Mohammed S Filali Petitioner V Township Of Bridgeport Respondent
- Petitioner
- Mohammed S Filali
- Respondent
- Township Of Bridgeport
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002384-TT
- Status
- Default Petitioner
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Saginaw
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
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| 11 | Evidence was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 9 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/19/2026 | $125.00 | Download |
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- Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (Rev. 10-25) THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Pr~~e~nt~•~!~:u~e~~!?i!!essor This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a m e assess FROM ASSESSING DEPARTMENT BRIDGEPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP 6740 DIXIE HWY BRIDGEPORT Ml 48722 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: ********AUTO**MIXED AADC 493 TS Pl ### FILALI, MOHAMMED & ILHAM 6341 MERCURY DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050-5269 3843 lll,l 111ll1111ll11lll11ll1ll'•111ll1ll1'l11•111l•11111•111111•111 PARCEL IDENTIFICATION PARCEL NUMBER: 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3944 CLUTIER RD SAGINAW, Ml 48601 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 73180 EXEMPTIONS % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% .00% .00% .00% % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse": Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": Exempt As "Development Property": O Yes IB] No O Yes 00 No O Yes 00 No 3843 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: --~ _ ~ __ ~- _ --r.'-- ---- -- 1/2 OF SE 1/4 SEC 04 - -- LOT 13 EXC S 85.08 FT THEREOF ALSO LOT 15 EXC N 100 FT J W CLUTIERS SUBDIV.OF THE W 1 /2 OF E T11N R5E ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 4 o 1 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 4 0 1 The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the 2026 year by approximately: $38 Residential PRIOR AMOUNT YEAR: 2025 CURRENT TENTATIVE AMOUNT YEAR: 2026 CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR TO CURRENT YEAR 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 26 800 27,523 723 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 26,800 I 30,000 3.200 ~ ·-- ·1K --- "" 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 _ _ _ _ . -"-- __ =- -- 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 26,800 I 30,000 I 3,200 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP lft025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? 0 Yes [] No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): Market Adjustment The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 ___ _....Ouestioos...regarding the ~otice otAssessment,Jaxable Valuation,..and-Eroperty-ClassificatioA rnay~be..oirected.io the-Eo\\cwingu..:~--- Name: SHARON FRISCHMAN Telephone Number: 989-777-0940 213 Email Address: ASSESSOR@BRIDGEPORTMI.ORG March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE 2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW IS IN SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2026 FROM 9 AM TO 3:00 PM & THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 FROM 3:00 PM TO 9:00 PM AT THE BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP HALL, 6740 DIXIE HWY, BRIDGEPORT, Ml, 48722 - - - APPEAL OPTIONS - - - (1) SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON APPT; OR (2) APPEAL BY LETTER. LETTER. APPEALS MUST BE RECIEVED BY NOON ON MARCH 12, 2026. TO SCHEDULE APPT OR FOR ASSISTANCE OR TO REVIEW ASSESSMENT IN ADVANCE OF MEETINGS, CALL 989.777.0940, OR EMAIL ASSESSOR@BRIDGEPORT.ORG
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Mohamed S FILALI MBA <msfilali2007@gmail.com> CURE OF DEFAULT & SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE - MTT Docket 26-002384 - Filali 1 message Mohamed S FILALI MBA <msfilali2007@gmail.com> Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 11:41 AM To: Bridgeport Assessor <assessor@bridgeportmi.org> Cc: Mohammed Filali <filali.mo.sam@gmail.com> Greetings, Please find attached a Submission to Cure Default and Supplemental Evidence for MTT Docket 26-002384, filed today in compliance with the Tribunal's September 16, 2026 Order Thank You ! Mohammed S FILALI (319) 331-8228 MSFILALI2007@gmail.com filali.mo.sam@gmail.com Petitioner: Mohammed & Ilham Filali Respondent: Bridgeport Charter Township Parcel No: 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 MTT Docket No: 26-002384 CPS Management & Investments LLC 3944 Cluttier RD, Saginaw MI 48601 Binder_03_MTT_Cure_Default_Package.pdf 4501K
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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: 26-002384 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Attachments to Petition Attachment File Name: GMAIL_Proof_of_service - MTT Docket 26-002384 - Filali copy Document Type: Evidence Attachment File Name: Exhihit A L4400 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner: Mohammed & Ilham Filali Respondent: Bridgeport Charter Township Parcel No: 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 MTT Docket No: 26-002384 _______________________________________________________________________________ SUBMISSION TO CURE DEFAULT AND SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE ________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Tribunal Clerk and Respondent, Pursuant to the Order of Default entered on September 16, 2026, in the above-captioned matter, Petitioner respectfully submits this document to CURE the default within the mandated 14-day period. 1. CURE OF DEFAULT: Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the 2026 L- 4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification. This is the final assessment notice giving rise to this appeal, satisfying the requirement of Tribunal Rule 279 (TTR 279). 2. SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE: Concurrently, Petitioner is submitting supplemental evidence to further support the petition, including: - Exhibit B: Email Correspondence and Appeal Appointment. This document demonstrates that the Assessor’s office acknowledged the appeal, requested evidence,
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and later retroactively claimed no written appeal was filed, establishing equitable estoppel. - Exhibit C: Current MLS Listing and Tax History Volatility. This document proves the property is actively marketed as "gutted" for $14,950, and demonstrates wild, unexplained tax assessment swings (e.g., $185 in 2023 to $1,857 in 2025) with zero physical improvements made to the structure. This submission fully complies with the Tribunal’s September 16, 2026 Order. Petitioner requests that the default be lifted and the case proceed to the merits based on the overwhelming evidence of severe overvaluation and administrative inconsistency. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Mohammed S. Filali Petitioner Date: September 20, 2026
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- Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (Rev. 10-25) THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Pr~~e~nt~•~!~:u~e~~!?i!!essor This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a m e assess FROM ASSESSING DEPARTMENT BRIDGEPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP 6740 DIXIE HWY BRIDGEPORT Ml 48722 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: ********AUTO**MIXED AADC 493 TS Pl ### FILALI, MOHAMMED & ILHAM 6341 MERCURY DR MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050-5269 3843 lll,l 111ll1111ll11lll11ll1ll'•111ll1ll1'l11•111l•11111•111111•111 PARCEL IDENTIFICATION PARCEL NUMBER: 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3944 CLUTIER RD SAGINAW, Ml 48601 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 73180 EXEMPTIONS % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% .00% .00% .00% % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": Exempt As
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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: 26-002384 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Attachments to Petition Attachment File Name: Binder_03_MTT_Cure_Default_Package 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 Mohammed S Filali, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002384 Township Of Bridgeport, 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 16, 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. 26-002384 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 Mohammed S
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 & Ilham Filali Bridgeport Charter Township 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 X X X N/A Residential X
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No ________uniformity of the
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Mohammed M.I. S Last Name FILALI Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6341 MERCURY DR City or Town MECHANICSBURG State Pennsylvania ZIP Code 17050 Telephone Number 3193318228 E-mail Address msfilali2007@gmail.com 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 parcel No Property Address (No., Street) 3944 Cluttier RD Saginaw City or Town Saginaw County Saginaw State Michigan ZIP Code 48601 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Unknown Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values 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 2 of 3 The Township's assessment of $30,000 SEV / $60,000 True Cash Value does not reflect the property's actual condition or market value. The property was acquired at a tax sale for $7,580.81 due to severe structural deterioration and functional obsolescence. The assessor's 'Market Adjustment' contradicts the property's uninhabitable condition and complete lack of market demand." Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026, and 2025 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 30000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 27523 What do you believe is the fair market value? 7500 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 3750 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 7500 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 /s/ Mohammed S Filali Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one
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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 S Filali, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002384 Township Of Bridgeport, 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 16, 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 S Filali, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002384 Township Of Bridgeport, 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
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Back SECURING THE WIN 2026 MotorTrend Truck of the Year® 2026 FORD MAVERICK ® Learn More *Important details Include filters like price, bed, and locati Try “800k 4bd 2ba with a fenc House for sale $14,950 2 bed 1 bath 926 sqft 0.53 acre lot Est.$205/mo Get pre-approved Open beams Scenic view Forest Two or more stories Single family Property type 41 days On Realtor.com $16 Price per sqft 1934 Year built Ask a question Compare my home 417 | 9 Realtor.com checked: A few minutes ago | Listing last updated: Jul 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM (EDT) Source: Realcomp, MLS #20261039370 Open houses There are no upcoming open houses. Tour when it works for you. Schedule tour Veterans in MI: Confirm 2026 VA Loan Requirements | How much home can I afford? (Find out!) 3944 Clutier Rd, Bridgeport, MI 48601 Add a commute What's special about this home? What's nearby? Check my commute Ch views saves Veterans in MI: Check VA Loan Eligibility Fly around 1/9 Kitchen More Listed by Adam Reigle Brokered by CENTURY 21 Metro Brokers Contact agent Schedule tour 7/15/26, 11:31 AM 3944 Clutier Rd, Bridgeport, MI 48601 [Updated 7/6] https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3944-Clutier-Rd_Saginaw_MI_48601_M37943-30052 1/4
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Perfect for an investor or DIY buyer. Home is currently gutted and will need to be refinished. Home will be sold As Is. $1,857 2025 taxes 0 sales Since 2026 92 years old Built in 1934 Price history Today Jun 25, 2026 Price increased Realcomp $14,950 $4,950 $16/sqft Jun 3, 2026 Listed Realcomp $10,000 $11/sqft 1934 Built Realcomp - - Tax history Year Taxes Total assessment Land Additions 2025 $1,857 $30,000 = - + - 2024 $1,353 $26,800 = - + - 2023 $185 $19,100 = - + - 2022 $1,568 $15,600 = - + - 2021 $1,078 $15,600 = - + - 2020 $1,055 $15,400 = - + - 2019 $1,023 $15,300 = - + - 2018 $989 $15,200 = - + - 2017 $964 $15,200 = - + - 2016 $997 $15,300 = - + - 2015 $1,016 $16,000 = - + - 2014 $1,017 $16,100 = - + - Property details $5,000 Closing Guarantee if you qualify Monthly payment Home value Veterans & military benefits Property history 7/15/26, 11:31 AM 3944 Clutier Rd, Bridgeport, MI 48601 [Updated 7/6] https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3944-Clutier-Rd_Saginaw_MI_48601_M37943-30052 2/4
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2013 $941 $16,300 = - + - 2012 $958 $16,600 = - + - 2011 $982 $17,100 = - + - 2009 $938 $18,500 = - + - 2008 $177 $19,100 = - + - 2007 $173 $19,100 = - + - Show less The price and tax history data displayed is obtained from public records and/or MLS feeds from the local jurisdiction. Contact your REALTOR® directly in order to obtain the most up-to-date information available. Neighborhood & schools Environmental risk Learn more about 3944 Clutier Rd More about this property Email agent By proceeding, you consent to receive calls and texts at the number you provided, including marketing by autodialer and prerecorded and artificial voice, and email, from realtor.com and others about your inquiry and other home- related matters (including buying and selling a
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EXHIBIT G: Current MLS Listing & Tax History Volatility Property: 3944 Clutier Rd, Bridgeport, MI 48601 | Parcel No: 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 Source: Realcomp / Realtor.com (Listing last updated: Jul 6, 2026) ========================================================================= PART 1: CURRENT MARKET REALITY (MLS LISTING) & REALTOR.COM ========================================================================= Current Listing Price: $14,950 (Recently increased from $10,000) Property Details: 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 926 sqft | 0.53 Acre Lot | Built in 1934 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: "Perfect for an investor or DIY buyer. [HIGHLIGHT IN YELLOW]: Home is currently gutted and will need to be refinished. Home will be sold As Is." ========================================================================= PART 2: HISTORICAL TAX VOLATILITY ========================================================================= Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Notes ----------|------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------- 2022 | $1,568 | $15,600 | [HIGHLIGHT IN YELLOW]: 2023 | $185 | $19,100 "No physical improvements made. 630% tax increase in one year on a gutted house." 2024 | $1,353 | $26,800 | [HIGHLIGHT IN YELLOW]: 2025 | $1,857 | $30,000 "Assessment jumped 57% while house remained gutted."
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========================================================================= SUMMARY OF DISCREPANCY ========================================================================= 1. The Township assesses this "gutted" property at a True Cash Value of $60,000 (SEV $30,000). 2. The open real estate market actively lists this exact same gutted property for $14,950. 3. The tax history proves administrative inconsistency: taxes swung from $185 (2023) to $1,857 (2025) with ZERO physical improvements made to the structure. This demonstrates that the current assessment is arbitrary, capricious, and disconnected from market reality.
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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: 26-002384 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Attachments to Petition Attachment File Name: Document Type: Attachments to Petition Attachment File Name: Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 26-002384 Tracking Number: US Mail # 9590 9402 9941 5335 3401 89 Mohammed & Ilham Filali Bridgeport Charter Township 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 X X X N/A Residential X
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MTT Docket No. 26-002384 Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an
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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: 26-002384 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: Binder2_ET_proof_of_Service_Bridgeport_Saginaw Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 26-002384 Tracking Number: US Mail # 9590 9402 9941 5335 3401 89 Mohammed & Ilham Filali Bridgeport Charter Township 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 X X X N/A Residential X
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MTT Docket No. 26-002384 Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an
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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: 26-002384 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: Binder2_ET_proof_of_Service_Bridgeport_Saginaw Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 26-002384 Tracking Number: US Mail # 9590 9402 9941 5335 3401 89 Mohammed & Ilham Filali Bridgeport Charter Township 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 X X X N/A Residential X
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MTT Docket No. 26-002384 Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an
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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: 26-002384 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: Binder2_ET_proof_of_Service_Bridgeport_Saginaw Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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v STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING _____________________________, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. 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 & Ilham Filali Bridgeport Charter Township 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 X X X N/A Residential X
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No ________uniformity of the
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Mohammed M.I. S Last Name FILALI Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6341 MERCURY DR City or Town MECHANICSBURG State Pennsylvania ZIP Code 17050 Telephone Number 3193318228 E-mail Address msfilali2007@gmail.com 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 parcel No Property Address (No., Street) 3944 Cluttier RD Saginaw City or Town Saginaw County Saginaw State Michigan ZIP Code 48601 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Unknown Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values 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 2 of 3 The Township's assessment of $30,000 SEV / $60,000 True Cash Value does not reflect the property's actual condition or market value. The property was acquired at a tax sale for $7,580.81 due to severe structural deterioration and functional obsolescence. The assessor's 'Market Adjustment' contradicts the property's uninhabitable condition and complete lack of market demand." Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026, and 2025 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 7309-11-5-04-4113-000 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 30000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 27523 What do you believe is the fair market value? 7500 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 3750 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 7500 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 /s/ Mohammed S Filali Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one
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