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Michigan
Doug A Fulton Petitioner V City Of Detroit Respondent
- Petitioner
- Doug A Fulton
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002427-TT
- Status
- Extended Default Petitioner
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Motion for Default was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Evidence was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/14/2026 | $25.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/12/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/24/2026 | $25.00 | Download |
Documents
Motion-to-Set-Aside-Default-Form-fillable.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 _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 1. A default was entered against me on _________________ and, if applicable, the default was extended on _________________. 2. Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 3. I ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. _________________________________________ Party/Representative (sign here) _________________________________________ [Print/type name of person signing] I certify that on this date I served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. ___________________________ _______________________________________ Date (sign here) Doug Fulton 26-002427 City of Detroit September 16, 2026 October 12, 2026 I am a healthcare worker who made an unintentional mistake when filing my Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) with the City of Detroit after purchasing my home in 2021. I submitted my PRE application by email on April 15, 2021, but unfortunately, I overlooked the City’s response on June 25, 2021, notifying me that there was an error on the form that needed to be corrected. I sincerely apologize for this oversight. It was an honest mistake, and I had no intention of providing incorrect information or avoiding any tax obligations. I have consistently paid my property taxes on time through my escrow account, and I have always made a good-faith effort to meet my responsibilities as a homeowner. I respectfully ask that these circumstances be taken into consideration. I regret the error and the failure to respond to the City’s notice in a timely manner, and I would appreciate the opportunity to correct the mistake and resolve this matter. Thank you for your time, understanding, and consideration. Doug Fulton 10/14/26
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From: Lynn Ciucci <LCIUCCI@waynecountymi.gov> Date: June 23, 2026 at 12:11:43 PM EDT To: fultonfamily1988@gmail.com Cc: Marcel Green <Mgreen1@waynecountymi.gov> Subject: 02004088. Good afternoon I have contacted the City of Detroit Assessor’s Office on your behalf and received the following response in red. No additional adjustments will be processed by Wayne County. Payment for the uncapping can be made to Wayne County via USPS, Kiosk, Website, Phone or by appointment only. The taxpayer`s PRE was denied per the city audit for tax years 2022-2025. We have applied the PRE for the 2026 tax year going forward. The taxpayer will need to file an MTT appeal for the denied PRE years. Thank you Lynn M. Ciucci, Department Manager Office of the Wayne County Treasurer lciucci@waynecountymi.gov
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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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-002427 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Motion for Default Attachment File Name: Motion-to-Set-Aside-Default-Form-fillable Document Type: Evidence Attachment File Name: PRE Denial Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 25.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 25.00
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26-002427 Extend Default (no response).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 Doug A Fulton, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002427 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on September 16, 2026, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., principal residence exemption (PRE) denial notice.1 Petitioner was required to cure the default by obtaining a copy of the PRE denial notice from Respondent and submitting a copy to the Tribunal within 14 days. Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file a copy of the PRE denial notice, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 fee required for the filing of the motion, and (4) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.3 1 The order further stated, “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).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 3 “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. 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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MTT Docket No. 26-002427 Page 2 of 2 Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237.4 Entered: October 12, 2026 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm kac 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 4 See also MCL 205.732.
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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 Doug A Fulton, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002427 City of Detroit, 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.1 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 16, 2026 1 “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. 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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MTT Docket No. 26-002427 Page 2 of 2 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 Doug A Fulton, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002427 City of Detroit, 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.2 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 16, 2026 2 “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. 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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MTT Docket No. 26-002427 Page 2 of 2 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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Doug M.I. A Last Name/Company Name Fulton Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 20530 Warrington Dr City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48221 Telephone Number 906-450-5262 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) fultonfamily1988@gmail.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 02004088 How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 20530 Warrington Dr. Detroit Michigan 48221 Taxing Authority: City of Detroit (Wayne) County: Wayne Classification of Property: Personal Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Principal Residence Exemption
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I Purchased the property in April of 2021 and during the craziness of Covid I did not File the Property Transfer Affidavit and Principle Residency Exemption for this Property. I paid my mortgage and property taxes on time through an escrow account the entire time I have owned the property (4/2021 to present). I Filed both forms with the Detroit City assessor's office and both forms where processed on 5/8/2026. I received a tax adjust bill from the city on 6/11/26 and I called the city treasurer to apply the PRE for the previous 3 tax years of 2022-2025, that was denied by the city treasurer and I was told to file an MTT appeal for the Denied PRE years. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: 2022-2025 Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: County Treasurer of Equalization If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 2026-06-23 Fee Information A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Doug Fulton /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 Doug A Fulton, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002427 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: September 16, 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 Doug A Fulton, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002427 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: September 16, 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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Doug M.I. A Last Name/Company Name Fulton Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 20530 Warrington Dr City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48221 Telephone Number 906-450-5262 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) fultonfamily1988@gmail.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 02004088 How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 20530 Warrington Dr. Detroit Michigan 48221 Taxing Authority: City of Detroit (Wayne) County: Wayne Classification of Property: Personal Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Principal Residence Exemption
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I Purchased the property in April of 2021 and during the craziness of Covid I did not File the Property Transfer Affidavit and Principle Residency Exemption for this Property. I paid my mortgage and property taxes on time through an escrow account the entire time I have owned the property (4/2021 to present). I Filed both forms with the Detroit City assessor's office and both forms where processed on 5/8/2026. I received a tax adjust bill from the city on 6/11/26 and I called the city treasurer to apply the PRE for the previous 3 tax years of 2022-2025, that was denied by the city treasurer and I was told to file an MTT appeal for the Denied PRE years. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: 2022-2025 Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: County Treasurer of Equalization If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 2026-06-23 Fee Information A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Doug Fulton /s/
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