Summons Legal Definition

"What is a Summons?" 

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© Pribanic & Pribanic Summons legal definition: A summons is a legal document administered by an agent of the law. The function of a summons is to compel someone to appear in court on a certain time and date as part of a criminal or civil proceeding. Tell Us What Happened: (412) 674-5444 NO FEE$ UNLESS YOU WIN  Tell Us What Happened (412) 674-5444NO FEE$ UNLESS YOU WINA summons generally includes the following information:
  • The name of the court where you will be required to appear
  • The name of all parties associated with the criminal or civil proceeding
  • A docket number
  • The deadline by which you must respond 
  • A copy of the criminal or civil complaint in some cases
A summons may be issued so that:
  • You can answer a criminal charge
  • You can defend yourself against a civil lawsuit
  • You can testify as a witness
Summons are issued in nearly every type of civil court proceeding, including those involving:
  • Car accident injury cases
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Medical malpractice claims
  • Defective product cases
  • And other personal injury actions
Sources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summons https://injury.findlaw.com/car-accidents/i-received-a-car-accident-court-summons-now-what.html

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