Michigan

Jack C Tackebury Petitioner V Township Of Williams Respondent

Petitioner: Jack C Tackebury
Respondent: Township Of Williams

Case overview

Docket number: 26-002269-TT
Status: Answer Due
CaseType: SC Property
Division: Small Claims Division
County: Bay
Judge: No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #	Subject	Filer	Line Ref	Enter Date/Post Mark	Fee	Related Item
4	Order of Partial Dismissal	Not recorded	Not recorded	09/09/2026	Not recorded	Download
3	Petition has been verified	PET	1	09/09/2026	Not recorded	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Download
2	Notice of Docket Number SC	Not recorded	Not recorded	09/09/2026	Not recorded	Download
1	A petition was received.	PET	Not recorded	06/10/2026	$0.00	Download
Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	Not recorded	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

Jack C Tackebury,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-002269

Township Of Williams,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.1 Further,

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e.,

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).2 Rather, the facts

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The

appeal shall continue for the 2026 tax year(s) only.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 9, 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

1 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002).

2 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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Jacqueline M Brink

Power of Attorney

P.O. Box 476

Auburn , MI 48611

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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 C Tackebury,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-002269

Township Of Williams,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.3 Further,

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e.,

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).4 Rather, the facts

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The

appeal shall continue for the 2026 tax year(s) only.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 9, 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

3 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002).

4 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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Michigan Department of Treasury

6055 (Rev. 11-24)

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended

With this notice, you are notified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the property identified below has been

denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the appeal procedures

specified below.

Type or print in blue or black ink.

PART 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each property number.

1. Property Tax Identification Number

2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City)

140-F07-000-025-00

Williams Charter Township

3. County

Bay

Township

[city

4. Street Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address)

City

State

ZIP Code

1587 Fisherville Ct.

Auburn

48611

5. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last)

Jack Charles Tackebury

6. Owner's Daytime Telephone Number

7. Owner's Email Address

(989) 450-9432

8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address

City

State

ZIP Code

9. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason:

a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving spouse of

a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption

OJ b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead.

O c./ The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner.

O d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner.

[J e. other:

10, Sioa Denied for Calendar Year(s) or Partial Calendar Year:

PART 2: CERTIFICATION

11. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type)

Tod Fackler

13. Date

05/07/2026

72. Mle

ZL ‘

State

ZIP Code

48611

14. Address of Local Government Unit

1080 W. Midland Rd.

City

Auburn

15. Telephone Number of Local Government Unit

(989) 662-4241 ext. 14

16. Email Address of Assessor

assessor@uwilliamstwpmi.gov

HOMEOWNER'S RIGHT TO APPEAL

Tax Tribunal at PO Box 30232, Lansing,

by the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

within 35 days of the denial. An appeal with the Michi

The petition must be a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or

Tribunal forms are available at www.michi

If you disagree with this denial, you may appeal to the Residential/Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal

gan Tax Tribunal can be initiated by the timely filing of a petition.

a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax

gan.govitaxtrib. You can print and mail the completed form to the Michigan

MI 48909, or complete the form online and submit electronically, if provided for

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6055, Page 2

Instructions for Form 6055

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption

General Instructions

This form is for local assessors to use when notifying

a homeowner that his or her disabled veterans exemption is denied.

It will also be used to notify the Department of Treasury of the denial. Complete all information carefully and accurately to

avoid processing errors.

Mail the original to the homeowner. Appeal rights are printed on the bottom of the form. The assessor must retain a copy

for the assessor's records.

Line-by-Line Instructions

Lines not listed here are explained on the form.

PART 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Line 1: You must complete this line. Do not enter more than one property identification number (PIN) on each form. The

PIN should be identical to the number used on the original affidavit.

Lines 2-4: Enter the complete address. Enter name and check the appropriate box for the city or township in which the

principal residence is located.

Lines 5-7: Enter the name and contact information of the legal owner(s) that occupy the property.

Line 8: Enter the mailing address if it is different from the address on line 4.

Line 9: Check the box indicating the reason the disabled veterans exemption was denied. If none apply, check “other” and

enter a more detailed explanation of your reasons for denial. Be specific and as complete as possible. The information

you provide in this section may be used in the appeals process.

For the purposes of the exemption, MCL 211.7b defines “Disabled Veteran” as a veteran who is a resident of this state

and who meets one (1) of the following criteria and can provide documentation to that effect:

1. Has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled

as a result of military service and entitled to veterans’ benefits at the 100% rate.

2. Has a certificate from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs certifying that the veteran is receiving or

has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing.

3. Has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable.

Line 10: Enter all years or partial year that are being denied. (You have the authority to deny the current year and the

three preceding years.)

PART 2: CERTIFICATION

Line 11: This form must be signed by the local assessor. Indicate who is denying the exemption.

Line 13: The homeowner has only 35 days to appeal an exemption denial. The date you enter here is the starting date for

the homeowner's appeal time. Mail all forms the day they are signed.

Lines 14-15: Enter the address and telephone number of the proper contact person at the local government.

Additional Forms or Questions?

This form is available on Treasury's website at www.michigan.gov/statetaxcommission.

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

5107 (Rev. 11-24) 

State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 161 of 2013, MCL 211.7b. Filing is mandatory. 

Instructions: This form is to be used to apply for an exemption of property taxes under 211.7b and 211.7, for real property used and owned as 

a homestead by a disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the

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5107,

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

DISABLED VETERAN’S EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type

Individual

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Jack

M.I.

C

Last Name

Tackebury

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

1587 Fisherville Ct

P.O. Box 10

City or Town

Auburn

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48611

Telephone Number

989-450-9432

E-mail Address

jacquie@rockinroam.com

Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Jacqueline

M.I.

M

Last Name

Brink

Firm Name (if any)

Power of Attorney

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

P.O. Box 476

City or Town

Auburn

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48611

Telephone Number

989-992-9670

E-mail Address

jacquie@rockinroam.com

Subject Property Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

140-F07-000-025-00

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

 

Property Address (No., Street)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

1587 Fisherville Ct

City or Town

Auburn

County

Bay

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48611

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Williams (BAY)

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

My father filed an Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption for his property taxes and it was denied. The box checked on the denial states that he is not a

disabled veteran that qualifies. There was no further explanation as to how they came to this conclusion to deny. On the back of the denial form under Line 9, it

clearly states that the veteran must be a resident of the state, which he is, and meets one (1) of the criteria. He meets the first requirement, and provided the

documentation. He is 100% disabled, receives benefits at the 100% rate, and unemployable the paperwork from the Department of Veterans Affairs showing as

such was submitted with the exemption. He is 80 years old and purchased this property in 2025, and then had an assessable home built on the property, which is

now his principle residence.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Years you are appealing:

2026 and continuing following years until property is sold or upon veterans death

Did you request a disabled veteran’s exemption by filing an application with the city/township?

Yes

List the date your disabled veteran’s exemption was denied:

2026-05-07

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner’s Signature:

/s/ Jacqueline M. Brink for Jack C. Tackebury as his attorney in fact.

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

Fee Information

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran’s exemption petition.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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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 C Tackebury,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-002269

Township Of Williams,

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, 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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Jacqueline M Brink

Power of Attorney

P.O. Box 476

Auburn , MI 48611