Michigan Answer to Complaint to Recover Possession of Property is a legal document used to respond to a complaint in Michigan courts which seeks to regain possession of property. The document outlines the defendant’s response to the complaint, including any affirmative defenses or counterclaims. This document is used in situations where a tenant is being evicted, or a creditor is attempting to reclaim property held by the debtor. The Michigan Answer to Complaint to Recover Possession of Property is usually composed of three parts: 1. An Appearance, where the defendant acknowledges service of the complaint and provides contact information. 2. An Answer, where the defendant responds to the allegations contained in the complaint. This may include affirmative defenses, such as the plaintiff’s failure to state a claim, or counterclaims, such as breach of contract. 3. A Demand for a Jury Trial, where the defendant requests a jury trial if the parties cannot reach a settlement. There are two types of Michigan Answer to Complaint to Recover Possession of Property: a standard answer and an answer with counterclaims. In the latter, the defendant adds a counterclaim to the answer, which is a claim against the plaintiff for a different legal issue related to the dispute.