Summons In A Civil Action {AO 440}

AO 440 - SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION. This form notifies a defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them, provides the case details, and instructs them to respond within 21 days (or 60 days for certain defendants, such as the U.S. government). It outlines the requirement to serve an answer or motion to the plaintiff or their attorney and file it with the court. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment. The form also includes a Proof of Service section for documenting how and when the summons was served. www.FormsWorkflow.com