On Summons and Complaint?

It involves presenting to the person or entity sued (the 'defendant') a Complaint in which the person suing (the 'plaintiff') describes its legal claims and should always be accompanied by a Summons, requiring a defendant to respond in court. There are very specific requirements for serving a lawsuit on a defendant.

How are a Summons and complaint served?

A summons is a written notice, which usually is accompanied by the complaint, notifying the defendant and the court that the complaint has been served on all relevant parties and listing the date of the first court appearance for the lawsuit.

Is a Summons the same as a lawsuit?

A Summons is an official notice of a lawsuit. It is given to the person being sued. ... When you serve the defendant with a Summons, you officially tell that you are suing them. You must follow the rules for giving the Summons to the defendants to properly file your case.