Section 27 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Summons to defendants.
Where a suit has been duly instituted, a summons may be issued to the defendant to appear and answer the claim and may be served in manner prescribed 1 [on such day not beyond thirty days from date of the institution of the suit.]
Summary
- Once a case has been officially started, the Court may send a formal notice to the defendant.
- This formal notice, called a summons, tells the defendant they must appear in Court and respond to the claim.
- The summons must be delivered according to the rules set by the Code.
- The summons should specify a date for the defendant to appear that is no more than thirty days from when the case was started.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. When is a summons issued to a defendant under Section 27 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
Under Section 27 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a summons may be issued to a defendant once a suit has been duly instituted.
2. What is the purpose of a summons under Section 27 of the civil procedure law?
The purpose is to require the defendant to appear and answer the legal claim made against them as per Section 27 of the civil procedure law.
3. What is the time limit for serving a summons under Section 27 of the 1908 Code?
The summons may be served on a day that is not beyond thirty days from the date the suit was instituted according to Section 27 of the 1908 Code.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 27 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what is the maximum time allowed from the date of institution of the suit for the day of service of the summons?
2.According to Section 27 of the 1908 Code, a summons is issued for what specific purpose?
3.Based on Section 27 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what must happen before a summons can be issued?
4.Under Section 27 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, how must a summons be served?