Summons Civil {JD-CV-1}

JD-CV-1 - SUMMONS - CIVIL. This form is used to initiate a civil lawsuit in Connecticut Superior Court. It serves as a formal notification to a defendant that they are being sued and provides information about the case, including the court where the lawsuit has been filed, the return date, and the parties involved. This summons must be served on the defendant by a proper officer, who is responsible for ensuring the defendant is notified of the legal action. The summons also informs the defendant of their obligation to file an Appearance with the court to avoid a default judgment. It includes details on how the defendant can respond to the lawsuit, either by contacting an attorney or filing an Appearance. The form must be accompanied by a complaint that outlines the plaintiff’s claims. The Summons - Civil is not used for specific cases such as family matters, housing evictions, or probate issues, and it must be signed by a clerk if a self-represented plaintiff is filing it. C.G.S. §§ 51-346, 51-347, 51-349, 51-350, 52-45a, 52-48, 52-259; P.B. §§ 3-1 through 3-21, 8-1, 10-13. www.FormsWorkflow.com