If the defendant does not appear in response to the summons, and it shall have been properly served, the court shall try the cause as though he were present.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-21,224

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.