Legal Definitions - summon

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Definition of summon

Definition: To command a person to appear in court by serving them a summons.

Example: The judge summoned the witness to appear in court on the following day.

Explanation: In this example, the judge issued a summons to the witness, commanding them to appear in court. This is an example of how the term "summon" is used in a legal context.

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Simple Definition

Term: SUMMON

Definition: Summon means to ask someone to come to court by giving them a special paper called a summons.

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