Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, Petitioner V City Of Dearborn, 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 

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772 

 

City of Dearborn, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

 

CONSENT JUDGMENT 

 

The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates 

of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the parties’ Stipulation. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all 

attachments, terms, and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise 

indicated. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment 

rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be 

corrected to reflect the property’s true cash and taxable values as provided in this 

Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment.2 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the 

affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as 

required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent 

Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a 

proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and 

interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, 

separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being 

refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless 

otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and 

the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the 

Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 

days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest 

shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, 

(ii) after June 30, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (iii) after 

December 31, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (iv) after June 30, 

2023, through December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (v) after December 31, 2023, 

 

1 See MCL 211.27a. 

2 See MCL 205.755.

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through June 30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (vi) after June 30, 2024, through December 

31, 2024, at the rate of 9.50%, (vii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at 

the rate of 9.47%, and (viii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate 

of 8.66%. 

 

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

 

See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

Entered: November 10, 2025 

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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

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CHAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

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ID: 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772 

City of Dearborn 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Russell R Raftary 

states that on November 3, 2025 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Stipulation 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

City of Dearborn, Department of Assessment 

16901 Michigan Ave. 

Dearborn, MI 48126 

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[Signature of person who ise 

ing/mailing copy]

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

Petitioner, 

v 

City of Dearborn 

; 

Respondent. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

~IVED 

NOV 06 2025 

- 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

ORLENE HAWKS 

DIRECTOR 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-002772 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

1. 

The subject property is in Wayne 

2. 

Parcel Number: 32821019205004 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

(VALUATION) 

County. 

3. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board 

of Review are: 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

Taxable Value (TV) 

2025 

$1,181,700 

$1,181,700 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are: 

Tax year 

True Cash Value 

AV 

TV 

2025 

$1,100,000 

$1,100,000 

$2,200,00 

5. 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.)

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of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if necessary): 

NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the 

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1 of each year for appeals 

pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the 

appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal! of parce! number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

8. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, 

if none, Petitioner: 

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NOV 06 205 

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fut: $25.00 

CHAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

CoN 

ID: 

RAFTARY REAL ESTATE CO 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772 

City of Dearborn 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Russell R Raftary 

states that on November 3, 2025 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Stipulation 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

City of Dearborn, Department of Assessment 

16901 Michigan Ave. 

Dearborn, MI 48126 

pn 

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[Signature of person who ise 

ing/mailing copy]

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

Petitioner, 

v 

City of Dearborn 

; 

Respondent. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

~IVED 

NOV 06 2025 

- 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

ORLENE HAWKS 

DIRECTOR 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-002772 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

1. 

The subject property is in Wayne 

2. 

Parcel Number: 32821019205004 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

(VALUATION) 

County. 

3. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board 

of Review are: 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

Taxable Value (TV) 

2025 

$1,181,700 

$1,181,700 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are: 

Tax year 

True Cash Value 

AV 

TV 

2025 

$1,100,000 

$1,100,000 

$2,200,00 

5. 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.)

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of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if necessary): 

NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the 

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1 of each year for appeals 

pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the 

appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal! of parce! number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

8. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, 

if none, Petitioner: 

AN 

NL 

Printed Name: Russell R. Raftary 

LR 

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Date: 10/10/2025 

Signature of iz representative: 

Bo 

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Printed Name; 

Tose oh 

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Date: 

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RECEIVED 

AUG 11 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Standforn Brothers Investments, LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.25-002772 

City of Dearborn 

, 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on July 22, 2025 

and, if applicable, the default 

was extended on 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Petition signed and included. 

Filing shortage fee of $125.00 is included. Additional 

Motion to set aside Default fee of $25.00 included. 

3. 

1 ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. = 

Party/Representative(sign here) \ 

Russell R Raftary 

[Print/type name of perscn signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative.

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= "RECEIVED 

JUNO 5 7025 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

W TI Tax TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I; BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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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) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.9. 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 

MI. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

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

21730 Michigan Ave 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Dearborn 

MI 

48128 

Telephone NE 

4 356560056 

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

ookunroumu@yahoo.com 

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

First Name 

Ml. 

Last Name 

Russell 

R 

Raftary 

Firm 

N 

If 

rm tame (fn) paftary Real Estate Company 

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

1812 Nightingale St 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Dearborn 

Mi 

48128 

Telephone Numbor 

1 3-565-8900 

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

rraftary@aol.com 

Section 3: Subject Property information 

How many 

Ifyou are appealing more than cae parcel, are thay contiguous or adjoining? 

parcelsareyau | [[] vest 

No™* 

appealing? 

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

1 

*{ 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]

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON L. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[7 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

m] Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[3 Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a 

[0 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Examption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

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STA

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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 

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISON 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772 

 

City of Dearborn, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER VACATING AUGUST 19, 2025 ORDER SETTING ASIDE PETITIONER’S 

DEFAULT 

 

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

 

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

setting aside Petitioner’s default on August 19, 2025. The Tribunal erred in the entry of 

this order, as it failed to address the Motion to Set Aside Default filed by Petitioner on 

August 7, 2025. Respondent has not filed a response to the motion. 

Further, the Tribunal finds that Petitioner was held in default because it did not sign the 

petition and pay the full required fee for the filing of the petition. Having now filed a 

signed petition and paid the full required filing fee for the petition, Petitioner has 

complied with the Tribunal’s orders, as required by TTR 237. As such, the Tribunal 

finds good cause to grant the motion and set the default aside. Therefore, 

IT IS ORDERED that the August 19, 2025 Order Setting Aside Petitioner’s Default is 

VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED 

 

 

Entered: September 15, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

cs/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

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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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on July 22, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 19, 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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on July 22, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 19, 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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on July 22, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at

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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 

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISON 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772 

 

City of Dearborn, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER VACATING AUGUST 19, 2025 ORDER SETTING ASIDE PETITIONER’S 

DEFAULT 

 

ORDER GRANTING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

 

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

setting aside Petitioner’s default on August 19, 2025. The Tribunal erred in the entry of 

this order, as it failed to address the Motion to Set Aside Default filed by Petitioner on 

August 7, 2025. Respondent has not filed a response to the motion. 

Further, the Tribunal finds that Petitioner was held in default because it did not sign the 

petition and pay the full required fee for the filing of the petition. Having now filed a 

signed petition and paid the full required filing fee for the petition, Petitioner has 

complied with the Tribunal’s orders, as required by TTR 237. As such, the Tribunal 

finds good cause to grant the motion and set the default aside. Therefore, 

IT IS ORDERED that the August 19, 2025 Order Setting Aside Petitioner’s Default is 

VACATED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED 

 

 

Entered: September 15, 2025 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

cs/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

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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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

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: August 19, 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

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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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on July 22, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 19, 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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on July 22, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 19, 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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

was held in default on July 22, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

_____________________________, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

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MTT Docket No. 

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Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

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25-002772

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August 18, 2025

Appeal Answer Form

Michigan Tax Tribunal

taxtrib@michigan.gov

Joseph Fuoco

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

_____________________________, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

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[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

 

 

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served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

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Stanford Brothers Investment LLC

City of Dearborn

25-002772

Joseph Fuoco

August 18, 2025

Appeal Answer Form

Russell Raftary

Raftary Real Estate Company

rraftary@aol.com

Joseph Fuoco

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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

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002772

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City Of Dearborn (WAYNE)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

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

First Name

Joseph

M.I.

Last Name

Fuoco

Firm Name (if any)

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

16901 Michigan Ave

STE. 5

City or Town

Dearborn

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48126

Telephone Number

313-943-2288

Fax Number

E-mail Address

jfuoco@dearborn.gov

Section 3: Subject Property Information

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

No

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.

N/A 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

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, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be held in default.

Page 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Respondent will review all pertinent data and will provide evidence prior to the hearing, if needed. 

Attachments: 2025 Record Card, 2025 Notice of Assessment, and Proof of Service. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? *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? 

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? No

If yes, explain.

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

If so, what is the issue date?

MI

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued?

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

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

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS

Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

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: 

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for

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RECEIVED 

AUG 11 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Standforn Brothers Investments, LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.25-002772 

City of Dearborn 

, 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on July 22, 2025 

and, if applicable, the default 

was extended on 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Petition signed and included. 

Filing shortage fee of $125.00 is included. Additional 

Motion to set aside Default fee of $25.00 included. 

3. 

1 ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. = 

Party/Representative(sign here) \ 

Russell R Raftary 

[Print/type name of perscn signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative.

Page 2

= "RECEIVED 

JUNO 5 7025 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

W TI Tax TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I; BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

QAS—~cox 1 

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) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.9. 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 

MI. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

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

21730 Michigan Ave 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Dearborn 

MI 

48128 

Telephone NE 

4 356560056 

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

ookunroumu@yahoo.com 

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

First Name 

Ml. 

Last Name 

Russell 

R 

Raftary 

Firm 

N 

If 

rm tame (fn) paftary Real Estate Company 

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

1812 Nightingale St 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Dearborn 

Mi 

48128 

Telephone Numbor 

1 3-565-8900 

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

rraftary@aol.com 

Section 3: Subject Property information 

How many 

Ifyou are appealing more than cae parcel, are thay contiguous or adjoining? 

parcelsareyau | [[] vest 

No™* 

appealing? 

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

1 

*{ 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]

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON L. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[7 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

m] Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[3 Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a 

[0 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Examption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Page 4

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RECEIVED 

AUG 11 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Standforn Brothers Investments, LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.25-002772 

City of Dearborn 

, 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on July 22, 2025 

and, if applicable, the default 

was extended on 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Petition signed and included. 

Filing shortage fee of $125.00 is included. Additional 

Motion to set aside Default fee of $25.00 included. 

3. 

1 ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. = 

Party/Representative(sign here) \ 

Russell R Raftary 

[Print/type name of perscn signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative.

Page 2

= "RECEIVED 

JUNO 5 7025 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

W TI Tax TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I; BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

QAS—~cox 1 

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) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

(e.9. 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 

MI. 

Last Name/Company Name 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

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

21730 Michigan Ave 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Dearborn 

MI 

48128 

Telephone NE 

4 356560056 

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

ookunroumu@yahoo.com 

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

First Name 

Ml. 

Last Name 

Russell 

R 

Raftary 

Firm 

N 

If 

rm tame (fn) paftary Real Estate Company 

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

1812 Nightingale St 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Dearborn 

Mi 

48128 

Telephone Numbor 

1 3-565-8900 

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

rraftary@aol.com 

Section 3: Subject Property information 

How many 

Ifyou are appealing more than cae parcel, are thay contiguous or adjoining? 

parcelsareyau | [[] vest 

No™* 

appealing? 

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

1 

*{ 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]

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON L. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[7 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

m] Uncapping of Taxable Value 

[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[3 Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a 

[0 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Examption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Page 4

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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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner failed to sign the petition and pay the full required fee for the filing of the 

petition. See TTR 279 and TTR 271. As such, the appeal is not properly pending. 

Petitioner must sign and return the petition and pay the additional fee amount required 

for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. The petition shall 

note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal. 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: July 22, 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

Page 2

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

Page 2 of 4

i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner

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RECEIVED 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

City of Dearborn 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

City of Dearborn 

states that on May 28, 2025 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Petition 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

City of Dearborn, Dept. of Assessment 

16901 Mighigan Ave. 

Dearborn, MI 48126 

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[Signature of person who Isyse 

ing/mailing copy] 

RQ 

Russell Raftary

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~ RECEIVED 

JUN'05 2025 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY ar, 

MARLON I. 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) 279, 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 

[ER 

Last Name/Company Name 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

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

21730 Michigan Ave 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Dearborn 

Mi 

48128 

Telephone Number 

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4 35656005 

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

ookunroumu@yahoo.com 

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

First Name 

Last Name 

Russell 

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Raftary 

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Fim ame (fan) 2 aftary Real Estate Company 

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

1812 Nightingale St 

City or Town 

State 

zip Code 181 28 

Dearborn 

MI 

Telephone Humber 3 4 3-565-8900 

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

rraftary@aol.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

[od no* 

appealing? 

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

1 

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

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

[If multiple, fist first property’s address]

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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 apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[7 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[J uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[1 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption} 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

This property was purchased 06/11/2024 for $2,200,000.00. 

it was an arms length 

transaction From North Ford Holding 

| LLC to Standford (Chevolet) Brothers 

Investments, LLC. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional

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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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

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: July 22, 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

Stanford Brothers Investments LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002772

City Of Dearborn,

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: July 22, 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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Seed 

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

City of Dearborn 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

City of Dearborn 

states that on May 28, 2025 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Petition 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

City of Dearborn, Dept. of Assessment 

16901 Mighigan Ave. 

Dearborn, MI 48126 

J | 

[Signature of person who Isyse 

ing/mailing copy] 

RQ 

Russell Raftary

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~ RECEIVED 

JUN'05 2025 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY ar, 

MARLON I. 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) 279, 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 

[ER 

Last Name/Company Name 

Standford Brothers Investments LLC 

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

21730 Michigan Ave 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Dearborn 

Mi 

48128 

Telephone Number 

q 

4 35656005 

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

ookunroumu@yahoo.com 

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

First Name 

Last Name 

Russell 

R 

Raftary 

N 

if 

Fim ame (fan) 2 aftary Real Estate Company 

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

1812 Nightingale St 

City or Town 

State 

zip Code 181 28 

Dearborn 

MI 

Telephone Humber 3 4 3-565-8900 

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

rraftary@aol.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

[od no* 

appealing? 

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

1 

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

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

[If multiple, fist first property’s address]

Page 3

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 apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[7 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[J uncapping of Taxable Value 

[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[1 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption} 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

This property was purchased 06/11/2024 for $2,200,000.00. 

it was an arms length 

transaction From North Ford Holding 

| LLC to Standford (Chevolet) Brothers 

Investments, LLC. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional

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ST

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