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DC 111c

Answer to Complaint to Recover Possession of Property

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective November 1, 2023

This form is an answer filed by a defendant in a case where the plaintiff is asking the court to take back possession of property. It asks the defendant to respond to specific points made in the original complaint.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.5720, MCR 2.113(C), MCR 4.201(B), (G)

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a defendant who has received a complaint from a landlord or other party claiming they need to recover possession of property.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an 'Answer to Complaint to Recover Possession of Property.' It is used to formally respond to a complaint filed by the plaintiff in court.
Who fills out this form?
The defendant fills out this form, which is titled 'Answer to Complaint to Recover Possession of Property.'
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2023.

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