Lawton Ave Holdings, Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit, Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was initially 

placed in default on September 2024, because Petitioner failed to properly complete the 

petition and also failed to pay the full required fee for the filing of the petition. On 

October 1, 2024, the Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner to cure the default by an 

additional 14 days and they failed to respond. On February 5, 2025, the case was 

dismissed for failure to comply with or respond to the previous two orders. However, on 

the same day an order was entered vacating the February 5, 2025 Order of Dismissal 

and the October 1, 2024 Order Extending Petitioners Default, dismissing claims for 

future tax years, and reissuing the September 5, 2024 Order of Default. The Tribunal 

reissued the default since the Tribunal erred in serving those orders on Petitioner. A 

corrected Order Holding Petitioner in Default was issued because Petitioner failed to 

properly complete the petition, failed to pay the required fee for the filing of the petition, 

and failed to file proof evidencing service of the petition. Petitioner did not file a 

response to this order. On March 3, 2025, the Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner 

to cure the default by an additional 14 days and they failed to respond. 

 

Petitioner has not complied with either the February 5, 2025 corrected order or the 

March 3, 2025 Order Extending Default, and the latter stated that “failure to comply with 

this Order shall result in the dismissal of the case . . .” and referenced Grimm v Dep’t of 

Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized factors that the 

Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. Those factors are: 

 

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

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

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

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

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

serve the interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

 

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

2 Id. at 149.

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deliberate delay. Despite the Tribunal’s initial error by not providing Petitioner with 

proper notice of their default status, Petitioner has still established a history of deliberate 

delay and refusal to comply with previous orders since they did not respond to the 

February 5, 2025 order that corrected the error or the March 3, 2025 Order Extending 

Default. Both of these orders provided Petitioner with an opportunity and instruction on 

how to cure default. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

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

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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 

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patrica 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 February 5, 2025, because Petitioner failed to properly 

complete the petition, has failed to pay the required filing fee, and has failed to file proof 

evidencing service of the petition on all six parties in interest.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) file a properly completed Entire Tribunal petition, pay the required filing fee 

for filing a petition in the Entire Tribunal Division, and file a Proof of Service Petition 

form evidencing service of the petition on the six parties in interest, (2) file a Motion to 

Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $50.00 fee required for the filing of the motion and (4) file 

proof the motion and properly completed Entire Tribunal petition were 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

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Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 231.4 

 

 

Entered: March 3, 2025 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 219(5). 

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 

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER VACATING FEBRUARY 5, 2025 ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER VACATING OCTOBER 1, 2024 ORDER EXTENDING 

PETITIONER’S DEFAULT 

 

ORDER HOLDING PETITIONER IN DEFAULT 

 

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that on September 5, 2024, 

Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner filed an incomplete petition and failed 

to file the required filing fee. On October 1, 2024, the Tribunal issued an order 

extending the default, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to file a response. On 

February 5, 2025, the Tribunal entered an Order of Dismissal. Upon further 

investigation, the Tribunal has found that it erred in the entry of these Orders. The case 

did not have the correct email address listed on the docket, thus preventing Petitioner 

from being properly notified of the default. Also, Petitioner has failed to file proof 

evidencing service of the petition1. The Tribunal finds it is, therefore, appropriate to 

vacate the October 1, 2024 and February 5, 2025 Orders. 

 

The Tribunal finds it necessary to reissue the September 5, 2024 Order of Default. 

Specifically, Petitioner failed to properly complete the petition2, has failed to pay the 

required fee for the filing of the petition3, and has failed to file proof evidencing service 

of the petition. As such, the appeal is not properly pending4. Petitioner must file an 

amended petition, pay the filing fee required for the filing of the petition, and file proof of 

serving the petition on the six parties in interest within 14 days of the entry of this Order. 

The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal. Tribunal rules and 

information on Entire Tribunal petitions and filing fees can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. 

 

 

1 See TTR 221 

2 See TTR 227 

3 See TTR 217 

4 See TTR 219

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Further, the Tribunal has found that Petitioner is appealing assessments for future tax 

years. The Tribunal has no authority to consider assessments until they have been 

established by the March Board of Review and assessments for future tax years have 

not yet been established. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the February 5, 2025 Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the October 1, 2024 Order Extending Petitioner’s 

Default is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner is held in DEFAULT. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petitioner shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, 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. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY 

DISMISSED. The appeal shall continue for the 2024 tax year only.5 

 

Failure to comply with this Order will result in Petitioner being required to file a motion to 

set aside the default with the appropriate motion filing fee. 

 

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

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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 

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER VACATING FEBRUARY 5, 2025 ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER VACATING OCTOBER 1, 2024 ORDER EXTENDING 

PETITIONER’S DEFAULT 

 

ORDER HOLDING PETITIONER IN DEFAULT 

 

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that on September 5, 2024, 

Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner filed an incomplete petition and failed 

to file the required filing fee. On October 1, 2024, the Tribunal issued an order 

extending the default, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to file a response. On 

February 5, 2025, the Tribunal entered an Order of Dismissal. Upon further 

investigation, the Tribunal has found that it erred in the entry of these Orders. The case 

did not have the correct email address listed on the docket, thus preventing Petitioner 

from being properly notified of the default. Also, Petitioner has failed to file proof 

evidencing service of the petition1. The Tribunal finds it is, therefore, appropriate to 

vacate the October 1, 2024 and February 5, 2025 Orders. 

 

The Tribunal finds it necessary to reissue the September 5, 2024 Order of Default. 

Specifically, Petitioner failed to properly complete the petition2, has failed to pay the 

required fee for the filing of the petition3, and has failed to file proof evidencing service 

of the petition. As such, the appeal is not properly pending4. Petitioner must file an 

amended petition, pay the filing fee required for the filing of the petition, and file proof of 

serving the petition on the six parties in interest within 14 days of the entry of this Order. 

The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal. Tribunal rules and 

information on Entire Tribunal petitions and filing fees can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. 

 

 

1 See TTR 221 

2 See TTR 227 

3 See TTR 217 

4 See TTR 219

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Further, the Tribunal has found that Petitioner is appealing assessments for future tax 

years. The Tribunal has no authority to consider assessments until they have been 

established by the March Board of Review and assessments for future tax years have 

not yet been established. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the February 5, 2025 Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the October 1, 2024 Order Extending Petitioner’s 

Default is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner is held in DEFAULT. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petitioner shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, 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. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY 

DISMISSED. The appeal shall continue for the 2024 tax year only.5 

 

Failure to comply with this Order will result in Petitioner being required to file a motion to 

set aside the default with the appropriate motion filing fee. 

 

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

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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

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369

 

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO CURE DEFAULT

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

was entered holding a party in default and the defaulted party has failed to timely cure 

that default. However, no history of deliberate delay had been established prior to that 

party being held in default. As such, the defaulted party should be given another 

opportunity to cure the default, as provided by Grimm v Treasury.1 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner shall cure the default as required by the Order holding 

that party in default and file a Motion to Set Aside Default, with the appropriate filing fee, 

and proof demonstrating service of the Motion on the opposing party, within 14 days of 

the entry of this Order. 2

Failure to cure the default, as required by this Order, will result in the dismissal of the 

case, if Petitioner was held in default, or the conducting of a default hearing, if 

Respondent was held in default.3 

By:_____________ ________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 1, 2024

1 Grimm v Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 219(5).

3 See TTR 231.

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PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369

 

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO CURE DEFAULT

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

was entered holding a party in default and the defaulted party has failed to timely cure 

that default. However, no history of deliberate delay had been established prior to that 

party being held in default. As such, the defaulted party should be given another 

opportunity to cure the default, as provided by Grimm v Treasury.4 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner shall cure the default as required by the Order holding 

that party in default and file a Motion to Set Aside Default, with the appropriate filing fee, 

and proof demonstrating service of the Motion on the opposing party, within 14 days of 

the entry of this Order. 5

Failure to cure the default, as required by this Order, will result in the dismissal

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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 

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER VACATING FEBRUARY 5, 2025 ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER VACATING OCTOBER 1, 2024 ORDER EXTENDING 

PETITIONER’S DEFAULT 

 

ORDER HOLDING PETITIONER IN DEFAULT 

 

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that on September 5, 2024, 

Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner filed an incomplete petition and failed 

to file the required filing fee. On October 1, 2024, the Tribunal issued an order 

extending the default, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to file a response. On 

February 5, 2025, the Tribunal entered an Order of Dismissal. Upon further 

investigation, the Tribunal has found that it erred in the entry of these Orders. The case 

did not have the correct email address listed on the docket, thus preventing Petitioner 

from being properly notified of the default. Also, Petitioner has failed to file proof 

evidencing service of the petition1. The Tribunal finds it is, therefore, appropriate to 

vacate the October 1, 2024 and February 5, 2025 Orders. 

 

The Tribunal finds it necessary to reissue the September 5, 2024 Order of Default. 

Specifically, Petitioner failed to properly complete the petition2, has failed to pay the 

required fee for the filing of the petition3, and has failed to file proof evidencing service 

of the petition. As such, the appeal is not properly pending4. Petitioner must file an 

amended petition, pay the filing fee required for the filing of the petition, and file proof of 

serving the petition on the six parties in interest within 14 days of the entry of this Order. 

The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal. Tribunal rules and 

information on Entire Tribunal petitions and filing fees can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. 

 

 

1 See TTR 221 

2 See TTR 227 

3 See TTR 217 

4 See TTR 219

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Further, the Tribunal has found that Petitioner is appealing assessments for future tax 

years. The Tribunal has no authority to consider assessments until they have been 

established by the March Board of Review and assessments for future tax years have 

not yet been established. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the February 5, 2025 Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the October 1, 2024 Order Extending Petitioner’s 

Default is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner is held in DEFAULT. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petitioner shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, 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. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY 

DISMISSED. The appeal shall continue for the 2024 tax year only.5 

 

Failure to comply with this Order will result in Petitioner being required to file a motion to 

set aside the default with the appropriate motion filing fee. 

 

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

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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 

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was placed in 

default on September 5, 2024, because Petitioner did not properly complete the petition 

or pay the required petition filing fee. Petitioner has also failed to submit proof of 

service of the petition under TTR 221. On October 1, 2024, the Tribunal extended the 

time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days and they have failed to 

respond. Petitioner has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure 

to comply with this Order shall result in the dismissal of the case . . .” and referenced 

Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized 

factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. 

Those factors are: 

 

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

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

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

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

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

serve the interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

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

 

 

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

2 Id. at 149.

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APPEAL RIGHTS 

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

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

Appeals. 

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. 

 

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If 

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

 

 

Entered: February 5, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

bw 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

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

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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 

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER VACATING FEBRUARY 5, 2025 ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER VACATING OCTOBER 1, 2024 ORDER EXTENDING 

PETITIONER’S DEFAULT 

 

ORDER HOLDING PETITIONER IN DEFAULT 

 

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in this case and finds that on September 5, 2024, 

Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner filed an incomplete petition and failed 

to file the required filing fee. On October 1, 2024, the Tribunal issued an order 

extending the default, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to file a response. On 

February 5, 2025, the Tribunal entered an Order of Dismissal. Upon further 

investigation, the Tribunal has found that it erred in the entry of these Orders. The case 

did not have the correct email address listed on the docket, thus preventing Petitioner 

from being properly notified of the default. Also, Petitioner has failed to file proof 

evidencing service of the petition1. The Tribunal finds it is, therefore, appropriate to 

vacate the October 1, 2024 and February 5, 2025 Orders. 

 

The Tribunal finds it necessary to reissue the September 5, 2024 Order of Default. 

Specifically, Petitioner failed to properly complete the petition2, has failed to pay the 

required fee for the filing of the petition3, and has failed to file proof evidencing service 

of the petition. As such, the appeal is not properly pending4. Petitioner must file an 

amended petition, pay the filing fee required for the filing of the petition, and file proof of 

serving the petition on the six parties in interest within 14 days of the entry of this Order. 

The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal. Tribunal rules and 

information on Entire Tribunal petitions and filing fees can be found on our website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. 

 

 

1 See TTR 221 

2 See TTR 227 

3 See TTR 217 

4 See TTR 219

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Further, the Tribunal has found that Petitioner is appealing assessments for future tax 

years. The Tribunal has no authority to consider assessments until they have been 

established by the March Board of Review and assessments for future tax years have 

not yet been established. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the February 5, 2025 Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the October 1, 2024 Order Extending Petitioner’s 

Default is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner is held in DEFAULT. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petitioner shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, 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. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY 

DISMISSED. The appeal shall continue for the 2024 tax year only.5 

 

Failure to comply with this Order will result in Petitioner being required to file a motion to 

set aside the default with the appropriate motion filing fee. 

 

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

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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 

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was placed in 

default on September 5, 2024, because Petitioner did not properly complete the petition 

or pay the required petition filing fee. Petitioner has also failed to submit proof of 

service of the petition under TTR 221. On October 1, 2024, the Tribunal extended the 

time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days and they have failed to 

respond. Petitioner has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure 

to comply with this Order shall result in the dismissal of the case . . .” and referenced 

Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized 

factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. 

Those factors are: 

 

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

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

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

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

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

serve the interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

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

 

 

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

2 Id. at 149.

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APPEAL RIGHTS 

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

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

Appeals. 

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. 

 

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If 

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

 

 

Entered: February 5, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

bw 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

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

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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

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369

 

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO CURE DEFAULT

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

was entered holding a party in default and the defaulted party has failed to timely cure 

that default. However, no history of deliberate delay had been established prior to that 

party being held in default. As such, the defaulted party should be given another 

opportunity to cure the default, as provided by Grimm v Treasury.1 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner shall cure the default as required by the Order holding 

that party in default and file a Motion to Set Aside Default, with the appropriate filing fee, 

and proof demonstrating service of the Motion on the opposing party, within 14 days of 

the entry of this Order. 2

Failure to cure the default, as required by this Order, will result in the dismissal of the 

case, if Petitioner was held in default, or the conducting of a default hearing, if 

Respondent was held in default.3 

By:_____________ ________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 1, 2024

1 Grimm v Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 219(5).

3 See TTR 231.

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PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369

 

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO CURE DEFAULT

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

was entered holding a party in default and the defaulted party has failed to timely cure 

that default. However, no history of deliberate delay had been established prior to that 

party being held in default. As such, the defaulted party should be given another 

opportunity to cure the default, as provided by Grimm v Treasury.4 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner shall cure the default as required by the Order holding 

that party in default and file a Motion to Set Aside Default, with the appropriate filing fee, 

and proof demonstrating service of the Motion on the opposing party, within 14 days of 

the entry of this Order. 5

Failure to cure the default, as required by this Order, will result in the dismissal

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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

Lawton Ave Holdings,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v

 

MTT Docket No. 24-003369

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner failed to properly complete the petition and has also failed to pay the full 

required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 227 and 217. As such, the appeal is 

not properly pending. See TTR 219. Petitioner must file an amended petition and pay 

the additional fee amount required for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry 

of this Order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal. 

Tribunal rules and information on Entire Tribunal petitions and filing fees 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: September 5, 2024

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 219(5)

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RECEIVED 

AUG 23 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON {. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Lawton Ave Holdings 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

Ju Ly Proud of-oviecd 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 22050872-5 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

2. 

The property identified above is X__real ___ personal. 

3. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? X Yes ___ No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- 

contiguous parcel.) 

4. 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property 

under appeal? __ Yes X_No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each 

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal.) 

5. 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal 

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

6. 

The property identified above is classified as

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8. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the 

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the 

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

The property or properties at issue are located in Wayne 

County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

14811 Greenfield, Detroit, M1 48227 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): Board of Review 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 

19785 W 12 Mile #314 Southfield, Ml 48076 

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

X 

the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment

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MTT Docket No. 

Page 3 of 4 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

All future years 

16. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2024 

871,300 

871,300 

871,300 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2024 

520,00 

260,00 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

| 

2024 

871,300 

871,300 

871,300 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

| request the proper assesment be completed based on no more than purchase 

amount, the current conditions and to allow for time to pay with any adjustment 

changes,

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Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if hone, Petitioner: 

Pas 

lly ie SY 

—— 

Printed Name 

of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

rence Johnspn 

Email Address: metroholdings@sbcglobal.net 

Mailing Address: 

19785 W 12 Mile rd #53 /¢ 

Southfield MI 48037 

Telephone Number: 313-341-2206 

MTT Docket No. 

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Date: 8/15/2024

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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

Lawton Ave Holdings, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 24-003369

City of Detroit, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this Notice, as required by TTR 221 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this Notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this Notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the Notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 229(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: __Tribunal Clerk________

Entered: September 5, 2024

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

AUG 23 2024 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON {. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Lawton Ave Holdings 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

Ju Ly Proud of-oviecd 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1. 

Property Parcel No: 22050872-5 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

2. 

The property identified above is X__real ___ personal. 

3. 

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties 

contiguous? X Yes ___ No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- 

contiguous parcel.) 

4. 

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property 

under appeal? __ Yes X_No. 

(If no, separate Petitions are required for each 

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under 

appeal.) 

5. 

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal 

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 

6. 

The property identified above is classified as

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Page 2 of 4 

8. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the 

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the 

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which 

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal's authority over the assessment or 

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 

The property or properties at issue are located in Wayne 

County. The 

property or properties’ address is: 

14811 Greenfield, Detroit, M1 48227 

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable 

local governmental unit): Board of Review 

Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 

19785 W 12 Mile #314 Southfield, Ml 48076 

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): 

X 

the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values 

the property or properties’ taxable value only 

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No 

uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment

Page 3

MTT Docket No. 

Page 3 of 4 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

All future years 

16. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value 

Taxable Value 

2024 

871,300 

871,300 

871,300 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

2024 

520,00 

260,00 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value 

Taxable Value 

| 

2024 

871,300 

871,300 

871,300 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

| request the proper assesment be completed based on no more than purchase 

amount, the current conditions and to allow for time to pay with any adjustment 

changes,

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Page 4 of 4 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if hone, Petitioner: 

Pas 

lly ie SY 

—— 

Printed Name 

of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

rence Johnspn 

Email Address: metroholdings@sbcglobal.net 

Mailing Address: 

19785 W 12 Mile rd #53 /¢ 

Southfield MI 48037 

Telephone Number: 313-341-2206 

MTT Docket No. 

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