Sonja D Green, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, 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 

Sonja D Green, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

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

default on October 7, 2025, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of the notice giving 

rise, i.e., Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) denial notice and pay the appropriate 

filing fee for the petition. Petitioner failed to respond and an Order Extending Time for 

Petitioner to Cure Default was issued November 4, 2025. Petitioner responded, but 

their attempt to cure was incomplete because they failed to provide a copy of the PRE 

denial notice or file a Motion to Set Aside Default. On December 15, 2025, the Tribunal 

extended the time for Petitioner to cure the default a second time by an additional 14 

days, and they have failed to respond. Petitioner has not complied with either order, 

and the latter stated that “failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of 

the case . . .” and referenced Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan 

Court of Appeals summarized factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing 

the sanction of dismissal. Those factors are: 

 

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

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

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

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

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

interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending claims in 

 

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

2 Id. at 149.

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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 

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.

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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 

Sonja D Green, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER VACATING ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER REINSTATING CASE 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that an Order dismissing this 

case was entered on December 3, 2025. However, the Tribunal erred in the entry of 

this order because Petitioner submitted a response to the Order Extending Petitioner’s 

Time to Cure Default, it just simply had not yet been processed. As such, the Tribunal 

finds good cause to vacate the order and reinstate the case. 

 

Further, the Tribunal finds that Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner failed to 

pay the required filing fee for the filing of the petition and failed to file a copy of the 

notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) denial 

notice. Petitioner failed to respond, and the Tribunal entered an order extending the 

time to cure on November 4, 2025. Having now paid the filing fee for the filing of the 

petition, Petitioner has partially complied with the Tribunal’s orders. Petitioner failed, 

however, to include a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, file a Motion to Set 

Aside Default, and pay the required $25.00 fee for the filing of the motion. Petitioner 

included with their response a copy of a Notice of Property Tax Delinquency/Forfeiture, 

which is not the required notice giving rise to the appeal. In order to properly invoke the 

Tribunal’s jurisdiction, Petitioner is required to obtain a copy of the PRE denial notice 

from Respondent and submit a copy to the Tribunal, see TTR 279(3). A list of Tribunal 

rules can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Though the Tribunal finds one 

final extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with 

Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of 

deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with 

this order.1 

 

Therefore, 

 

 

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

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IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is REINSTATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is 

EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file a copy of the PRE denial notice obtained from Respondent, (2) file a 

Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 fee required for the filing of the motion, 

and (4) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. 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 the dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 237.3 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 By: _____________________________ 

Entered: December 15, 2025 

kac/jc 

 

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 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

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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 

Sonja D Green, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER VACATING ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER REINSTATING CASE 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that an Order dismissing this 

case was entered on December 3, 2025. However, the Tribunal erred in the entry of 

this order because Petitioner submitted a response to the Order Extending Petitioner’s 

Time to Cure Default, it just simply had not yet been processed. As such, the Tribunal 

finds good cause to vacate the order and reinstate the case. 

 

Further, the Tribunal finds that Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner failed to 

pay the required filing fee for the filing of the petition and failed to file a copy of the 

notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) denial 

notice. Petitioner failed to respond, and the Tribunal entered an order extending the 

time to cure on November 4, 2025. Having now paid the filing fee for the filing of the 

petition, Petitioner has partially complied with the Tribunal’s orders. Petitioner failed, 

however, to include a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, file a Motion to Set 

Aside Default, and pay the required $25.00 fee for the filing of the motion. Petitioner 

included with their response a copy of a Notice of Property Tax Delinquency/Forfeiture, 

which is not the required notice giving rise to the appeal. In order to properly invoke the 

Tribunal’s jurisdiction, Petitioner is required to obtain a copy of the PRE denial notice 

from Respondent and submit a copy to the Tribunal, see TTR 279(3). A list of Tribunal 

rules can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Though the Tribunal finds one 

final extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with 

Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of 

deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with 

this order.1 

 

Therefore, 

 

 

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

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IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is REINSTATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is 

EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file a copy of the PRE denial notice obtained from Respondent, (2) file a 

Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 fee required for the filing of the motion, 

and (4) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. 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 the dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 237.3 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 By: _____________________________ 

Entered: December 15, 2025 

kac/jc 

 

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 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

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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 

Sonja D Green, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

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

default on October 7, 2025, because Petitioner failed to pay the requisite petition filing 

fee and failed to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., Principal 

Residence Exemption denial notice. On November 4, 2025, the Tribunal extended the 

time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days, and they have failed to 

respond. Petitioner has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure 

to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of the case . . .” and referenced 

Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized 

factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. 

Those factors are: 

 

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

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

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

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

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

interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

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

 

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

2 Id. at 149.

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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

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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 

Sonja D Green, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER VACATING ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

ORDER REINSTATING CASE 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that an Order dismissing this 

case was entered on December 3, 2025. However, the Tribunal erred in the entry of 

this order because Petitioner submitted a response to the Order Extending Petitioner’s 

Time to Cure Default, it just simply had not yet been processed. As such, the Tribunal 

finds good cause to vacate the order and reinstate the case. 

 

Further, the Tribunal finds that Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner failed to 

pay the required filing fee for the filing of the petition and failed to file a copy of the 

notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) denial 

notice. Petitioner failed to respond, and the Tribunal entered an order extending the 

time to cure on November 4, 2025. Having now paid the filing fee for the filing of the 

petition, Petitioner has partially complied with the Tribunal’s orders. Petitioner failed, 

however, to include a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, file a Motion to Set 

Aside Default, and pay the required $25.00 fee for the filing of the motion. Petitioner 

included with their response a copy of a Notice of Property Tax Delinquency/Forfeiture, 

which is not the required notice giving rise to the appeal. In order to properly invoke the 

Tribunal’s jurisdiction, Petitioner is required to obtain a copy of the PRE denial notice 

from Respondent and submit a copy to the Tribunal, see TTR 279(3). A list of Tribunal 

rules can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Though the Tribunal finds one 

final extension of time to cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with 

Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of 

deliberate delay that would justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with 

this order.1 

 

Therefore, 

 

 

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

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IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is REINSTATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is 

EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file a copy of the PRE denial notice obtained from Respondent, (2) file a 

Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 fee required for the filing of the motion, 

and (4) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. 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 the dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 237.3 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 By: _____________________________ 

Entered: December 15, 2025 

kac/jc 

 

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 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

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RECEIVED 

DEC 02 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. 

Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be placed in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.l. 

Last Name/Company Name 

SoNTH 

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

20160 GREENAWN 

City 

or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

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922) 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

313) 7¢5-50)2 

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

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

First Name 

M.L 

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)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

+ 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

How many 

If 

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

parcels are you 

Yes* 

[] No 

appealing? 

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

| 

**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property’s address] 

26160 BREEMawN Det Mz Y9z2l 

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County 

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Timber-Cutover 

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Utility 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

« 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of 

the filing of this petition. 

Signature *required 

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ERIC R. SABREE 

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER 

PO BOX 554889 

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PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20160 GREENLAWN 

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[ PARCEL ID: 16029646. 

TAX 

SEE NOTES 

IF PAID 

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By state law, all delinquent taxes are payable to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office. According

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RECEIVED 

DEC 02 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. 

Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be placed in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.l. 

Last Name/Company Name 

SoNTH 

O-| 

Cresw 

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

20160 GREENAWN 

City 

or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

t 

etvor + 

mel 

922) 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

313) 7¢5-50)2 

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

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

First Name 

M.L 

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)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

+ 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

How many 

If 

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

parcels are you 

Yes* 

[] No 

appealing? 

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

| 

**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property’s address] 

26160 BREEMawN Det Mz Y9z2l 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

County 

- 

efror F 

WayAE 

Claksification of Property: 

Vd 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial ee 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

SA mii Residence Exemption 

[J Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Nothing gas [ies 

/s 

Coming Prom Coon, Treasyres— 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

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GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of 

the filing of this petition. 

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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 

Sonja D Green, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492 

 

City of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

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

default on October 7, 2025, because Petitioner failed to pay the requisite petition filing 

fee and failed to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., Principal 

Residence Exemption denial notice. On November 4, 2025, the Tribunal extended the 

time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days, and they have failed to 

respond. Petitioner has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that “failure 

to comply with this Order may result in the dismissal of the case . . .” and referenced 

Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized 

factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. 

Those factors are: 

 

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

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

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

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

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

interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

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

 

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

2 Id. at 149.

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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 

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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 

Sonja D Green, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492 

 

City Of Detroit, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order 

holding Petitioner in default on October 7, 2025, because Petitioner failed pay the 

requisite petition filing fee and failed to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, 

i.e., Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) denial notice.1 Petitioner was required to 

cure the default by obtaining a copy of the PRE denial notice from Respondent and file 

a copy with the Tribunal and pay the $25.00 petition filing fee within 14 days.2 Petitioner 

has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to respond or submit the required filings. 

Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to cure the default appropriate, 

Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its Rules of Practice and 

Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would justify the dismissal 

of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.3 Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file a copy of the PRE denial notice, (2) pay the $25.00 fee required for the 

filing of the petition, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 fee 

required for the filing of the motion, and (4) file proof the motion was served on 

Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of 

this order.4 

 

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 A list of Tribunal rules and information on filing fees can be found online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

3 See Grimm v Dep’t 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

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Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 237.5 

 

Entered: November 4, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

kac 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

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

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

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

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk 

 

 

 

 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL

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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

Sonja D Green,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492

City of Detroit,

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.

Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed 

documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax 

Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or 

personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes 

to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its 

publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order 

under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the 

Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order 

will be published.

The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from 

all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and 

their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or 

screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A 

party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may 

request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by

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submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be 

available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003492

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Unit of Government

City of Detroit (Wayne)

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

First Name

Lynnette

M.I.

Last Name

Rhymes

Firm Name (if any)

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

2 Woodward Ave

Suite 804

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48226

Telephone Number

313-224-3052

Fax Number

___-___-____

E-mail Address

lynette.rhymes@detroitmi.gov

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number(s):

16029646.

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list which parcels are adjoining.

 

Classification of Property: Real

Residential

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or 

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Failure To Respond - A city-wide PRE Audit was conducted for the tax years of 2020-2023. Questionnaires were mailed out on October 10, 2023, giving taxpayers 

30 days to respond. The response time was extended an additional 7 days, giving taxpayers until November 17, 2023 to respond. The taxpayer failed to respond to 

city PRE audit in a timely manner which resulted in denial of PRE for the years in question. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

List the tax year(s) denied:

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Check what action prompted this appeal:

Local Unit

If you checked “other” above, explain:

If Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial, check which Board of Review took action: 

List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied:

12/06/2023

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Lynnette Rhymes

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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

Sonja D Green,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

Furthermore, Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See 

TTR 269. 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.

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: October 7, 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 

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Sonja D Green

20160 Greenlawn

Detroit , MI 48221

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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

Sonja D Green,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

Furthermore, Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See 

TTR 269. 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.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By:_______________________________

Entered: October 7, 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 

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

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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 

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Jon 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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

Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be placed in default, 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

MI, 

Last Name/Company Name 

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SONTA 

GREEN 

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

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Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

313) 

765 -50(2. 

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

Sd Breen 

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GMail Con 

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

First Name 

ML 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

Clty 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)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

[602 904, 

How many 

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appealing? 

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Property Address {No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property's address] 

20160 Greenlawn Detrsit, 

ME HP22/ 

Taxing Authority (City or Township} 

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Detroit 

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Commercial 

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you are appealing 

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Assessor County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

July Board of Review December Board of Review 

Other

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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

Sonja D Green,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: October 7, 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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Sonja D Green

20160 Greenlawn

Detroit , MI 48221

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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

Sonja D Green,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003492

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: October 7, 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 

AUG 612025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |, BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

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Jon 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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

Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be placed in default, 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

MI, 

Last Name/Company Name 

b bY 

SONTA 

GREEN 

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

20l¢o 

Greesfawn 

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Det + 

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4922/ 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

313) 

765 -50(2. 

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

Sd Breen 

WW 

GMail Con 

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

First Name 

ML 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

Clty 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)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

[602 904, 

How many 

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

parcels are you | [1 vest 

[1] No** 

appealing? 

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

| 

**If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted, 

Property Address {No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) 

[If multiple, list first property's address] 

20160 Greenlawn Detrsit, 

ME HP22/ 

Taxing Authority (City or Township} 

£ 

County 

Detroit 

Way pe 

Classification of Property: 

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Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

BE 

Timber-Cutover 

0 

Utility 

(check one} 

Section 4: Check which of the following 

you are appealing 

I Principal Residence Exemption 

[] Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

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Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

List the tax year(s) denied: 

2020 Apo) 2028 

indicate whé denied the £xemption under appeal: 

Assessor County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

July Board of Review December Board of Review 

Other

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JONI A Cr EEN 

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28 JUL 2025 

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Po Bey 30232 

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