➼

Free Michigan Civil Template in PDF

The Michigan Civil Form is a legal document used to respond to a complaint in civil court. This form, specifically known as Form MC 03, outlines the necessary steps for filing an answer and provides instructions for individuals who have been served with a complaint. Proper completion and timely submission of this form are crucial to ensure that defendants protect their rights and avoid default judgments.

Create My Document

Structure

The Michigan Civil form, specifically Form MC 03, plays a crucial role in the civil litigation process, particularly for defendants responding to a complaint. When a defendant receives a complaint, they must file a written answer with the court by the date indicated on the summons. This response is essential; failure to do so can result in a default judgment, which means the court may decide in favor of the plaintiff without hearing the defendant's side. The form requires defendants to provide specific information, including the court's details and the parties involved. Each statement in the complaint must be addressed individually, allowing the defendant to agree, disagree, or indicate uncertainty. If the defendant has affirmative defenses—legal reasons why the plaintiff should not win—they must include these in their answer to preserve their right to raise them later. After completing the form, defendants must make copies, file the original with the court, and serve a copy to the plaintiff or their attorney. This process ensures that both parties are informed and that the court can fairly adjudicate the case.

Form Example

STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ANSWER, CIVIL (PAGE 1 OF ___)

CASE NO. and JUDGE

Court address

Court telephone no.

Plaintiff’s name, address, and telephone no.

Defendant’s name, address, and telephone no.

Plaintiff’s attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no.

Defendant’s attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no.


	Defendant,			(Paragraph numbers in the answer must correspond to paragraphs
	Attorney for defendant,		in answer to the complaint, states:	in the complaint. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
1.	I	agree with the statements in paragraph 1.
		disagree with the statements in paragraph 1 because			.
		do not know if the statements in paragraph 1 are true.
2.	I	agree with the statements in paragraph 2.
		disagree with the statements in paragraph 2 because			.
		do not know if the statements in paragraph 2 are true.
3.	I	agree with the statements in paragraph 3.
		disagree with the statements in paragraph 3 because			.
		do not know if the statements in paragraph 3 are true.

continued on page 2.

Date	Defendant/Attorney signature

	Name (type or print)

IMPORTANT: If you have affirmative defenses, you must state them now using the last page of this form. If you do not, the court may prohibit you from raising them later. An affirmative defense is a defense claiming that the plaintiff is not entitled to a judgment because other facts exist that create a lawful defense. Affirmative defenses allow you to provide information to the court that is not stated in the plaintiff’s complaint.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on this date I served a copy of this answer on the plaintiff(s) or their attorney(s) by

personal service first-class mail addressed to their last-known address(es) as defined in MCR 2.107(C)(3).

I declare under the penalties of perjury that this certificate of service has been examined by me and that its contents are true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief.

Date

Approved, SCAO Form MC 03, Rev. 1/21 MCR 2.111

Page 1 of __

Signature

Distribute form to: Court

Plaintiff

Defendant Proof of service

Answer, Civil (1/21)

Page 2 of __

Plaintiff’s name

continued from page 1.

Case No.

Defendant’s name

4. I	agree with the statements in paragraph 4.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 4 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 4 are true.
5. I	agree with the statements in paragraph 5.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 5 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 5 are true.
6. I	agree with the statements in paragraph 6.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 6 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 6 are true.
7. I	agree with the statements in paragraph 7.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 7 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 7 are true.
8. I	agree with the statements in paragraph 8.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 8 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 8 are true.
9. I	agree with the statements in paragraph 9.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 9 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 9 are true.
10. I agree with the statements in paragraph 10.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 10 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 10 are true.
11. I agree with the statements in paragraph 11.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 11 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 11 are true.
12. I agree with the statements in paragraph 12.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 12 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 12 are true.
13. I agree with the statements in paragraph 13.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 13 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 13 are true.
14. I agree with the statements in paragraph 14.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 14 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 14 are true.
15. I agree with the statements in paragraph 15.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 15 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 15 are true.

continued on page 3.

Answer, Civil (1/21)

Page 3 of __

Plaintiff’s name

continued from page 2.

Case No.

Defendant’s name

16.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 16.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 16 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 16 are true.
17.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 17.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 17 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 17 are true.
18.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 18.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 18 because		.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 18 are true.
19.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 19.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 19 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 19 are true.
20.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 20.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 20 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 20 are true.
21.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 21.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 21 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 21 are true.
22.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 22.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 22 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 22 are true.
23.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 23.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 23 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 23 are true.
24.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 24.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 24 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 24 are true.
25.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 25.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 25 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 25 are true.
26.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 26.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 26 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 26 are true.
27.	I agree with the statements in paragraph 27.
	disagree with the statements in paragraph 27 because	.
	do not know if the statements in paragraph 27 are true.

continued on additional page(s).

Answer, Civil (1/21) Page __ of __

Plaintiff’s name

Case No.

Defendant’s name

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES

Defendant,

Attorney for defendant,

states the following affirmative defenses:

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY (for each box checked, attach a statement of facts)

1. I paid this debt in full (satisfied). Attached is proof of payment. 2. This action is barred by the statute of limitations because

the plaintiff failed to sue within six years of		, the last activity on the alleged account.
MCL 600.5807(8)	Date
MCL 600.5807(8)
the alleged contract involves a motor vehicle retail installment sales contract or the sale of other goods, and the
plaintiff failed to sue within four years of			, the last activity on the alleged account.
MCL 440.2725(1)	Date
MCL 440.2725(1)
the plaintiff failed to sue within three years after the alleged contract of sale of a mobile home on					.
MCL 125.2333				Date
MCL 125.2333

3. I paid an amount that the plaintiff accepted as payment in full (accord and satisfaction). Attached is proof of payment.

The debt was discharged in bankruptcy. The case number was	.
4. The contract is void or voidable because
I was a minor when the alleged contract was made.
I was not mentally competent when the alleged contract was made. Probate case number		.
Attached are my letters of conservatorship/guardianship.
there was no valid contract (no meeting of the minds) because			.

5. The contract was severely unjust or extremely one-sided (unconscionable).

6. I am not liable for the alleged damages because of the plaintiff’s contributory negligence.

7. The alleged contract is unenforceable because it is not in writing (statute of frauds).

8. My vehicle was repossessed and later sold in a commercially unreasonable manner. MCL 440.9607(3).

9. The contract should not be enforced because of the plaintiff’s improper conduct (fraud and/or duress).

10. The goods purchased were defective (failure of consideration).

11. The terms of the contract did not express what the parties intended (mutual mistake).

12. I have not been credited for all payments made on the alleged account. Attached is proof of payment. 13. Other:

Date	Defendant/Attorney Signature

Name (type or print)

▼ Michigan Civil PDF Form

Document Specs

Fact Name	Details
Filing Deadline	If personally served, answer must be filed within 21 days; if served by mail or outside Michigan, within 28 days.
Default Judgment Risk	Failure to answer can result in a default judgment against the defendant, granting the plaintiff a judgment without a hearing.
Answer Form	The answer must be filed using form MC 03, which can be completed online or obtained in paper form from the court.
Affirmative Defenses	Defendants must state any affirmative defenses on the last page of the form to avoid being barred from raising them later.
Service Requirement	A copy of the answer must be served to the plaintiff or their attorney, either by personal service or first-class mail.
Governing Law	The Michigan Court Rules (MCR 2.111) govern the filing and serving of answers in civil cases.

Please rate Free Michigan Civil Template in PDF Form

4.68

Superb

19 Votes

Fill out Common Templates

Michigan Unemployment for Employers - Reporting accurate employment dates and gross earnings from the last 18 months is crucial for calculating potential benefits.

When preparing for the transfer of a mobile home ownership, it is crucial to obtain the proper documentation, such as the Mobile Home Bill of Sale form, which facilitates a clear record of the transaction and protects the interests of both the buyer and the seller.

State of Michigan Forms - A form enabling Michigan businesses to request verification of their tax status from the state.

Sworn Statement Sample - It represents a formal commitment by contractors to disclose all relevant financial information to property owners.