Joshua R Harris, Petitioner V Township Of Brandon, Respondent

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RECEIVED 

APR 02 2026 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000359 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

Township of Brandon 

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

PO Box 929. 395 Mill St. 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Ortonville 

Ml 

48462 

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4 Q 627-491 8 

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

bthompson@brandontownship.us 

Section 2: Respondent’s Atfernayifuthorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

Last Name: 

William 

D 

Thompson 

Firm Name (if any): 

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

PO Box 929. 395 Mill St. 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Ortonville 

Ml 

[48462 

Telephone mtg 8-627-49 1 8 

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

bthompson@brandontownship.us 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel Identification Number: 

D-03-27-301-005 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner request a disabled veterans exemption by filing an application with the city/township? 

Yes 

[Hl] No 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s) denied: 

01/06/2026 

2025 

Si an ature 

‘required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Joshua R Harris, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359 

Township Of Brandon, 

Respondent. 

ORDER OF DEFAULT 

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

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). 

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By: 

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Entered: March 23, 2026 

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

| 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.

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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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Joshua R Harris, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

\ 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359 

Township Of Brandon, 

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 Tribunals rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case. 

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal's website. 

By: _ Tribunal Clerk 

Entered: March 23, 2026 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

| 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.

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

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- State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption 

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

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

section. 

OWNER INFORMATION (Enter information for the disabled veteran or

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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

Joshua R Harris, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000359

Township Of Brandon,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

Petitioner failed to file an Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption with the assessing 

officer for the local assessing unit between January 1 and December 31 of the tax 

year(s) at issue, as required by MCL 211.7b. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal 

has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and 

deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See 

Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the

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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: April 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 mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Joshua R Harris

2644 Cook Trail

Ortonville , MI 48462

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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

Joshua R Harris, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000359

Township Of Brandon,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

Petitioner failed to file an Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption with the assessing 

officer for the local assessing unit between January 1 and December 31 of the tax 

year(s) at issue, as required by MCL 211.7b. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal 

has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and 

deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See 

Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the

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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

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STATE

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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

Joshua R Harris,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359

Township Of Brandon,

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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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 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

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.

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

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: April 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 mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Joshua R Harris

2644 Cook Trail

Ortonville , MI 48462

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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

Joshua R Harris,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359

Township Of Brandon,

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

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MT

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RECEIVED 

MAR 3 1 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000359 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

Township of Brandon 

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

PO Box 929. 395 Mill St. 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Ortonville 

Ml 

48462 

Telephone “mr 48-627-491 8 

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

bthompson@brandontownship.us 

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

First Name: 

M.h.: 

Last Name: 

William 

D 

Thompson 

Firm Name (if any): 

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

PO Box 929. 395 Mill St. 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Ortonville 

Ml 

148462 

Telephone “ro 48-627-491 8 

Email Address {do not enter uniess you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

bthompson@brandontownship.us 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel Identification Number: 

D-03-27-301-005 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner request a disabled veterans exemption by filing an application with the city/township? 

[7] Yes 

[] No 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s) denied: 

01/06/2026 

2025 

Signature *required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Joshua Harris, 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359 

TOWNSHIP of BRANDON, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

William D. Thompson states that on March 24, 2026 he served a copy of the Respondent’s Answer 

Form relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

Joshua Harris 

2644 Cook Trl 

Ortonville MI 48462 

LAP) 

William Thompsoh_

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BRANDON 

395 Mill Street 

P.O. Box 929 

Ortonville, 

Mi 48462 

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P.O. Box 302

Lansing, MI 48

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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

Joshua R Harris,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359

Township Of Brandon,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order.

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: March 23, 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.

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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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Joshua R Harris

2644 Cook Trail

Ortonville , MI 48462

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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

Joshua R Harris,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359

Township Of Brandon,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order.

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.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: March 23, 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

ii “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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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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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

RECEIVED 

MICH] 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MAR 0 8 2026 

GAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON {. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

other exemption disputes. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Resldence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Poverty Exemption, or 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact information 

First Name 

Last Namea/Company Name 

Joshua 

RY 

Harris 

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

2644 Cook Trail 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Ortonville 

Mi 

48462 

Telephone Number (425)551 -0087 

Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT ta send all correspondence via email) 

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

First Name 

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 ail correspondence via email} 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel identification Number: 

03-27-301-005 

Property Address (No., street) 

2644 Cook Trail 

Cily or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Ortonville 

Oakland 

Mi 

48462

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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 the Reason for this Appeal 

Deadline missed due to work schedule not lining up with inconsistent township office 

hours. 

| work out of state year round and the days 

| was home the township office was 

closed either because of a holiday or closed early on Fridays at noon. My disability 

status of 100% total and permanent does not expire and 

| ask that the property tax 

exemption be honored per MCL 211.7b for year 2025. This missed deadline has put my 

family and property into a financial hardship and has put me in a position where 

{ will not 

be able to maintain the property with the incurred cost of 2025 tax included in my escrow 

account. The new law "Beginning January 1st, 2026, a disabled veteran exemption that 

is in place will not have to be renewed annually. it will remain in place until rescinded or 

denied by the assessor.” [eft room for confusion as it did not read like 2025 exemption 

was required to be filed although earlier in the year 

| did try many times to file my letter 

with the township. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

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

Yes 

L[INo 

if No, please explain: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s} denied: 

1/06/2026 

2025 

Fee Information 

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran's exemption appeal. 

Signature *Required 

Petitioner 

or Attorney/Authgrized 

Representative: 

ube: 

EER 

ZOUANTOZE 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 

January 23, 2026 

Joshua Robert Harris 

2644 Cook Trl 

Ortonville, MI 48462 

Dear Joshua Harris: 

This letter is a summary of benefits you currently receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We 

are providing this letter to disabled Veterans to use in applying for benefits such as state or local property or 

vehicle tax relief, civil service preference, to obtain housing entitlements, free or reduced state park annual 

memberships, or any other program or entitlement in which verification of VA benefits is required. Please 

safeguard this important document. This letter is considered an official record of your VA entitlement. 

Our records contain the following information: 

Personal Claim Information 

Your VA claim number is: Xxx-xx-8339 

You are the Veteran. 

Military Information 

Your most recent, verified periods of service (up to three) include: 

Branch of Service 

Character of Service 

Entered Active Duty 

Released/Discharged 

Navy 

Honorable 

November 18, 2009 

July 29, 2016 

(There may be additional periods of service not listed above.) 

VA Benefit Information 

You have one or more service-connected disabilities: 

Yes 

Your combined service-connected evaluation is: 

100%

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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

Joshua R Harris,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359

Township Of Brandon,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: March 23, 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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Joshua R Harris

2644 Cook Trail

Ortonville , MI 48462

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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

Joshua R Harris,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000359

Township Of Brandon,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: March 23, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

RECEIVED 

MICH] 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MAR 0 8 2026 

GAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON {. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

other exemption disputes. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Resldence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Poverty Exemption, or 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact information 

First Name 

Last Namea/Company Name 

Joshua 

RY 

Harris 

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

2644 Cook Trail 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Ortonville 

Mi 

48462 

Telephone Number (425)551 -0087 

Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT ta send all correspondence via email) 

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

First Name 

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 ail correspondence via email} 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel identification Number: 

03-27-301-005 

Property Address (No., street) 

2644 Cook Trail 

Cily or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Ortonville 

Oakland 

Mi 

48462

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a 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Deadline missed due to work schedule not lining up with inconsistent township office 

hours. 

| work out of state year round and the days 

| was home the township office was 

closed either because of a holiday or closed early on Fridays at noon. My disability 

status of 100% total and permanent does not expire and 

| ask that the property tax 

exemption be honored per MCL 211.7b for year 2025. This missed deadline has put my 

family and property into a financial hardship and has put me in a position where 

{ will not 

be able to maintain the property with the incurred cost of 2025 tax included in my escrow 

account. The new law "Beginning January 1st, 2026, a disabled veteran exemption that 

is in place will not have to be renewed annually. it will remain in place until rescinded or 

denied by the assessor.” [eft room for confusion as it did not read like 2025 exemption 

was required to be filed although earlier in the year 

| did try many times to file my letter 

with the township. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

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

Yes 

L[INo 

if No, please explain: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s} denied: 

1/06/2026 

2025 

Fee Information 

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran's exemption appeal. 

Signature *Required 

Petitioner 

or Attorney/Authgrized 

Representative: 

ube: 

EER 

ZOUANTOZE 

a

Page 3

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 

January 23, 2026 

Joshua Robert Harris 

2644 Cook Trl 

Ortonville, MI 48462 

Dear Joshua Harris: 

This letter is a summary of benefits you currently receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We 

are providing this letter to disabled Veterans to use in applying for benefits such as state or local property or 

vehicle tax relief, civil service preference, to obtain housing entitlements, free or reduced state park annual 

memberships, or any other program or entitlement in which verification of VA benefits is required. Please 

safeguard this important document. This letter is considered an official record of your VA entitlement. 

Our records contain the following information: 

Personal Claim Information 

Your VA claim number is: Xxx-xx-8339 

You are the Veteran. 

Military Information 

Your most recent, verified periods of service (up to three) include: 

Branch of Service 

Character of Service 

Entered Active Duty 

Released/Discharged 

Navy 

Honorable 

November 18, 2009 

July 29, 2016 

(There may be additional periods of service not listed above.) 

VA Benefit Information 

You have one or more service-connected disabilities: 

Yes 

Your combined service-connected evaluation is: 

100%

Page 4

EE 

Joshua farris 

a 

METROPLEX MI 480 | 

SLs Gok To when” 

| 

Oanvidle M14 

‘30 3AN 2026 

PM10L 

hes 

Co 

: 

7 

: 

Dmo| 

th\gan Tax 

Tri 

&l Miao S7., Lansing 

M1 HEZZ 

Received 

MAR 03 

202% 

LARA

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