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summons or subpoena, yes
(I am not a lawyer. This is not legal advice.) The answer almost certainly depends on the rules of civil procedure for the jurisdiction in question. ...but that being said, in many cases the subpoena will need to be signed by either an attorney licensed to practice before that court, or the clerk of court. If so, you can get a blank, signed form from the clerk. Then, when you serve the subpoena, you must generally also file a copy of the subpoena and a "certificate of service" (documenting how and when you served the subpoena) with the court. This is presumably to establish a timeline, in case you need to petition the court to compel enforcement of an unanswered subpoena.
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"Judgment for Defendant" means that the defendant wins the case. In a criminal case, a judgment for defendant would be a "not guilty" verdict (usually). In a civil case, it would usually mean that the defendant does not have to pay money to the person who sued him or her (known as the "plaintiff").
The defendant of the case would Jones.
The defendant of the case would Jones.
Subpoena is typically issued by the clerk of the court, mostly in the name of judge presiding over the case. The subpoena will usually be on the letterhead of the court where the case is filed, name the parties to the case, and be addressed by name to the person whose testimony is being sought.
If you were served with a subpoena then you need to appear.If you were served with a subpoena then you need to appear.If you were served with a subpoena then you need to appear.If you were served with a subpoena then you need to appear.
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The court can issue a Subpoena at the request of the defendant, but subpoenas are actually served on somebody by law enforcement, the Sheriff, court officers, or their authorized representatives. They are not personally served by the defendant.See related linkADDED ANSWER:In most jurisdictions anyone over the age of 18 who is not a party to the case may serve a subpoena. The authority to serve a subpoena is not restricted to law enforcement officers or court officials. Thus, in some states a defendant may serve a subpoena but in most jurisdictions he may not.The Federal Rule is: "Any person who is at least 18 years old and not a party may serve a subpoena."Some representative state rules are quoted:Hawaii: (c) Service. A subpoena may be served at any place within the State. A subpoena may be served: (1) anywhere in the State by the sheriff or deputy sheriff or by any other person who is not a party and is not less than 18 years of age; ..."Massachusetts: "(c) Service. A subpoena may be served by any person who is not a party and is not less than 18 years of age."Utah: "(b)(1) A subpoena may be served by any person who is at least 18 years of age and not a party to the case."On the other hand, New Jersey permits a party to serve a subpoena. Its rule is: "1:9-3. Service A subpoena may be served by any person 18 or more years of age."
Who were the plaintifif and the defendant?
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