Summons In A Civil Action {AO440}

AO 440 - SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION. This form used by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois serves as a formal notice to a defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them. It provides the defendant with the names of the parties involved, the court in which the action is filed, and specific instructions on how and when to respond. The defendant is required to serve an answer to the complaint or file a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure within a designated timeframe—typically 21 days from the date of service, or 60 days for certain federal defendants. The form also includes the name and address of the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney to whom the response must be delivered. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment against the defendant. Additionally, the form contains a Proof of Service section, which must be completed by the person who served the summons, detailing how, when, and to whom the summons was delivered. www.FormsWorkflow.com