Meaning Of Summons

v.

The act of summoning; a call by authority, or by the command of a superior, to appear at a place named, or to attend to some duty.

v.

A warning or citation to appear in court; a written notification signed by the proper officer, to be served on a person, warning him to appear in court at a day specified, to answer to the plaintiff, testify as a witness, or the like.

v.

A demand to surrender.

v. t.

To summon.