Record Finder / 26-000071-TT
Michigan
Marjorie A Jenkins, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Marjorie A Jenkins
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000071-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 01/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/21/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 01/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
Order_of_Dismissal.2026-01-21_14-11-30.0000.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 Marjorie A Jenkins, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000071 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. 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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MTT Docket No. 26-000071 Page 2 of 6 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: January 21, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Marjorie A Jenkins, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000071 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. 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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MTT Docket No. 26-000071 Page 4 of 6 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Marjorie M.I. A Last Name/Company Name Jenkins Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 19800 Stout St City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48219 Telephone Number 313-539-6495 Fax Number E-mail Address majenkinstutorials@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Michigan Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) Poverty Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I came to the Northwest Activity Center on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2 pm, to double-check to see if the Board of Review received my application. I was flabbergasted when I was told that the homeowner's property tax exemption form was never filed for the 2025 summer and winter taxes. I came on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to the Abayomi CDC building to receive help with my 2025 HOPE application. The female was very rude to me. She kept telling me to wait in line when there was no line. Then, she said, "You have to wait until my lunch time is over with," and got up and went to lunch. When she came back from lunch, she called me to her table right away. She refused to give me her name. She would not allow me to see what she wrote on my application. Then, finally, she announced she was done and that my application had been submitted, but it wasn't. I was further told that all of my paperwork from 2024 was accepted previously and that I didn't need to do anything else, but that was a lie, too. Furthermore, I was not provided with any written documentation, including copies, despite my repeated requests. She ignored me. The women just kept saying, "You don't need to do anything else." I then asked her if I could see her computer to physically view if my application had been sent. She again denied me that access. I stayed at this woman's table for as long as I could, trying to receive a copy of my submitted application. Finally, she told me to leave, and I never received a copy of my submitted application. Subsequently, at the Northwest Activity Center on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2 pm, the person who was actually completing my application told me that I wasn't the only one who this happened to. She said, "I don't know what's going on, but you weren't the only one that this happened to." She went on to say, "There were several other people who came on this day, Fri, 10/24/25, who needed their applications redone, as well." Then, she put my application into her pile of papers and told me to hold on to my copy. Finally, I received a call that the lady at the Northwest Activity Center said would come. The female on the other end told me to send her my documentation through her email. She stayed on the phone with me until she received all of them. So, I do not understand why I am receiving a denial letter stating that my paperwork was not turned in. SOLUTION Therefore, I am bringing this matter to your attention, with the hopes that you investigate why we were told our HOPE applications were submitted, when in fact they were not. Please see if you can get names to prevent these people from ever doing this again. You may contact me if you have any questions at (313) 539- 6495. Thanks for your support. Warm Regards, Jenkins Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? Yes If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: December March July December
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: Classification of Property: Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current
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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 Marjorie A Jenkins, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000071 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: January 21, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Marjorie A Jenkins, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000071 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: January 21, 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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Phone: (313) 224-3035 Fax: (313) 224-4576 www.detroitml.gov Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 Detroit, Michigan 48226 Board of Review December 9, 2025 DISTRICT: 1 JENKINS, MARJORIE ANN 19800 STOUT ST DETROIT MI 48219-2067 RE: 2025 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: D-63921 Parcel ID: 22101482-3 Property Address: 19800 STOUT Property Classification: 401 In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, BY REASON OF POVERTY, The December Board of Review has considered your 2025 homeowner's property tax exemption application regarding the above- described property. The homeowner's property tax exemption has been DENIED. (Reason for denial below) Income Not Provided; Valid ID/DL Not Provided by All Adults in the Household 18+ * YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER and WINTER TAXES.* If you disagree with the Board of Reviews decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days of this notice. Information on how to appeal including the petition form are available online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib .You can print the petition that applies to your appeal and mail the completed form along with this notice to Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909 Before Appeal After Appeal 2025 Assessed Value 38000 38000 2025 Taxable Value 0 0 If you have any questio is noti [ i ier q ns regarding this notice, please contact the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor at Sincerely, Christen Talifer Board of Review Secretary a a COFD / 0004019 / 0oo401e
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Marjorie M.I. A Last Name/Company Name Jenkins Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 19800 Stout St City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48219 Telephone Number 313-539-6495 Fax Number E-mail Address majenkinstutorials@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Michigan Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) Poverty Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I came to the Northwest Activity Center on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2 pm, to double-check to see if the Board of Review received my application. I was flabbergasted when I was told that the homeowner's property tax exemption form was never filed for the 2025 summer and winter taxes. I came on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to the Abayomi CDC building to receive help with my 2025 HOPE application. The female was very rude to me. She kept telling me to wait in line when there was no line. Then, she said, "You have to wait until my lunch time is over with," and got up and went to lunch. When she came back from lunch, she called me to her table right away. She refused to give me her name. She would not allow me to see what she wrote on my application. Then, finally, she announced she was done and that my application had been submitted, but it wasn't. I was further told that all of my paperwork from 2024 was accepted previously and that I didn't need to do anything else, but that was a lie, too. Furthermore, I was not provided with any written documentation, including copies, despite my repeated requests. She ignored me. The women just kept saying, "You don't need to do anything else." I then asked her if I could see her computer to physically view if my application had been sent. She again denied me that access. I stayed at this woman's table for as long as I could, trying to receive a copy of my submitted application. Finally, she told me to leave, and I never received a copy of my submitted application. Subsequently, at the Northwest Activity Center on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2 pm, the person who was actually completing my application told me that I wasn't the only one who this happened to. She said, "I don't know what's going on, but you weren't the only one that this happened to." She went on to say, "There were several other people who came on this day, Fri, 10/24/25, who needed their applications redone, as well." Then, she put my application into her pile of papers and told me to hold on to my copy. Finally, I received a call that the lady at the Northwest Activity Center said would come. The female on the other end told me to send her my documentation through her email. She stayed on the phone with me until she received all of them. So, I do not understand why I am receiving a denial letter stating that my paperwork was not turned in. SOLUTION Therefore, I am bringing this matter to your attention, with the hopes that you investigate why we were told our HOPE applications were submitted, when in fact they were not. Please see if you can get names to prevent these people from ever doing this again. You may contact me if you have any questions at (313) 539- 6495. Thanks for your support. Warm Regards, Jenkins Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? Yes If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: December March July December
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: Classification of Property: Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current
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