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Summons in a Civil Action (AO 440)
Official federal court summons notifying the defendant of a lawsuit and requiring a response within the prescribed time.
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Instructions
Complete the plaintiff and defendant names, the court information, and the name and address of the plaintiff's attorney. The clerk will sign and seal the summons. Serve it along with the complaint per FRCP Rule 4. The defendant typically has 21 days to respond after service.