Miss. R. Civ. P. Form 1D

As amended through October 31, 2024
Form 1D - Rule 81 Summons

(Sheriff or Process Server)

IN THE ___________ COURT OF ______________COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

A. B., Plaintiff(s)

v.

Civil Action, File No. ___________________

C. D., Defendant(s)

SUMMONS

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

TO: (Insert the name)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S)

THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.

You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at ___O'clock ____.M. on the ____________ day of _______________ 20______, in the courtroom of the ____________ County Courthouse at ____________________, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or petition.

You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.

Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this ________ day of __________ , 20______ .

______________________________

(Seal) Clerk of ________________ County,

Mississippi

Miss. R. Civ. P. Form 1D

Adopted effective 1/10/1986; Amended effective 12/20/2022.

All summons issued to the sheriff must be returned prior to the time the defendant is summoned to appear.

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