Comments on: A New Civil Summons in Plain English

By: Gregory Luce

Gregory Luce — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:56:44 +0000

I don’t believe there is language in any order that says that the new form is specifically “required.” And while Rule 4.01 states what is supposed to be in the Summons, I wouldn’t want to take a chance on a defense of bad service if I used my own form or the old form. Whether a challenge to ineffective service of process is successful, based on using the wrong form of Summons, is another question on which I’m not willing to put a wager.

By: Nick Monson

Nick Monson — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:38:04 +0000

I apologize if the answer to this question is obvious, but is the new Form of summons “required” to be used? The only reason I ask, is that Minn. R. Civ. P. 4.01 has not changed. Thanks in advance!

By: Gregory Luce

Gregory Luce — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:22:58 +0000

If you are a member of the MSBA, you can sign in to practicelaw and download an editable version here.

By: Aaron Hall - Business Attorney

Aaron Hall - Business Attorney — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:05:32 +0000

Is the new Summons form available in an editable format anywhere? It appears that the court has not yet updated its form at http://www.mncourts.gov/documents/1/Public/Civil/Summonsandcomplaint.pdf.

By: Paul Landskroener

Paul Landskroener — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:45:42 +0000

Thanks, Greg. Galen is a neighbor (a block away). And good for him for winning the unallotment case.