Record Finder / 25-003692-TT
Michigan
Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Jeffery Cruse
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
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- 25-003692-TT
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- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
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| 16 | Order Setting Aside R Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 02/10/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 15 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 02/10/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 14 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/26/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/26/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Order Holding Party in Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Granted | PET | 7 | 01/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Order granting Motion. | Not recorded | 7 | 01/08/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Response to Order | PET | Not recorded | 12/11/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
| 8 | Notice of No Action | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/10/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Motion to Set Aside Default was received. | PET | Not recorded | 12/03/2025 | $25.00 | Download |
| 6 | Filing Fee Received | PET | Not recorded | 12/03/2025 | $125.00 | Download |
| 5 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/25/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/28/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/28/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/28/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 08/26/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Respondent was held in default on January 14, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By_________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: February 10, 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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Respondent was held in default on January 14, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By_________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: February 10, 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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Respondent was held in default on January 14, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By_________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: February 10,
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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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, 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. Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order will be published. The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by
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MTT Docket No. 25-003692 Page 2 of 8 submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 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. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No. 25-003276 City Of Detroit, Respondent. ___________________________ PROOF OF SERVICE On 1/26/2026, I emailed the Respondent’s Answer, Proof of Service, Valuation Report, Assessment Notice, and Record Card for this appeal to: Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 And e-mailed a copy to Petitioner’s Representative: Jeffery Cruse Jcruse@cleancutco.com PO Box 27598 Detroit, MI 48227 I declare that the statement above is true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. Deon Dismuke Dated : 1/26/2026 Deon Dismuke Appraiser III, MCAO Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 804 Detroit, Michigan 48226
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** WAYNE County: CITY OF DETROIT Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 22004873-9 54,381C 211,800J 211,800 204,500 7,300 2023 57,100C 254,800J 254,800 246,300 8,500 2024 58,870C 227,900J 270,400 261,600 8,800 2025 Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative 2026 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value D/W/P: 4in Concrete 7.37 1000 50 3,685 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 3,685 * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value 140.00 110.00 1.0000 0.0000 0 100* 0 cglt sq ft rates 15,374.000 Sq Ft 1.07 100 16,385 * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation. 140 Actual Front Feet, 0.35 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 16,385 Land Value Estimates for Land Table CGLT.COMMERCIAL GENERAL LOW TRAFFIC DD 02/20/2025 DESKTOP RE JTG 10/20/2015 TYL-REASSE MAG 07/30/2015 TYL-REASSE Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain X X Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. X X X X X X X X X Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: City of Detroit, County of Wayne, Michigan Comments/Influences S PLYMOUTH 63 THRU 57 BUCKINGHAM PARK RE-SUB L36 P40 PLATS, W C R 22/573 140 X 110 Tax Description CRUSE, JEFFERY PO BOX 27598 DETROIT MI 48227 Owner's Name/Address 13021 PLYMOUTH Property Address 2026 Est TCV Tentative WARD#: 22 P.R.E. 0% School: DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: B4 Class: COMMERCIAL-IMPROV 0.0 DEED 20051:09080 21-NOT USED/OTHER LC 03/01/1978 5,742 0.0 OTHER 2022016487 21-NOT USED/OTHER QC 01/11/2022 0 CRUSE, JEFFERY DNR Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 01/26/2026
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Bsmnt Insul. Thickness (40) Exterior Wall: (39) Miscellaneous: (14) Roof Cover: (13) Roof Structure: Slope=0 Incandescent Fluorescent Mercury Sodium Vapor Transformer Flex Conduit Rigid Conduit Armored Cable Non-Metalic Bus Duct Few Average Many Unfinished Typical Few Average Many Unfinished Typical Fixtures: Outlets: (11) Electric and Lighting: Hand Fired Boiler Coal Stoker Gas Oil (10) Heating and Cooling: (9) Sprinklers: Urinals Wash Bowls Water Heaters Wash Fountains Water Softeners Total Fixtures 3-Piece Baths 2-Piece Baths Shower Stalls Toilets Few None Average Typical Many Above Ave. (8) Plumbing: (7) Interior: (6) Ceiling: (5) Floor Cover: (4) Floor Structure: (3) Frame: Block Brick/Stone Poured Conc X Footings (2)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003692 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne) First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Deon M.I. Last Name Dismuke Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 Woodward Avenue City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48202 Telephone Number 313-632-1942 Fax Number E-mail Address Dismuked@detroitmi.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. No Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 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, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR The Subject Property is being fairly assessed with like properties in the City Of Detroit. 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)? If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? *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? 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? If yes, explain. Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? If so, what is the issue date? Michigan IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 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 the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR 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: Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 22004873-9 Classification of Property: Real Commercial Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 227,900 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 58,870 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known
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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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 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: January 14, 2026 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 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
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MTT Docket No. 25-003692 Page 2 of 6 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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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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 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
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RECEIVED DEC 1 0 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL December 2, 2025 State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa Street Lansing, MI 48933 Regarding Case No. 25 -003692 / Order Extending Time for Petitioner to Cure Default To Whom It May Concern, Attached is a money in the amount of $150 which covers the filing fee in the amount of $125 of the petition and $25 to cover the Motion to Set Aside the Default. The motion to set aside the default is also enclosed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email at jcruse@cleancutco.com or by telephone at (313) 933-3288 Best regards, Jeffery Cruse 12775 Plymavthiftead, Suite 4 Trannfo:de06 26078404-1 12/08/25 PO BOX 27598 (dl: SEEBER0S ut: $150.00 Detroit, MI 48227 (313) 933-3288
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Petitioner, Jeffery Cruse, respectfully moves the Michigan Tax Tribunal to set aside the default previously entered in this matter, and states the following in support of this motion: 1. On October 28, 2025, the Tribunal entered an Order holding Petitioner in default for failure to pay the required filing fee. 25-003692 Extension 2. On November 25, 2025, the Tribunal issued an Order Extending Time for Petitioner to Cure Default, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to comply. The Order requires Petitioner to: (a) pay the $125.00 filing fee, (b) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (c) pay the $25.00 motion filing fee, and (d) file proof of service on Respondent. 25-003692 Extension 3. Petitioner has now cured the deficiency by submitting the total required payment of $150.00, consisting of the $125.00 petition filing fee and the $25.00 motion fee, as directed in the Tribunal’s Order. 4. Petitioner’s failure to timely comply was not intentional and was not meant to delay the proceedings. Petitioner has acted promptly upon receiving the most recent Order and respectfully requests that the Tribunal grant relief so this matter may proceed on its merits. 5. Petitioner is prepared to participate fully in this case and respond to all future Tribunal requirements in a timely manner. REQUEST FOR RELIEF Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal: 1. Set aside the default entered in this matter; 2. Accept Petitioner’s filing fees as curing the deficiency; and 3. Allow this case to proceed in the normal course.
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Detroit, MI 48227 Phone: (313) 933-3288 Email: jeruse@cleancutco.com Date: December 2, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that on the date below, I served a copy of this Motion to Set Aside Default on the Respondent, City of Detroit, by mailing or emailing it to the address on record with the Tribunal, as required. Signature Date: December 2, 2025
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J) it STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Jeffery Cruse, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 28, 2025, because they did not pay the required filing fee for the filing of the petition.! Petitioner was required to cure the default within 14 days. Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner's failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would
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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 Jeffery Cruse, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT On December 3, 2025, Petitioner paid the required $125.00 due for the filing of the petition and filed a motion requesting the Tribunal set aside the default entered in this case on October 28, 2025. Respondent has not filed a response to the motion. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner failed to pay the required petition filing fee. Petitioner failed to respond and the Tribunal entered an order extending the time to cure on November 25, 2025. Having now filed a Motion to Set Aside Default and paid the required fees for the filing of the petition and motion, Petitioner has complied with the Tribunal’s orders as required by TTR 237. As such, the Tribunal finds good cause to grant the motion and set aside the default. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. Entered: January 8, 2026 By _____________________________ kac PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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RECEIVED DEC 16 2025 “GAIN TAX TRIBUNAL December 10, 2025 Dear Michigan Tax Tribunal, Please find attached the signed petition pertaining to Case Number 25-003692. We received an email stating the submitted petition was not signed. Additionally, please note that the money order in the amount of $150 was mailed to your office on December 2, 2025. If you require any further information or documentation, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Jeffery Cruse 12775 Plymouth Road, Suite 4 Detroit, MI 48227 (313) 933-3288
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a Petitioner, Jeffery Cruse, respectfully moves the Michigan Tax Tribunal to set aside the default previously entered in this matter, and states the following in support of this motion: 1 On October 28, 2025, the Tribunal entered an Order holding Petitioner in default for failure to pay the required filing fee. 25-003692 Extension 2. On November 25, 2025, the Tribunal issued an Order Extending Time for Petitioner to Cure Default, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to comply. The Order requires Petitioner to: (a) pay the $125.00 filing fee, (b) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (c) pay the $25.00 motion filing fee, and (d) file proof of service on Respondent. 25-003692 Extension 3. Petitioner has now cured the deficiency by submitting the total required payment of $150.00, consisting of the $125.00 petition filing fee and the $25.00 motion fee, as directed in the Tribunal’s Order. 4. Petitioner’s failure to timely comply was not intentional and was not meant to delay the proceedings. Petitioner has acted promptly upon receiving the most recent Order and respectfully requests that the Tribunal grant relief so this matter may proceed on its merits. 5. Petitioner is prepared to participate fully in this case and respond to all future Tribunal requirements in a timely manner. REQUEST FOR RELIEF Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal: 1. Set aside the default entered in this matter; 2. Accept Petitioners filing fees as curing the deficiency; and 3. Allow this case to proceed in the normal course.
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Detroit, MI 48227 Phone: (313) 933-3288 Email: jeruse@cleancutco.com Date: December 2, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that on the date below, I served a copy of this Motion to Set Aside Default on the Respondent, City of Detroit, by mailing or emailing it to the address on record with the Def fe ton Sighature / Date: December 2, 2025
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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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF NO ACTION TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The submitted proof of service is not signed. As such, a revised proof of service must be submitted within 14 days of the entry of this Order. Tribunal rules and information on pleadings can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Entered: December 10, 2025 By: Tribunal Clerk 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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MTT Docket No. 25-003692 Page 2 of 3 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF NO ACTION TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The submitted proof of service is not signed. As such, a revised proof of service must be submitted within 14 days of the entry of this Order. Tribunal rules and information on pleadings can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Entered: December 10, 2025 By: Tribunal Clerk 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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF NO ACTION TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The submitted proof of service is not signed. As such, a revised proof of service must be submitted within 14 days of the entry of this Order. Tribunal rules and information on pleadings can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Entered: December 10, 2025 By: Tribunal Clerk 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 DEC 1 0 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL December 2, 2025 State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa Street Lansing, MI 48933 Regarding Case No. 25 -003692 / Order Extending Time for Petitioner to Cure Default To Whom It May Concern, Attached is a money in the amount of $150 which covers the filing fee in the amount of $125 of the petition and $25 to cover the Motion to Set Aside the Default. The motion to set aside the default is also enclosed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email at jcruse@cleancutco.com or by telephone at (313) 933-3288 Best regards, Jeffery Cruse 12775 Plymavthiftead, Suite 4 Trannfo:de06 26078404-1 12/08/25 PO BOX 27598 (dl: SEEBER0S ut: $150.00 Detroit, MI 48227 (313) 933-3288
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Petitioner, Jeffery Cruse, respectfully moves the Michigan Tax Tribunal to set aside the default previously entered in this matter, and states the following in support of this motion: 1. On October 28, 2025, the Tribunal entered an Order holding Petitioner in default for failure to pay the required filing fee. 25-003692 Extension 2. On November 25, 2025, the Tribunal issued an Order Extending Time for Petitioner to Cure Default, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to comply. The Order requires Petitioner to: (a) pay the $125.00 filing fee, (b) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (c) pay the $25.00 motion filing fee, and (d) file proof of service on Respondent. 25-003692 Extension 3. Petitioner has now cured the deficiency by submitting the total required payment of $150.00, consisting of the $125.00 petition filing fee and the $25.00 motion fee, as directed in the Tribunal’s Order. 4. Petitioner’s failure to timely comply was not intentional and was not meant to delay the proceedings. Petitioner has acted promptly upon receiving the most recent Order and respectfully requests that the Tribunal grant relief so this matter may proceed on its merits. 5. Petitioner is prepared to participate fully in this case and respond to all future Tribunal requirements in a timely manner. REQUEST FOR RELIEF Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal: 1. Set aside the default entered in this matter; 2. Accept Petitioner’s filing fees as curing the deficiency; and 3. Allow this case to proceed in the normal course.
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Detroit, MI 48227 Phone: (313) 933-3288 Email: jeruse@cleancutco.com Date: December 2, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that on the date below, I served a copy of this Motion to Set Aside Default on the Respondent, City of Detroit, by mailing or emailing it to the address on record with the Tribunal, as required. Signature Date: December 2, 2025
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J) it STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Jeffery Cruse, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 28, 2025, because they did not pay the required filing fee for the filing of the petition.! Petitioner was required to cure the default within 14 days. Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner's failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would
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RECEIVED DEC 1 0 2025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL December 2, 2025 State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa Street Lansing, MI 48933 Regarding Case No. 25 -003692 / Order Extending Time for Petitioner to Cure Default To Whom It May Concern, Attached is a money in the amount of $150 which covers the filing fee in the amount of $125 of the petition and $25 to cover the Motion to Set Aside the Default. The motion to set aside the default is also enclosed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email at jcruse@cleancutco.com or by telephone at (313) 933-3288 Best regards, Jeffery Cruse 12775 Plymavthiftead, Suite 4 Trannfo:de06 26078404-1 12/08/25 PO BOX 27598 (dl: SEEBER0S ut: $150.00 Detroit, MI 48227 (313) 933-3288
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Petitioner, Jeffery Cruse, respectfully moves the Michigan Tax Tribunal to set aside the default previously entered in this matter, and states the following in support of this motion: 1. On October 28, 2025, the Tribunal entered an Order holding Petitioner in default for failure to pay the required filing fee. 25-003692 Extension 2. On November 25, 2025, the Tribunal issued an Order Extending Time for Petitioner to Cure Default, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to comply. The Order requires Petitioner to: (a) pay the $125.00 filing fee, (b) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (c) pay the $25.00 motion filing fee, and (d) file proof of service on Respondent. 25-003692 Extension 3. Petitioner has now cured the deficiency by submitting the total required payment of $150.00, consisting of the $125.00 petition filing fee and the $25.00 motion fee, as directed in the Tribunal’s Order. 4. Petitioner’s failure to timely comply was not intentional and was not meant to delay the proceedings. Petitioner has acted promptly upon receiving the most recent Order and respectfully requests that the Tribunal grant relief so this matter may proceed on its merits. 5. Petitioner is prepared to participate fully in this case and respond to all future Tribunal requirements in a timely manner. REQUEST FOR RELIEF Petitioner respectfully requests that the Michigan Tax Tribunal: 1. Set aside the default entered in this matter; 2. Accept Petitioner’s filing fees as curing the deficiency; and 3. Allow this case to proceed in the normal course.
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Detroit, MI 48227 Phone: (313) 933-3288 Email: jeruse@cleancutco.com Date: December 2, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that on the date below, I served a copy of this Motion to Set Aside Default on the Respondent, City of Detroit, by mailing or emailing it to the address on record with the Tribunal, as required. Signature Date: December 2, 2025
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J) it STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Jeffery Cruse, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 28, 2025, because they did not pay the required filing fee for the filing of the petition.! Petitioner was required to cure the default within 14 days. Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner's failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would
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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 Jeffery Cruse, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on October 28, 2025, because they did not pay the required filing fee for the filing of the petition.1 Petitioner was required to cure the default within 14 days. Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) pay the $125.00 filing fee for the filing of the petition, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 fee required for the filing of the motion, and (4) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.3 1 The order further stated, “Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 3 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).
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MTT Docket No. 25-003692 Page 2 of 2 Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237.4 Entered: November 25, 2025 By _____________________________ cs PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk 4 See also MCL 205.732.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 269. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.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: October 28, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 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
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MTT Docket No. 25-003692 Page 2 of 6 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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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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 269. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that
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RECEIVED
SEP 08 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
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) 279, 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.L
Last Name/Company Name
Weffery
Cruse
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
PO BOX 27598
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Detroit
MI
148227
Telephonsa Number
{ 3 933-3288
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
jcruse@cleancutco.com
Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information
)
First Name
M.L
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
if you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou | [1 vest
[] No
appealing?
*If yes, use a muitiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
1
**f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP)
[If multiple, list first property's address)
13021 Plymouth Road
Taxing Authority (City or Township)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check
all that apply)
[3 True Cash and Taxable Value
[J Poverty Exemption
Taxable Value Only {calcutation)
[J Disabled Veterans Exemption
[m} Uncapping of Taxable Value
[1] Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[21 Exemption from Taxation (other than the deniaiofa
[J Classification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption)
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
We recently received three separate Affidavits of Correction for this property, each
showing different corrected taxable values: $54,381 (Petition #J-03410), $57,110 (Petition
# J-03411), and $58,870(Petition # J-03412). While
| greatly appreciate the Board's
efforts to reduce the taxable value from the original amount, the range of corrections
reflects some uncertainty about the true taxable value of the property. The area
surrounding the property is heavily impacted by vacant houses, abandoned properties,
and drug activity, which depress market values. These conditions make it difficult to
justify the current assessment. We have to send several requests to the city to get items
picked up from the streets that turn into dump sites. We need access to decent facilities
in the neighborhood such as a elementary schools and grocery stores.
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [#4 Yes
|] No
If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [[] March
duly
[J December
If No, check the applicable reason(s):
[} Not required to attend
Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
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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 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: October 28, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Jeffery Cruse, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003692 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: October 28, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Jeffery
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RECEIVED
SEP 08 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
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) 279, 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.L
Last Name/Company Name
Weffery
Cruse
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
PO BOX 27598
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Detroit
MI
148227
Telephonsa Number
{ 3 933-3288
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
jcruse@cleancutco.com
Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information
)
First Name
M.L
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
if you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcelsareyou | [1 vest
[] No
appealing?
*If yes, use a muitiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
1
**f no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted.
Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP)
[If multiple, list first property's address)
13021 Plymouth Road
Taxing Authority (City or Township)
County\\fa
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check
all that apply)
[3 True Cash and Taxable Value
[J Poverty Exemption
Taxable Value Only {calcutation)
[J Disabled Veterans Exemption
[m} Uncapping of Taxable Value
[1] Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[21 Exemption from Taxation (other than the deniaiofa
[J Classification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption)
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
We recently received three separate Affidavits of Correction for this property, each
showing different corrected taxable values: $54,381 (Petition #J-03410), $57,110 (Petition
# J-03411), and $58,870(Petition # J-03412). While
| greatly appreciate the Board's
efforts to reduce the taxable value from the original amount, the range of corrections
reflects some uncertainty about the true taxable value of the property. The area
surrounding the property is heavily impacted by vacant houses, abandoned properties,
and drug activity, which depress market values. These conditions make it difficult to
justify the current assessment. We have to send several requests to the city to get items
picked up from the streets that turn into dump sites. We need access to decent facilities
in the neighborhood such as a elementary schools and grocery stores.
Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [#4 Yes
|] No
If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [[] March
duly
[J December
If No, check the applicable reason(s):
[} Not required to attend
Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
[|] Appealing a purportedPage 3
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