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writ of summons

American  

noun

Law.
  1. a writ requiring one to appear in court to answer a complaint.


Etymology

Origin of writ of summons

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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The writ of summons received by Binder and Mardini was missing a page.

From New York Times Mar. 2, 2022

“A party may email a complaint and writ of summons or a subpoena,” Frosh said in a statement.

From Washington Post Mar. 13, 2020

Roberts will then swear in the senators, and the chamber will issue a writ of summons inviting Trump to the trial.

From The Guardian Jan. 15, 2020

But three direct descendants of Orsted will file a writ of summons with the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court on Friday, Jens Jakob Bugge, the lawyer for H.C.

From Reuters Jan. 5, 2018

Within a fortnight of his arrival in London Henry issued a writ of summons for his first parliament.

From London and the Kingdom - Volume I by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)

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