Does a Summons Mean You Have to Go to Court? 7 Must-Know Legal Facts

 

Question: Does a summons mean you have to go to court?

Answer: While a summons is an invitation for a person to appear in court, it is not an order. If the individual does not wish to go to court and simply does not appear or answer the complaint, the judge can decide the case without him or her there. In many cases, this results in a default judgment against the defendant.

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