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Michael Smith Petitioner V Township Of Superior Respondent
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- Michael Smith
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- Township Of Superior
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- 26-002252-TT
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- Default Petitioner
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- SC Property
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- Small Claims Division
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- Chippewa
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Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Reply Brief | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/10/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/10/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/09/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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MTT docket# 26-002252 I am responding to a Order of Default notice I received. It is asking me for a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal. I was unsure of what that was so I contacted my township assessor Christine Ledergerber of superior township. She said I did not need to submit this and that she already approved this for the December board of review and I don’t have to do anything else. I do not want to be held in default or for my case to be held up. If there are more/different steps I need to take please contact me on how to proceed. Thank you Michael Smith
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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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-002252 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Reply Brief Attachment File Name: Untitled document Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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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 Michael Smith, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002252 Township Of Superior, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 10, 2026 1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).
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MTT Docket No. 26-002252 Page 2 of 2 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 Michael Smith, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002252 Township Of Superior, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.2 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 10, 2026 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 225(5).
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MTT Docket No. 26-002252 Page 2 of 2 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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM DISABLED VETERAN’S EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type Individual Local Unit of Government First Name michael M.I. Last Name smith Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6320 South 4th Street City or Town Brimley State Michigan ZIP Code 49715 Telephone Number 9498873106 E-mail Address coachwedge@aol.com Subject Property Information: Parcel Identification Number: 17-014-054-039-00 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Property Address (No., Street) 6320 South 4th Street City or Town Brimley County Chippewa State Michigan ZIP Code 49715 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Superior (CHIPPEWA) Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR I filed for my exemption on 02/26/26. I Received my VA decision letter on 02/24/26. The effective date of when I became totally and permanently disabled due to my service-connected disabilities is 04/29/25. I am asking for the taxes I paid from this date to be refunded to me, ( summer 25 and winter 26 property taxes). I found this information on the Michigan.gov website, The July and December Boards of Review, under MCL 211.53b, have the authority to grant a disabled veteran’s exemption as a qualified error for any of the following for the current year and immediately preceding tax year 2) A delay in the determination by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that a veteran is permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans’ benefits at the 100% rate. Jurisdictional Issues: Years you are appealing: summer 25 and winter 26 Did you request a disabled veteran’s exemption by filing an application with the city/township? Yes List the date your disabled veteran’s exemption was denied: 1111-11-11 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Michael J smith Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran’s exemption petition.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS February 24, 2026 Michael J Smith 6320 S Fourth St Brimley, MI 49715 Dear Michael Smith: This letter is a summary of benefits you currently receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We are providing this letter to disabled Veterans to use in applying for benefits such as state or local property or vehicle tax relief, civil service preference, to obtain housing entitlements, free or reduced state park annual memberships, or any other program or entitlement in which verification of VA benefits is required. Please safeguard this important document. This letter is considered an official record of your VA entitlement. Our records contain the following information: Personal Claim Information Your VA claim number is: xxx-xx- You are the Veteran. Military Information Your most recent, verified periods of service (up to three) include: Branch of Service Character of Service Entered Active Duty Released/Discharged Marine Corps Honorable February 26, 1985 August 25, 1991 (There may be additional periods of service not listed above.) VA Benefit Information You have one or more service-connected disabilities: Yes Your combined service-connected evaluation is: 100% Your current monthly award amount is: $4,158.17 The effective date of the last change to your current award was: December 01, 2025 You are considered to be totally and permanently disabled due solely to your service-connected disabilities: Yes The effective date of when you became totally and permanently disabled due to your service-connected disabilities: April 29, 2025 9e52d294-c710-45cd-b1d1-fafb4348446a
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You should contact your state or local office of Veterans' affairs for information on any tax, license, or fee-related benefits for which you may be eligible. State offices of Veterans' affairs are available at http://www.va.gov/statedva.htm. How You Can Contact Us • If you need general information about benefits and eligibility, please visit us at https://www.va.gov. • Call us at 1-800-827-1000. • Contact us using Telecommunications Relay Services (TTY) at 711 24/7. • Send electronic inquiries through the Internet at https://www.va.gov/contact-us. Sincerely Yours, Regional Office Director 9e52d294-c710-45cd-b1d1-fafb4348446a
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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 Michael Smith, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002252 Township Of Superior, 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: September 9, 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 Michael Smith, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002252 Township Of Superior, 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: September 9, 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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM DISABLED VETERAN’S EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type Individual Local Unit of Government First Name michael M.I. Last Name smith Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6320 South 4th Street City or Town Brimley State Michigan ZIP Code 49715 Telephone Number 9498873106 E-mail Address coachwedge@aol.com Subject Property Information: Parcel Identification Number: 17-014-054-039-00 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Property Address (No., Street) 6320 South 4th Street City or Town Brimley County Chippewa State Michigan ZIP Code 49715 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Superior (CHIPPEWA) Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR I filed for my exemption on 02/26/26. I Received my VA decision letter on 02/24/26. The effective date of when I became totally and permanently disabled due to my service-connected disabilities is 04/29/25. I am asking for the taxes I paid from this date to be refunded to me, ( summer 25 and winter 26 property taxes). I found this information on the Michigan.gov website, The July and December Boards of Review, under MCL 211.53b, have the authority to grant a disabled veteran’s exemption as a qualified error for any of the following for the current year and immediately preceding tax year 2) A delay in the determination by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that a veteran is permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans’ benefits at the 100% rate. Jurisdictional Issues: Years you are appealing: summer 25 and winter 26 Did you request a disabled veteran’s exemption by filing an application with the city/township? Yes List the date your disabled veteran’s exemption was denied: 1111-11-11 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Michael J smith Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran’s exemption petition.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS February 24, 2026 Michael J Smith 6320 S Fourth St Brimley, MI 49715 Dear Michael Smith: This letter is a summary of benefits you currently receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We are providing this letter to disabled Veterans to use in applying for benefits such as state or local property or vehicle tax relief, civil service preference, to obtain housing entitlements, free or reduced state park annual memberships, or any other program or entitlement in which verification of VA benefits is required. Please safeguard this important document. This letter is considered an official record of your VA entitlement. Our records contain the following information: Personal Claim Information Your VA claim number is: xxx-xx- You are the Veteran. Military Information Your most recent, verified periods of service (up to three) include: Branch of Service Character of Service Entered Active Duty Released/Discharged Marine Corps Honorable February 26, 1985 August 25, 1991 (There may be additional periods of service not listed above.) VA Benefit Information You have one or more service-connected disabilities: Yes Your combined service-connected evaluation is: 100% Your current monthly award amount is: $4,158.17 The effective date of the last change to your current award was: December 01, 2025 You are considered to be totally and permanently disabled due solely to your service-connected disabilities: Yes The effective date of when you became totally and permanently disabled due to your service-connected disabilities: April 29, 2025 9e52d294-c710-45cd-b1d1-fafb4348446a
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You should contact your state or local office of Veterans' affairs for information on any tax, license, or fee-related benefits for which you may be eligible. State offices of Veterans' affairs are available at http://www.va.gov/statedva.htm. How You Can Contact Us • If you need general information about benefits and eligibility, please visit us at https://www.va.gov. • Call us at 1-800-827-1000. • Contact us using Telecommunications Relay Services (TTY) at 711 24/7. • Send electronic inquiries through the Internet at https://www.va.gov/contact-us. Sincerely Yours, Regional Office Director 9e52d294-c710-45cd-b1d1-fafb4348446a
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