👉 In legal terms, a summons is an official document issued by a court to notify a person of a specified event or matter. It usually includes the name and address of the party being summoned, the nature of the action or proceeding before the court, and any other information that may be necessary for the proper conduct of the case. A summons serves as a legal notice and is typically used in criminal cases when the defendant is required to appear in court with a lawyer. It also has applications for certain types