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Summons

Author: Alan Brudner
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Definition of Summons

Summons meaning or descrpition: a document issued to a defendant or other party requiring attendance in court or before a tribunal (Source of this concept of Summons: emp.ca/books/328-4 and emp.ca/books/395-6 and emp.ca/books/292-8)

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