Civil
SUM-120: Summons (Joint Debtor)
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form notifies a person who is being sued as a joint debtor that they are required to respond to a court case. Courts, attorneys, and creditors use this form to officially serve notice on someone who shares legal responsibility for a debt so they have the opportunity to defend themselves in court.
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Forms that go with SUM-120
POS-010RequiredProof of Service of SummonsProof of Service of Summons (POS-010) must be completed and filed to demonstrate that both the SUM-120 and the complaint were properly served on the joint debtor.›CM-010RequiredCivil Case Cover SheetThe Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010) is required to be filed together with the complaint and summons at the initiation of most civil actions in California Superior Court.›SUM-100RequiredSummonsThe standard Summons (SUM-100) is the primary summons form served on the main defendant, while SUM-120 is specifically issued to any joint debtor named in the same civil action.›CIV-110Often filed with itRequest for DismissalThe Request for Dismissal (CIV-110) is commonly filed alongside or after a summons when a plaintiff needs to dismiss the action, making it a frequently paired form in civil proceedings.›UD-105Often filed with itAnswer — Unlawful DetainerIn unlawful detainer cases involving joint debtors/co-tenants, the Answer—Unlawful Detainer (UD-105) may be filed by the joint debtor in response to the summons.›