Minnesota Instructions — Answer and Counter Petition is a document which is used in Minnesota civil courts. It is used to respond to a complaint which has been filed by another party. The document outlines how to respond to a complaint, as well as how to file a counterclaim if the responding party wishes to pursue a different legal action. This document also provides instructions on how to prepare the answer and counterclaim, including how to serve the other party. Additionally, this document outlines the deadlines and procedures for filing all documents associated with the Answer and Counterclaim. There are two types of Minnesota Instructions — Answer and Counter Petition: one for individuals and one for businesses.