name: DENNIS A JUDSON Firm Name (if any): Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 9048 SILVER LAKE RD City or Town: State: ZIP Code: LINDEN MI 48451 Telephone Number: 81 0 735 5050 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): assessor@argentinetownship.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. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. [ves [No BA NotApplicable Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? ves [No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal The township's valuation of the subject property for the 2026 assessment year is correct under the applicable statutory and administrative provisions. The assessed value reflects the property's fair market value as determined by the township's assessment process. 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 O No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March a July Od December If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? OO Yes Ll 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? [J ves No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? O Yes "| 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? Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. P. | Number: erectfumber25 01 29 200 017 Classification of Property: ~~ Real Personal [J (check one) Agricultural] Commercial J Industrial J Residential 4 Timber-Cutover [] Developmental [1 Utility CJ (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: by the Board of Review: 513,400 513,400 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 1,026,800 y What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by .5) 513 400 assessed value) 513,400 Signature ‘required yi Respondent or rney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: io 7] A 4 LAA [ = — A |=
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR DRAPLIN, DENNIS J MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) Y MTT Docket No. 26 000932 ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE DENNIS A JUDSON states that on b / / /. iA he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the FesrOnsevence relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] DRAPLIN, DENNIS 15193 LONGFELLOW DR BYRON, MI 48418 0, [Signature of person whois serving/mailing copy] Dennis A dbp [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000932 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: Township Of Argentine (GENESEE) First Name M.I. Last Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Dennis M.I. Last Name Judson Firm Name (if any) Argentine Township Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 9048 Silver Lake Rd City or Town Linden State Michigan ZIP Code 48451 Telephone Number 8107355050 E-mail Address assessor@argentinetownship.com Subject Property Information: Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. *If necessary, attach a separate sheet. N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more? Yes
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal: The Township's valuation of the subject property for the 2026 assessment year is correct under the applicable statutory and administrative provisions. The assessed value reflects the properties fair market value as determined by the townships assessment process. Jurisdictional Issues: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES: Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended: March If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, please cite the Board’s authority? Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? No If yes, please explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? No If yes, when was it issued? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE: When was the Notice of Uncapping issued? Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Valuation Information: Parcel Identification Number: 25-01-29-200-017 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 513400 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 513400 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1026800 What do you believe is the taxable value? 5132400 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Dennis Judson Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: May 14, 2026 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Page 2 of 2 A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: May 14, 2026 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 ii “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Page 2 of 2 A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN LANSING DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS RECEIVED APR 0 8 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MARLON |. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR VALUATION / UNCAPPING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. default. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name Dennis J Draplin M.I Last Name/Company Name 15193 Longfellow Dr Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town Byron State ZIP Code Mi 48418 Telephone Number 248-231-5739 DJDRAPLIN@AOL.COM Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Subject Property Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes* [74] No** **If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No., Street) 15193 Longfellow Dr City or Town Argentine Township ©" Genesee State Mi ZIP Code 48418
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check al that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal | have owned the the property since 2005 there was 760 square foot cottage on the property when it was purchased.| built A garage on the property in 2007. | had the cottage demolished in 2024 and started construction for our new primary residence. The new housed was completed in September of 2025. | had a professional appraisal performed on our property in March of 2026 That in 155,900 less than the State Equalized Value. | have included a copy of the appraisal. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes a No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: March [i] July O December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): J Not required to attend 0 Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) (| Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order O Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping [J other If you checked “other” above, explain:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Pi | Number: erect fume 01-29-200-0017 Classification of Property: Real] Personal [J (check one) Agricultural J Commercial (1 Industrial (J Residential @ Timber-Cutover (1 Developmental [1 Utility [1 (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: by the Board of Review: 513,400 513,400 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? $715,000 What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by.5) 357 500 assessed value) 357,500 Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? MA ves [No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $260.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Si [+] nature *Required Pet er or BS Name 's Signature: Isl pe S = 2
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TRI-COUNTY APPRAISAL COMPANY PH: 989-845-6504 FAX: 989-845-7952 Fik No. 26-0377d APPRAISAL OF LOCATED AT: 15193 Longfellow Dr Byron, MI 48418 CLIENT: Dennis Draplin 15193 Longfellow Dr Byron, MI, 48418 AS OF: March 25, 2026
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TRI-COUNTY APPRAISAL COMPANY PH: 989-845-6504 FAX: 989-845-7952 Fike No. 26-0377d 03/25/2026 Dennis Draplin 15193 Longfellow Dr
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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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, 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: May 14, 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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, 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: May 14, 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 Dennis J Draplin, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000932 Township Of Argentine, 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: May 14, 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 LANSING DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS RECEIVED APR 0 8 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MARLON |. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR VALUATION / UNCAPPING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. default. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name Dennis J Draplin M.I Last Name/Company Name 15193 Longfellow Dr Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town Byron State ZIP Code Mi 48418 Telephone Number 248-231-5739 DJDRAPLIN@AOL.COM Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Subject Property Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes* [74] No** **If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No., Street) 15193 Longfellow Dr City or Town Argentine Township ©" Genesee State Mi ZIP Code 48418
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check al that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal | have owned the the property since 2005 there was 760 square foot cottage on the property when it was purchased.| built A garage on the property in 2007. | had the cottage demolished in 2024 and started construction for our new primary residence. The new housed was completed in September of 2025. | had a professional appraisal performed on our property in March of 2026 That in 155,900 less than the State Equalized Value. | have included a copy of the appraisal. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes a No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: March [i] July O December If No, please check the applicable reason(s): J Not required to attend 0 Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) (| Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order O Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping [J other If you checked “other” above, explain:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Pi | Number: erect fume 01-29-200-0017 Classification of Property: Real] Personal [J (check one) Agricultural J Commercial (1 Industrial (J Residential @ Timber-Cutover (1 Developmental [1 Utility [1 (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: by the Board of Review: 513,400 513,400 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? $715,000 What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed value by.5) 357 500 assessed value) 357,500 Fee Information Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue? MA ves [No If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $260.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Si [+] nature *Required Pet er or BS Name 's Signature: Isl pe S = 2
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TRI-COUNTY APPRAISAL COMPANY PH: 989-845-6504 FAX: 989-845-7952 Fik No. 26-0377d APPRAISAL OF LOCATED AT: 15193 Longfellow Dr Byron, MI 48418 CLIENT: Dennis Draplin 15193 Longfellow Dr Byron, MI, 48418 AS OF: March 25, 2026
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TRI-COUNTY APPRAISAL COMPANY PH: 989-845-6504 FAX: 989-845-7952 Fike No. 26-0377d 03/25/2026 Dennis Draplin 15193 Longfellow Dr
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