Summons

SUMMONS. This form is used in the Supreme Court of the State of New York and serves as the official legal document that notifies the defendant(s) that a lawsuit has been filed against them by the plaintiff(s). The summons instructs the defendant(s) to respond to the complaint by filing an answer within a specified time frame—typically 20 days if personally served within New York State, or 30 days if served otherwise. The form also warns that failure to respond within the deadline may result in a default judgment against the defendant(s), granting the plaintiff(s) the relief requested in the complaint. Additionally, the summons includes information about the venue of the trial, specifying the county where the case will be heard based on residency or other factors. This summons must always be served together with a copy of the complaint to properly inform the defendant(s) of the claims against them. www.FormsWorkflow.com