Drew Terwee, Petitioner V City Of Norton Shores, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Drew Terwee
- Respondent
- City Of Norton Shores
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002764-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Muskegon
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/21/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/21/2025 | $200.00 | Download |
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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 Drew Terwee, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002764 City Of Norton Shores, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner failed to protest the assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as required by MCL 205.735a. 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. 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
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MTT Docket No. 25-002764 Page 2 of 6 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: September 10, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Drew Terwee, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002764 City Of Norton Shores, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner failed to protest the assessment to Respondent’s March Board of Review, as required by MCL 205.735a. 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. 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
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MTT Docket No. 25-002764 Page 4 of 6 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: September 10, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN,
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Drew M.I. Last Name/Company Name Terwee Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1418 Lakeshore Drive City or Town Muskegon State Michigan ZIP Code 49441 Telephone Number 616-644-6613 Fax Number E-mail Address rubychaise@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 3507 Winnetaska Dr
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Muskegon Michigan 49441 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Norton Shores (MUSKEGON) County Muskegon Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal We are appealing the taxable value of our property at 3503 Winnetaska because we were notified of the taxable value after the March 10/25 and March 11/25 Board of Review Appeal meetings had already taken place. We received the Taxable Valuation Form L-4400 on March 15th. It was post-marked March 13th. Background information: -Annette Messenger from The City of Norton Shores was very helpful in giving us information to put together a timeline: February 18/25: form was mailed to 3713 Marina View Pt. (our address at the time) February 21/25: we were in the process of moving so we put through a Change of Address/MailForwarding with the US Postal Service for our new address, 1418 Lakeshore Dr. (we have proof). We continued to own the Marina View Pt. property until the middle of March. Sometime prior to March 13th, the form was returned by the USPS to the City March 13/25: the form was remailed by the City to our new Lakeshore Dr. address (we have proof of the mailing date.) March 15/25: we received the form It truly is unfortunate timing as we thought we were doing the right thing by putting our Change of Address through with USPS. From February 21st onwards, we expected our mail to be forwarded to us. And if that happened, we would have received the form well before the March 10th/11th Board of Review meetings. However, Annette told us that the Taxable Valuation forms are not forwarded, they are “returned to sender” and then remailed. We are confused by the length of time that took as the form was not remailed by the City until March 13th. We are respectfully asking for the opportunity to appeal our Taxable Value as the vacant land is inaccessible with a vehicle because of extreme grades and the restrictions EGLE has on the land, so it is not buildable. There are also no utilities serving the property. The Taxable Value is high given those considerations. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: If No, check the applicable reason(s): Assessment Change Notice was not sent to Petitioner, Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 61-27-450-000-0026-00 Classification of Property:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 190000 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 190000 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 100000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 50000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the
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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 Drew Terwee, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002764 City Of Norton Shores, 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 9, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Drew Terwee, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002764 City Of Norton Shores, 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 9, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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in Dpgeron f Teny THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L440 | pres | Property Classification s a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. PARCEL IDENTIFICATION PARCEL NUMBER: 27-450-000-0026-00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3507 WINNETASKA RD MUSKEGON, MI 49441 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION TERWEE DREW/CHAISE RUBY % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 00% 3713 MARINA VIEW PT % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 00% MUSKEGON MI 49441 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": 00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": 00% Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": Yes [X] No Exempt As "Development Property": Yes |X| No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ELA TRATES : ASA: EE CITY OF NORTON SHORES IDLE-WILD PINES LOTS 26 & 27 SUBJ TO PRIVATE ESMT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT L/P 4094/677 ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 402 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: 402 Residential The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the 2025 PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CHANGE FROM SOE DY SPP mais. $10621 YEAR: 2024 ol 8 CURRENT YEAR | 1. TAXABLE VALUE: __ 5,090 190,000 184,910 2. ASSESSED VALUE: | 166,000 190,000 24,000 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 EE em Salley LO Tan 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 166,000 190,000 24,000 5. There WAS or WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in2024 WAS 6. Assessor Change Reason: Market Adjustment The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Name: Phone: Email Address: DONNA VANDERVRIES 231-799-6806 ENDRESDE@CO.MUSKEGON.MIL.US March Board of Review Appeal Information. The board of review will meet at the following dates and times: NORTON SHORES CITY HALL - 4814 HENRY ST, NORTON SHORES MI 49441 APPEALS MAY BE MADE BY LETTER OR BY ATTENDING IN PERSON. FOR INQUIRIES OR TO SET AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT DEREK ENDRES. LETTER APPEALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON MARCH 11. MONDAY MARCH 10, 2025 9:00AM-12:00 NOON & 1:00PM-4:00PM & 6:00PM-9:00PM TUESDAY MARCH 11, 2025 9:00AM-12:00 NOON & 1:00PM-4:00PM
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Drew M.I. Last Name/Company Name Terwee Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1418 Lakeshore Drive City or Town Muskegon State Michigan ZIP Code 49441 Telephone Number 616-644-6613 Fax Number E-mail Address rubychaise@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 3507 Winnetaska Dr
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Muskegon Michigan 49441 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Norton Shores (MUSKEGON) County Muskegon Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal We are appealing the taxable value of our property at 3503 Winnetaska because we were notified of the taxable value after the March 10/25 and March 11/25 Board of Review Appeal meetings had already taken place. We received the Taxable Valuation Form L-4400 on March 15th. It was post-marked March 13th. Background information: -Annette Messenger from The City of Norton Shores was very helpful in giving us information to put together a timeline: February 18/25: form was mailed to 3713 Marina View Pt. (our address at the time) February 21/25: we were in the process of moving so we put through a Change of Address/MailForwarding with the US Postal Service for our new address, 1418 Lakeshore Dr. (we have proof). We continued to own the Marina View Pt. property until the middle of March. Sometime prior to March 13th, the form was returned by the USPS to the City March 13/25: the form was remailed by the City to our new Lakeshore Dr. address (we have proof of the mailing date.) March 15/25: we received the form It truly is unfortunate timing as we thought we were doing the right thing by putting our Change of Address through with USPS. From February 21st onwards, we expected our mail to be forwarded to us. And if that happened, we would have received the form well before the March 10th/11th Board of Review meetings. However, Annette told us that the Taxable Valuation forms are not forwarded, they are “returned to sender” and then remailed. We are confused by the length of time that took as the form was not remailed by the City until March 13th. We are respectfully asking for the opportunity to appeal our Taxable Value as the vacant land is inaccessible with a vehicle because of extreme grades and the restrictions EGLE has on the land, so it is not buildable. There are also no utilities serving the property. The Taxable Value is high given those considerations. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: If No, check the applicable reason(s): Assessment Change Notice was not sent to Petitioner, Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 61-27-450-000-0026-00 Classification of Property:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 190000 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 190000 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 100000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 50000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the
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