As per Lawkidunya, Form of Summons is a judicial summons is served on a person involved in a legal proceeding. The summons announces a date by which the person or persons summoned must either appear in court, or respond in writing to the court or the opposing party or parties. The summons is the descendant of the writ of the common law.
What does it Mean to be Issued a Summons?
In general, a summons is the beginning of a legal case. Specifically, a summons is a document that is an order by a court requiring someone to appear in court. In civil lawsuits, a summons is issued by to the defendant in the lawsuit, requiring his or her presence to defend a case.
Types of Summons
The following are the different types of Originating Summons:
- OS (Judicial Management)
- Taxation.
- Probate and Administration or Legislation.
- OS (General)
- OSF (Enforcement of Syariah Court Order)
- OSF (Mental Capacity)
- OSF (Guardianship of Infant)
- OSF (Division of Matrimonial Assets During Marriage)
How is a Summons Served?
The Sheriff will give the summons to the defendant by hand. They can also give it to someone who lives with the defendant who is at least 13 years old. Next, the Sheriff fills out a sworn statement on the back of the copy of the summons. The Court must have a record that the Sheriff served the summons
How Does a Court Summons Work?
Specifically, a summons is a document that is an order by a court requiring someone to appear in court. In civil lawsuits, a summons is issued by to the defendant in the lawsuit, requiring his or her presence to defend a case. Sometimes a summons might be called a “summons and complaint.
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