Major Codes1 min read
Rule 14, Sec. 2Rule 14, Sec. 2
Personal notes Saved on this device
0 / 5,000 charactersReport page issue
Answer First
Primary Text
Contents. The summons shall be directed to the defendant, signed by the clerk of court under seal and contain (a) the name of the court and the names of the parties to the action; (b) a direction that the defendant answer within the time fixed by these Rules; (c) a notice that unless the defendant so answers plaintiff will take judgment by default and may be granted the relief applied for.
A copy of the complaint and order for appointment of guardian ad litem if any, shall be attached to the original and each copy of the summons. (3a)
Use With Care
Definitions and exceptions often appear before or after this text.
Court decisions may interpret, limit, or apply this provision.
Confirm amendment, repeal, effectivity, and official publication.
Plain Language