Michigan

Linda Sucich, Petitioner V Township Of New Buffalo, Respondent

Petitioner: Linda Sucich
Respondent: Township Of New Buffalo

Case overview

Docket number: 25-002726-TT
Status: Disposed
CaseType: SC Property
Division: Small Claims Division
County: Berrien
Judge: No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #	Subject	Filer	Line Ref	Enter Date/Post Mark	Fee	Related Item
9	Consent Judgment	Not recorded	Not recorded	03/20/2026	Not recorded	Download
8	Granted	PET	7	03/20/2026	Not recorded	Download
7	A Stipulation has been received.	PET	Not recorded	03/17/2026	$25.00	Download
6	Answer was received	RESP	Not recorded	09/15/2025	Not recorded	Download
5	Notice of Filing	Not recorded	Not recorded	09/25/2025	Not recorded	Download
4	Petition has been verified	PET	1	09/09/2025	Not recorded	Download
3	Notice of Docket Number SC	Not recorded	Not recorded	09/09/2025	Not recorded	Download
2	Attachments to the Petition were filed	Not recorded	Not recorded	07/15/2025	Not recorded	Download
1	A petition was received.	PET	Not recorded	07/15/2025	$200.00	Download

Documents

25-002726 Consent Judgment.pdfRead complete document text →

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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

Linda Sucich,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner,

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-002726

New Buffalo Township,

Presiding Judge

Respondent.

Joshua M. Wease

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT

CONSENT JUDGMENT

The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates

of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the parties’ Stipulation. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all

attachments, terms and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise

indicated.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment

rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be

corrected to reflect the property’s true cash and taxable values as provided in this

Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment.2

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the

affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as

required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent

Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a

proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and

interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated,

separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being

refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless

otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and

the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the

Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28

days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest

shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2013, through June 30, 2016, at the rate of 4.25%,

(ii) after June 30, 2016, through December 31, 2016, at the rate of 4.40%, (iii) after

December 31, 2016, through June 30, 2017, at the rate of 4.50%, (iv) after June 30,

1 See MCL 211.27a.

2 See MCL 205.755.

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2017, through December 31, 2017, at the rate of 4.70%, (v) after December 31, 2017, 

through June 30, 2018, at the rate of 5.15%, (vi) after June 30, 2018, through December 

31, 2018, at the rate of 5.41%, (vii) after December 31, 2018, through June 30, 2019, at 

the rate of 5.9%, (viii) after June 30, 2019, through December 31, 2019, at the rate of 

6.39%, (ix) after December 31, 2019, through June 30, 2020, at the rate of 6.40%, (x) 

after June 30 2020, through December 31, 2020, at the rate of 5.63%, (xi) after 

December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, (xii) after June 30, 

2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (xiii) after December 31, 2022, 

through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (xiv) after June 30, 2023, through 

December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (xv) after December 31, 2023, through June 

30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (xvi) after June 30, 2024, through December 31, 2024, at 

the rate of 9.50%, (xvii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at the rate of 

9.47%, (xviii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate of 8.66%, 

and (xix) after December 31, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at a rate of 8.48%. 

 

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

 

See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

Entered: March 20, 2026 

jc 

 

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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Stipulation (2026-03-17) re.Sucich - Chippewa.Fully Signed.pdfRead complete document text →

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Linda Sucich 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.25002726 

New Buffalo Township 

Respondent(s) 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

1. 

The subject property is in Berrien 

(VALUATION) 

County. 

2. 

Parcel Number: 11-41-4940-0201-05-0 

. 

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

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

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

of Review are: 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

Taxable Value (TV) 

2025 

417,200 

389,247 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are: 

Tax year 

True Cash Value 

AV 

Tv 

2025 

$667,800 

333,900 

333,800 

5. 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.) 

Value of additions.

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NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the 

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1 of each year for appeals 

pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the 

appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

8. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, 

if none, Petitioner: 

yan ow 

Dein 

Printed Name: Ly A. ray 

atomer for Owner 

Date: March 16, 2026 

“a sponds 

t's Syl representative: 

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S 0 

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Printed 

Name: Shalice Northrop, Assessor 

Date: 

2020

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Linda Sucich 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.25002726 

New Buffalo Township 

Respondent(s) 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

1. 

The subject property is in Berrien 

(VALUATION) 

County. 

2. 

Parcel Number: 11-41-4940-0201-05-0 

. 

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

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

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

of Review are: 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

Taxable Value (TV) 

2025 

417,200 

389,247 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are: 

Tax year 

True Cash Value 

AV 

Tv 

2025 

$667,800 

333,900 

333,800 

5. 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.) 

Value of additions.

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NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the 

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1 of each year for appeals 

pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the 

appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

8. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, 

if none, Petitioner: 

yan ow 

Dein 

Printed Name: Ly A. ray 

atomer for Owner 

Date: March 16, 2026 

“a sponds 

t's Syl representative: 

= 

S 0 

\ 

Printed 

Name: Shalice Northrop, Assessor 

Date: 

2020

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RECEIVED 

SEP 15 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

\ 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-002726 

Section 1; Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name 

Shalice 

R 

Northrop 

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

17425 Red Arrow Highway 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

New Buffalo 

Mi 

49117 

Telephone Number 269-587-0208 

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

shalicen@gmail.com 

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

First Name 

ML. 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

‘Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

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

Od Yes 

No 

Ave the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[dves 

[ne 

Not Applicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

GOVERNOR

LANSING

DIRECTOR

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

The value of the new construction was added for 2025. Adjustments are made to the

property value based on the market. The ECF for the property was applied to bring the

property to market value. The property is properly valued based on the value of the new

construction and the market value. The building permit value of $485000, which is the

property owners stated value of the new construction was not exceeded prior to the ECF

being applied to bring the value of the property to the market value. The value of New

and Additions applied to the value is $348100.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [4 Yes

[No

if yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

March

[I] July

m} December

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

[No

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

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s} at issue, did it have authority? [1 Yes

[ml] No

If yes, cite the Board's authority.

Was the assessment{s) at Issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [Ma] Yes

If yes, explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

Yes

If so, what is the issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? [ves 

[Ino 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March 

Od July 

Od December 

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

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? [ml] Yes 

[No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: Od March 

[| July 

Od December 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

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

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

a 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

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

Parcel Identification Number: 

11-41-4940-0201-05-0 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

[7%] 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Respasntal 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

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

417200 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

389247 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

834400 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

417200 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

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Jurisdiction: 

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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

Linda Sucich,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 25-002726

Township Of New Buffalo,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website.

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

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.

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MTT Docket No. 25-002726

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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: September 25, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk