Civil
SUM-100: Summons
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A Summons is an official court document that tells a defendant they are being sued and must respond to the case within a specific time period, usually 30 days. A plaintiff (the person filing the lawsuit) needs this form to legally notify the defendant that they must appear in court or answer the charges against them.
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Forms that go with SUM-100
CM-010RequiredCivil Case Cover SheetThe Civil Case Cover Sheet is required to be filed alongside the complaint and summons to classify the type of civil case being initiated.›UD-105Often filed with itAnswer — Unlawful DetainerIn unlawful detainer (eviction) cases, the Answer to Unlawful Detainer is the standard response form a defendant files after receiving a summons.›CIV-110Often filed with itRequest for DismissalThe Request for Dismissal is commonly filed alongside or after a Summons when a plaintiff needs to dismiss the case or specific parties, and is a standard companion form in civil litigation.›POS-010Next stepProof of Service of SummonsThe Proof of Service of Summons must be filed after the Summons is served on the defendant to formally document that service was completed as required by law.›CIV-100Next stepRequest for Entry of DefaultThe Request to Enter Default is commonly filed after the Summons has been served and the defendant fails to respond within the allotted time period.›SUM-110AlternativeSummons—Cross-ComplaintThe Summons – Family Law (SUM-110) is an alternative Summons form used specifically for family law cases instead of the general civil SUM-100.›