Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Pleading - Answering or Not

What happens if a pleading is not responded to within the time limits and what court rule (mcr) is it? Thanks in advance. Diane


Asked on 6/15/08, 12:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: Pleading - Answering or Not

it depends on what kind of pleading you are talking about. if you do not answer a complaint, then the plaintiff can seek a default, and then a default judgment. if you are talking about a motion, then you lose your right to have the judge consider your response, and possibly not being able to present your position at argument.

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Answered on 6/21/08, 11:24 pm


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