Minnie J Merriwether, Petitioner V City Of Lansing, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Minnie J Merriwether
- Respondent
- City Of Lansing
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003651-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Ingham
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Record Sent - COA | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/16/2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| 10 | Certification Letter COA | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Record requested- COA | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/13/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Claim of Appeal was filed | PET | Not recorded | 12/11/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Denied | PET | 5 | 11/25/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Order Denying Motion | Not recorded | 5 | 11/25/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Motion for Reconsideration was received. | PET | Not recorded | 11/12/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
| 4 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/23/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/23/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/23/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 08/22/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
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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 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE COURT OF APPEALS Minnie J Merriwether, Petitioner-Appellant, v Court of Appeals Docket No. 378640 City of Lansing, Respondent-Appellee. Lower Court No. 25-003651 CERTIFIED RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Dated: March 16, 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909
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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 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE COURT OF APPEALS Minnie J Merriwether, Petitioner-Appellant, v Court of Appeals Docket No. 378640 City of Lansing, Respondent-Appellee. Lower Court No. 25-003651 CERTIFIED RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Kate Campbell, Tribunal Secretary of the Michigan Tax Tribunal, certifies that the electronic file is a replica of the original record of the Michigan Tax Tribunal in the above-captioned matter, and that said record consists of those entries shown on the docket card. The documents are stored electronically and can be found on the Tribunal’s website at https://taxdocketlookup.apps.lara.state.mi.us/Details.aspx?PK=159342. Any confidential documents contained in this docket will be attached to the e-mail responding to the file request. Dated: March 16, 2026 ____________________________ Michigan Tax Tribunal Paralegal
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1 Campbell, Kate (LARA) From: COA Lansing Records Clerk <COALansingRecords@courts.mi.gov> Sent: Friday, March 13, 2026 10:30 AM To: LARA-taxtrib Subject: Record_Request for COA #378640 - Lansing Office CAUTION: This is an External email. Please report suspicious emails via the "Report to Abuse" button in Outlook To: COURT CONTACT RE:MINNIE J MERRIWETHER V CITY OF LANSING Court of Appeals No.:378640 Tax Tribunal:25-003651 Within 21 days of the date of this notice, please send the court record for this case to the Michigan Court of Appeals digitally, or to this location: 2nd Floor, Hall of Justice, 925 West Ottawa St., PO Box 30022, Lansing, MI 48909-7522. See MCR 7.210(G). If you are unable to file the record within 21 days, please reply to this email explaining the delay and indicating when you expect the record to be available. If you have any questions, you may reply to this email. Thank you, Michigan Court of Appeals Clerk's Office
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aN Legal Services of South Central Michigan i | li H l S S ( NM 3490 Belle Chase Way, #50, Lansing, M1 48911 Ul) MAKING JUSTICE A REALITY Phone (517) 394-2985 e Fax (517) 394-4276 « www.Isscm.org Serving Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Livingston, and Shiawassee Counties TECEIVED DEC 16 2025 December 11, 2025 A1CHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 RE: Merriwether v. City of Lansing MTT Docket No. 25-003651 Dear Michigan Tax Tribunal: Enclosed please find a copy of the Claim of Appeal and associated documents related to the above-captioned case. Please certify the record for this case to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have questions, please contact me at the above telephone number and my extension is 243. Sincerely, /s/ Jessica R. Maas Jessica R. Maas Attorney at Law
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JIS Code: COA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE NO.
CIRCUIT
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY
CLAIM OF APPEAL
DISTRICT
[/1IN THE COURT OF APPEALS
PROBATE
Court address
925 W. Ottawa St., P.O. Box 30022 Lansing, M! 48508-7522
Court telephone no.
517-373-0786
Plaintiff's/Pelitioner’s name(s) and address(es)
Yl Appellant
MINNIE ) MERRIWETHER
[lappeiee
4217 Wainwright Avenue
Lansing, M148911
Defendant's/Respondent’s name(s) and address(es)
Cl Appetiant
CITY OF LANSING
Wlappetice
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Mi 48933
Plaintiff's attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no.
Jessica R. Maas {P77996} & Siarah C. Oliver (P87707)
MAP/Legal Services of South Central Michigan
3490 Belle Chase Way, Ste. 50
Lansing, M1 48911
(517) 394-2985
Defendant's attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no.
Gregory S. Venker
Office of the City Attorney
124 W. Michigan Avenue, FI 5
Lansing, Mt 48933
(517) 483-4320
In the matter of
Other interested party(ies) of probate matter
1. Minnie J Merriwether
Name
claims an appeal from a final judgment or final order entered on
October 23, 2025
in the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT No. 25-003651-TT)
Court of the State of Michigan,
Date
Court name and number or county
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Michigan Tax Tribunal Chair Patricia L. Halm
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3. [Ja. The transcript has been ordered.
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Claim of Appeal
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0 4. THIS CASE INVOLVES
[J a.
ACONTEST AS TO THE CUSTODY OF A MINOR CHILD.
Case No.
[Jb. AN ADULT OR MINOR GUARDIANSHIP UNDER THE ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE OR
UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH CODE.
[CJc. AN INVOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT CASE UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH CODE.
Jd.
ARULING THAT A PROVISION OF THE MICHIGAN CONSTITUTION, A MICHIGAN STATUTE, ARULE OR
REGULATION INCLUDED IN THE MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, OR ANY OTHER ACTION OF THE
LEGISLATIVE OR EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT IS INVALID.
Je. ANADOPTION ORDER UNDER CHAPTER X OF THE PROBATE CODE.
Of. AFREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ISSUE.
12/11/2025
/s/ lessica R. Maas {P77996)
Date
Appellant/Attorney signature
PROOF OF SERVICE
| certify that copies of this claim of appeal and bond (if required) were served on
Gregory Venker, Lansing City Attorney
on 12/11/2025
by
Name
Date
Michigan Tax Tribunal
on 12/11/2025
by
Name
Date
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Name
Date
12/11/2025
/s/ Jessica R. Maas
personal service.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Minnie J Merriwether,City Of Lansing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION MTT Docket No. 25-003651 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
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motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral
arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.
Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals.
If the
claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision,
it is an “appeal of right.”
If
the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision,
it is an “appeal
by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the
record on appeal. There is no certification fee.
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RECEIVED pr, yeu NOV 1.8 2025 \ ibd z= MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ) STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR yy. A, LY L1eIe ys MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL P etitioner(s) Abs of Pabst, ; Respondent(s)” MTT Docket No.~25 ~223¢5/-7 7 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 1. | wish this Tribunal to reconsider ptded of dagmics bo ad - 0/238-225 5 2. Good cause exists to grant reconsideration because: esnita— T pafpitted miy-appeal Wid sar He 35 dawg [rated oa/ Aa [edt et Fares Ae ayy oF larsrngg, Slain gelloated [fy lle 3. 1 ask this Tribunal to grant my request for reconsideration. “Party/Representative (sign here) yw, file. yd Ll suede A “[Print/type name of person signing] | certify that on this date | served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. Jf Jr fangs pn Mepsssithes
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2025 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW Change Notice Jul 22,2025 MERRIWEATHER MINNIE 4217 WAINWRIGHT AVE LANSING, MI 48911-2249 Re: July Board of Review Change Notice 33-01-01-31-327-021 4217 WAINWRIGHT AVE Dear Property Owner: On Jul 22, 2025 , the July Board of Review made the following correction to the assessed, capped and taxable values or to the Principal Residence Exemption for the above referenced parcel. Original Corrected Year Assessed Capped Taxable Year Assessed Capped Taxable 2024 56,500 41,088 41,088 2024 56,500 41,088 41,088 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Reason: BON ERY ee Adjustment Type: MCL 211.7u - Poverty Exemption 2025 59,000 42,361 42,361 2025 59,000 42,361 42,361 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Reason: POVERTY eee Adjustment Type: MCL 211.7u - Poverty Exemption The action of the July Board of Review may be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 days after the final decision, ruling or determination. To appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, file at petition with the MTT that can be obtained from their website: http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Ls cen MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No.oZ7-283£5/~ 7 7 (ty oF Lastzeoe 5 Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE 17 i 2/C states that on Alo y /d, A045 helshe [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Wolo & F dos? tative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Oh of [etssetg Assessor office [84 pak Mae hie yy Ls, Rausing M7 NF93% Mes Worsisuilos [Signature of pefson who is serving/mailing copy] Morne Hors iow ex YPrint/type narfe of person serving/mailing copy]
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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 Minnie J Merriwether, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003651 City of Lansing, Presiding Judge Respondent. Jason C. Grinnell ORDER DENYING PETITIONER’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION On November 12, 2025, Petitioner filed a motion requesting that the Tribunal reconsider the Order of Dismissal entered in this case on October 23, 2025. In the motion, Petitioner states that the petition was filed with the Tribunal within 35 days as stated on Respondent’s Board of Review (BOR) decision. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file and finds that Petitioner has failed to demonstrate a palpable error relative to the Order of Dismissal that misled the Tribunal and the parties and that would have resulted in a different disposition if the error was corrected.1 The Tribunal properly concluded that it has no authority over Petitioner’s appeal because the petition was not filed within 30 days of the BOR decision as required by MCL 211.53c. Although Petitioner contends that they filed within the time period stated on the decision, the Michigan Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that the Tribunal lacks any equitable authority to assume jurisdiction in cases presenting potential due-process violations when the statutory requirements for filing an appeal under MCL 205.735a have not been met. Jurisdiction in such cases may only be vested upon the Tribunal by a judicial body with powers of equity such as an appellate court.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion for Reconsideration is DENIED. This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 1 See MCR 2.119(F)(3). A palpable error is one that is “easily perceptible, plain, obvious, readily visible, noticeable, patent, distinct, or manifest.” Luckow v Luckow, 291 Mich App 417, 426 (2011) (quotation marks and citation omitted). 2 Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__ (2025). See also Federal-Mogul Corp v Dep’t of Treasury, 161 Mich App 346 (1987), Elec Data Sys Corp v Flint Twp, 253 Mich App 538 (2002), and VanderWerp v Plainfield Twp, 278 Mich App 624 (2008), noting that the Tribunal’s powers are limited to those authorized by statute and do not include powers of equity.
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MTT Docket No. 25-003651 Page 2 of 2 APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, 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: November 25, 2025 By _______________________________ bw/gc 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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RECEIVED pr, yeu NOV 1.8 2025 \ ibd z= MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ) STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR yy. A, LY L1eIe ys MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL P etitioner(s) Abs of Pabst, ; Respondent(s)” MTT Docket No.~25 ~223¢5/-7 7 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 1. | wish this Tribunal to reconsider ptded of dagmics bo ad - 0/238-225 5 2. Good cause exists to grant reconsideration because: esnita— T pafpitted miy-appeal Wid sar He 35 dawg [rated oa/ Aa [edt et Fares Ae ayy oF larsrngg, Slain gelloated [fy lle 3. 1 ask this Tribunal to grant my request for reconsideration. “Party/Representative (sign here) yw, file. yd Ll suede A “[Print/type name of person signing] | certify that on this date | served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. Jf Jr fangs pn Mepsssithes
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2025 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW Change Notice Jul 22,2025 MERRIWEATHER MINNIE 4217 WAINWRIGHT AVE LANSING, MI 48911-2249 Re: July Board of Review Change Notice 33-01-01-31-327-021 4217 WAINWRIGHT AVE Dear Property Owner: On Jul 22, 2025 , the July Board of Review made the following correction to the assessed, capped and taxable values or to the Principal Residence Exemption for the above referenced parcel. Original Corrected Year Assessed Capped Taxable Year Assessed Capped Taxable 2024 56,500 41,088 41,088 2024 56,500 41,088 41,088 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Reason: BON ERY ee Adjustment Type: MCL 211.7u - Poverty Exemption 2025 59,000 42,361 42,361 2025 59,000 42,361 42,361 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Principal Residence Exemption 100.0000 Reason: POVERTY eee Adjustment Type: MCL 211.7u - Poverty Exemption The action of the July Board of Review may be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 days after the final decision, ruling or determination. To appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, file at petition with the MTT that can be obtained from their website: http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Ls cen MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No.oZ7-283£5/~ 7 7 (ty oF Lastzeoe 5 Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE 17 i 2/C states that on Alo y /d, A045 helshe [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Wolo & F dos? tative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Oh of [etssetg Assessor office [84 pak Mae hie yy Ls, Rausing M7 NF93% Mes Worsisuilos [Signature of pefson who is serving/mailing copy] Morne Hors iow ex YPrint/type narfe of person serving/mailing copy]
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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 Minnie J Merriwether,City Of Lansing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003651 , 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. 25-003651 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: October 23, 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
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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 Minnie J Merriwether,City Of Lansing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003651 , 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. 25-003651 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
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RECEIVED, J| AUG 2 2 2025 yr oo STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN T, GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLO BROAN GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 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 First Name M.1. Last Name/Company Name y (= J | MErLrcdES REL Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) Ltt fe 2/979 tayxs coksg fd Hep ity or Town Statd’ ZIP Code A pu5 nl SC JZ V4 4/74 lls Telephone Number Fax Number SI 7-§9¢-29/ E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Minn emer Cio ffor Ex) 2 A i Ls Section 2: Petitioner’s AHGLREYIAMIGFzEd Representative’s Contact Information First Name 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 (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 3: Subject Property Information How many If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? parcels are you O Yes* [a No** appealing? *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) [1 True Cash and Taxable Value Jv Poverty Exemption [J Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Disabled Veterans Exemption [1 Uncapping of Taxable Value [J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [1 Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a [1 Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal was fogs / oc! Betws eo od Wp 1d Lope. Dosey He dima these fares wha do T wos Mot woth) ug at dhe Lise Soke pm yg [ig ans Mate of 2022, Aad cfvclit Slant pocescss 2 4 scone for fi Jead, gf y WIFE phd star leg Hy gmevat pjeeced Low S02 Joortps Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealin NON + 2025 Did you protest the assessment ata Board of Review (BOR)? [Zl Yes [ml] No if Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [I] March [] July [] December if No, check the appilcable reason(s): [} Not required to attend (m} Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner [Hl] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel identification Number:
3%. o-oo) ~ 3) -
347 _ 04
\
Classification of Property:
Rea]
Personal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Value {also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
59,000
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
43, 3)
What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
8 100.000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.
§ 50 000
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 appeat this issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel Identification Number:
2,%-01-0-3 ~3 271-04!
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Rea]
Pe
{check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you believe is the property’s classification?
Real
Personal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial RoE
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
tf improved property, how is the property currently being used?
priv, ensdence
If improved property, for what ube was the property designed?
rexidentialPage 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? J ves O No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? vig Yes 0 No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parce! with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $26.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL. 206,762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee
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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 Minnie J Merriwether,City Of Lansing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003651 , 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: October 23, 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
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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 Minnie J Merriwether,City Of Lansing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003651 , 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: October 23, 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
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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 Minnie J Merriwether,City Of Lansing, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003651 , 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: October 23, 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
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RECEIVED, J| AUG 2 2 2025 yr oo STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN T, GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLO BROAN GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 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 First Name M.1. Last Name/Company Name y (= J | MErLrcdES REL Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) Ltt fe 2/979 tayxs coksg fd Hep ity or Town Statd’ ZIP Code A pu5 nl SC JZ V4 4/74 lls Telephone Number Fax Number SI 7-§9¢-29/ E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Minn emer Cio ffor Ex) 2 A i Ls Section 2: Petitioner’s AHGLREYIAMIGFzEd Representative’s Contact Information First Name 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 (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) Section 3: Subject Property Information How many If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? parcels are you O Yes* [a No** appealing? *If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) [1 True Cash and Taxable Value Jv Poverty Exemption [J Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Disabled Veterans Exemption [1 Uncapping of Taxable Value [J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) [1 Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a [1 Classification Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal was fogs / oc! Betws eo od Wp 1d Lope. Dosey He dima these fares wha do T wos Mot woth) ug at dhe Lise Soke pm yg [ig ans Mate of 2022, Aad cfvclit Slant pocescss 2 4 scone for fi Jead, gf y WIFE phd star leg Hy gmevat pjeeced Low S02 Joortps Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealin NON + 2025 Did you protest the assessment ata Board of Review (BOR)? [Zl Yes [ml] No if Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [I] March [] July [] December if No, check the appilcable reason(s): [} Not required to attend (m} Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner [Hl] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel identification Number:
3%. o-oo) ~ 3) -
347 _ 04
\
Classification of Property:
Rea]
Personal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Current Assessed Value {also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
59,000
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
43, 3)
What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
8 100.000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.
§ 50 000
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 appeat this issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel Identification Number:
2,%-01-0-3 ~3 271-04!
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Rea]
Pe
{check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
What do you believe is the property’s classification?
Real
Personal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial RoE
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
tf improved property, how is the property currently being used?
priv, ensdence
If improved property, for what ube was the property designed?
rexidentialPage 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? J ves O No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? vig Yes 0 No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parce! with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $26.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL. 206,762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee
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