The Minnesota Statement of Counterclaim and Summons (Defendant) is a legal document that is used by defendants in civil court cases in Minnesota. This document serves two purposes: first, it informs the plaintiff of the defendant's counterclaims and second, it serves as the official summons for the defendant to appear in court. The document includes information such as the names of the parties involved, the statement of counterclaims, and the date and time of the hearing. It must be signed by both the defendant and the plaintiff. There are two types of Minnesota Statement of Counterclaim and Summons (Defendant): the standard summons and the special summons. The standard summons is issued when the defendant is served by a process server or by a sheriff. The special summons is issued when the defendant is served by certified mail. Both types of summons must be served in accordance with Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure and must be filed with the court.