Michigan

Terry L Witt, Petitioner V Township Of Cambridge, Respondent

Petitioner: Terry L Witt
Respondent: Township Of Cambridge

Case overview

Docket number: 26-000146-TT
Status: Disposed
CaseType: SC Property
Division: Small Claims Division
County: Lenawee
Judge: No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #	Subject	Filer	Line Ref	Enter Date/Post Mark	Fee	Related Item
7	Order of Dismissal	Not recorded	Not recorded	04/21/2026	Not recorded	Download
6	Answer was received	RESP	Not recorded	03/25/2026	Not recorded	Download
5	Order Extending P's Default	Not recorded	4	03/23/2026	Not recorded	Download
4	Order of Default of Petitioner	Not recorded	Not recorded	02/24/2026	Not recorded	Download
3	Petition has been verified	PET	1	02/24/2026	Not recorded	Download
2	Notice of Docket Number SC	Not recorded	Not recorded	02/24/2026	Not recorded	Download
1	A petition was received.	PET	Not recorded	01/27/2026	$25.00	Download

Documents

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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

Terry L Witt,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner,

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-000146

Cambridge Township,

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 February 24, 2026, because Petitioner failed to file a copy of the notice giving

rise to the appeal, i.e., notice taken by the Board of Review, uncapping notice, principal

residence exemption (PRE) denial notice, final assessment notice, etc. On March 23,

2026, 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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MTT Docket No. 26-000146

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APPEAL RIGHTS

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

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

Appeals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

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

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

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

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

record on appeal. There is no certification fee.

Entered: April 21, 2026

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

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

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RECEIVED

MAR 26 2025

MILFIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA

GOVERNOR

LANSING

DIRECTOR

TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

NON-PROPERTY TAX

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000146

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Unit of Government

Cambridge Township

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

First Name

M.L

Last Name

Ruth

Scott

mmr

Sunrise Assessing Services

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

PO Box 370

City or Town

State

ZiP Code

Spring Arbor

149283

517-740-9666

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via emall)

info@sunriseassessingservices.com

Section 3: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

| am using this form to answer the petition as this is not an issue of PRE.

I'm not sure what the

appropriate form is for sure.

This is a case of misfiled paperwork. When Mr Witt filed his PTA he entered his mailing address as 444

Poplar St. Unfortunately Cambridge Township does not receive copies of deeds from the county due to

restrictions from the register of deeds. We receive them only if the purchaser sends them directly to the

township. So

| cannot verify if the deed had the correct address. The information we received on the PTA

was entered into the system on 2/15/2023. The tax bill has been generated each cycle and sent to the

maiing address on file. There has always been a balance owed until cleared each year through

settlement with the county.

| have spoken with Township staff and have not been able to verify or refute

Mr. Witt's claims. What the record does show is that finally on 7/17/25 a change of address form was

submitted and the mailing address was changad. At this point

| don't feel that

{ could support a waiver of

interest and penalties since

| cannot verify an error on the part of the township.

| am attaching the PTA

for your reference.

Having stated that

| am not aware of a statutory mechanisn to set aside interest &

penalty for failure to pay taxes, therefore, if

| am correct in that, the MTT would not have jurisdiction to

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Assessment Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional assessments. 

Type of Tax Being Assessed: 

Assessment Number: 

Check what action prompted this appeal: (Check one) 

[0] Final Assessment (Final Bill for Taxes Due) 

0 

Notice of Intent to Assess (Bill for Taxes Due} 

[Ml] Letter Denying or Adjusting Refund 

J 

other 

If “other,” explain: 

We do not have any of this information as it is a county billing with interest and penalties. The petitioner would have this info. 

List the amounts levied: 

Tax 

Interest 

Penalty 

List your contentions: 

Tax 

Interest 

Penalty 

‘What is the basis and statutory authority for the tax assessment: 

Sig nature *Required 

~ Attorpey/Authorized Represeptative’s Signature: 

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Mchigan Department of Treasury

2766 (Rev, 05-16)

RECEIVED

CAMBRIDGE T0

Property Transfer Affidavit

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BAIR. is mandatory.

This form must be filed whenever real estate or some types of personal property are transferred (even if vob 2 sted. A wi

oll Affidavit must

be filed by the new owner with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.

The information on this

form is NOT CONFIDENTIAL.

L-4260

Street Address of Property

2. County

3. Date of Transfer (or land contract signed)

444 Poplar St.

Lenawee

January 31, 2023

4. Location of Real Estate (Check appropriate field and enter name in the space below.)

5. Purchase Price of Real Estate

0 ciy

[® Township

[J vitage

$18,000.00

6. Seller's (Transferor) Name

Cambridge

Kenneth Alvedy and Michele Alvedy

Property Identification Number (PIN). If you don't have a PIN, attach legal description.

8. Buyer's (Transferee) Name and Mailing Address

PIN. This number ranges from 10 to 25 digits.

It usually includes hyphens and sometimes includes letters

Terry L. Witt, Jr. and Jamie A. Witl

Is on the property tax bill and on the assessment notice.

444 Poplar St. Brooklyn, MI 49230

CA0-635-8030-00 and CA0-645-1810-00

Buyer's (Transferee) Telephone Number

517) 499-1450

Items 10-15 are optional, However, by completing them you may avoid further correspondence.

10. Type of Transfer. Transfers include, but are not Imited to, deeds, land contracts, transfers involving trusts or wills, certain long-term leases and business interes.

Sea Page 2 for

list.

Land Contract

0 Lease

[(Xlpeed

OJ other (specify)

11. Was property purchased from a financial institution?

12. Is the transfer between related persons?

13. Amount of Down Payment

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14. If you financed the purchase, did you pay market rate of interest?

15. Amount Financed (Borrowed)

0 ves

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RECEIVED

EXEMPTIONS

Sunrise Assessing Services LLC

Certain types of transfers are exempt from uncapping.

If you believe this transfer is exempt, indicate below the type of exemption you are claiming.

ff you

claim an exemption, your assessor may request more information to support your claim.

5 FEB

2073

Transfer from one spouse to the other spouse,

Change in ownership solely lo exclude or include a spouse.

Assessing Office

Transfer between certain family members ‘(see page 2).

Transfer of thal porlion of a property subject to a life lease or life estate (until the life lease or life estate expires).

Transfer between certain family members of that portion of a property after the ble or termination of a life estate or life lease retained by

transferor ** (see page 2)

Transfer to effect the foreclosure or forfeiture of real property.

Transfer by redemption from a tax sale.

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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

Terry L Witt,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Petitioner,

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-000146

Cambridge Township,

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 February 24, 2026, because Petitioner failed to submit a

copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., notice taken by the Board of Review

(BOR), uncapping notice, principal residence exemption (PRE) denial notice, final

assessment notice, etc.1 Petitioner was required to cure the default within 14 days.

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 dismissal

of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 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 the notice giving rise to the appeal, (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.3

1 The order further stated, “Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being

required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).”

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

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

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

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

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

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the 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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Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 237.4 

 

 

Entered: March 23, 2026 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

4 See also MCL 205.732.

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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

Terry L Witt,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-000146

Township Of Cambridge,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

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

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

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

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

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

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.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: February 24, 2026

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

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.

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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

Terry L Witt,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-000146

Township Of Cambridge,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

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

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

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

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

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

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.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: February 24, 2026

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

ii “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

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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

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO.

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

Filer Type: Individual

First Name

Terry

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Witt

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

4027 Erika Dr

City or Town

Pleasant Lake

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49272

Telephone Number

5174991450

Fax Number

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

Terrylwitt@eaton.com

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

First Name

Terry

M.I.

Lee

Last Name

Witt

Firm Name (if any)

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

4027 Erika Dr

City or Town

Pleasant Lake

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49272

Telephone Number

517-499-1450

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Terrylwitt@eaton.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

CAO-635-8030-00

How many parcels are you appealing?

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? If yes, use the attached multiple parcel

form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-

contiguous or non-adjoining parcels or you will be defaulted.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address)

Willow Dr Blk

Brooklyn

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

49230

Taxing Authority:

City Of Adrian (LENAWEE)

County:

Lenawee

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Hello,

I purchased this property in 2023, and the tax information on the deed is correct. At which my taxes should have been due Winter of 2024. I called Cambridge

Township in March of 2024 and was told nothing was due, and I thought that makes sense because it would have been paid through our closing. I then never received

my summer tax bill in 2024, at which I called on 8/13/24 and paid my balance in full which would have included any past due. I always requested a receipt and

updated any address issue they had which there wasn't one in order to make sure I received my bill for winter. March of 2025 I still had never received any paperwork

or receipt so I called Cambridge township again and they said I owed nothing and they would send out a receipt. on 9/5/25 I never received my summer taxes again, so

I called and paid everything in full, and again asked why and to have a receipt sent to my address. Early December my neighbor down at our property called to tell me

there was a foreclosure sign on our property. I called Cambridge Township and they said I had nothing due and to check with the county. I then asked again for a tax

bill, and finally on 12/11/2025 I received my first tax record from Cambridge Township. I finally was able to get ahold of Lenawee Township to explain what had

happened. Cambridge does not hold any winter taxes past February, and then send them to Lenawee County and they never thought to offered that information.

Lenawee explained they had 4 return to senders after reaching out, but never tried calling or looking into it. 2 for no house number, and 2 for no street. They were

sending to vacant land instead of my home address which was correct at the time of sale. I spoke to Erin the treasure and she said "This is not a fair situation, but

there is nothing I can do". Again, my deed information was all correct, and Lenawee thought the appraiser had typed it in wrong? No one would admit or try to help

me in any way and all I am trying to do is get my accrued fee's removed as the cost has almost exceeded the value of the property. I had great credit and now this is

affecting my credit, and cost me a lot of time and money for something I believe Cambridge Township is responsible for. Thank you for your time and consideration

and I hope you can find it in your heart to help me out.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2025

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

County

If you checked “other” above, explain:

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

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.

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature:

Terry L Witt

/s/

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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

Terry L Witt,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

MTT Docket No. 26-000146

Township Of Cambridge,

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_____