Robert Edwards, Jean Edwards, Petitioners Vs. Township Of Schoolcraft, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Robert Edwards, Jean Edwards
- Respondent
- Township Of Schoolcraft
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003075-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Houghton
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/18/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Denied | PET | 6 | 12/18/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Order Denying Motion | Not recorded | 6 | 12/18/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 11/26/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Filing Fee Received | PET | Not recorded | 11/08/2025 | $250.00 | Download |
| 9 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | 4 | 10/30/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Placed in abeyance. | PET | 6 | 10/30/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Order Placing Motion in Abeyance | Not recorded | 6 | 10/30/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Motion to Set Aside Default was received. | PET | Not recorded | 09/16/2025 | $50.00 | Download |
| 5 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/09/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/01/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/01/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/01/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/19/2025 | $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 Robert Edwards and Jean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioners, v MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Schoolcraft Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER DENYING PETITIONERS’ MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT ORDER OF DISMISSAL On September 16, 2025, Petitioners filed a motion and paid the applicable motion fee, requesting that the Tribunal set aside the default entered on August 1, 2025.1 Respondent did not respond to the motion. On October 30, 2025, the Tribunal issued an order placing Petitioners’ motion in abeyance and extending the time for Petitioners to cure the default by an additional 14 days, stating that while Petitioners partially complied with Tribunal rules by filing a Motion to Set Aside Default and paying the fee required for the filing of the motion,2 Petitioners failed to pay the fee required for the filing of the petition. Though Petitioners timely responded by paying the required petition filing fee on November 8, 2025, the Tribunal issued a third order extending the time for Petitioners to cure the default. In that order the Tribunal clarified that although Petitioners had satisfied the requirements of the initial default, Petitioners had failed to file proper proof evidencing the service of the petition.3 Petitioners were allowed an additional 14 days to respond, have had ample time to reply, yet have failed to respond or submit the requested filings. As such, granting the motion is not warranted. Furthermore, the Tribunal finds that Petitioners have not complied with the orders extending default, which stated that “failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case” and referenced Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.4 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 1 Petitioner failed to respond to the order of default and the Tribunal issued an order extending the default on September 9, 2025, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to respond to the default. 2 A list of Tribunal rules can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 3 TTR 227. 4 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).
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MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Page 2 of 3 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.5 Here, Petitioners’ 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 Petitioners’ history of noncompliance in this case. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioners’ Motion to Set Aside Default is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this 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
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RECEIVED ocr. 03 2025 Tranlnfo:4606 26060374-1 10/02/25 er, Chki: 2682 Ant: $60.00 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL peg ID: ROBERT EDWARDS STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Robert sean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) f v MTT Docket No. 25-0307 Sehaoleratt-Counpy Board of feview Respondent(s) MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 1. A default was entered against me on August | 202% and, if applicable, the default was extended on Set. 5 2025. 2. Good cause exists to set aside the default because: we do pot have a computer; nor refrable miernet access: Yheretore we did not receive the defn lr notice unis ater the time had expired 7o respond. 3. | ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. | Gon Epes Payfy/Representative (sign here) ean LL. Edwards [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.
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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 Robert Edwards and Jean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioners, v MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Schoolcraft Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER DENYING PETITIONERS’ MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT ORDER OF DISMISSAL On September 16, 2025, Petitioners filed a motion and paid the applicable motion fee, requesting that the Tribunal set aside the default entered on August 1, 2025.1 Respondent did not respond to the motion. On October 30, 2025, the Tribunal issued an order placing Petitioners’ motion in abeyance and extending the time for Petitioners to cure the default by an additional 14 days, stating that while Petitioners partially complied with Tribunal rules by filing a Motion to Set Aside Default and paying the fee required for the filing of the motion,2 Petitioners failed to pay the fee required for the filing of the petition. Though Petitioners timely responded by paying the required petition filing fee on November 8, 2025, the Tribunal issued a third order extending the time for Petitioners to cure the default. In that order the Tribunal clarified that although Petitioners had satisfied the requirements of the initial default, Petitioners had failed to file proper proof evidencing the service of the petition.3 Petitioners were allowed an additional 14 days to respond, have had ample time to reply, yet have failed to respond or submit the requested filings. As such, granting the motion is not warranted. Furthermore, the Tribunal finds that Petitioners have not complied with the orders extending default, which stated that “failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case” and referenced Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.4 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 1 Petitioner failed to respond to the order of default and the Tribunal issued an order extending the default on September 9, 2025, allowing Petitioner an additional 14 days to respond to the default. 2 A list of Tribunal rules can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 3 TTR 227. 4 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).
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MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Page 2 of 3 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.5 Here, Petitioners’ 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 Petitioners’ history of noncompliance in this case. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioners’ Motion to Set Aside Default is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this 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
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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 Robert Edwards & Jean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioners, v MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Schoolcraft Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONERS TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioners’ Motion to Set Aside Default in abeyance on October 30, 2025, and an Order Extending Time for Petitioners to Cure Default. Pursuant to the order, Petitioners were required to pay the fee required for the filing of the petition within 14 days. Though Petitioners timely responded and submitted the required filing fee, and thus have cured the initial default, they have not filed a proper proof evidencing service of the petition, as required by TTR 227.1 Petitioners opted to file their appeal in the Entire Tribunal, which utilizes a formal hearing process to resolve disputes, and they are therefore required to serve the petition with “noted docket number” on all six of the following parties-in-interest: (1) the certified assessor or board of assessors, (2) the township supervisor or clerk, (3) the county equalization director, (4) the county clerk, (5) the secretary of the local school board, and (6) the treasurer of this state. The assessor and township supervisor or clerk must be served by certified mail or personal service; all other parties may be served by first class mail or personal service. The proof of service filed with the petition was filed prior to the Tribunal assigning a docket number, and it indicates that only two of the parties-in-interest were served with the undocketed petition. As such, and inasmuch as Petitioners are subject to default for proper proof of service, the Tribunal finds an extension of the current default appropriate. Petitioners’ appeal qualifies for the Small Claims Division, which utilizes an informal hearing process to resolve disputes, based on the classification of the property at issue and amount in dispute. Petitioners may therefore file a written motion requesting to have the case transferred to the Small Claims Division in lieu of the required proof of service discussed above. The motion must be accompanied by a completed Small Claims petition form and the required $50.00 motion fee. 1 The Notice of Docket Number issued on August 1, 2025 stated: “This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition as served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition.”
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MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Page 2 of 2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioners to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioners must complete the following to cure the default: File proof evidencing service of the Entire Tribunal petition on all six parties-in- interest in the manner required by TTR 227. Alternatively, Petitioners may file a motion requesting to transfer the case to the Small Claims division with Small Claims petition form and $50.00 motion fee. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of entry of this order.2 Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237.3 Entered: November 26, 2025 By _____________________________ ejg 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 2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal
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NOV 17 2025 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY FEE CALCULATOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Enter State Equalized Value (SEV) of single parcel of parcel having highest value: Enter what you pelieve this parcel would sell for (True Cash Value). Amount in dispute: $0.00 Filing fee due: $250.00 Number of contiguous parcels Filing fee for contiguous parcels $0.00 Total filing fee due: $250.00 USE THIS CALCULATOR |F ONLY TAXABLE VALUE (TV) 1S AT |SSUE Enter TV of single parce! Of parcel having highest TV: Enter what you pelieve the TV should be: Amount in dispute: $0.00 Filing fee due: $250.00 Number of contiguous parcels Filing fee for contiguous parcels $0.00 Total filing fee due: $250.00 Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy between the Tax Tribunal's Calculator and the Tax Tribunal's Rules. However, the MTT makes nO guarantee that the fee calculated bY using this calculator will agree with the MTT Rules. \f there is @ discrepancy: the Tax Tribunal's Rules will supersede.
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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 Robert Edwards & Jean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioners, v MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Schoolcraft Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER PLACING PETITIONERS’ MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT IN ABEYANCE ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONERS TO CURE DEFAULT On September 16, 2025, Petitioner filed a Motion to Set Aside Default. Respondent has not filed a response to the motion. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file in this case and finds that Petitioners were held in default on August 1, 2025, for failing to pay the required petition filing fee. Petitioners failed to respond, and the Tribunal entered an order extending the time to cure on September 9, 2025. Having now filed a Motion to Set Aside Default and having paid the $50.00 motion filing fee, Petitioners have partially complied with the Tribunal’s orders. Petitioners failed, however, to pay the petition filing fee. Though the Tribunal finds one final extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioners’ 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.1 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioners’ Motion to Set Aside Default is held in ABEYANCE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the time for Petitioners to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioners must pay the petition filing fee to cure the default. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of entry of this order.2 A filing fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 1 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business
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MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Page 2 of 2 Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of this case, as provided by TTR 237.3 Entered: October 30, 2025 By _____________________________ sw/jcr 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 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). 3 See also MCL 205.732.
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RECEIVED ocr. 03 2025 Tranlnfo:4606 26060374-1 10/02/25 er, Chki: 2682 Ant: $60.00 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL peg ID: ROBERT EDWARDS STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Robert sean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) f v MTT Docket No. 25-0307 Sehaoleratt-Counpy Board of feview Respondent(s) MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 1. A default was entered against me on August | 202% and, if applicable, the default was extended on Set. 5 2025. 2. Good cause exists to set aside the default because: we do pot have a computer; nor refrable miernet access: Yheretore we did not receive the defn lr notice unis ater the time had expired 7o respond. 3. | ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. | Gon Epes Payfy/Representative (sign here) ean LL. Edwards [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.
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KINGSFORD MI 498 A Edwards 16 SEP 2025 PM1 L 1775 52340 Mink Farm Rd. Lake Linden, MI 49945 ¥ Michypar Jae Tribunal P.0. Box 50285" lansing, MI 45909 SESE TFEEEE THRU CUTE ART To TA
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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 Robert Edwards & Jean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioners, v MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Schoolcraft Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER PLACING PETITIONERS’ MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT IN ABEYANCE ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONERS TO CURE DEFAULT On September 16, 2025, Petitioner filed a Motion to Set Aside Default. Respondent has not filed a response to the motion. The Tribunal has considered the motion and the case file in this case and finds that Petitioners were held in default on August 1, 2025, for failing to pay the required petition filing fee. Petitioners failed to respond, and the Tribunal entered an order extending the time to cure on September 9, 2025. Having now filed a Motion to Set Aside Default and having paid the $50.00 motion filing fee, Petitioners have partially complied with the Tribunal’s orders. Petitioners failed, however, to pay the petition filing fee. Though the Tribunal finds one final extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioners’ 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.1 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioners’ Motion to Set Aside Default is held in ABEYANCE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the time for Petitioners to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioners must pay the petition filing fee to cure the default. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of entry of this order.2 A filing fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 1 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business
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MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Page 2 of 2 Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of this case, as provided by TTR 237.3 Entered: October 30, 2025 By _____________________________ sw/jcr 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 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). 3 See also MCL 205.732.
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RECEIVED ocr. 03 2025 Tranlnfo:4606 26060374-1 10/02/25 er, Chki: 2682 Ant: $60.00 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL peg ID: ROBERT EDWARDS STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Robert sean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) f v MTT Docket No. 25-0307 Sehaoleratt-Counpy Board of feview Respondent(s) MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 1. A default was entered against me on August | 202% and, if applicable, the default was extended on Set. 5 2025. 2. Good cause exists to set aside the default because: we do pot have a computer; nor refrable miernet access: Yheretore we did not receive the defn lr notice unis ater the time had expired 7o respond. 3. | ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. | Gon Epes Payfy/Representative (sign here) ean LL. Edwards [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.
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KINGSFORD MI 498 A Edwards 16 SEP 2025 PM1 L 1775 52340 Mink Farm Rd. Lake Linden, MI 49945 ¥ Michypar Jae Tribunal P.0. Box 50285" lansing, MI 45909 SESE TFEEEE THRU CUTE ART To TA
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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 Robert Edwards and Jean Edwards, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioners, v MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Schoolcraft Township, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONERS TO CURE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order holding Petitioners in default on August 1, 2025, because Petitioners failed to pay the requisite Entire Tribunal petition filing fee.1 The order further indicated that if the intention was to file in the Small Claims division, Petitioners shall file a Small Claims petition and a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review). Information on Tribunal rules, filing fees and Small Claims petition forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Petitioners were required to cure the default within 14 days; they have had ample time to comply and have failed to respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioners’ failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify the dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioners to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if Petitioners wish to remain in the Entire Tribunal Division, Petitioners must complete the following to cure the default: (1) pay the required filing fee for the filing of the Entire Tribunal petition, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $50.00 fee required for the filing of the motion. Unfortunately, the payment of the required filing fee may not be made via e-filing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if Petitioners intended to file in the Small Claims Division, Petitioners must complete the following to cure the default: 1 The order further stated: “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).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).
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MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Page 2 of 2 (1) file a Small Claims Petition for Valuation Appeal, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default; and (3) pay the $50.00 fee required for the filing of the motions and the $125.00 filing fee for the filing of the petition, if applicable.3 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “Amended Petition.” IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon entry of the amended Small Claims petition, if any, the Tribunal shall issue a Small Claims Notice of Docket. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of entry of this order. Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237.4 Entered: September 9, 2025 By _____________________________ kac/jcr 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 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
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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 Robert Edwards,Jean Edwards, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Township Of Schoolcraft, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the Entire Tribunal petition. See TTR 223. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not be made via e-filing. If you intended to file in the Small Claims division, please file a Small Claims petition and 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.). The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “amended petition.” Small Claims petition forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 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: August 1, 2025 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
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MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Page 2 of 4 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. 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 Robert Edwards,Jean Edwards, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-003075 Township Of Schoolcraft, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the Entire Tribunal petition. See TTR 223. Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing fee calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the
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RECEIVED JUL 25-2025 J ; MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Robert § Jean Edwards MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) \' MTT Docket No. Schooleraf? County Beard of Review Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: B1-018-000-008-70 (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 _v 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 7esideniial
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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): 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): The property or properties at issue are located in toughton County. The property or properties’ address is: 52340 Mint fzem Ld. Lake Linden, AN] 40945 The assessment or assessments at igsue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Shooters Coy 8 Board oF Ley ew) Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 52340 Anak Farm Ld. Cake Linden, Al 4794S This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values v~___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? _v~ Yes ___No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax vear or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 155, 965 56,090 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 AE, 949 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 56, 020 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 7,14 reduction i taxable value
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of P, Te. d Represgntative or, if none, Petitioner: don 2 dont aids Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Rebpert MN. Edwards i Jean [Edwards Email Address: feanedweards 3 (@ potmar) pom Mailing Address: , S2340 Ark Farm LA. Late inden, MI 49945 Telephone Number: __ 906-204-- 082¢ Date: 0/30/: (=a
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RECEIVED JUL 2572025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Robert 5 Jean Edwards MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) \ MTT
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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 Robert Edwards,Jean Edwards, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-003075 Township Of Schoolcraft, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: __Tribunal Clerk________ Entered: August 1, 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 Robert Edwards,Jean Edwards, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-003075 Township Of Schoolcraft, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: __Tribunal Clerk________ Entered: August 1, 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
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RECEIVED JUL 25-2025 J ; MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Robert § Jean Edwards MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) \' MTT Docket No. Schooleraf? County Beard of Review Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: B1-018-000-008-70 (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 _v 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 7esideniial
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MTT Docket No. Page 2 of 4 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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): 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): The property or properties at issue are located in toughton County. The property or properties’ address is: 52340 Mint fzem Ld. Lake Linden, AN] 40945 The assessment or assessments at igsue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): Shooters Coy 8 Board oF Ley ew) Petitioner's legal residence or principal office address is: 52340 Anak Farm Ld. Cake Linden, Al 4794S This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values v~___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? _v~ Yes ___No uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation
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MTT Docket No. Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax vear or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 2025 155, 965 56,090 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 AE, 949 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 2025 56, 020 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 7,14 reduction i taxable value
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MTT Docket No. Page 4 of 4 Signature of P, Te. d Represgntative or, if none, Petitioner: don 2 dont aids Printed Name of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Rebpert MN. Edwards i Jean [Edwards Email Address: feanedweards 3 (@ potmar) pom Mailing Address: , S2340 Ark Farm LA. Late inden, MI 49945 Telephone Number: __ 906-204-- 082¢ Date: 0/30/: (=a
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RECEIVED JUL 2572025 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR Robert 5 Jean Edwards MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) \ MTT
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