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The document is a legal summons issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, notifying a defendant of a civil lawsuit filed against them. It outlines the requirement for the defendant to respond within 21 days (or 60 days for certain government entities) by serving an answer or motion to the plaintiff. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment against the defendant. The document also includes a section for proof of service.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the united states district court eastern district summons in a civil action 2009 form in the editor.
Begin by entering the plaintiff's name and address at the top of the form. This is crucial as it identifies who is initiating the lawsuit.
Next, fill in the defendant’s name and address in the designated section. Ensure accuracy to avoid any delays in service.
Input the Civil Action Number provided by the court. This number is essential for tracking your case.
In the 'To' section, clearly state that a lawsuit has been filed against the defendant, along with instructions regarding their response time.
Complete the proof of service section only if required. Indicate how and when you served the summons, ensuring all details are accurate.
Finally, review all entries for correctness before saving or printing your completed form for submission.

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What are the two types of summons?

Its important to note that there are different types of summons used in various legal contexts. For example, a Civil Summons is used in civil lawsuits, while a Criminal Summons may be issued in criminal cases to notify individuals of pending criminal charges.

Is a civil summons serious?

One may feel one has a dispute with a business person or a family member-but once the summons is issued it is the full power of the law and the courts that is brought to bear in the dispute and it is absolutely vital to treat it seriously, file a response within the time limitsor face the consequences.

What happens if I ignore a summons?

Even in non-criminal proceedingslike traffic or municipal violationsignoring a summons can lead to increased fines, late fees, or additional penalties. If you were subpoenaed to provide testimony or produce certain documents and you ignore that subpoena, you risk being held in contempt of court.

What is the process of summoning?

It involves presenting to the person or entity sued (the defendant) a Complaint in which the person suing (the plaintiff) describes its legal claims and should always be accompanied by a Summons, requiring a defendant to respond in court. There are very specific requirements for serving a lawsuit on a defendant.