Justice Court, Las Vegas Township
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
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PLAINTIFF
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vs.
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DEFENDANT
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CASE NUMBER:
SUMMONS
NOTICE:
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING
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HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS.
READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s
attorney, whose address is set forth below, an Answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you,
within 20 days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so,
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judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
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* If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on you, exclusive of the day of
service, you must do the following.
a. File with the Clerk of the Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written response (Answer) to
the Complaint in accordance with the rules of the Court. A $33.00 filing fee is required, or you must file an
Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and request a waiver of the fee.
b. Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney whose name and address is shown below.
* Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiff, and this Court may enter
judgment against you for the relief demanded, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief.
* If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your response will be timely.
Issued at the direction of:
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By: ___________________________________________________
Attorney’s Signature
DEPUTY CLERK
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Justice Court, Las Vegas Township
Attorney’s Typed Name
Regional Justice Center
Attorney For:
200 Lewis Avenue
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PO Box 552511
Name
Las Vegas, NV 89155-2511
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Address
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Telephone Number
APPROPRIATE COURTROOM ATTIRE AND SHOES ARE REQUIRED. NO SHORTS, HALTER TOPS, TANK TOPS, FOOD, OR DRINK ARE PERMITTED.
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Notwithstanding the above, the State of Nevada, its political subdivisions, agencies, officers, employees, board
members, commission members, and legislators, each have 45 days after service of this Summons within which to file
an Answer to the Complaint.
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When service of the Summons is made by publication, the Summons shall, in addition to any special statutory
requirements, also contain a brief statement of the object of the action substantially as follows: “This action is brought
to recover a judgment for the sum of (indicate dollar amount), due and owing,” or as the case may be. (JCRCP 4(b)).
JC-5 (Civil) Rev. 10/30/08