A court's direction to the sheriff to inform a defendant that an action has been filed against him/her.
Issued by the plaintiff who intends to sue the defendant for money or property.
A written document directed to a sheriff or other proper official which requires the sheriff/official to notify the person named on the summons that an action has been taken against him or her. The summons notifies the person to appear in court at a specified day and time.
A legal document commanding the debtor to appear in court. MEP may personally serve on the debtor a summons to appear in court for a default hearing.
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a legal document ordering an accused person to appear in court
A written document served upon the defendant that notifies him or her of a lawsuit
Formal document beginning a civil action or special proceeding which is a means to gain jurisdiction over a party. Also, a document directed to a sheriff or other authorized person ordering him to serve the person named on the summons who must appear at a certain place and time to respond to the action.
A notice to a party in a law suit requiring said party to appear in court or have a judgment rendered against him for failing to do so.
A paper issued by a court that informs the defendant that a suit has been filed against him and which requires him to file a response with the court.
A document which is served upon (delivered to) a person who is named as a defendant or respondent in a lawsuit. The summons notifies the person that the lawsuit has been filed against him or her and tells them that they have a certain time limit in which to file an answer or response in reply. The summons accompanies the Petition and tells the other party the following crucial facts: 1.) They have 30 days to submit an Answer to the Petition. 2.) That neither party may harass the other party during the divorce proceedings. 3.) That neither party may change insurance coverage during the divorce proceedings. 4.) That neither party may sell assets while the divorce is pending, (with certain noted exceptions). 5.) That both parties are encouraged to pursue mediation.
A writ or notice requiring a person to appear before a court to answer a complaint by a certain date.
A summons is an order for an individual to appear in court. A summons is usually sent certified mail to the defendant with a court date listed on the summons. A summons is different from an arrest in that the person is told to appear at a certain date and time, and not arrested by the police. All civil cases are processed as summons.
A writ requiring the sheriff or other property officer to notify the person named in an action that he or she is required to appear on a specific day named to answer the allegations of a petition or a complaint.
A document from the court which tells a person to attend court at a certain time and place.
A written notice issued by the court commanding a person to appear in court at a given date and time. A summons is issued to an individual charged or other party on a petition or complaint.
A notice to the defendant that an action against him or her has been commenced in the court issuing the summons and that a judgment will be taken against him or her if the statement of claim is not answered within a certain time.
a written notice issued for an especially important meeting of a Lodge; the written notice or requirement by authority to appear at a place named
Demand issued by a court for a person against whom a claim or complaint has been made to appear at the court at a specific time
A notice served by a petitioner or a respondent to commence a civil action.
A legal document notifying individuals in a lawsuit of the complaint. It provides both parties with pertinent court details related to the case and the instructions for both the plaintiff and defendant to proceed.
A notice from the court that tells the defendant they are being sued and who is suing them. It also says that if the defendant does not answer in time, the court will enter a judgment against them. The Summons must be served with the Complaint.
A written document served upon the defendant giving notification of a lawsuit.
A notice given to a party that a court action has been started against them.
a notice sent to a defendant ordering them to appear in court at the date and time specified.
A legal paper to be served on a person named as a defendant in a legal action notifying him or her to answer the complaint or be in default. Also used to require non-party witnesses to appear for depositions or at the trial or arbitration hearings.
A written order by a Judge requiring a defendant to appear in court at a specific time and place to answer the charge.
A legal paper served on a named person notifying him that an action is being commenced against him and that he is required to appear or to answer the complaint in the action within the time stated in the summons.
Document or writ directing the sheriff or other officer to notify a person that an action has been commenced against him in court and that he is required to appear, on a certain day, and answer the complaint in such action.
an order to appear in person at a given place and time
a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
a Court document which informs to defendant that a legal claim has been sought by the plaintiff for a certain amount of money
a document, addressed to a defendant, that is issued and signed by the clerk of the court
a document informing you that if you do not attend the court at the given date and time, you can be arrested and bought to the court to give evidence
a document issued by an authorized judicial officer and delivered to the person or organization being sued
a document issued by the Magistrates Court
a document issued by the Tribunal at the request of a party, requiring a person to attend a hearing as a witness
a document mailed to the accused person, informing him or her that a criminal complaint has or will be issued against him or her
a formal document notifying a person that he or she is required to appear in court to answer a charge
a legal document issued by a court addressed to a defendant in a legal proceeding
a legal, written notice informing the defendant (tenant) that a court action has been started and that the claim will be heard on a specific day
a letter from the sheriff court to tell you that the landlord or site owner has asked for a court order for you to be evicted
an official court document notifying the defendant that he or she must answer the complaint in writing within a specified period of time
an official request that the student appear before a university administrator
an order from WSIAT demanding that a person appear and testify at your hearing
an order that the defendant appear in district court
an order to appear in court at a certain time to answer to the charge
an order to appear in court to answer a complaint
an order to appear somewhere, usually to appear in court
a notice calling the defendant to appear and Answer the Complaint
a notice from the Court intended to notify the person named that an action (lawsuit) has been commenced against him/her and to request that person respond to the notice
a paper prepared by the plaintiff and issued by a court that informs the defendant that they have been sued
a paper that tells a defendant that he is being sued in a specific court that the plaintiff believes has jurisdiction
a prepared form which is obtained from the clerk of court and then filled out
a pre-printed legal document supplied by the Small Claims Clerk which notified the defendant that they are being sued, the date for the "Return Day" and the date for trial
a single piece of paper typically accompanied by the complaint that, when served on the defendant (e
a substitute for the old, less civilized method of bringing a party before the court--arrest
a written notification that a divorce has been filed and that the spouse is required to appear in court
a written notification that prosecution action has commenced against you
a written order stating that a defendant must answer the plaintiff's complaint
a writ used to notify the person named as the defendant of the commencement of the adversary action and the requirement to appear and answer
a document the plaintiff in a lawsuit must file with the court and serve on the defendant, along with a copy of the complaint, to give the defendant notice of a lawsuit.
A court document ordering someone to come to court for a trial.
the document by which a defendant is notified to appear in court, and answer charges or claims against him.
A document which sets out the main points of a case. They are used in civil and minor criminal trials. Tort: A civil wrong. The branch of law that deals with such offences is called tort law. Tort law is concerned mainly with injuries to the person, reputation, property or business. For example, if someone harms your reputation by making false statements about you, you may have a right to be paid for damage so caused. A tort may occur even though one person, the tortfeasor, does not intend to harm another person. Most tort cases today result from motor accidents. Ward of Court: A person, especially a minor or one legally incapable of managing his own affairs, placed under the control or protection of a guardian or of a Court.
A written notice 1) requiring the named person to appear in court on a specified day; or 2) informing the named person that a lawsuit has been started against him or her and he or she must answer.
A form used to commence a civil action and acquire jurisdiction over a party.
a document signed by a magistrate after an information is laid before a him which sets out the basis of the accusation against the accused and the time and place when he must appear;
is the legal term for a document or notice advising a person that they must attend a NSW Local Court at a certain time.
The summons is a message the court provides to the other spouse which states that a Petition for divorce has been filed. It further states that if there is no response within 30 days, the court may grant what the Petitioner has requested.
A written notification that legal action has commenced, requiring a response within a specified time period.
An official order to appear in court.
A written notification served on a Defendant to answer Complaint filed by Plaintiff.
A notice to a defendant that an action against him or her has begun in the court issuing the summons, and that a judgment will be issued against the defendant if the complaint is not answered within a certain time.
An order directing the sheriff or other officer to notify the named person that a lawsuit has been commenced against him or her in court and that he or she is required to appear by a certain time, and answer the complaint or suffer a judgment against him or her.
A docu me nt which is served upon (delivered to) a person who is na me d as a defendant or respondent in a lawsuit. The summons notifies the person that the lawsuit has been filed against him or her and tells them that they have a certain ti me limit in which to file an answer or respond. It generally requires both parties to keep things status quo until the disputed issues are resolved. A Temporary Court Order would last until the divorce is finalized.
A paper charging a misdemeanor or traffic infraction violation, issued by a law enforcement officer whereby the defendant agrees by his or her signature to appear for trial before a specified court at a specified time. The issuance of a summons allows an officer to charge a person without making a physical arrest.
A document issued by the court when a lawsuit is filed stating the name of the plaintiff and defendant, the title of the case, the file number and the contact information of each party, or their attorneys.
A writ notifying the person named that an action has been filed against the person: 1) in a criminal action, failure to appear may result in a bench warrant being issued for the person's arrest; 2) in a civil action, failure to answer may result in entry of a judgment against that person.
written demand to attend a hearing at, or provide documents to, a court or tribunal
Official court notice mandating specific time and place of person(s) to appear in court to answer the complaint in an action committed against him/her. In a criminal action, failure to attend may result in issuance of a warrant for that person’s arrest.
A document notifying defendant that an action has been instituted against him and that he is required to answer to it at a time and place named. nlawful detainer -- The unjustified retention of the possession of lands by one whose original entry was lawful and of right, but whose right to possession has terminated and who refuses to vacate the premises. enue -- "Venue" designates the particular county or city within which a court with jurisdiction may hear and determine the case. itness -- One who testifies to what he has seen, heard or otherwise observed and who is not a party to the action.
a document which requires a person to attend to the court on a specified date and time to answer or respond to a complaint filed with the court; a process in criminal proceedings to require an accused person to attend court to answer to a criminal charge;
The legal notice that begins a lawsuit. It informs the defendant when and where to appear in court. Ignoring the summons usually results in a default judgment against the defendant. (See defendant and default judgment, above.)
An order to answer a lawsuit within a specified time.
The notice used to inform all parties of a court proceeding.
The paper served by a constable or sheriff informing a debtor that he or she has been sued and setting out the answer date.
Notice to all defendants that a lawsuit has been commenced, that they have been named as a defendant, and that they must answer the complaint within twenty (20) days or a default judgment may be taken against them.
A paper that notifies a person about a lawsuit and requires the person receiving it to respond by a certain time and/or show up in court on a specific date.
A notification, served upon the defendant by an officer of the court, identifying a duly filed action taken against him and requiring him to answer by a specific date.
Instrument used to commence a civil action or special proceeding; the means of acquiring jurisdiction over a party.
A formal request from the Assembly for a third party to appear before an Investigative Committee to present evidence and answer questions.
An originating notice calling on a person to appear before a court for a specified purpose.
A Court document which sets out the claim of a creditor and which gives a specific time in which a debtor must either pay, admit or deny that the debt is owed.
A notice calling upon a person to appear before a court for a specified purpose.
An official notice to the defendant that a civil case has been filed against him or her and requiring a formal response. Also, the paper by which a person is called to jury service.
the written notification of the lawsuit that is served on the defendant.
a citation requiring a defendant to appear in court to answer a suit to which has been brought against him.
A legal notice to a defendant that an action against him/her has commenced in the court issuing the summons and that the judgment will be taken against him/her if the complaint is not answered within a certain time.
An order requiring an accused to appear in court to answer to a charge. The summons outlines the date, time and location of the court. Failure to appear may result in a Warrant of Arrest being issued.
An order to appear at court.
A notice to a person that an action has been started against him/her in court and that he/she is required to appear on the date given.
official command from a court requiring someone to appear in court.
Written notice to appear in court either as a defendant or a witness.
Notice to a defendant that he/she has been sued and is required to appear in court. Also, notice requiring person receiving it to report for jury duty or as witness in a trial. As relates to potential jurors, also called venire.
A written notification to the defendant or respondent that an action has been filed against him or her.
Notice that a lawsuit has been filed and an explanation of how to respond.
The section of the Notice, Claim, and Summons to Appear for Trial form that informs the Defendant when and where to appear.
A legal document issued by the court in order to notify a defendant that a complaint has been filed. The summons specifies that a defendant is required to appear and answer the complaint on or before a certain the time or date. A summons is a notice for a defendant who does not need to be arrested to appear for a court proceeding.
A court process that directs a defendant to make an appearance in an action filed against him.
An official order for a person to come to court. It can be in order to give evidence or to answer a charge.
The court document by which initiates small claims and summary cause actions in the sheriff court.
A notice requiring a defendant to appear in court.
An official letter or notice. A jury summons requires a citizen to make himself or herself available for jury service for a specific period of time.
A Court notice telling you to appear in Court at a particular time and place.
A notice and warning given to a person when he or she is sued.
A writ or order directing the sheriff or other officer to notify the named person that an action has been commenced against him or her in court, and that he or she is required to appear, on the day named, and answer the petition or complaint in such action.
a notification of a charge without the detention of the defendant. An alternative to an arrest.
A leading or initial process method of serving notice on a defendant informing him of the lawsuit and requiring him to appear and defend on a certain day, or suffer a default judgment.
The court's official notice to the defendant that he or she must respond to a complaint.
A process issued by a local court directing a person to appear before it at a designated future time in connection with a particular proceeding.
a written order notifying an individual that he has been charged with an offence; a summons directs the person to appear in court to answer the charge
An appearance ticket requiring a defendant to appear before the court for arraignment on an underlying accusatory instrument.
A document requiring a person to appear in court on a charge. It states the charge and the date and place of the court appearance
Legal document issued by the court to notify defendant that a complaint has been filed and that he/she is required to appear and answer the complaint on or before the time and date specified. A summons is a notice to appear for a defendant who does not need to be arrested.
a legal order requiring a defendant to appear in court for an initial appearance or arraignment.
A written order issued by a judicial officer requiring a person accused of a criminal offense to appear n a designated court at a specified time to answer the charge or charges.
A court document directing a litigant to answer a lawsuit or suffer the risk of a default judgment.
Order to appear or to produce evidence to a Court Also the old name for a claim form
Order to attend for jury service
Order to appear as a witness at a hearing
A legal document demanding that money be paid to a particular party by a certain date or else a court hearing will take place.
A legal document informing someone that they are required to appear in court on a certain date to stand trial for a crime that they have been accused of.
A legal document that notifies a party that a lawsuit has been initiated and states when and where the party must appear to answer the charges.
Court proceedings requiring a person against whom a claim is made to appear before the Court to answer the claims. In effect, akin to a writ or other document issued by the court and served on the defendant at the start of civil proceedings.
a plaintiff's written notice, in a specific form, delivered to the parties being sued, that they must answer the plaintiff's attached complaint within a specific time
A document used to notify a party that a claim has been filed and that the party is required to answer the claim in court.
Legal document issued by the court that directs the sheriff or other officer to notify the named defendant that a complaint has been filed and that the defendant is required to appear and answer the complaint on or before the time and date specified.
In the USA, this is one of the initial documents issued in a civil suit; giving the defendant notice of the claim and an opportunity to defend it. The summons also gives the court which issues it the authority to dispose of the matter. In Canadian criminal law, this is the document used by the police to compel an accused to attend court to answer the charges. It does not involve the arrest of the accused and is used where the police, either by the relatively less serious nature of the crime or because of the standing of the accused in the community, do not believe that arrest is necessary to ensure the attendance of the accused at court.
a legal document notifying you that a lawsuit has been initiated against you and how and where you must answer the claim
Sets out the charge as well as the time and place at which the accused is to appear in court.
A notice to a defendant that an action has been filed and that a judgment will be entered should the defendant fail to answer the complaint within the statutory time limit.
A paper prepared by the plaintiff and issued by a court that informs the defendant that she has been sued. The summons requires that the defendant file a response with the court -- or in many small claims courts, simply appear in person on an appointed day -- within a given time period or risk losing the case under the terms of a default judgment.
A legal notice to a person of a suit pending in court which requires an answer or appearance.
Notice sent from a plaintiff to a defendant requiring the defendant to appear before a court or judge.
Legal notice informing an individual of a lawsuit and the date and location of the court where the case will be heard.
A notice to a defendant that he or she has been sued or charged with a crime and is required to appear in Court. A jury summons requires the person receiving it to report for possible jury duty. A person may also be summonsed as a witness.
A document telling someone they must appear in court on a particular day. If they don't appear after getting a summons, the court can punish them or issue a bench warrant to arrest them so they have to appear. A witness who ignores a summons to appear in court for a case where a crime has been committed might be sent to prison.