Summonses & Complaints
All civil legal cases, regardless of whether they’re for divorce, personal injury, or seeking monetary damages, begin with the same paperwork: a Summons and a Complaint. Summonses and Complaints are necessary in a variety of legal cases, such as:
- Divorce
- Civil lawsuits
- Personal injury lawsuits
- Small claims cases
- Landlord and tenant cases
- Foreclosures
- Business issues
- Financial issues
The Complaint is the document that officially kicks off the start of the legal action. It lays out the basics of the case against the Defendant, which includes the essential facts of the case, why the case has been filed in that particular courthouse, and finally, any damages or remedy the Plaintiff is asking for from the court.
When a Complaint is served on a Defendant, it is accompanied by a Summons.
This document notifies the Defendant and the court that the Complaint has been served on all relevant parties, and lists the date for the first court appearance in the suit. The Summons, on the other hand, notifies the defendant of the court date. This allows them to respond to the Complaint and appear in court as part of their legal right to due process.
If the documents aren’t served correctly, it can cause problems for your case. In fact, improper service may mean delays or even dismissal entirely.
How Torri’s Legal Services Helps in Serving Summonses & Complaints
The team at Torri’s Legal Services has decades of experience accurately and promptly serving legal papers nationally and internationally.
We adhere to the highest standards of ethics in the process serving industry, staying on top of all pertinent changes to the law. This means that we carefully follow all the important laws in both the jurisdiction where your case is filed and, if necessary, the jurisdiction where your papers are served.
In addition, if we are unable to find the person you need, we can quickly perform a skip trace. This allows us to find a current address and contact information in order for your case to proceed smoothly.
Performing service across state lines and national borders can be complex. Thankfully, our team has years of experience doing just that! This lets you know your papers are getting served correctly without doing all the legwork yourself.
Call Torri’s Legal Services for Your Summonses & Complaints
For more than 30 years, Torri’s Legal Services has been helping to make our clients’ lives easier. Allow us to handle the paperwork so you can focus on serving your clients.