Summons - Personal Service On Natural Person

Form 1.902(b) - SUMMONS: PERSONAL SERVICE ON NATURAL PERSON. This form is used in the Circuit/County Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, Florida. It commands a sheriff to serve a summons and a copy of a complaint or petition to a specific defendant in a civil action. The form informs the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and that they have 20 calendar days from the date of service to file a written response with the court. Failure to respond in writing within the specified time frame may result in a default judgment against the defendant, potentially leading to the loss of wages, money, or property. The form also includes instructions for the defendant to serve a copy of their written response to the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney. The document is dated and signed by the Clerk of the Court and a Deputy Clerk, and it includes translations in Spanish and French to ensure that non-English-speaking defendants understand the legal requirements and consequences. www.FormsWorkflow.com