Concept information
Preferred term
summons
Definition
- A summons is, simply put, a notice that a lawsuit has been filed against someone or some entity. As would be expected of any notice, the following applies: Every reasonable effort must be made to deliver the notification. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; Summons]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/summons
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