What is a Complaint and what is a Summons [Citation]?

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What is a Complaint and what is a Summons [Citation]?

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What is a Complaint and what is a Summons?

When a creditor or collector initiates a lawsuit, they generally must prepare a complaint. A complaint is basically a written statement filed by the plaintiff (e.g., the creditor or collector) informing the court of the issue, briefly stating their case and telling the court what they want.

A summons or citation is a document that usually must be delivered to you in a particular way (i.e., “serving a summonsâ€
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