Jack Bodenstein, Chanie Bodenstein, Petitioners V Township Of Geneva, Respondent

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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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein, 

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in the above-captioned case and finds that 

Petitioner was placed in default on January 12, 2026, for failing to appear at a duly-

scheduled hearing. Even though Petitioner failed to comply with the order, the Tribunal 

must consider Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury1 prior to the dismissal of this case. In Grimm, 

the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized factors that the Tribunal must consider 

before imposing the sanction of dismissal. Those factors are:

(1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of 

refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the 

opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) 

the degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) 

attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better 

serve the interests of justice.2 

Petitioner’s failure to appear at the hearing and failure to comply with the Order of 

Default has established a history of deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful 

consideration to the factors involved and considering all options in determining what 

sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser 

sanction would not be appropriate. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case.

1 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

2 Id. at 149.

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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 

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: February 3, 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

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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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that Petitioner and Respondent 

failed to appear for the duly-noticed hearing scheduled for January 9, 2026. Thus, this 

case is subject to dismissal or a default hearing.1 Prior to dismissal or the scheduling of 

a default hearing, however, the Tribunal finds that placing the absent party in default 

and ordering an explanation and documentation justifying the absence at the 

proceeding is appropriate.2 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the absent party is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall submit information and 

documentation as directed above. The response must be filed with the Tribunal and 

served on the opposing party or the opposing party’s authorized representative within 

14 days of entry of this order.3 

Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of this case or the scheduling of 

a default hearing, as provided by TTR 237.

By______________________________

Entered: January 12, 2026

 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

1 See TTR 247 & TTR 275.

2 See TTR 231 and See Grimm v Department 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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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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that Petitioner and Respondent 

failed to appear for the duly-noticed hearing scheduled for January 9, 2026. Thus, this 

case is subject to dismissal or a default hearing.4 Prior to dismissal or the scheduling of 

a default hearing, however, the Tribunal finds that placing the absent party in default 

and ordering an explanation and documentation justifying the absence at the 

proceeding is appropriate.5 Therefore,

IT IS

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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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 24-003920

Township Of Geneva, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

January 9, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

10:30 AM EST

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

170816304 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document.

Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento.

এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন।

.ةقيثولا مجرتت صخش كيدل ىجري ةماه ةينوناق ةقيثو وه اذه

Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang 

dokumento.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this

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RECEIVED 

TY 

JAN-8 0 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

JACK/CHANIE BODENSTEIN 

5 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920 

TOWNSHIP OF GENEVA 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 12-20-2024 

and, 

if applicable, the default 

was extended on 1-22-2025 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

AN AMENDED ANSWER WITH THE CORRECT PARCEL ID NUMBER IS 

INCLUDEDED WITH THIS MOTION, 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

wll 

yg fF 

Party/Representative (sign here) 

Schael 

= 

Rielwy oie) 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative.

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RECEIVED 

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JAN § 0 2025 

AR 

_ 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003920 

Amerney (2) 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

GENEVA TOWNSHIP 

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

County: 

6217 CR 380 

VAN BUREN 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

BANGOR 

Mi 

49013 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

} 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

MICHAEL 

J 

RICHMOND 

FIFE Ree (Pati 

Ly & R ASSESSING INC. 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

6233 WINDDRIFT AVE 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

KALAMAZOO 

MI 

49009 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

mrichmondassessing@yahoo.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

O Yes 

No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[ves 

[No 

[J NotApplicable

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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 parcel is assessed at fair market value. The law states that buildings on leased 

land, (including porches, decks etc.) be assessed on the real property roll to the owner of 

the improvements. 

This 

is exactly how the parcel is being assessed and taxed. 

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)? [7] Yes 

[] No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

[| July 

[} December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? 7} Yes 

[} No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [] Yes 

[J No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? 0 Yes 

No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing fram a State Tax Commission Order? 

ves 

Mno 

If so, what is the issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? [] Yes 

[#4 No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [] March 

[] July 

[] December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN

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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 

Jack & Chanie Bodenstein, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920 

 

Geneva Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER GRANTING RESPONDENT’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

 

On January 22, 2025, Respondent filed a motion requesting the Tribunal set aside the 

default entered in this case on December 20, 2024. 

 

Petitioner has not filed a response to the motion. 

 

The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that Respondent 

was held in default because it failed to identify the proper parcel number of the property 

at issue. Respondent timely responded but failed to cure the default and the Tribunal 

entered an order extending the time to cure on January 22, 2025. Having now filed an 

amended answer addressing the correct property, Respondent has complied with the 

Tribunal’s orders as required by TTR 231. As such, the Tribunal finds good cause to 

grant the motion and set aside the default. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent’s Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. 

 

 

 

Entered: February 21, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

ejg 

 

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 

TY 

JAN-8 0 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

JACK/CHANIE BODENSTEIN 

5 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920 

TOWNSHIP OF GENEVA 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 12-20-2024 

and, 

if applicable, the default 

was extended on 1-22-2025 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

AN AMENDED ANSWER WITH THE CORRECT PARCEL ID NUMBER IS 

INCLUDEDED WITH THIS MOTION, 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

wll 

yg fF 

Party/Representative (sign here) 

Schael 

= 

Rielwy oie) 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative.

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RECEIVED 

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JAN § 0 2025 

AR 

_ 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003920 

Amerney (2) 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

GENEVA TOWNSHIP 

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

County: 

6217 CR 380 

VAN BUREN 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

BANGOR 

Mi 

49013 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

} 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

MICHAEL 

J 

RICHMOND 

FIFE Ree (Pati 

Ly & R ASSESSING INC. 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

6233 WINDDRIFT AVE 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

KALAMAZOO 

MI 

49009 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

mrichmondassessing@yahoo.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

O Yes 

No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[ves 

[No 

[J NotApplicable

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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 parcel is assessed at fair market value. The law states that buildings on leased 

land, (including porches, decks etc.) be assessed on the real property roll to the owner of 

the improvements. 

This 

is exactly how the parcel is being assessed and taxed. 

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)? [7] Yes 

[] No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

[| July 

[} December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? 7} Yes 

[} No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [] Yes 

[J No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? 0 Yes 

No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing fram a State Tax Commission Order? 

ves 

Mno 

If so, what is the issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? [] Yes 

[#4 No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [] March 

[] July 

[] December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN

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RECEIVED 

TY 

JAN-8 0 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

JACK/CHANIE BODENSTEIN 

5 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920 

TOWNSHIP OF GENEVA 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 12-20-2024 

and, 

if applicable, the default 

was extended on 1-22-2025 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

AN AMENDED ANSWER WITH THE CORRECT PARCEL ID NUMBER IS 

INCLUDEDED WITH THIS MOTION, 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

wll 

yg fF 

Party/Representative (sign here) 

Schael 

= 

Rielwy oie) 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative.

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RECEIVED 

fr 

JAN § 0 2025 

AR 

_ 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003920 

Amerney (2) 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

GENEVA TOWNSHIP 

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

County: 

6217 CR 380 

VAN BUREN 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

BANGOR 

Mi 

49013 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

} 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

MICHAEL 

J 

RICHMOND 

FIFE Ree (Pati 

Ly & R ASSESSING INC. 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

6233 WINDDRIFT AVE 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

KALAMAZOO 

MI 

49009 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

mrichmondassessing@yahoo.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

O Yes 

No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[ves 

[No 

[J NotApplicable

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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 parcel is assessed at fair market value. The law states that buildings on leased 

land, (including porches, decks etc.) be assessed on the real property roll to the owner of 

the improvements. 

This 

is exactly how the parcel is being assessed and taxed. 

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)? [7] Yes 

[] No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

[| July 

[} December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? 7} Yes 

[} No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [] Yes 

[J No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? 0 Yes 

No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing fram a State Tax Commission Order? 

ves 

Mno 

If so, what is the issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? [] Yes 

[#4 No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [] March 

[] July 

[] December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN

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Michig

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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 

Jack Bodenstein, Chanie Bodenstein, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioners, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920 

 

Geneva Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR RESPONDENT TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

On January 10, 2025, Respondent filed an amended answer in response to the 

Tribunal’s December 20, 2024, Order of Default. 

 

The Tribunal has considered the response and the case file and finds that Respondent 

was held in default because it did not list the correct parcel number on the answer.1 

Although Respondent responded to the Order of Default, its attempt to cure is 

incomplete because Respondent again did not include the correct parcel identification 

number. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, 

Respondent’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and 

Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify the scheduling 

of a default hearing for failure to timely comply with this Order.2 Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the time for Respondent to cure the default is EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file an amended answer with the correct parcel number, (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 and amended answer were served on Petitioners. 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 219(5).

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Failure to comply with this Order may result in the scheduling of a default hearing, as 

provided by TTR 231.4 

 

 

Entered: January 22, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

bw 

 

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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RECEIVED 

_— 

RECEIVED 

JAN 1.4 2025 

a 

Vd 

NOV 9 1 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

me 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETGHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003920 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

M.L.x 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

Geneva Township 

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route); 

County: 

62127 CR 380 

Van Buren 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Bangor 

mi 

[49013 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name; 

ML: 

Last Name: 

Michael 

J 

Richmond 

rm Name (if any): 

fi 

m 

mmTR & R Assessing inc 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

6233 winddrift ave 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Kalamazoo 

mi 

[49009 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

mrichmondassessing@yahoo.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

(} Yes 

No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

(I) Yes 

No 

O 

Not Applicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The Parcel is assessed at fair market value. The law states that buildings on leased 

land, (including porches,decks, etc) be assessed on the real property roll to the owner of 

the improvements. THis is EXACTLY how the parcel is assessed and taxed. 

Section &: 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 

[m] No 

{f yes, cheok which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

[|] July 

0 December 

if no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent te Petitioner prior ta the March BOR? 

[MA 

ves 

0 No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

if the July or December BOR revised the assessment{s} at issue, did It have authority? [Jves 

[dno 

if yas, oite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment{s) at issue established as the result of a alerinal error or mutual mistake of faot? [i] Yes 

No 

if yas, explain 

is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Ordar? 

7 ves 

No 

If so, what is the issue data? 

IF PETITIONER 1S APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? O Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 0 March 

O July 

a December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner's Poverty Exemption: 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? O Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March 

[(H] July 

O December 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

ny 

(check one) 

Section 6: Valuation Information «use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

B0-05-775-029-00 Ylofinel Lrchimond 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one)

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Michi

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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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Respondent failed to identify the proper parcel number(s) of the property or properties 

at issue. Respondent must file an amended answer identifying the correct parcel 

number(s) within 14 days of the entry of this Order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent 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: December 20, 2024

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Page 2 of 4

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 provide 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. 

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 219(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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Respondent failed to identify the proper parcel number(s) of the property or properties 

at issue. Respondent must file an amended answer identifying the correct parcel 

number(s) within 14 days of the entry of this Order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent 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: December 20, 2024

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Page 4 of 4

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date

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RECEIVED 

NOV 9 1 2004 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

WIEHIGAN Tax TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 24-003920 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

MI: 

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: 

Geneva Township 

Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route); 

County: 

62127 CR 380 

Van Buren 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Bangor 

mi 

[49013 

Tetephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send alf correspondence via email): 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name; 

Mm. 

Last Name: 

Michael 

J 

Richmond 

rm Name 

(if any): 

’ 

“ 

ret 

R & R Assessing inc 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}: 

6233 winddrift ave 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Kalamazoo 

mi 

[49009 

Telephone Number: 

Fax Number: 

269-352-8994 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

mrichmondassessing@yahoo.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

[I Yes 

No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[| Yes 

No 

O 

Not Applicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The Parcel is assessed at fair market value. The law states that buildings on leased 

land, (including porches,decks, etc) be assessed on the real property roll to the owner of 

the improvements. THis is EXACTLY how the parcel is assessed and taxed. 

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 

[Hl] No 

if yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

[H] July 

Od December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? 

Yes 

O No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer, 

Ifthe July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [m] Yes 

[Wm] No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [Hl] Yes 

No 

if yes, explain 

1s Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

O Yes 

[#4 no 

if so, what is the issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? [| Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March 

[| July 

O December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner's Poverty Exemption: 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

Did Petitioner request the exemption at 

a BOR? [ml] Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March 

[IE | July 

O December 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 6: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

80-09-995-027-00 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

| 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Current Assessed

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Mich

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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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

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.

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.

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MTT Docket No. 24-003920

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If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: December 20, 2024

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 provide 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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

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

Page 4

MTT

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24-003915 - $125.00

24-003916 - $125.00

24-003917 - $125.00

24-003919 - $125.00

24-003920 - $125.00

24-003921 - $125.00

24-003922 - $125.00

24-003923 - $50.00

24-003924 - $0.00

24-003925 - $0.00

24-003926 - $0.00

24-003927 - $0.00

24-002928 - $0.00

24-003929 - $0.00

24-003930 - $0.00

24-003931 - $0.00

24-003932 - $0.00

24-003933 - $0.00

24-003934 - $0.00

24-003935 - $0.00

24-003936 - $0.00

24-003937 - $0.00

24-003938 - $0.00

24-003939 - $0.00

24-003941 - $0.00

24-003942 - $0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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 

m.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Jack/Chanie 

Bodenstein 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

68th St., Lot 29 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

South Haven 

Mi 

49090 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Stephen 

Polter 

Firm Name (if any) Polter Law Grou p 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

2600 W Big Beaver, Ste L100 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Troy 

Mi 

48084 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

2482136800 

2482136801 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

spolter@polterlaw.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [] vest 

[] No** 

appealing? 

*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 

MARLON i, BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check 

all that apply) 

[i# True Cash and Taxable Value 

Poverty Exemption 

[1 Taxable Value Only (calcutation) 

0 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[1 Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[CJ Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

3 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Incomparable with other similarly situated properties (deck) 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2024 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [1 Yes 

[No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [#4 March 

[J suly 

[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

[C] Not required to attend 

[| Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[I] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

O Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order

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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. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

80-09-995-029-00 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check one) 

[A 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

19100 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

18690 

What do

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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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

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 279. 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: October 22, 2024

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 provide 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

Jack Bodenstein,Chanie Bodenstein,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 24-003920

Township Of Geneva,

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 279. 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: October 22, 2024

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 provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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24-003915 - $125.00

24-003916 - $125.00

24-003917 - $125.00

24-003919 - $125.00

24-003920 - $125.00

24-003921 - $125.00

24-003922 - $125.00

24-003923 - $50.00

24-003924 - $0.00

24-003925 - $0.00

24-003926 - $0.00

24-003927 - $0.00

24-002928 - $0.00

24-003929 - $0.00

24-003930 - $0.00

24-003931 - $0.00

24-003932 - $0.00

24-003933 - $0.00

24-003934 - $0.00

24-003935 - $0.00

24-003936 - $0.00

24-003937 - $0.00

24-003938 - $0.00

24-003939 - $0.00

24-003941 - $0.00

24-003942 - $0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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 

m.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Jack/Chanie 

Bodenstein 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

68th St., Lot 29 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

South Haven 

Mi 

49090 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Stephen 

Polter 

Firm Name (if any) Polter Law Grou p 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

2600 W Big Beaver, Ste L100 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Troy 

Mi 

48084 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

2482136800 

2482136801 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

spolter@polterlaw.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [] vest 

[] No** 

appealing? 

*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 

MARLON i, BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check 

all that apply) 

[i# True Cash and Taxable Value 

Poverty Exemption 

[1 Taxable Value Only (calcutation) 

0 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[1 Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[CJ Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

3 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Incomparable with other similarly situated properties (deck) 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2024 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [1 Yes 

[No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [#4 March 

[J suly 

[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

[C] Not required to attend 

[| Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[I] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

O Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order

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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. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

80-09-995-029-00 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check one) 

[A 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

19100 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

18690 

What do

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