Shatika Claxton, Petitioner V City Of Warren, Respondent

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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

Shatika Claxton, 

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.25-002515

City Of Warren,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was placed in 

default on September 30, 2026, for failing to appear at a duly-scheduled hearing. Even 

though Petitioner failed to comply with the order, the Tribunal must consider Grimm v 

Dep’t of Treasury1 prior to the dismissal of this case. In Grimm, the Michigan Court of 

Appeals summarized factors that the Tribunal must consider before imposing the 

sanction of dismissal. Those factors are:

(1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of 

refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the 

opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) 

the degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) 

attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better 

serve the interests of justice.2 

Petitioner’s failure to appear at the hearing and failure to comply with the Order of 

Default 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. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case.

1 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

2 Id. at 149.

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APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If 

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 21, 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

Shatika Claxton, 

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.25-002515

City Of Warren,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was placed in 

default on September 30, 2026, for failing to appear at a duly-scheduled hearing. Even 

though Petitioner failed to comply with the order, the Tribunal must consider Grimm v 

Dep’t of Treasury3 prior to the dismissal of this case. In Grimm, the Michigan Court of 

Appeals summarized factors that the Tribunal must consider before imposing the 

sanction of dismissal. Those factors are:

(1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of 

refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the 

opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) 

the degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) 

attempts to cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better 

serve the interests of justice.4 

Petitioner’s failure to appear at the hearing and failure to comply with the Order of 

Default 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. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case.

3 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

4 Id. at 149.

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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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No. 25-002515

City Of Warren,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner failed to 

appear for the duly-noticed hearing scheduled for September 30, 2026. Thus, this case 

is subject to dismissal or a default hearing. Prior to dismissal or the scheduling of a 

default hearing, however, the Tribunal finds that placing the absent party in default and 

ordering an explanation and documentation justifying the absence at the proceeding is 

appropriate.1 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the absent party is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall submit information and 

documentation as directed above. The response must be filed with the Tribunal and 

served on the opposing party or the opposing party’s authorized representative within 

14 days of entry of this order.2 

Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of this case or the scheduling of 

a default hearing, as provided by TTR 237.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 30, 2026

1 See Grimm v Department 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 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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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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No. 25-002515

City Of Warren,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner failed to 

appear for the duly-noticed hearing scheduled for September 30, 2026. Thus, this case 

is subject to dismissal or a default hearing. Prior to dismissal or the scheduling of a 

default hearing, however, the Tribunal finds that placing the absent party in default and 

ordering an explanation and documentation justifying the absence at the proceeding is 

appropriate.3 Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the absent party is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall submit information and 

documentation as directed above. The response must be filed with the Tribunal and 

served on the opposing party or the opposing party’s authorized representative within 

14 days of entry of this order.4 

Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of this case or the scheduling of 

a default hearing, as provided by TTR 237.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 30, 2026

3 See Grimm v Department of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).

4 “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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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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ED 

SEP 11 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

Docket no. 25-002515 

Parcel Tax I.D. No. 13-01-107-021 

Property Address: 32555 Bruggeman 

Petitioner: Shatika Claxton 

32555 Bruggeman 

Warren, Ml 48088 

VS. 

Respondent: 

City of Warren 

One City Square 

Warren, M1 48093 

Prepared by: Robert Thomas 

Property Appraiser 

MAAO 

City of Warren

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2025 DIRECT SALES COMPARISON ANALYSIS 

eff date 

12/31/2024] 

SUBJECT 

COMP 1 

COMP 2 

COMP 3 

COMP 4 

Address 

32555 Bruggeman 

32860 Northampton 

32007 Claeys 

31920 Claeys 

32229 Cambridge 

Parcel # 

13-01-107-021 

13-02-127-004 

13-02-152-010 

13-02-153-008 

13-02-177-017 

Sales Price 

$305,900 

$355,500 

$364,000 

$325,000 

$320,000 

Sales Date 

2/13/2023 

5/20/2024 

8/8/2024 

11/13/2024 

10/1/2024 

Sale Price Per Sq Ft 

$134.64 

$147.14 

$166.44 

$174.73 

$173.35 

Terms 

Arms Length 

Arms Length 

Arms Length 

Arms Length 

Time (0.25% per month) 

7 

$6,221.25 

5 

$4,550.00 

2 

$1,625.00 

3 

$2,400.00 

Location 

Similar 

Similar 

Similar 

Similar 

Physical Characteristics 

Lot Size ($200 Per FF < 10 FF) 

80x111 

97x107 

($3,400) 

93x113 

($2,600) 

93x113 

($2,600) 

73x120 

Age/Condition 

Average 

Average 

Average 

Average 

Average 

Year Built 

1978 

1968 

1972 

1971 

1965 

Exterior 

Brick/Siding 

Brick/Siding 

Brick/Siding 

Brick/Siding 

Brick/Siding 

Building Style 

2 Story 

2 Story 

2 Story 

2 Story 

2 Story 

Square Footage ($30 Per Sq Ft) 

2,272 

24186 

(84,320.00) 

2,187 

$2,550.00 

1,860 

$12,360.00 

1,846 

$12,780.00 

Foundation 

Bsmt/Slab 

Bsmt/Slab 

Bsmt/Slab 

Bsmt/Slab 

BsmtSlab 

Heat Source ($1,000 For A/C) 

Forced Heat & Cool| 

Forced Heat & Cool 

Forced Heat & Cool 

Forced Heat & Cool 

Forced Heat & Cool 

Garage ($3,000 Per Car) 

2 Car 

2 Car 

2 Car 

2Car 

2 car 

Baths ($2000Half-$3000 Full) 

2 

25 

-$2,000 

2.5 

-$2,000.00 

1.5 

$2,000 

3 

-$3,000| 

Porch 

CCP & CGEP|CCP & CONC PATIO 

CCP & PAVER PATIO 

CCP & CONC PATIO 

CCP & CONC PATIO 

Fireplace ($1000) 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Bedrooms 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

Net Adjustments: 

($3,498.75) 

$2,500.00 

$13,385.00 

$12,180.00 

Gross Adjustments: 

$15,941.25 

$11,700.00 

$18,585.00 

$18,180.00 

Adjusted Price Sale Price 

$352,001 

$366,500 

$338,385 

$332,180 

% Net Adjustments: 

-1.0% 

0.7% 

4.12% 

381% 

% Gross Adjustments: 

4.5% 

3.2% 

5.72% 

5.68% 

Adjusted Price/Sq.Ft.: 

$154.93 

$161.31 

$148.94 

$146.21 

Per Sq.Ft. 

Range: 

$332,180-$366,500 

Mean: 

$347,267 

Median: 

$345,193 

Indicated Value 

(ROUNDED) 

$345,000 

Indicated SEV 

$172,500

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SUBJECT: 

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Comp #1: 32860 Northampton 

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Subject Property: 32555 Bruggeman 

Owners: 

Tax ID No: 

School District: 

Zoning: 

Warren, MI 48088 

Shatika Claxton 

13-01-107-021 

Warren Con 

R-1-C 

CGEP 

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Comp #1: 

32860 Northampton 

Warren, MI 48093 

Sold 05/20/2024 ($355,500) 

Tax ID No: 

13-02-127-004 

School District: 

~~ Warren Con 

Zoning: 

26.7 

R-1-A 

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(3 

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Bsmt 

BRK GAR 

5

Page 6

Comp #2: 

Tax ID No: 

32007 Claeys 

Sold: 08/08/2024 ($364,000) 

Warren, MI 48093 

13-02-152-010 

School District: 

~~ Warren Con 

Zoning: 

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Comp #3: 

Tax ID No: 

31920 Claeys 

Warren, MI 48093 

13-02-153-008 

Sold: 11/13/2024 ($325,000) 

10' 

School District: 

Warren Con 

Zoning: 

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Comp #4: 

32229 Cambridge 

Sold: 10/01/2024 ($320,000) 

Warren, Ml 48093 

Tax ID No: 

13-02-177-017 

School District: 

Warren Con 

Zoning: 

R-1-B 

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RECONCILIATION 

All of the comparables in this report are located in North Warren within one mile of the subject 

property. All of the comparables utilized were adjusted at various levels due to differences to the 

subject. The adjustments applied are reasonable and well supported 

in the marketplace. The 

subject property is located in a stable community with an average demand for similar property 

types. 

In the final analysis, this assessor reconciled to the adjusted median as the best indicator of value 

due to the fact that such a figure is not swayed by extreme measures. 

Sales Approach Conclusion Table 

E ffective Date 

Tax Year 

Concluded Value (Rounded) 

December 31, 2024 

2025 

$345,000

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Shatika Claxton 

Parcel I.D. No. 

13-01-107-021 

Petitioner, 

M.T.T. Docket No. 

25-002515 

Address 

32555 Bruggeman 

CITY OF WARREN, 

Respondent. 

/ 

Shatika Claxton 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

32555 Bruggeman 

Po Box 30232 

Warren, MI 48088 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Robert Thomas 

One City Square, Suite 310 

Warren, MI 48093 

(586) 574-4619 

/ 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

STATE OF MICHIGAN) 

) SS. 

COUNTY OF MACOMB) 

On 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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-002515

City Of Warren, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

September 30, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

11:30 AM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

170816304 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included 

in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of 

administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit 

documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year assessments at hearings to be conducted on 

or after April 1st in a subsequent year. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st in a subsequent year, 

taxpayers are required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at 

the March Board of Review for that year. 

MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. 

The following motions and requests may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and 

requests may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Motions and 

requests may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If 

sent by mail, motions and requests must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the 

address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or 

authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. 

1. Motion to Adjourn: Parties may request the hearing be rescheduled (i.e. adjourned). The motion must be 

submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 28 days before the hearing unless there are 

emergency circumstances. The emergency circumstances must be detailed to justify the granting of what

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RECEIVED 

JUL 09 2005 

MICHIGA 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

N TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO, 25-002515 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ML 

Last Name 

City of Warren 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

One City Square- Suite 310 

City or Town 

Warren 

State 

Z|P Code 

Mi 

48093 

Telephone Number 586-574-4619 

rthomas@gcityofwarren.org 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ML 

Last Name 

Robert 

E 

Thomas 

Firm Name (if any} 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

One City Square- Suite 310 

City or Town 

State 

2IP Cade 

Warren 

mi 

48093 

Telephone Number 586-574-4619 

rthomas@cityofwarren.org 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email} 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

[A Yes 

0 

No 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

if not, list which parcels adjoin one another.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The Assessed Value as equalized does not exceed 50% of True Cash Value. Market 

analysis of comparable properties within the same economic neighborhood as the subject] 

property indicates that the 2025 Assessed and Taxable Values are appropriate. Evidence 

will be submitted prior to hearing. 

Section §: Jurisdictional Issues 

{F PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Ir] Yes 

[I] No 

if yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

[| July 

[ml December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? [I] Yes 

[I] No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? ] Yes 

[] No 

if yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [Ml] Yes 

[7] No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

| Yes 

7) No 

If so, what is the issue date?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? Od Yes 

r7] No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [| March 

[] uly 

[] December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 

{F PETITIONER 1S APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? [| Yes 

[] No 

if Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [| March 

[| July 

[| December 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

] 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 6: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

13-01-107-021 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one} 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

$166,110 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

$166,110 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

$332220 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value, 

$166,110 

if you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Shatika Claxton 

Petitioner. 

Parcel I.D. No. 

13-01-107-021 

M.T.T. Docket No. 

25-002515 

CITY OF WARREN, 

Address 

32555 Bruggeman 

Respondent. 

/ 

Shatika Claxton 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

32555 Bruggeman 

Po Box 30232 

Warren MI 48088 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Robert Thomas, MAAO 

One City Square, Suite 310 

Warren, Michigan 48093 

(586) 574-4619 

/ 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

STATE OF MICHIGAN) 

) SS. 

COUNTY OF MACOMB) 

On the date below, 

| sent by first-class mail a copy of Respondent’s Answer 

: 

Shatika Claxton 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

32555 Bruggeman 

Po Box 30232 

Warren, MI 48088 

Lansing, MI 48909 

| declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, 

knowledge, and belief. 

June 30, 2025

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CERTIFIED

MAIL. 

Greve" monn 

Assessor’s Orrice, Suite 310 

030 1470 DD02 B30D 

157 

One City Souare 

s 

Warren, MI 48093-2397

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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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002515

City Of Warren,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

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MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 29, 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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002515

City Of Warren,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that

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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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002515

City Of Warren,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.1 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).2 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The 

appeal shall continue for the 2025 tax year(s) only.

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: June 25, 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

1 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

2 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002515

City Of Warren,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.3 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).4 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The 

appeal shall continue for the 2025 tax year(s) only.

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: June 25, 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

3 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

4 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ~~ MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Shatika 

Claxton 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

32555 Bruggeman Dr 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Warren 

MI 

48088 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

313-304-4477 

E-mall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

slocke143@yahoo.com 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

I 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [] yes* 

No** 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for Information regarding any contiguous parcels.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that appiy) 

[J True Cash and Taxable Value 

8 Poverty Exemption 

Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

{7 Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[J Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

- Comparable properties are assessed lower. Properties in similar size, condition and 

location to mine are assessed at a lower value. This demonstrates a lack of uniformity 

and fairness in the assessment. 

- 

| am also appealing the assessed value due to a substantial increase in proeprty taxes 

from $3,900 to $8,400 following the uncapping the taxable value. 

| understand that 

uncapping allows reassessment at market value following a transfer of ownership, 

| 

believe the new assessed value does not accurately reflect fair market value of ,y 

property. 

-1 am requesting a review and adjustment to ensure the assessment is fair, equitable 

and reflective. As ths has made my home barely affordable and unsaleable. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year{s) you are appealing: 

2024 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 

Yes 

[No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: 

March 

[| July 

[7 oecember 

If No, check the appticable reason(s) 

O Not required to attend 

Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

| Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

[} Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

1301107021 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Rosana! 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utllity 

(check one) 

[v4 

Current Assessed Value (ales known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

161,480 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

161,480 

What do you believe is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Value)? 

161,480 

Muitiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

Ifyou believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Valus, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Section 8: Classification Information «oniy ne mi Dep't of Treasury may appeat this issue to the Tribunai* 

Parcel ldentification Number: 

1301107021 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residontial 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

% 

What do you believe Is the property's classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial Rosiantit 

Timber-Cutover 

(levelopmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

I 

if improved property, how is the property currently being used? 

If Improved property, for what use was the property designed?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

Doss the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes 

M No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? 

1 ves 

No 

If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention, 

if you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equatized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus 

$25.00 will be added for each additional parcel baing

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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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002515

City Of Warren,

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: June 25, 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

Shatika Claxton,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002515

City Of Warren,

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: June 25, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL =~ ~™ 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ~~ MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not 

submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Shatika 

Claxton 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

32555 Bruggeman Dr 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Warren 

MI 

48088 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

313-304-4477 

E-mall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

slocke143@yahoo.com 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

I 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels areyou | [] yes* 

No** 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a multiple parcel form for Information regarding any contiguous parcels.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that appiy) 

[J True Cash and Taxable Value 

8 Poverty Exemption 

Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

{7 Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[J Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

- Comparable properties are assessed lower. Properties in similar size, condition and 

location to mine are assessed at a lower value. This demonstrates a lack of uniformity 

and fairness in the assessment. 

- 

| am also appealing the assessed value due to a substantial increase in proeprty taxes 

from $3,900 to $8,400 following the uncapping the taxable value. 

| understand that 

uncapping allows reassessment at market value following a transfer of ownership, 

| 

believe the new assessed value does not accurately reflect fair market value of ,y 

property. 

-1 am requesting a review and adjustment to ensure the assessment is fair, equitable 

and reflective. As ths has made my home barely affordable and unsaleable. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year{s) you are appealing: 

2024 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 

Yes 

[No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: 

March 

[| July 

[7 oecember 

If No, check the appticable reason(s) 

O Not required to attend 

Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

| Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

[} Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

1301107021 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Rosana! 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utllity 

(check one) 

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Current Assessed Value (ales known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

161,480 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

161,480 

What do you believe is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Value)? 

161,480 

Muitiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

Ifyou believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Valus, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Section 8: Classification Information «oniy ne mi Dep't of Treasury may appeat this issue to the Tribunai* 

Parcel ldentification Number: 

1301107021 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residontial 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

% 

What do you believe Is the property's classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial Rosiantit 

Timber-Cutover 

(levelopmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

I 

if improved property, how is the property currently being used? 

If Improved property, for what use was the property designed?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

Doss the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes 

M No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? 

1 ves 

No 

If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention, 

if you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equatized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus 

$25.00 will be added for each additional parcel baing

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