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FAQ - Civil Cases in Limited Jurisdiction Courts

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  3. Civil Cases in Limited Jurisdiction Courts
  4. What is a summons?

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What is a summons?

A summons is a document to notify the person named in the summons that a lawsuit has been started against him, and that he must go to court on the day listed and file an answer to the complaint.
Resources:
For small claims:
• Rule 4.1 of Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure
• Rule 4.2 of Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure

For civil lawsuits in justice court:
• Rule 112 of Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure
• Rule 113 of Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure

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