Wisconsin Statutes 801.095 – Summons form
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The summons shall be substantially in one of the forms specified in subs. (1) to (4). The applicable form depends on the type of service and on whether a complaint is served with the summons, in accordance with s. 801.09. The forms are:
Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 801.095
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor
- Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Property: includes real and personal property. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(1) Personal service; complaint attached.
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT: …. COUNTY
A. B.
Address
City, State Zip Code File No. ….
, Plaintiff
vs. S U M M O N S
C. D.
Address …. (Case Classification Type): …. (Code No.)
City, State Zip Code
, Defendant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant:
You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.
Within (20) (45) days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is …., and to …., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is ….. You may have an attorney help or represent you.
If you do not provide a proper answer within (20) (45) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
Dated: …., …. (year)
Signed: …. ….
A. B., Plaintiff
or
E. F., Plaintiff’s Attorney
State Bar No.: ….
Address: ….
City, State Zip Code: ….
Phone No: ….
(2) Personal service; no complaint attached.
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT: …. COUNTY
A. B.
Address
City, State Zip Code File No. ….
, Plaintiff
vs. S U M M O N S
C. D.
Address …. (Case Classification Type): …. (Code No.)
City, State Zip Code
, Defendant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant:
You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.
Within (20) (45) days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is …., and to …., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is ….. You may have an attorney help or represent you.
If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within (20) (45) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
Dated: …., …. (year)
Signed: …. ….
A. B., Plaintiff
or
E. F., Plaintiff’s Attorney
State Bar No.: ….
Address: ….
City, State Zip Code: ….
Phone No.: ….
(3) No personal service; complaint served at the same time.
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT: …. COUNTY
A. B.
Address
City, State Zip Code File No. ….
, Plaintiff
vs. S U M M O N S
C. D.
Address …. (Case Classification Type): …. (Code No.)
City, State Zip Code
, Defendant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant:
You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.
Within 40 days after …., …. (year), you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is …., and to …., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is ….. You may have an attorney help or represent you.
If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
Dated: …., …. (year)
Signed: …. ….
A. B., Plaintiff
or
E. F., Plaintiff’s Attorney
State Bar No.: ….
Address: ….
City, State Zip Code: ….
Phone No: ….
(4) No personal service; complaint not served at the same time.
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT: …. COUNTY
A. B.
Address
City, State Zip Code File No. ….
, Plaintiff
vs. S U M M O N S
C. D.
Address …. (Case Classification Type): …. (Code No.)
City, State Zip Code
, Defendant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant:
You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.
Within 40 days after …., …. (year), you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is …., and to …., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is ….. You may have an attorney help or represent you.
If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
Dated: …., …. (year)
Signed: …. ….
A. B., Plaintiff
or
E. F., Plaintiff’s Attorney
State Bar No.: ….
Address: ….
City, State Zip Code: ….
Phone No: ….