Section R. 205.3301 - AnswerRule 301.
(1) After service of a copy of the petition, the respondent shall have 21 days within which to file an answer to the petition. The answer shall fully and completely inform the petitioner and the commissioner of the nature of the defense. It shall contain a specific admission or denial of each material allegation of fact contained in the petition, a statement of any facts upon which the respondent relies for defense, and any affirmative defenses to be relied upon by the respondent.(2) Each paragraph contained in the answer shall be numbered and lettered to correspond with the paragraphs of the petition. An answer, signed by the respondent or the respondent's legal representative, shall be filed with the commissioner.(3) The respondent shall serve a copy of the answer upon the petitioner or his or her representative of record and shall file proof of service with the commissioner within 7 days after such service.Mich. Admin. Code R. 205.3301