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What is the purpose of the summons?
What is the purpose of the summons?
- To request an extension for the suit
- To prosecute the defendant
- To call the defendant to appear and answer the claim (correct)
- To dismiss the suit
When can a summons be issued to the defendant?
When can a summons be issued to the defendant?
- Within thirty days from the date of the institution of the suit (correct)
- After thirty days from the date of the institution of the suit
- Before the institution of the suit
- On any day after the institution of the suit
What happens if the summons is served beyond thirty days from the date of the institution of the suit?
What happens if the summons is served beyond thirty days from the date of the institution of the suit?
- The defendant is automatically found guilty
- It is still considered valid
- The suit is automatically dismissed
- It becomes invalid (correct)
