What if summons has wrong name?

If the person served is the intended defendant, a mis-spelling on the summons and complaint can be corrected. Otherwise, an improper defendant can ask to have the case dismissed. Most plaintiffs would recognize their error and agree.

How can I find out if a summons has been served?

Several days before the summons Return Date, contact the Clerk’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office or other person authorized to serve process (licensed detective) to determine if your complaint and summons were delivered/served on the defendant (s).

What happens if the name on the court summons is incorrect?

Not necessarily. If the person served is the intended defendant, a mis-spelling on the summons and complaint can be corrected. Otherwise, an improper defendant can ask to have the case dismissed. Most plaintiffs would recognize their error and agree. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action.

Can a landlord correct a name on a summons?

If this is a landlord tenant matter, no. The magistrate who will hear the matter will simply let the landlord amend the complaint. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. Probably not. Court will probably allow them to correct the name on the summons. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. Probably not.

Can a writ be served instead of a summons?

Certain writs and orders to show cause are served instead of a summons since they contain the same information along with special orders of the court.

Are there any weird things about the name summon?

It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. Weird things about the name Summon: The name spelled backwards is Nommus. A random rearrangement of the letters in the name (anagram) will give Nmumos. How do you pronounce that?

What happens if you do not receive a court summons?

If someone achieves service on you in one of these ways, it doesn’t mean that you saw the summons. You can tell the court why you would not or could not have seen or received the notice. Ultimately, the decision on whether this is an acceptable excuse is up to the judge.

If this is a landlord tenant matter, no. The magistrate who will hear the matter will simply let the landlord amend the complaint. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. Probably not. Court will probably allow them to correct the name on the summons. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. Probably not.

What does the name summon in the Bible mean?

To call, bid, or cite; to notify to come to appear; — often with up .”Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.” [ Shak. ]”Trumpets summon him to war.” [ Dryden.] To give notice to, or command to appear, as in court; to cite by authority; as, to summon witnesses. [ Mil] To call upon to surrender, as a fort.