summons in a sentence

Definition

A summons is a legal document issued by a court or authority requiring an individual to appear in court or respond to a legal proceeding.

The lawyer received a summons to appear in court next week.
After months of negotiations, the company was finally served with a summons from the regulatory agency.
She felt a wave of anxiety wash over her when she opened the envelope containing the summons.
The judge issued a summons for the witnesses to testify at the upcoming trial.
Ignoring the summons would only lead to more severe legal consequences down the line.
The court issued a summons for the defendant to appear next week.
After receiving the summons, she felt a wave of anxiety wash over her.
He was surprised when the summons arrived at his doorstep unexpectedly.
The attorney carefully explained the implications of the summons to her client.
Ignoring a summons can lead to serious legal consequences.