Record Finder / 26-000271-TT
Michigan
Elizabeth J Warner, Petitioner V Township Of Lake, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Elizabeth J Warner
- Respondent
- Township Of Lake
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000271-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Lake
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 03/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/11/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 01/28/2026 | $300.00 | Download |
Documents
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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 Elizabeth J Warner, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000271 Township Of Lake, 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. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000271 Page 2 of 6 Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: March 11, 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 Elizabeth J Warner, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000271 Township Of Lake, 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. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000271 Page 4 of 6 Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee.
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR RECEIVED FEB 02 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS LANSING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 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 First Name ELizABET HH T | WArasr. M1. Last Name/Company Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 149146 &. Sar Laks De. City or Town BALDWIN Mi | 493p4 State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number 269-179-3004 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Be wamerivel lbeing @gma conn Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name ML Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes* O No** *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) B True Cash and Taxable Value [J Poverty Exemption [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) [O Disabled Veterans Exemption [J Uncapping of Taxable Value [O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 0 Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Furcunse toms (O/aca¢ ro 3545, 000, 2085 Assesses Vacs wasPZ370,200 x ae ee a NIS IS A PITS, 900 DiIScrsPANCY & SusroeTING ZADT THIS NOMS IS OVER ASSESSES, Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: Kozs Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? O Yes [7] No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [] March [J duly [] December If No, check the applicable reason(s): a Not required to attend Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: (B-034 -016-1O Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 370,200 370, 200 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? $5645, 200 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. A%R, SOO If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed You your contention of Taxable Value. 254,50 Section 8: Classification Information *Qnly the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: /13 -034-D16-10 Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real Personal (check one) [m] Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: What do you believe is the property's classification? Real Personal (check one) O Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR 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? [7] Yes O No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? O Yes [a] No If you answered yes to elther or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention 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. 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 your 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 $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Signature *required Petitioner or Attorne: orized Representative’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 Elizabeth J Warner, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000271 Township Of Lake, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: March 11, 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 Elizabeth J Warner, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000271 Township Of Lake, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: March 11, 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 RECEIVED FEB 02 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS LANSING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 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 First Name ELizABET HH T | WArasr. M1. Last Name/Company Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 149146 &. Sar Laks De. City or Town BALDWIN Mi | 493p4 State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number 269-179-3004 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Be wamerivel lbeing @gma conn Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name ML Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes* O No** *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) B True Cash and Taxable Value [J Poverty Exemption [0 Taxable Value Only (calculation) [O Disabled Veterans Exemption [J Uncapping of Taxable Value [O Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 0 Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Furcunse toms (O/aca¢ ro 3545, 000, 2085 Assesses Vacs wasPZ370,200 x ae ee a NIS IS A PITS, 900 DiIScrsPANCY & SusroeTING ZADT THIS NOMS IS OVER ASSESSES, Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: Kozs Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? O Yes [7] No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [] March [J duly [] December If No, check the applicable reason(s): a Not required to attend Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: (B-034 -016-1O Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 370,200 370, 200 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? $5645, 200 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. A%R, SOO If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed You your contention of Taxable Value. 254,50 Section 8: Classification Information *Qnly the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: /13 -034-D16-10 Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real Personal (check one) [m] Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: What do you believe is the property's classification? Real Personal (check one) O Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR 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? [7] Yes O No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? O Yes [a] No If you answered yes to elther or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention 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. 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 your 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 $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. Signature *required Petitioner or Attorne: orized Representative’s
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