Tim Muflihi, Petitioner Vs. City Of Detroit, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Tim Muflihi
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-002045-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 12/03/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 13 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 12 | Placed in abeyance. | PET | 10 | 10/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 11 | Order Placing Motion in Abeyance | Not recorded | 10 | 10/31/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 10 | Motion to Set Aside Default was received. | PET | Not recorded | 09/21/2025 | $50.00 | Download |
| 9 | Amended Petition | PET | Not recorded | 09/19/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Order Extending P's Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/15/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/15/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 2 | 08/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/08/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/30/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | ET Case Info Sheet | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/30/2025 | $250.00 | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Tim Muflihi, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002045 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 August 8, 2025, because Petitioner failed to file an Entire Tribunal petition and pay the required filing fee to initiate an appeal with the Tribunal. On September 8, 2025, the Tribunal extended the time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days. On September 19, 2025, Petitioner filed an ET Case Information Sheet and on September 21, 2025, Petitioner filed a Motion to Set Aside Default but failed to cure the default because they did not file the requisite Entire Tribunal petition. On October 31, 2025, the Tribunal issued an order holding the Motion to Set Aside Default in abeyance and again extended the time for Petitioner to cure default, but Petitioner has not responded. Petitioner has not complied with either extension order, and the latter stated that “failure to comply with this Order shall 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, 1 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 2 Id. at 149.
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MTT Docket No. 25-002045 Page 2 of 2 IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 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
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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 Tim Muflihi, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002045 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER HOLDING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT IN ABEYANCE ORDER EXTENDING THE TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT On September 19, 2025, Petitioner filed an ET Case Information Sheet, and on September 21, 2025, Petitioner filed a Motion to Set Aside Default, both in response to the order placing Petitioner in default issued on August 8, 2025. Respondent has not filed a response to the motion. The Tribunal has considered Petitioner’s response to the order, the motion, and the case file and finds that Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner filed a Small Claims petition form for an appeal pending in the Entire Tribunal Division.1 A list of Tribunal rules, petition forms, and information on filing fees are available online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Petitioner failed to respond to the order of default, and the Tribunal entered an order extending the time to cure on September 8, 2025. Though Petitioner timely responded to the order extending default and filed a motion to set the default aside, they failed to cure the default because they filed an Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet, rather than the requisite Entire Tribunal petition. As a result, Petitioner’s attempt to cure the default is incomplete. While 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 the dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Set Aside Default is held in ABEYANCE. 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 1 The order further stated: “Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).
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MTT Docket No. 25-002032 Page 2 of 2 default: (1) file an Entire Tribunal petition, (2) pay the additional filing fee owed for the filing of the petition, if any, and (3) file a Proof of Service-Petition form, evidencing the service of the petition on the six parties in interest.3 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “Amended Petition.” Unfortunately, the payment of any additional petition filing fee may not be made via e-filing. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of entry of this order.4 Failure to comply with this order shall result in dismissal of the case as provided by TTR 237.5 Entered: October 31, 2025 By _____________________________ kac/jcr PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk 3 TTR 227(6). 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETEHEH FHTMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS G LANSING DIRECTOR TIM MUFLIHI , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioners) v MTT Docket No, 25-002045 CITY OF DETROIT Respondent(s) MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT - A default was entered against me on August 7, 2025 and, if applicable, the default was extended on September 4, 2025 . Good cause exists to set aside the default because: I got really sick and was unable to submit the correct documents until now. 3. | ask this Tribunal to set aside the def Party/Répresentative (sign here) Tim Muflihi [Print/type name of person signing] | certify that on this date | served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. 09 2 os TP— Date (sign here) 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 MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
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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 Tim Muflihi, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002045 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER HOLDING PETITIONER’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT IN ABEYANCE ORDER EXTENDING THE TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT On September 19, 2025, Petitioner filed an ET Case Information Sheet, and on September 21, 2025, Petitioner filed a Motion to Set Aside Default, both in response to the order placing Petitioner in default issued on August 8, 2025. Respondent has not filed a response to the motion. The Tribunal has considered Petitioner’s response to the order, the motion, and the case file and finds that Petitioner was held in default because Petitioner filed a Small Claims petition form for an appeal pending in the Entire Tribunal Division.1 A list of Tribunal rules, petition forms, and information on filing fees are available online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Petitioner failed to respond to the order of default, and the Tribunal entered an order extending the time to cure on September 8, 2025. Though Petitioner timely responded to the order extending default and filed a motion to set the default aside, they failed to cure the default because they filed an Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet, rather than the requisite Entire Tribunal petition. As a result, Petitioner’s attempt to cure the default is incomplete. While 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 the dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s Motion to Set Aside Default is held in ABEYANCE. 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 1 The order further stated: “Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).
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MTT Docket No. 25-002032 Page 2 of 2 default: (1) file an Entire Tribunal petition, (2) pay the additional filing fee owed for the filing of the petition, if any, and (3) file a Proof of Service-Petition form, evidencing the service of the petition on the six parties in interest.3 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “Amended Petition.” Unfortunately, the payment of any additional petition filing fee may not be made via e-filing. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of entry of this order.4 Failure to comply with this order shall result in dismissal of the case as provided by TTR 237.5 Entered: October 31, 2025 By _____________________________ kac/jcr PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk 3 TTR 227(6). 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETEHEH FHTMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS G LANSING DIRECTOR TIM MUFLIHI , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioners) v MTT Docket No, 25-002045 CITY OF DETROIT Respondent(s) MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT - A default was entered against me on August 7, 2025 and, if applicable, the default was extended on September 4, 2025 . Good cause exists to set aside the default because: I got really sick and was unable to submit the correct documents until now. 3. | ask this Tribunal to set aside the def Party/Répresentative (sign here) Tim Muflihi [Print/type name of person signing] | certify that on this date | served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the opposing party or their representative. 09 2 os TP— Date (sign here) 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 MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002045 Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Individual First Name/Company Name TIM M.I. Last Name MUFLIHI Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 23676 PARK ST City or Town DEARBORN State Michigan ZIP Code 48124 Telephone Number 7345649002 Fax Number 3135610468 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) TMUF@YMAIL.COM Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Tim M.I. Last Name Muflihi Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 23676 Park St City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48124 Telephone Number 734-564-9002 Fax Number 313-561-0468 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) tmuf@ymail.com Section 5: Issue Please designate one: Valuation – Fill out Sections 4, 5, & 6 below Section 6: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing?1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 12517 MACK AVENUE DETROIT Michigan 48215 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Section 7: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Section 8: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 21001277 Classification of Property: Real Commercial Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 304100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 296625 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 250000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 250000 Section 9: Assessment Information Type of Tax Assessment(s): Assessment Number(s): Check all that is being appealed: Check what action prompted this appeal: If “other,” please explain: Section 10: Special Assessment Information Type of Special Assessment: Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If No, please explain: Section 11: Classification Information Parcel Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your
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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 Tim Muflihi, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 25-002045 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 August 8, 2025, because Petitioner attached a Small Claims Division petition to an e-filed Entire Tribunal Division filing.1 Due to the classification of the property and the amount of tax in dispute, Petitioner is eligible to file in either division, although it is unclear to the Tribunal if Petitioner intended to file in the Entire Tribunal Division or the Small Claims Division. Information on Tribunal rules, forms, and filing fees are available online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Petitioner was required to cure the default within 14 days, has had ample time to comply, and 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.2 Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED if Petitioner wishes to remain in the Entire Tribunal Division, Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file an Entire Tribunal petition, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $50.00 fee required for the filing of the motion, and (4) serve a copy of the motion on Respondent. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “Amended Petition.” 1 The order further stated, “Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).” 2 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010).
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MTT Docket No. 25-002045 Page 2 of 2 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner shall serve a copy of the Entire Tribunal petition on the six parties of interest in accordance with TTR 227(6). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if Petitioner intended to file in the Small Claims Division, Petitioner must complete the following to cure the default: (1) file a Motion to Transfer to the Small Claims Division, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default; (3) pay the $50.00 fee required for the filing of the motions, and (4) serve a copy of the motions on Respondent. The foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order. Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by TTR 237. Entered: September 8, 2025 By _____________________________ kac/jcr PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS TIM MUFLIHI Petitioner, v CITY OF DETROIT, Docket No. 25- 002045- MTT Respondent. Parcel No. 21001277. ________________________________________________________________________________/ ANSWER TO PROPERTY TAX PETITION Now Comes Respondent, City of Detroit, by and through it undersigned counsel and in Answer to the Petition filed in this matter states the following : 1. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs 2. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs 3. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs 4. Respondent, City of Detroit admits that the issue being appealed in the instant matter is the True Cash Value and Taxable Value, but denies that any such allegation has merit. 5. Respondent, City of Detroit, denies the allegations contained in the corresponding paragraph.
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2 6. Respondent, City of Detroit, admits as true the allegations contained in the corresponding paragraph. 7. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs 8. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. 9. Respondent, City of Detroit, neither admits nor denies as Respondent lacks sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegation and leaves Petitioner to its proofs. Wherefore, Respondent respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal dismiss the Petition in this matter and award attorney fees and costs to Respondent. Dated: 8/15/2025 /s/Mary Beth Cobbs By: Mary Beth Cobbs ( P40080) Kevin C. Richard ( P 43417) Attorneys for Respondent City of Detroit Law Department 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 500 Detroit, MI 48226
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3 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES. NOW COMES Respondent, City of Detroit, and asserts the following Affirmative Defenses to the Petitioner’s claims: 1. Petitioner’s lacks standing and/or capacity to bring forth this Petition. 2. Petitioner’s claims may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 3. This Tribunal lacks subject matter jurisdiction. 4. Petitioner has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Wherefore, Respondent respectfully requests that this Honorable Tribunal dismiss the Petition in this matter and award attorney fees and costs to Respondent. Dated: 8/15/2025 /s/Mary Beth Cobbs By: Mary Beth Cobbs ( P40080) Kevin C. Richard ( P 43417) Attorneys for Respondent City of Detroit Law Department 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 500 Detroit, MI 48226 313.237.3075 cobbm@detroitmi.gov
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4 PROOF OF SERVICE On 8/15/2025, I mailed by first class mail a copy of Respondent’s Answer and Affirmative Defenses to: Tim Muflihi 23676 Park St. Dearborn, MI 48124 I declare that the above statement is true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. Dated: August 15, 2025 /s/Mary Beth Cobbs Mary Beth Cobbs ( P40080) City of Detroit Law Department 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 500 Detroit, MI 48226
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002045 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne) Local Unit of Government/First Name MaryBeth M.I. Last Name Cobbs Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 WOODWARD AVE, City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48226 Telephone Number 313-237-3075 Fax Number 313-224-5505 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cobbm@detroitmi.gov Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Mary Beth M.I. Last Name Cobbs Firm Name (if any) City of Detroit Law Department Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 Woodward Ave Suite 500 City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48226 Telephone Number 313.237.3075 Fax Number 313.224.5505 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) cobbm@detroitmi.gov Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: Mary Beth Cobbs /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 Tim Muflihi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL ENTIRE TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. 25-002045 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner filed a Small Claims petition and paid a filing fee. Petitioner is required to file a formal Entire Tribunal petition and pay the required filing fee to initiate an appeal with the Tribunal. See TTR 265, 225 and MCL 205.735a. Because Petitioner did not file the appropriate petition, the appeal is not properly pending. As such, Petitioner must file a formal Entire Tribunal petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e- filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number as an “amended petition.” Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: August 8, 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 i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service
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MTT Docket No. 25-002045 Page 2 of 2 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 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. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number 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.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes* No** *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] Taxing Authority (City or Township) County 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.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Poverty Exemption Taxable Value Only (calculation) Disabled Veterans Exemption Uncapping of Taxable Value Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Classification Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: March July December If No, check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Did you request a poverty exemption at the BOR? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND attach the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check
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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 Tim Muflihi, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 25-002045 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: __Tribunal Clerk________ Entered: August 8, 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 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. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number 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.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? Yes* No** *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] Taxing Authority (City or Township) County 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.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Poverty Exemption Taxable Value Only (calculation) Disabled Veterans Exemption Uncapping of Taxable Value Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) Classification Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: March July December If No, check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Did you request a poverty exemption at the BOR? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND attach the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MOAHR DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Individual First Name/Company Name TIM M.I. Last Name MUFLIHI Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 23676 PARK ST City or Town DEARBORN State Michigan ZIP Code 48124 Telephone Number 7345649002 Fax Number 3135610468 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) TMUF@YMAIL.COM Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Tim M.I. Last Name Muflihi Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 23676 Park St City or Town Dearborn State Michigan ZIP Code 48124 Telephone Number 734-564-9002 Fax Number 313-561-0468 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) tmuf@ymail.com Section 5: Issue Please designate one: Valuation – Fill out Sections 4, 5, & 6 below Section 6: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing?1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 12517 MACK AVENUE DETROIT Michigan 48215 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City of Detroit (Wayne) County Wayne If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Section 7: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Section 8: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: 21001277 Classification of Property: Real Commercial Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 304100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 296625 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 250000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 250000 Section 9: Assessment Information Type of Tax Assessment(s): Assessment Number(s): Check all that is being appealed: Check what action prompted this appeal: If “other,” please explain: Section 10: Special Assessment Information Type of Special Assessment: Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll? If No, please explain: Section 11: Classification Information Parcel Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your
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