Quiz 4

What is the primary purpose of a summons?

• • To inform the defendant of the charges against them

• • To compel the defendant to appear in court

• • To initiate the legal proceedings

• • All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a summons?

• • To inform the defendant of the nature of the action

• • To require the defendant to file an answer

• • To establish jurisdiction over the defendant

• • To notify the defendant of the consequences of failure to appear

A summons is issued by:

• • The plaintiff's attorney

• • The clerk of court

• • The judge

• • The defendant

If a complaint is amended, is it necessary to issue a new summons?

• • Yes, always

• • No, never

• • Only if the amendment substantially changes the cause of action

• • Only if the defendant is not already properly served

A summons is valid if:

• • It is signed by the judge

• • It contains the name of the court and the case number

• • It is served by a proper officer

• • All of the above

What is typically served together with the summons?

• • A copy of the complaint

• • A copy of the court rules

• • A copy of the applicable laws

• • All of the above

Who is typically authorized to serve a summons?

• • A sheriff

• • A deputy sheriff

• • A process server

• • All of the above

Service of a summons is complete when:

• • The summons is delivered to the defendant personally

• • The summons is left at the defendant's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion

• • The summons is published in a newspaper of general circulation

• • Any of the above

7. A return of service is a document that:

• • Confirms that the summons was served

• • Specifies how the summons was served

• • Is signed by the person who served the summons

• • All of the above

11. Who else, besides a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or process server, can serve a summons?

• • A competent adult

• • A disinterested person

• • A peace officer

• • All of the above