Tony Biddix, Petitioner V Township Of Hartland, 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

Tony Biddix,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-003052

Township Of Hartland, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

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

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

December 18, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

10:30 AM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

521269139 

 

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

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

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

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

party or parties in default.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribunal.

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

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

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

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

testimony.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the March Board of Review for that year. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Tony Biddix,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003052

Township Of Hartland,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

will be published.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

settlement conference process.

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: December 4, 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

Tony Biddix,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003052

Township Of Hartland,

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

TONY BIDDIX, 

MOAHR Docket No. 25-003052 

Petitioner, 

PPN: 4708-33-401-090 

Vv 

HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, 

Respondent. 

Tony Biddix 

Thomas K. Dillon (P81136) 

Petitioner’s Authorized Representative 

FOSTER SWIFT COLLINS & SMITH, P.C. 

125 N. Stoney Point Rd. 

Attorneys for Respondent 

Suttons Bay, MI 49682 

1700 East Beltline Avenue NE, Suite 200 

(810) 560-1647 

Grand Rapids, MI 49525 

TonyBiddix@gmail.com 

(616) 726-2258 

tdillon@fosterswift.com 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

On October 30, 2025, I served a copy of Respondent’s Property Tax Appeal Answer Form 

— Principal Residence Exemption / Qualified Agricultural Exemption, along with a copy of this 

Proof of Service, upon the parties of record at their last known address, by first class U.S. mail, 

postage prepaid. 

I declare that the statements above are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and 

belief. 

Date: 

October 30, 2025 

Folkema — Legal Assistant

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-003052

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Unit of Government

Township Of Hartland (LIVINGSTON)

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

First Name

Tom

M.I.

Last Name

Dillon

Firm Name (if any)

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

1700 E Beltline NE, Ste 200

City or Town

Grand Rapids

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49525

Telephone Number

616-726-2258

Fax Number

E-mail Address

tdillon@fosterswift.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number(s):

4708-33-401-090

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

 

Classification of Property: Real

Residential

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

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

The Subject Property is classified as Residential. Therefore, more than 50% of the Subject's acreage must be devoted to agricultural use to qualify for the Qualified 

Agricultural Exemption ("QAE") under MCL 211.7dd and 211.7ee. Respondent contends that less than 50% of the Subject Property is used for agricultural 

purposes and, therefore, the Subject Property is not primarily devoted to agricultural use sufficient for exemption.

Respondent contends that the 2025 assessment was accurate and properly determined under Michigan law. Respondent requests that Petitioner's claim for 

exemption be denied.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

List the tax year(s) denied:

2025

Check what action prompted this appeal:

Local Unit

If you checked “other” above, explain:

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

March

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

3/11/2025

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Thomas K. Dillon

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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

Tony Biddix,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003052

Township Of Hartland,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

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

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

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 1, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

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

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

Tony Biddix,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-003052

Township Of Hartland,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

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

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

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: October 1, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

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

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

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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

Tony

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Biddix

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

125 N Stoney Point Rd

City or Town

Suttons Bay

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49682

Telephone Number

810-560-1647

Fax Number

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

TonyBiddix@Gmail.com

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

First Name

Tony

M.I.

Last Name

Biddix

Firm Name (if any)

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

125 N. Stoney Point Rd

City or Town

Suttons Bay

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49682

Telephone Number

810-560-1647

Fax Number

E-mail Address

TonyBiddix@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

4708-33-401-090

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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) 

Old US 23

Brighton Township

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48114

Taxing Authority:

Township Of Hartland (LIVINGSTON)

County:

Livingston

Classification of Property:

Real

Agricultural

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Qualified Agricultural Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Property is farmed by MI Family Farm for hay production. MFF and petitioner also harvest sap and produce maple syrup for MFF direct to consumer sales. All of 

the property is either farmed for hay or maple syrup. As a point of interest, petitioner (through and LLC) owns an adjacent parcel which is also leased to MFF. 

Although there is significantly less maple syrup produced from the adjacent parcel (hay production being more significant), Hartland Township approved the 

agricultural exemption on the adjacent piece but denied the exemption for the parcel subject to this appeal. Petitioner provided the same level of documentation is 

support of farming to Hartland Township. Petitioner respectfully requests the Tax Tribunal to grant the agricultural exemption as all of the property is used for 

farming purposes.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2024 and 2025

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Local Unit 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

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

3/11/2025

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: 

Tony Biddix

/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

Tony Biddix,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003052

Township Of Hartland,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

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

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

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

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

submitted in this case.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: October 1, 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

Tony Biddix,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003052

Township Of Hartland,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

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

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

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

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

submitted in this case.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: October 1, 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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From:

To:

Cc:

Bcc:

Subject:

Date:

Attachments:

Tony Biddix

"assessing@hartlandtwp.com"

"tonybiddix@gmail.com"

Notice of service, Tony Biddix

Thursday, July 31, 2025 9:46:00 PM

Tony Biddix

02._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Principal_Residence_Qualified_Agricultural_Exemption.fbbcccab-8151-

443e-932a-5b5520f947fa.pdf

Tony Biddix Hartland BOR denial 3.11.2025 Docket 25.003052.pdf

Tony Biddix MTT_Submission_Page.70987ad1-d15d-4558-8d64-da87699d25f4 (1).pdf

Hartland Township Assessor,

Please see the appeal and supporting documents that I filed with the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

Sincerely,

Tony Biddix

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" Michigan Department of Treasury 

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Form 618, Page 2 

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes. 

Petition Number 

Parcel Code 

28 

4708-33-401-090 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

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127,400 

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Reason for Board Action: 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on 

a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

2. TENTATIVE TAXABLE VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

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Denied 

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Tentative Taxable Value Changed From: 

92,508 

To: 

Record of Vote - Board or three member committee of board. 

Chairperson: [] yes 

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NO 

Member: 

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[1] YES 

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Reason for Board Action: 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at 

P.0.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be 

appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed 

on a Michigan Tax Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.govi/taxtrib. 

3. CLASSIFICATION 

Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

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Denied 

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402 

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225A 

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Mi. 48909 by June 30. 

4. QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION 

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Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

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Exemption Request Denied 

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regarding tentative taxable value, you must appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 

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48908 by July 31. The pelition must be filed on a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or 

a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are avallable at vaww.michigan.govitaxtrib. 

5. Adjournment 

Date of Final adjournment of Board of Review 

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Board of Review Secretary Signature 

Date 

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

03/11/2025 02:25 

BPM 

618 (Rev. 11-12) 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or 

the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

Pelifioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

BIDDIX TONY A 

Township or City 

County 

HARTLAND TOWNSHIP 

LIVINGSTON 

The undersigned protests the assessed value andlor the tentative taxable value andlor the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of 

the following described property: 

Properly Identified (Parcel code required. Property address & legal description optional) : 

SEC 33 TIN R6E ALL THAT PART OF SE 1/4 OF SEC LYING N & W OF BLOCK 1, 3, 5, 7,9 & 10 OF PLEASANT 

4708-33-401-090 

VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PG 16 & WLY OF HWY 

US 23 EXC COMM AT CEN OF SEC, TH S 1611.13 FT ALONG N/S 1/4 LINE FOR POB, TH CONT § 542.13 FT, 

TH FOLLOWING N BOUNDARY OF SAID PLEA- SANT VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, NELY 

LPNs 

971.11 FT ALONG CURVE RIGHT, TH N 39*1'11°W 233.48 FT, TH S 50'W 350 FT, TH S 21:0541"W 180 FT TO 

Protested Item 

[] Assessed Value 

[J Tentative Taxable Value 

[J Classification 

O Qualifed Agricultural 

Property Exemption 

1. 

PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

(Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value) 

[Assessed Amount 

Owner's Estimated True Cash Value 

Tentative Taxable Value 

[Year 

92,508 

2025 

27,400 

2. 

PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

(Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification In accordance 

with section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's

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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

Tony

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Biddix

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

125 N Stoney Point Rd

City or Town

Suttons Bay

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49682

Telephone Number

810-560-1647

Fax Number

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

TonyBiddix@Gmail.com

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

First Name

Tony

M.I.

Last Name

Biddix

Firm Name (if any)

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

125 N. Stoney Point Rd

City or Town

Suttons Bay

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49682

Telephone Number

810-560-1647

Fax Number

E-mail Address

TonyBiddix@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

4708-33-401-090

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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) 

Old US 23

Brighton Township

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48114

Taxing Authority:

Township Of Hartland (LIVINGSTON)

County:

Livingston

Classification of Property:

Real

Agricultural

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Qualified Agricultural Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Property is farmed by MI Family Farm for hay production. MFF and petitioner also harvest sap and produce maple syrup for MFF direct to consumer sales. All of 

the property is either farmed for hay or maple syrup. As a point of interest, petitioner (through and LLC) owns an adjacent parcel which is also leased to MFF. 

Although there is significantly less maple syrup produced from the adjacent parcel (hay production being more significant), Hartland Township approved the 

agricultural exemption on the adjacent piece but denied the exemption for the parcel subject to this appeal. Petitioner provided the same level of documentation is 

support of farming to Hartland Township. Petitioner respectfully requests the Tax Tribunal to grant the agricultural exemption as all of the property is used for 

farming purposes.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2024 and 2025

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Local Unit 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

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

3/11/2025

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: 

Tony Biddix

/s/

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