i made a call to a person that owes me money, it was percieved as a harassing call, i di not make threat but was percieved that way, now a court summons was issued, do i need an attorney?
It can depend upon your state statututes. Ignoring a jury summons is ignoring a court summons.
I'm in MA by the way.
when your lawyer summons you to court do thay summons all witness to.
if this is taeo im gonna laugh so hard. nothing can happen.
"I received a summons to appear in court."
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.
No, a case cannot be dismissed at a summons. A summons is an official document issued by the court compelling a person to answer charges either in civil or criminal Court. The case for which the summons was issued could be dismissed at any time.
A court summons usually has a date & time for the person to attend court. If the person fails to attend at the time stated - a warrant is issued for their arrest.
Because a 'citation' is an official summons, especially one calling for appearance in court, which is what will happen if you do not choose to pay the fine.
You will get a court summons and have to appear in court. You will be charged with neglecting to pay fine, and will be sentenced a few days in jail for each ticket and a hefty fine.
response form for bankruptcy F7004-1 summons
You are required to appear in court to answer a civil summons. If you do not show up, the court may automatically find in favor of the other party.