What does “summons” mean?

An official paper that orders you to answer a lawsuit or come to court.

What to do

Don’t ignore it. Write down the deadline to answer and get legal help the same day.

You may see it in letters from

• County or State Court — Court

“summons” is a English word used in official letters in the United States. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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