2007-02-13 08:46:36 · 4 answers · asked by valerie c 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A Summons is a formal legal notice of suit and is issued to the defendant(s) involved in the lawsuit. It is usually accompanied by the Complaint. (Summons and Complaint). A Summons informs the defendant(s) as to how long they have to respond to the claims of the plaintiff (person filing complaint).
2007-02-13 13:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Çåŗőľîņẫ§ħŷġĭ®ł 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A summons is an order for you to appear in court to give your testimony. You have to attend or they can, and usually will, order a bench warrant for your arrest.
Good luck.
2007-02-13 08:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Should be Working! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A notice requiring you to appear in court on a certain day and time. Do not miss it or you will have a warrant out for your arrest. The judge can also order a deputy to pick you up from either work or home and bring you to court.
2007-02-13 09:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A legal document meaning you must appear before the court or you must submit something to a court. This is different than a subpoena, as some are indicating they are the same thing.
2007-02-13 08:56:13 · answer #4 · answered by katiekat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋