Oakland County, MI · Oakland County
Answer, Civil
This civil court form lets a defendant or the defendant’s attorney respond to numbered statements in a complaint and state affirmative defenses.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Oakland County · Oakland County, Oakland County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- courts.michigan.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
A defendant or the defendant’s attorney uses this form to answer a civil complaint, indicating whether they agree with, disagree with, or do not know whether each numbered statement is true. The form also provides space to state affirmative defenses and says to attach facts for each defense checked. It includes a certificate of service for documenting delivery of a copy to the plaintiff or their attorney.
Who needs it
A defendant or the defendant’s attorney responding to a civil complaint can use this form to answer its statements and state affirmative defenses.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; its certificate of service includes a declaration under penalties of perjury, which the signer dates and signs.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Answer, Civil form.
- 2
Complete the Answers
Enter the case and party information, then answer the complaint paragraphs by indicating whether you agree, disagree, or do not know if they are true.
- 3
Gather Attachments
If you check an affirmative defense, attach a statement of facts; attach any proof or other documents specified for that defense.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Date and sign the form and certificate of service, then submit it to the county department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Answer, Civil form for?
- It lets a defendant or the defendant’s attorney respond to numbered statements in a civil complaint and state affirmative defenses.
- Do I need a notary for the Answer, Civil form?
- No. The form is signed without a notary. Its certificate of service includes a declaration under penalties of perjury, which the signer dates and signs.
- How do I submit the Answer, Civil form?
- The form does not give a submission address or method. It lists copies for the court, plaintiff, and defendant, and includes a certificate for service on the plaintiff or their attorney.