If the summons is not served, it will be returned to the court. The only time a summons is not served is if you are not home, or they have a wrong address for you.
In most states a 14 year old can be served a summons for someone else.
The IRS.
You had better answer the summons.
After being served with a summons, the process for garnishment or court action can vary depending on the specific details of the case. Generally, it may take several weeks to several months for a judgment to be entered against you and for garnishment or court proceedings to begin. It is important to review the summons carefully and seek legal advice to understand the specific timeline and your options.
"Return of summons" refers to the acknowledgment or documentation provided by a court official or process server confirming that a summons has been delivered to a party involved in a legal proceeding. It indicates that the party has been formally notified about the legal action being taken against them.
It means that the summons was served and notice of its service was returned to the issuing agency.
Appear in court.
Summons can be served at any time however, preferably between sunrise and sunset, specially when the summons are to be served upon a female. As such no timing has been prescribed for servicing of summons, however the reasons are to be recorded in writing in case the summons are served between sunset and sunrise.Additional: Some departments and agencies have internal rules that also may restirct the serving of summonses on Sundays, or national or religious holidays. however they are not laws, only internal guidelines.
If a summons was served in this case, it would be a smart idea to respond to it. You can ask your question in court at that time.
The agency or person in charge of the lawsuit summons will inform the plaintiff/petitioner that the summons has been properly served upon the defendant or his or her legal representative.
It would be in poor taste, but a summons can be issued anywhere they expect you to be.
Can I serve a summons to the defendants attorney if the defendant cannot be found