Summons (General) {1.902(a)}

1.902(a) - SUMMONS (GENERAL). This is a Florida court form used to formally notify a defendant that a civil lawsuit has been filed against them. Issued by the clerk of court in county or circuit court, the summons directs the sheriff to serve the defendant with the summons and a copy of the complaint or petition. It informs the defendant of the deadline—generally 20 days after service—to file written defenses with the court and serve them on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney. The form also warns that failure to respond may result in a default judgment. Multilingual notices explain the legal significance of the summons and response requirements. www.FormsWorkflow.com