IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF _________________ COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
CHICKASAW
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FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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PLAINTIFF(S)
VERSUS
NO. _______________
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DEFENDANT(S)
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO:
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_______________________________________
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NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS
IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Complaint or Petition filed by Plaintiff with this
Court on the ______ day of ______________, 201__, at 9:___ a.m., at the _______________ County
Courthouse/Chancery Building in _________________, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to
appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded
in the Complaint or Petition. The Complaint is seeking temporary relief pending a trial on the merits.
Temporary hearings are decided by the Judge on sworn Affidavits that all parties must provide to the
Judge and opposing counsel addressing the temporary relief sought.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. However,
a Certificate of Compliance must be filed and Affidavits supporting your position, together with all
financial documentation required by Rule 8.05 of the Uniform Chancery Court Rules, which are to be
considered by the Court, must be mailed to the assigned Judge and to counsel for Plaintiff by you no
later than 5:00 o'clock, p.m. on the ______ day of _____________, 201__. The original Certificate of
Compliance must be filed with the Chancery Clerk of ______________________ County by 5:00
o’clock, p.m., on the aforesaid date.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the _______ day of _______________, 201__.
_____________________________, Chancery Clerk
________________ County, Mississippi
(SEAL)
BY: ____________________________D.C.
(Note: All summons issued to the sheriff must be returned prior to the time the defendant is summoned to
appear.)