Mohammed Alharbi, Petitioner V City Of Hamtramck, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Mohammed Alharbi
- Respondent
- City Of Hamtramck
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000231-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/05/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | 4 | 03/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 03/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 01/13/2026 | $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 Mohammed Alharbi, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000231 City of Hamtramck, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was placed in default on March 6, 2026, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., notice denying Petition’s request for poverty exemption. On March 31, 2026, the Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days, and they have failed to respond. Petitioner has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of the case” and referenced Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. Those factors are: (1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) the degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better serve the interests of justice.2 Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 1 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 2 Id. at 149.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000231 Page 2 of 2 APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. Entered: May 5, 2026 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm kac PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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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 Mohammed Alharbi, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000231 City of Hamtramck, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioner in default on March 6, 2026, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., notice denying poverty exemption. Petitioner was required to cure the default by obtaining a copy of the denial notice from Respondent and then submitting a copy to the Tribunal within 14 days.1 Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file a copy of the denial notice, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, and (3) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.3 1 A list of Tribunal rules can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 3 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 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. 26-000231 Page 2 of 2 Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237.4 Entered: March 31, 2026 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm kac PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk 4 See also MCL 205.732.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Mohammed Alharbi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000231 City Of Hamtramck, 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.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: March 6, 2026 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000231 Page 2 of 4 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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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 Mohammed Alharbi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000231 City Of Hamtramck, 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.ii Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: March 6, 2026 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 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 ii “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
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MTT Docket No. 26-000231 Page 4 of 4 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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RECEIVED JAN 16 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA * GOVERNOR LANSING PIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM POVERTY EXEMPTION Do not use this form to appeal Principat Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans Exemption, or other exemption disputes. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e, Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name A Moham Med Maiting Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or; Rural Route) 5125 Jemans Sp City or Town State ZIP Code Hambeapme k ME Yel Telephone Number ~ . S13 578 -)59¢ Email Address (do not enter unless vou want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Alha 11M tors (@ gral) Com MA. Last Name/Company Name Alhavl,; Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name ML Last Name Firm Name (if any) Malling Address (No, Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email) 7 Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel! Identification Number: i ) Ye) 3 o lo y 2 y PDD 5128 yi mansd <h Property Address (No., Strest) City or Town County State ZIP Code Jamtram IK bv ano My | HER Taxing Authority (City or Township)
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BN : STATE OF MICHIGAN REC NOITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA LANSING DIRECTOR Saction 4: Explain the Reasen for this Anneal Ho, TRY sald The deni MY Fax exenPlios In Hamvbyamd Breas of ag ovogt and Je 000l) Wikdrawals onyny bark accourd ard | Fold Hem rad HF wae AMON RY Tog ova my undg wher boughb ~The house _and | obi) Owe hija Move fmwh 1 shill MVE Neb Pay | . leckey Tre ore pe oY MU Lor, my wk Y From my Fax, Ye bund anh “Hank Noy Section 5: Jurisdictional lssues Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? Bq Yes [No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: [Wm] March [IN] July Ji] December If No, please explain: Date the BOR decision was issued: 12/4/2025 Tax year(s) denied: 9 pot) Fee Information There is no fae required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal. Signature *Required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representatives Signature: = fo ec
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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 Mohammed Alharbi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000231 City Of Hamtramck, 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: March 6, 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 Mohammed Alharbi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000231 City Of Hamtramck, 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: March 6, 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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RECEIVED JAN 16 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA * GOVERNOR LANSING PIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM POVERTY EXEMPTION Do not use this form to appeal Principat Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans Exemption, or other exemption disputes. Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e, Board of Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name A Moham Med Maiting Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or; Rural Route) 5125 Jemans Sp City or Town State ZIP Code Hambeapme k ME Yel Telephone Number ~ . S13 578 -)59¢ Email Address (do not enter unless vou want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Alha 11M tors (@ gral) Com MA. Last Name/Company Name Alhavl,; Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name ML Last Name Firm Name (if any) Malling Address (No, Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email) 7 Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel! Identification Number: i ) Ye) 3 o lo y 2 y PDD 5128 yi mansd <h Property Address (No., Strest) City or Town County State ZIP Code Jamtram IK bv ano My | HER Taxing Authority (City or Township)
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BN : STATE OF MICHIGAN REC NOITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA LANSING DIRECTOR Saction 4: Explain the Reasen for this Anneal Ho, TRY sald The deni MY Fax exenPlios In Hamvbyamd Breas of ag ovogt and Je 000l) Wikdrawals onyny bark accourd ard | Fold Hem rad HF wae AMON RY Tog ova my undg wher boughb ~The house _and | obi) Owe hija Move fmwh 1 shill MVE Neb Pay | . leckey Tre ore pe oY MU Lor, my wk Y From my Fax, Ye bund anh “Hank Noy Section 5: Jurisdictional lssues Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? Bq Yes [No If Yes, check which BOR you attended: [Wm] March [IN] July Ji] December If No, please explain: Date the BOR decision was issued: 12/4/2025 Tax year(s) denied: 9 pot) Fee Information There is no fae required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal. Signature *Required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representatives Signature: = fo ec
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Mobamea Nj) 9b | Name 5)25 Ys mars SY Address @ Bande an dC Mt gga) City P State Zip usa [piease check box if address has changed Voi Michigan Tax Tebinal Low, OF awa St larsiey mt grey . = IIR 2 SRS Ls, 0s sh Mail; oe) Po [Rex 302372 ars |g) ML Y¥909 oo 9% Sedetls ses 9% 8:0.99% RRR XERKA &O SEES TT EREE
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